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COUPON TIP: Look Beyond the Picture

Monday, June 7, 2010 Leave a Comment


One comment I often get from cashiers when using coupons is this:


You didn't get the item shown on the coupon, so you can't use this coupon.

Often, this is simply untrue.  Most coupons can be used for quite a variety of items, they simply can't put a picture of each one on the coupon.  The item pictured is very often the most expensive item you could buy with that coupon.  The coupon will clearly state exactly what products it can be used on.  As a recent example of this, I had a coupon that stated it was for "any Maybelline eye product."  There was a picture of one of their more expensive mascaras on the coupon.  I decided to use the coupon on a less expensive eyeliner instead.  The cashier told me I couldn't use the coupon and gave me the above reason.  I carefully (and kindly) showed her the actual wording on the coupon.  And you know what?  She thanked me!  She said she had always wondered why people used coupons when they could each only be used for a very specific item (the one pictured).  She said now it seemed far more worth it to her.  I gave her my card and left with my very inexpensive eyeliner!  

Make sure you read the wording and fine print to find out what items the coupons can be used on: don't just trust the picture!


 

 

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