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Rite Aid – Coupon Acceptance and keep it with you when you go shopping.

To Our Valued Customers: Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:

COUPON TYPES:

• Manufacturer Coupons: Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begins with a “5.”
• Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons: Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via email. These coupons are labeled “manufacturer coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “49.”
• Rite Aid Valuable Coupons: Rite Aid coupons are labeled “Valuable Coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “48.”
• Internet/Print at Home coupons: Rite Aid will accept internet / print at home coupons
• +UP Reward Coupons: +UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any non- prescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.
• eCoupons: Rite Aid and it business partners make electronic coupons available that can be loaded directly on a wellness+ card. The register automatically “rings” the coupon when the qualifying item is scanned.
• Buy One, Get One Free: Rite Aid accepts Buy One, Get One Free coupons, however, only one coupon can be used for each pair of items purchased. A customer can use one “cents off” coupon (a coupon of fixed value such as $.50, $1.25, etc.) in conjunction with the item they are purchasing on a Buy One, Get One Free promotion (or with a Buy One, Get One Free coupon), although the value of the cents off coupon cannot exceed the selling price of the item. Customers can use up to two coupons with a Buy One, Get One at a % off promotion, provided the total value of the coupons does not exceed the selling price of the two items combined.  Buy One, Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One, Get One Free or with a Buy One, Get One at a % off promotion.
• Total Purchase Coupons: Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.These coupons are accepted under the following conditions:
• The coupon is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.
• Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).
• Coupons for individual items can also be used including another “48” coupon that is tied to an item in the transaction.
• Provided the total of items purchased is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.

ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES:

• General Guidelines:
• Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
• Register will validate coupon through scanning or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.
• In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is allowed.
• When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.
• Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity or the coupon cannot be established.
• Multiple Coupons:
• More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
• All coupons match the item being purchased.
• The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the item before sales tax.
• No more than one “48” Rite Aid Valuable coupon, one “49” Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one “5” Manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item. Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.

Revised April 2012

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CVS/pharmacy Coupon Policy  Coupon Acceptance and keep it with you when you go shopping.

CVS/pharmacy coupons (ExtraBucks® Rewards and ExtraCare® Coupons) and Third Party 
Manufacturer Coupons are accepted in our retail stores in accordance with the following 
guidelines:
CVS/pharmacy does not accept expired coupons.
CVS/pharmacy will not accept third party manufacturers’ coupons with another retailer’s logo
Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
Third Party Manufacturer coupons are issued by a third party and sales tax may be charged on pre-coupon price.
CVS/pharmacy does not accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
CVS/pharmacy only accepts ExtraBucks Rewards applicable to the ExtraCare card offered at time of purchase.
CVS/pharmacy does not currently accept coupon bar code images displayed on a Smartphone, iPhone, Droid etc.
The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
Certain CVS/pharmacy coupons  may be subject to state sales tax rules similar to Third Party Manufacturer Coupons and sales tax may be
charged on pre-coupon price
Language at the bottom of CVS/pharmacy coupons provides specific coupon acceptance rules.
Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines may be accepted at the discretion of CVS management.

Sale Items

CVS/pharmacy will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
CVS/pharmacy will not accept percent off coupons for an item that is on sale.
In the event that any item's price is less than the value of the coupon, CVS/pharmacy will only accept the coupon only to the price of the
item. CVS/pharmacy does not provide cash back in exchange for any coupons.
Multiple Coupons
CVS/pharmacy accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable CVS/pharmacy coupon(s) per item, unless prohibited by either coupon
offer.
There is no limit to the number of ExtraBucks Rewards that may be used in a transaction as long as it does not exceed the transaction total.
The number of manufacturer coupons used in a transaction may not exceed the number of items in the transaction.
The coupon amount will be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00
coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other
customers, unless a limit is specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.
CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.
CVS/pharmacy accepts multiple Dollar off Transaction coupons (e.g. $3 off $15) in one transaction if they apply
o Ex. Customer may use two 3 off $15 coupons if they are purchasing over $30.00
Buy One, Get One Free Coupons
Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offer, if required by applicable state laws.
Two coupons may be used on a Buy One, Get One Free promotion as long as it does not exceed the item total
o Ex. Suave Shampoo is on sale for $2.00 Buy One, Get One Free and the customer is purchasing two shampoos;
customer may use two coupons for $1.00 each and pay the applicable tax.
Buy One, Get One Free promotions may be combined with Buy One, Get One Free Coupons. Customers are responsible for paying
applicable tax
o Ex. Suave Shampoo is on sale for $2.00 BOGO and customer has a MFG coupon for Suave BOGO. Customer will
receive both items for free but will need to pay any applicable tax.
                                                      

             Help with CVS/pharmacy Issues

                          If you have questions about about our stores and other issues, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below or to one of the many topics in our online Help section. If you still can't find an answer to your question, contact Customer Relations

http://www.cvs.com/help/contact-us-faqs.jsp?type=store&topicid=200018

THANK'S TO JACKIE  ISLANDCOUPONGAL

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Coupon Policy

As a customer-focused retailer, Walgreens encourages the use of coupons by our customers in our retail stores, in accordance with the following guidelines.

Guidelines:

General 

• All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
• Walgreens does not accept expired coupons.
• Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
• Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
• Walgreens cannot accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
• The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register Rewards^TM manufacturer coupons, may not exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
• Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the discretion of Walgreens management.

Sale Items 

• Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
• In the event that any item's selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.

Multiple Coupons 

• When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
• The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
• When purchasing multiple items, Walgreens accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.

Buy One, Get One Free Coupons 

• When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
• Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offers, if required by applicable state laws.

Internet/Print at Home Coupons 

• Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons with a clear and scannable barcode.

Register Rewards^TM coupons 

Earning Register Rewards^TM

• Register Rewards^TM will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
• Register Rewards^TM can only be earned for eligible items. No substitutions.
• There is a limit of one Register Rewards^TM (RR) printed per offer per customer per transaction.
• Customers redeeming a Register Rewards^TM against the same offer may not receive another RR.

Redeeming Register Rewards^TM

• Customers redeeming a Register Rewards^TM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
• Refer to Register Rewards^TM coupon for expiration date.
• The RR coupon value cannot exceed the total purchase amount. No cash back and no cash value for RR coupon.
• The number of manufacturer coupons, including RR manufacturer coupons, must not exceed the number of items in the transaction.
• Register Rewards^TM must be forfeited if the qualifying merchandise is returned.
• Register Rewards^TM cannot be used toward the purchase of gift cards and pre-paid cards.
• Register Rewards^TM can be redeemed for eligible items only. Ineligible items include but are not limited to:
• • Prescriptions
  • Tobacco products
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dairy products
  • Lottery tickets
  • Money orders/transfers
  • Transportation passes
  • Special event/entertainment tickets or passes
  • Postage stamps
  • Gift cards/phone cards/prepaid/Green Dot^TM cards
  • Prescription Savings Club^TM memberships
  • Health care services, including immunizations
  • Any items prohibited by law

Senior Savings Day Rules 

Offer only valid with Balance Rewards card. Must be 55 years of age or older. Proof of age may be required. Valid in Walgreens and Duane Reade stores on select Senior Discount Days. All Walgreens, W Brand and Nice! products will have a 20% discount, all other items in the store will receive a 15% discount. Discounts not valid on prescriptions, cigarettes, dairy products, liquor, liquor department items, phone cards, newspapers, magazines, stamps, gift cards, items or services submitted to insurance for reimbursement or where otherwise limited by law. Also not valid toward Prescription Savings Club membership fee. Not all products are available in all locations.

Reglas en el Día de Descuentos para Personas de la Tercera Edad

Oferta válida sólo con la tarjeta Balance Rewards. Debe de tener al menos 55 años de edad. Prueba de edad puede ser requerida. Válido en las tiendas Walgreens y Duane Reade en Días de Descuentos para Personas de la Tercera Edad seleccionados. Todos los productos marca Walgreens, W y Nice! tendrán un 20% de descuento; todos los demás artículos en la tienda tendrán un 15% de descuento. Los descuentos no son válidos en recetas, cigarrillos, productos lácteos, licores, artículos del departamento de licores, tarjetas telefónicas, periódicos, revistas, sellos postales, tarjetas de regalo, productos o servicios presentados para reembolso de planes de salud o donde esté limitado por ley. Los descuentos tampoco son válidos para la membresía del Club de Ahorros en Recetas Médicas. No todos los productos están disponibles en todas las ubicaciones.

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Online Store Coupon Policies

I recommend printing each of these coupon policies and keeping them in your coupon binder or purse in case an issue ever arises.
Target Coupon Policy
Walmart Coupon Policy
Dollar General Coupon Policy
Family Dollar Coupon Policy
Walgreens Coupon Policy
Rite Aid Coupon Policy
Kroger Coupon Policy
Food Lion Coupon Policy
Harris Teeter Coupon Policy
Safeway Coupon Policy
Meijer Coupon Policy (scroll to the bottom)
Brookshires Coupon Policy
Randalls Coupons Policy
Staples Price Match Guarantee
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                   Where to Get Coupons

Newspapers:
In almost every Sunday’s newspaper, there will be coupon inserts. There are SmartSource (SS) inserts, Redplum (RP) inserts and P&G; inserts. Some weeks you only get one insert, some weeks 2 and sometimes we get lucky and get 3-4 inserts.
Besides buying newspapers to get these coupons, you can ask your neighbors for their coupons if they don’t use them, find newspapers with coupon inserts that have been left at coffeeshops, or even recycle for them.
Printable Coupon Websites:
There are several sites that you can get coupons from. Some include: Coupons.com , SmartSource , RedPlum , BettyCrocker , EatBetterAmerica , SnackPicks , couponnetwork.com ,and facebook pages.
Peelies:
These coupons can be found on products and are like stickers that peel off the product. Most of the time they are manuf coupons but from time to time they are store coupons so read them carefully before using them (you might be able to stack them with other coupons)
Tear pads:
These coupons can be found near products in stores. You can peel the coupon from a pad.
Hangtags:
These coupons are found hanging from bottles like wine, detergent, cleaning products, etc
Blinkies:
These coupons can be found in machines near products. They have a blinking red light which is how they got the name Blinkies. The machines spit out one coupon at a time.
Coupon booklets found in stores:
Many times stores will have booklets full of coupons in their store. Sometimes these booklets contain manuf coupons (with or without store logos) and sometimes they contain store coupons. Keep an eye out for these types of booklets while walking into a store and while walking around the store (there is never a set place to find these booklets).
Inside Free Sample:
Many times you will find coupons inside of free samples that you request so always check for them before throwing out the packaging.
Home Mailers:
These coupons come in the mail and you usually have to sign up to receive them. MOST of the time they are high value coupons since they aren’t readily available to everyone or they are for a new products and the company wants you to try it.
Trade for Coupons:
 hotcouponworld trades. I love that I can get Email companies:
You can get GREAT coupons by emailing companies and telling them how much you love their product. CouponingtoDisney has a great list of posts for companies to email on her site!!!
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                         Expiration Dates

Most products include either a:
= Sell-By date: Tells the store how long to display the product for sale. Be sure to buy the product BEFORE the date expires.

= Best if Used By (or Before)� date: Recommended for best flavor or quality. It is NOT a purchase or safety date.
= Use-By date: Last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality as determined by the manufacturer of the product.
How long can I safely use it.
FOOD
* Milk:
If stored around 37 degrees Fahrenheit, pasteurized milk will remain fresh for 2-5 days after its sell-by date.
* Meat:
All meat (whether it is ground hamburger or a steak) should be eaten or placed in the freezer within 2 days of purchase. Even if the sell-by date is five days away, the refrigerator at home usually isn't cool enough to keep the meat fresh for more than two days. Frozen ground meat should be used within 3 months. Pork holds for 6 months. Beef, lamb, veal, and venison last 8 to 12 months in the freezer.
* Chicken:
Chicken should be cooked or frozen within 2 days of purchase. Poultry and other birds last about 12 months in the freezer. Do NOT that chicken on the kitchen counter as bacteria multiply very rapidly at room temperature. The safest way to thaw poultry or meat is to defrost it by placing the package in the refrigerator immediately after removing it from the freezer or by placing the package under cold running water.
* Canned Foods:
Be sure to store them below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. In general, high-acid canned foods such as tomatoes, grapefruit and pineapple can be stored on the shelf 12 to 18 months; low-acid canned foods such as meat, poultry, fish and most vegetables will keep 2 to 5 years.
* Cake Mix, Pasta, Cookies:
Store in a cool, dry storage place and they will last up to six months from the date of purchase
* Cereal:
Edible 2-3 months after being opened in a dry room.
* Cold Cuts/Hot Dogs:
Discard them as soon as they reach their expiration dates
* Soft Cheese (i.e. Brie and Camembert):
Eat within three to four days of opening.
* Hard Cheese:
Last up to three weeks and can also be frozen up to six months.
* Eggs:
Properly refrigerated and handled, eggs are considered safe for consumption for four to five weeks beyond the sell-by date. Did you know that you should refrigerate the eggs in their original carton and place them in the coldest part of the refrigerator, not in the door?!
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
* Liquid Foundation:
3-6 months (Cream foundation can last 4-6 months)
* Concealer:
6-8 months
* Powders:
1 year
* Mascara:
3 months (I am guilty of keeping my mascara much longer than 3 months )
* Lip gloss & Lipstick:
1 year
* Eye/Lip Pencils:
1 year (Sharpen pencils at least once a week to prevent bacteria from being transferred to your eye area)
* Facial Cleansers & Moisturizers:
6 months
* Facial Toners:
1 year
* Body lotion:
2 to 3 years, particularly if it is in a pump container.
* Shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel:
About 3 years.
* Sunscreen:
Check the package for an expiration date.
* Perfume:
About two years if you stash it away in a cool, dark place.
* Nail polish:
1year.
* Hairstyling products:
3 to 5 years. Most are alcohol-based, which helps preserve the
formula.
* Bar soap:
Up to 3 years.
* Shaving cream:
About 2 years.
* Deodorant:
Up to 2 years.