Comments on: Coffee With Collin: Walmart Shopping

By: Is Gold A Good Investment

Is Gold A Good Investment — Mon, 06 May 2013 00:13:22 +0000

Nice tip Collin although we all have different kind of dealing things, I kinda like the way you did out there and coupon was always pain in my arse.

By: Coupon Newbie!

Coupon Newbie! — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 05:15:18 +0000

I have a question not related to Walmart shopping but just couponing in general.
I have a coupon for $2.50 off 2 Tampax Pearl or Tampax Radiant. I also have a coupon for $1 off 1 Tampax. I know theoretically I would be able to combine the two coupons but I’m thinking I can’t since the Tampax coupon does not specify the brand.
Does anyone know this answer?
Thanks!

By: sherrie

sherrie — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:35:23 +0000

where do you get those high discount coupons for paper products and meat.

By: Kasia

Kasia — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:51:47 +0000

Hi, I have a question about printed coupons. My Walmart will not let me use printed coupon if the barcode doesn’t scan. Sometimes my printer doesn’t print the barcodes perfectly. Every other store would just enter the amount manually, but not my Walmart. I barely shop there anymore. Does anyone have similar problems in Walmart? Its employees are the only ones that give me trouble. Thanks a lot!

By: shelly

shelly — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 04:26:02 +0000

Good for you, i think the walmart employes make up there own rules!

By: Mags2

Mags2 — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 20:15:02 +0000

I have noticed they are inconsistent with BOGO’s… sometimes they ring it up as the full Max. value of the bogo even if the item shelf value is less…and sometime they do not. Its so confusing!

By: Teresa

Teresa — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:59:16 +0000

Yes, I would like to know this too.

By: ranclars6

ranclars6 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:39:55 +0000

Yes! They get the coupon value back plus $0.08 on top of them! They should want more people to shop there rather than other grocery stores! They should be coupon friendly! That’s where it’s at right now!

By: ranclars6

ranclars6 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:38:35 +0000

It’s nowhere on their website about the B1G1 coupons. It’s kinda a known factor in the coupon world. You can always use one coupon per item! (unless it says $1/2) But, each item is a purchase! Cashiers often get ‘purchase’ and ‘transaction’ confused!

By: ranclars6

ranclars6 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:32:40 +0000

I shop at Walmart every week and use coupons! I don’t have any other store nearby but I save a ton at Walmart!

By: Let's Trade Coupons!

Let's Trade Coupons! — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 21:30:50 +0000

I hate when they don’t understand a coupon. Follow the words people, not the picture!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:09:16 +0000

Collin, I have NEVER had problem with Wal-Mart until tonight. I had a BOGO free coupon and another coupon for the item I bought and they would not let me use both coupons. I tried to explain to her that I used the BOGO coupon to get the free item, and I want to use the $1 off on the full price item I have to buy. She said no I was doubling up on coupons and it says one coupon per perchase meaning one coupon for whatever is on the coupon. I told her one coupon was for the free item one was for the full price item. I looked all over walmart coupon policy for examples and it looks like the final say goes to the manager who neither knows how to coupon, or knows the lingo. Can anyone help me with this, does it say anywhere on walmart website about a BOGO manufacturer coupon?

By: sister mom

sister mom — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:53:08 +0000

i too work for walmart and have seen prices rise till coupon expirers and then it goes back down. they dont get it that coupons are a big part of there income.

By: Nancy Oberlitner

Nancy Oberlitner — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:43:27 +0000

Good for you! I also went to walmart the other day with several coupons. Some were for trial size items that I purchased. Some the register accepted some it did not. Even though the coupon did not specify a size. The checkout girl stated that no overages were allowed and adjusted the amounts of some of the coupons. I was almost certain that Walmart did accept overages and had their policy with me but didn’t get it out to confirm. Now that I know for sure I will not let it slide next time.

By: Christine

Christine — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:10:01 +0000

I recently had a very frustrating experience at Walmart. I spent hours planning, finding & cutting coupons, etc… for a VERY long list of groceries that my family really needed. I have severe fibromyalgia so this trip took me almost 2 excruciating hours. I get to the checkout & she rings me up. Then she looks at my pile of coupons & says “We’re not allowed to take any printed coupons”. When I contested, she said the policy changed on Jan 1st. I asked for the manager. He said the same thing & walked away. I was LIVID & left the cart & left immediately, saying I’d be calling Corporate. So I did & they were SO apologetic about it! They reprimanded that particular manager & he called me to apologize!!! I did the happy dance!!!

By: Lisa C

Lisa C — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:01:28 +0000

I tried to use the Vaseline Intensive rescue coupon on the 3 oz size, but my WalMart would not take it.

By: Ginger

Ginger — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:51:01 +0000

Do all Walmart’s double coupons on Tuesday or is this a regional thing?

By: pam

pam — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:43:23 +0000

I have had the same problem the manager said price matching was a coupon and you could have only one per item!

By: Kristi

Kristi — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:10:09 +0000

This was my favorite part!!!

By: Sonlyfordeals

Sonlyfordeals — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:06:19 +0000

Hi Collin,

As previously stated by Mandy, I was also dissappointed and frustrated when they refused to take the coupons on the travel size after showing them that the coupon does’nt say it is only for big size items, so stopped buying travel sizes from Walmart.

By: Rae

Rae — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:09:42 +0000

I know that technically Wal-Mart is supposed to allow you to price match and combine that with a manufacturer coupon but is there a official Wal-Mart policy that I can print out on that or anything? I get so much grief every time I go into Wal-Mart…..especially on double coupon Tuesdays. Thanks!

By: KandiSue

KandiSue — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:41:11 +0000

On an ‘up to’ coupon they do put the amount of the item in their store, the coupons they do ‘overage’ on are those that at ‘$3 off’ or similar…

By: Rosie

Rosie — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:31:22 +0000

Be careful where you get your similac coupons from. I work at a Rite Aid and we have found that people are selling these coupons and changing the 5 dollars to say 15 dollars and they have been scanning only for the 5 and causing alot of headaches. Plus changing the coupon is a scam.

By: carolyn

carolyn — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:11:13 +0000

The cashier at our walmart refused to take my $2off tide coupon the other day. I got out my coupon policy and tried to tell her I could do it and that I had used that same coupon on the trial size at the other wal mart. When I asked to see a manager he told me he overides the coupon policy and walked away from me.

By: cowgirl131

cowgirl131 — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 04:34:54 +0000

Yes walmart will do that. I work there so I know. But if they give you grief call for a manager. I have to sometimes at my own store cause cashiers are almost always new.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:24:09 +0000

if you sign up at similac.com you can get coupons and checks mailed to your home.

By: PSEprincess

PSEprincess — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:17:33 +0000

I see absolutely no reason the CSM should have denied you. First of all, we’ve all seen (a million times) that crazy “match it” commercial, the philosophy being the few cents Walmart loses out on is more than made up by making that customer happy and ensuring they keep coming back. Second, stores are reimbursed (by the manufacturer) for the coupons, so they aren’t out anything. And don’t let them tell you its not possible on the register. They “price over-ride” to manually enter the competitor’s price. Then, there’s a universal coupon button where they can manually enter the “cents off” (which is usually used for those stubborn coupons that won’t scan). I would asked for the Asst Mgr over the front end. Hope this helps!

By: supermom788

supermom788 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:50 +0000

For Walmart can you price match and then use a MFG Coupon?

By: supermom788

supermom788 — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:45:08 +0000

Was wondering if you can price match and then use a mfg coupon?

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:31:56 +0000

I get the $5.00 off coupons at ours peds. doctors office. There on a tearpad in the info pamphlet sections. Good luck. The Similac website sometimes offers them.

By: Leda

Leda — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:20:17 +0000

THANK YOU SO MUCH! I’m new to this coupon world adventure and you’ve made it so understandable! I live in a rural area, I only have a few Mom & Pop stores and Walmart to shop at. I didn’t think I could coupon and save BUT you are wonderful and showed me how! I’m actually looking forward to shopping and SAVING on my next trip to Wally World! thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!

By: rosebudds

rosebudds — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:47:50 +0000

Hello, I have been couponing for about four months now and I usually shop at Wal-Mart for the more costly items. I have priced matched a couple of times, but once I did and had a coupon. The register would not accept the coupon and the CSM told the cashier that I could not do the match and use the coupon. I have looked through the policy and I didn’t read anything that specifically stated it could not be done. Does anyone know the answer to this problem or should I contact corporate with this issue?

By: edy

edy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:50:11 +0000

There was a 5dlr similac few months ago! Didn’t pay attention to those since we don’t have a baby!! But there on this spanish smartsource they should be coming out were in houston some hispanic magazines have them not sure if I can’t mention the magazine but there free!! Hard to find after extreme cuponing show! Now!! Smartsource Espanol

By: edy

edy — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:36:50 +0000

I been purchasing the all you magazine for sometime now! I been shopping with cupons for 17 years/saw this site ad on the magazine/ and I been shopping/kroger/fiesta/cvs/walmart yesterday my bill was going to be 253.dlrs paid 100.00 I don’t use the computer or don’t know how to check emails but I love ur website trying to get my cousin to use cpns do I have over 30 friends that do! And I let them know where the deals are/love the managers @all my my stores do the right cpns and won’t have no trouble at all my cvs manager said yesterday I’m here to make u happy!! And I love my stock pile when I can walk out of cvs with my receipt being negative where I grab a candy just to paid something!!!!

By: heli1202

heli1202 — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 07:01:14 +0000

i was just wondering where did you find those $5 off similac coupon? I have a premature infant and it would be very helpful to know.

By: Mysti French

Mysti French — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:23:55 +0000

You are so cute and entertaining! I’m really hoping that you will do more videos because I’m a newbie and I am learning so much… while enjoying the learning process! Way to go Colin… please keep the videos coming… btw you were mentioned in the October edition of All You and that’s where I found your awesome site!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:08:49 +0000

I have the hardest time with Walmart! MOST of the cashiers are so un coupon friendly! Thanks Collin!

Now I know where to get the policies.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:05:40 +0000

This is our favorite video, Collin. We love it when you run to the store and get excited how empty the store is………lol!!!

By: Lilibeth

Lilibeth — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:24:14 +0000

Good for you!! I’ve done that, too. Asked for a raincheck, and suddenly the “out-of-stock” items appear.

By: Lilibeth

Lilibeth — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:21:09 +0000

their coupon policy says the overage can be granted to other items in the cart. Go to the website, print it and show it to them.

By: Lilibeth

Lilibeth — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:18:02 +0000

You should have called the manager or Walmart Corporate there in the store.. If it doesn’t say (excluding trial sizes) then there’s no discussion to be had.

By: Anna

Anna — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:46:51 +0000

I really liked this segment. My husband works for Wal-Mart Distribution so we have discount cards and like to shop at Wal-Mart. Your hints will be very useful.

By: Lisa M

Lisa M — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:10:27 +0000

I did my first ever coupon trip!!! I’m a newbie, and I’m super psyched that I walked into Walgreens today and got free toothbrushes! I read your Walgreens guide and when I asked if they had any more toothbrushes in stock, the cashier said “no”. I then asked for a raincheck and was informed suddenly they do have some in stock. hmm…. The man brought out two, and when I informed him I wanted four, he told me it was a limit of two. I whipped out my Walgreens ad that clearly stated limit FOUR per customer. I felt very confident thanks to doing my research on this website. I probably wouldn’t have gotten any if I didn’t know to ask for a raincheck!!

By: Michelle L

Michelle L — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:57:27 +0000

I have a question about Walmart:

I had a few manufactures coupons for free items (Glade, Ore-Ida). I had been told by someone that Walmart will take off the up to amount from your receipt (example, Glade was up to $3.99) but the actual price of the Glade was around $2.60. Cashier only took $2.60 off for that item. I told her that I had heard I was supposed to get the $3.99 off, but she said no.

So, what exactly is the rule when it comes to coupons for free items at Walmart?

thanks Collin!

By: zinkemomx2

zinkemomx2 — Fri, 06 May 2011 02:42:50 +0000

they are probably trying to slow down submissions to the people of walmart site, lol

By: Dawn

Dawn — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 18:57:09 +0000

Collin, Just curious…is there a specific spot on your website where we can find all of your “Coffee With Collin” episodes?? I’ve missed some of them and I do type it in the search button but it would be nice to have a section just for that…. just an idea. Thanks, Dawn

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:50:46 +0000

Thanks for your advice.

By: Jennifer W

Jennifer W — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:11:31 +0000

I went to Walmart today and did as you said with the floss and for the second coupon the buy 2 $2.50 off/with any one item so with that one i got the flosser and floss to get the overage. I also had a coupon nivea $3 got two of those all for free and with my six bucks i was able to get lysol no touch hand wash refills. I am addicted to the coupon world, but i was very disappointed that my store doesn’t carry all you magizine but i kept the freebies falling into my cart. I even gave out coupons.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:16:29 +0000

I stocked up on travel sized items today but they refused to take the $1 off any Tide coupon. The cashier kept telling me I couldn’t buy a travel sized with it but it was from the p&g mailer and did NOT exclude travel size. So frustrating

By: Jennifer Sanclemente

Jennifer Sanclemente — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:10:12 +0000

I don’t use a binder. I have a kid size shoe box with envelopes. It’s not too bulky, and I like that it fits well in the shopping cart seat. I also take the little accordion file with each store’s name to organize the coupons I’ve pulled out for that particular trip, but I always take my shoebox in with me just in case. I probably won’t go any more organized than this. I have unclipped coupons in there and I try to remember a small pair of scissors and a calculator, too, since I shop with cash only. I might also mention that if I can help it, I go alone (no kids and no husbands!) and avoid picking up any phone calls while shopping because “I’m concentrating”! Lol. Serious stuff

By: Hollie

Hollie — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:07:50 +0000

THANKS!!!

By: Joy

Joy — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:21:12 +0000

Go to the “Contact Us” on walmart.com and comment on the problem you are having. I had an issue similar to this BEFORE the new policy came out. I commented about how terrible wal-mart was with coupons and a week later I had a personal phone call from a district manager. He was very apologetic and said he would handle the situation. He also said that if i ever had anymore problems with that store then report it to him. I was completely shocked by his phone call and response. of course since our conversation wal-mart released the new coupon policy and I have had no further problems with this store in particular. Don’t give up! Your issue will be resolved

By: Joy

Joy — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 23:22:36 +0000

Not sure if you knew this but there is a 1.50/1 coupon on Lysol’s facebook page. I went to Walmart today and purchased the smaller 35 ct. wipes priced at 1.89, so just .39 after the coupon. Yay!

By: Brandy

Brandy — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:42:11 +0000

Collin any luck on finding out the answer? My take is that you are paying 2.99 but they are giving you 2 dollars back to spend in their store so you are really paying 99cents. Walmart should match 99 cents. Please help!!!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:28:50 +0000

Hi Shannon,

I would definitely call corporate regarding this or escalate the issue to a properly trained manager.

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:26:06 +0000

Yay! So glad to hear you had a great experience!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:21:41 +0000

You are so welcome! Glad to hear you liked the video!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:19:45 +0000

Since the price is listed you should be able to!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:18:34 +0000

Thanks so much, Tia! Reading your comment brought a huge smile to my face!!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:17:35 +0000

Hi Nikki,

According to their policy, you don’t have to have the ad… but I personally feel you should bring it in case any issues arise. I also am pretty sure that most stores make sure the cashiers have most of the ads for the surrounding areas stores on hand – that way they can check prices if you don’t bring the ad in.

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:14:28 +0000

Great tip, Amanda! I love those endcaps!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:11:41 +0000

Thanks, Jennifer!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:10:53 +0000

Hi Hollie,

As far as I know, you cannot match an RR deal. However, you can match sale prices that are listed in the Walgreens ad.

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:08:54 +0000

Hi Corina,

The links are listed below my video!

By: Collin

Collin — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:08:09 +0000

Yes, they are wall decals – tree branches with falling leaves!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:54:39 +0000

LOVE the video! Thanks for being awesome! I tell ALL of my friends that I learned how to coupon from you!

By: Hollie

Hollie — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 01:54:37 +0000

Does anybody know if you can take a Walgreens ad in and ad match something that has a RR?? Like if something is $2.99 with a $2 RR will they just make it $0.99?? I’ve been wondering this since the new coupon policy came out. I’m just trying to figure out how to get the good deals in the Walgreens ad since they never have anything in stock.

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 21:31:28 +0000

Hi! I just wanted to leave a quick comment because I shop at Walmart all the time. I live in SE Louisiana, and we actually have a Walmart Neighborhood Market. It is AWESOME! It is basically a regular grocery store owned by Walmart. Same prices as a Supercenter, but nothing but food, and the customer service is lightyears better. The produce is also so much better than at my Supercenter! It’s right outside my neighborhood, so I’m there all the time!

That being said, my Walmart Market is much more limited in what they carry; for example, they don’t have a trial/travel section, they have fewer brands of dog food, etc. So sometimes I do have to go to the Supercenter. I went today and was shocked when my cashier would not give me my overage. I (politely) asked to speak to the manager and whipped my corporate coupon policy out of my binder. Long story short, it took a while, but they finally realized that Walmart DOES apply overage, and they adjusted my total. I’m so glad I listened to Collin and printed out the policy! I also heeded her advice and kept a smile on my face even when the employees were less than nice, and I KNEW they were wrong. Thanks for all your help, Collin! Without you, I’d still be paying full price for all my groceries!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 20:55:00 +0000

I would like to know a definitive answer to this question. Do they or do they not subtract RR and ups amounts???

By: Wendee

Wendee — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:31:43 +0000

I printed off your price match policy and was surprised by the fact that they would not match competitors’ private label price promotions. Last Saturday, the cashier told me they would as long as it was matched with their private label. I was able to buy milk on sale by showing my Meijer ad.

By: Hollie

Hollie — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 18:12:09 +0000

I was getting some fresh fruit the other day and the cashier said I can ad match that pineapple and those strawberries for $1 each! WOW nothing like planning to pay alot for something then to have the cashier offer to lower it for you. I don’t know if Aldi’s stores are nationwide but we have one in my town and it’s the best ad to price match as far as fruits and veggies go.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:15:26 +0000

She has links under the video

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:54:49 +0000

I don’t think they accecpt target coupons for $ off but they will match a coupon if it says the price of the item

By: April

April — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:52:42 +0000

Collin, Thanks for the tips. I have to say that every time I go into Walmart with my coupons it is a HUGE challenge. One trip to Walmart they had to call over a floor manager and also a Customer Service Manager, I showed them their coupon policy that the remaining amount is to be transfered to the remaining items on my receipt. They showed me a word in the policy……..the excess “may” be given to…..so, it is up to the person ringing up the order if they will or will not give the overage.

By: Corina

Corina — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:47:40 +0000

Colin, where did you find those pages of WalMart ‘s coupon policy and price match policy with pictures to print out and take to the store? I was just on the sight and I could not find it. I was unaware of Walmart’s price matching an ad that did have a BOGO with the price mentioned for a particular item. i want to stop going to that certain store JUST for the BOGO and get it all done @ Wally’s. Thanks.

By: Christylee

Christylee — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:45:04 +0000

She said on one of her previous videos in the comment section that it is a tree and those are falling leaves, I too would love to see the whole sticker I am really into them so when I repaint I will be doing some of them.

By: Karen G

Karen G — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:26:49 +0000

I really enjoy your videos. This one made me laugh. Can definitely see you put so much time into planning your videos. I try really hard to use coupons correctly. I want to get deals but I don’t want to cheat or jip the store, however, living in a small town couponing can be hard because it seems most of the cashiers just act rude when you use coupons. I am printing off the policy now. Thanks.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:48:46 +0000

Tia please come to Ohio and work at my store

By: KK @ Coupon Crocodile

KK @ Coupon Crocodile — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:28:38 +0000

I have two binders- set up similar to Collin with the baseball cards. I clip EVERY coupon an do not keep them in their inserts. For me personally, that’s just easier.

So anyway, I started getting too many to keep just one 2″ binder. I already had a second one from something else so I just moved my food items to the second. And I am loving it. It means the binder I am using is lighter and easier to handle. But I keep them both with me at all times in a favorite LL Bean (monogrammed of course!) tote bag. So I bring both in to grocery stores, Target and drugstores but the items are separated. It just seems to works best for me.

Oh but you need to shop at Walgreens, Rite Aid (my personal favorite) or CVS. Pick one and stick to it is my advice. I save the MOST $$ at drugstores. They sell food too.

By: KK @ Coupon Crocodile

KK @ Coupon Crocodile — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:17:57 +0000

I love your website- so helpful. And you are adorable. But I have been working up the nerve for a month to ask you about your wall art. I’m sure it’s either kiddie art or a nice piece of art but from the small bit I can see, it looks like either two black eyes or apple seeds. I know this is so random and of course you do not need to answer. But I am also guessing those are not eyes/apple seeds behind you. Any chance you might help a curious fan out and tell her what is on you wall?

By: Karin

Karin — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:35:27 +0000

She did pretty good job, didn’t she? I wasn’t that good when I started.lol

By: nana5357

nana5357 — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 05:01:43 +0000

Colin, your so cute, I really look forward seeing you every Monday. Keep up the good work I
learn something every time I see you. There are other coupon sites around but your my
favorite you keep thing interesting and fun. thank you for all your hard work,
Alice

By: Amber R.

Amber R. — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:09:56 +0000

I shop regularly at Walmart and I always try to go in the middle of the week in the morning. Most kids are in school and most people are at work so its not too bad! And not too many weirdos! lol!

By: Takako

Takako — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:04:17 +0000

I’m curious, too!!

By: punzel

punzel — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:58:21 +0000

Laughed lots! My fav part is you running towards the store.
Thanks for the updated policies.

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:14:53 +0000

Thanks for the awesome video, Collin! You crack me up! I just had to comment about my negative price matching experience at Walmart last week. I tried to price match Sunsweet prunes that were on sale at CVS with the Extra Care card (no ECB’s, just a good sale price). The manager said, “No, we can’t match that, as you have to have the card to get the deal.” I saw a copy of their Ad Match Guarantee hanging up behind the cashier (the same one you had on your site today) but hadn’t read it yet, so didn’t know what it said. So now I printed it out, and will hand it over to him next time and say, “Really… that isn’t what I read here.” thanks for all the help!

By: Melissa S

Melissa S — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:09:53 +0000

re: “Well, she had me had me hand the coupons one by one(i’ve never done that before)”
I prefer to hand my coupons to the clerk one by one. I have learned from experience that if I hand them over all together in one bunch, some will never be scanned. Sometimes they stick together. But sometimes the clerks are just plain lazy and don’t bother to scan them all.

By: Sheila

Sheila — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:09:20 +0000

Paul over at his blog, I Heart the Mart, has a price matching video that you can watch.

By: Sue

Sue — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:03:54 +0000

I also have had nightmares going to Walmart. I did try one Walmart with about eight free coupons direct from the manufactures such as Kraft, Cheerios, Halls, Silk Soy Milk, and Toaster Strudels. The cashier wouldn’t apply the overage, but the manager was very nice and did. I tried again with about nine coupons two weeks later with the same types of coupons. The cashier stated she would lose money and after several trips to the accountant after I showed the coupon policy to the ass. manager, they all agreed that they couldn’t take them at all because they were free coupons and needed be printed off. I was dressed nicely and tried to behave calmly. I have taught high school math and am retired Army and yet I was more humilated there than any problems that I may have encountered during those jobs. I called their 800 number and they agreed with me and the area manager ended up calling late one night. He did say that coupons like mine with the silver linings and watermarks and even my name and mailing address could be fake. They finally took the coupons and he gave me a $15.00 gift card (which was still hard to get and had some additiional remarks made). So unless extreme emergency we will stay away from Walmart.

By: Ronni

Ronni — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 03:00:24 +0000

Jen is right….if you notice the CVS/Walgreens/Rite Aid ad it will “LIKE” paying $0.99.

By: Maegen

Maegen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:36:56 +0000

Definitely not just your Walmart-I know exactly what you mean!

By: pamela j

pamela j — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:27:18 +0000

Last time I was at WalMart I had all my coupons and went to go through the check out. I told the cashier that I had a lot of coupons (mostly free product coupons). I always tell the cashier ahead so that she can get the prices for the free products. Well, she had me had me hand the coupons one by one(i’ve never done that before) then she called a manager who told me I could not use several coupon(I had 2 free 12pk coke coupons) for 2 of the same products. I had to explane that I had one coupon for each product, then another manager came up-by this time several customers left the lane. Then a customer came up in the lane and told the managers-I have the new walmart coupon policy right here and she can do what she is doing with her coupons-Well by this time I had 2 managers and 2 cashiers and THANK goodness this lady came into my lane, because I was starting to feel like I was doing something wrong by using coupons-Anyway I saved $70. I spent $25 what an experience!!!

By: Bianca

Bianca — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:21:58 +0000

One thing that I do is make sure I know the price points on items at Wal-Mart. I have 6 different grocery stores in my area, and Wal-Mart is usually the lowest price. That way when I check the ads for the other 5 stores I know if it’s the lowest. Cereal is NOT a deal at $2.99 on sale at Tom Thumb if Wal-Mart sells it for $2.74, etc. Stores that double coupons usually hike up the price when they have a B1G1 sale so people won’t notice that they’re still actually paying for two. Another thing I like to do at Wal-Mart is take in the ads from stores that require you to purchase 10 seleceted items to get the deal and just price match a few of these items at Wal-Mart.

By: Bianca

Bianca — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:14:17 +0000

Sams Club does not take coupons

By: NATALIE

NATALIE — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:12:02 +0000

There was a shooting at my hometown Wal-Mart a couple of years ago. It was on a Saturday night at Midnight. LOL. The interesting thing is my hometown is a nice, family-oriented area. So yes, I agree that the weirdos seem to come out of the woodworks of Wal-Mart at night!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:09:28 +0000

My Walmart doesn’t do a whole lot of weekly sale papers any more. Occasionally there will be a special one in the junk mail, but they don’t even have sale papers in the store any more.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:05:46 +0000

I have a large 4″ binder, with the baseball card sleeves like Collin uses. I cut all my coupons and put them in sections. I keep the store coupons in the front of the binder (inside the front cover). I carry the binder in a tote bag. I print out my shopping list from Hip 2 Save or the grocery store (my store’s site has a printable checklist, too), and pull any coupons I need. I keep the list and coupons together, usually slid into the bag, outside of the binder. The binder goes with me in case I run into an unexpected deal.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:01:11 +0000

Sam’s Club does not take any coupons. Their prices are generally higher. People get caught up in the buying bulk for convience mind set but it makes more sense to buy smaller, use coupons and get items for free or darn near When using coupons that are $1/1 and $2/2 you must buy 3 products to use both coupons. Each coupon will attach to said number of products.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:54:43 +0000

They will price match the sale price, but not the ECBs, since you really would be paying $2.99 at CVS. When price matching at Walmart, ECBs or RRs that you might get at the other store don’t count.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:47:29 +0000

I would just like to make a note – make sure and check the end aisle displays for food clearance items. I was in my local Wal-Mart (Central, SC) this weekend and got a really great deal on Hamburger Helper. They had the Three Cheese variety for .50/box and the Beef Pasta for .40/box. I used the .75 off coupons so I got three Beef Pasta for .45 and three Three Cheese for .75. I was also able to get the large Swiss Miss canisters of hot chocolate with marshmallows for 1.00 each. All of the clearanced items have expiration dates of 6/2012 so needless to say, I was thrilled! Some lucky family members will be getting lots of hot chocolate for Christmas this year!

By: Nikki J

Nikki J — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:42:21 +0000

Maybe someone already addressed this question but I DON’T have to have the ad to price match? How does that work and couldn’t some people take advantage of this?

By: Tia Robertson

Tia Robertson — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:30:50 +0000

Collin,
As a WalMart supervisor, I HAVE to thank you for this video, and for the information you correctly provided:) (Some stores interpret things VERY differently, but the new policy DOES work if you flash it when needed!) My store just recently added a coupon basket to the entrances to our building (As well as a poster sized Coupon policy!), and it is now my absolute FAVORITE place to shop(when I’m off the clock of course!). You inspire so many people, I wish I could convey my appreciation better than I can through email! You are helping not only the customers at my store(I’ve met MANY Collin followers, easy spotted by their coupon binders:) but also the employees, who are finding it so much more enjoyable to keep taking those coupons, as they are learning how to save money themselves. I will continue to refer them to your site, and teach them what I have learned through you. Thank you again!

By: couponmickey

couponmickey — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:26:33 +0000

They wouldn’t let me use it either. I used it at Meijer.

By: juliezoutendam

juliezoutendam — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:22:48 +0000

Thanks for the update on Walmart shopping! I never really knew how to price match, but I’m going to go educate myself. I also didn’t know that they applied overage! I haven’t shopped at Walmart in so long (mainly because it is always so crowded), but maybe if I choose an unusual time I can coupon in peace and score awesome deals!

By: NC_Anna

NC_Anna — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:16:48 +0000

I got a bag too! It was a nice surprise.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:00:51 +0000

My MIL works at Wal Mart and when I asked her about coupons exceeding the price of the item that they DO NOT give cash back or apply it to the entire purchase. She said this is not in the policy and they have never done that. When I read the policy it says “may” give back or apply so to me that leaves it open to store interpretation. Interesting.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:57:28 +0000

Great video, but I have to say I was very disappointed that you didn’t have the camera rolling when you went through check-out. Maybe that gets tricky with asking the cashier if it’s ok or whatever. But I am too chicken to price-match and would love to see someone do it. Also would love an example of how to nicely handle a situation when the cashier needs educating. I just wimp out and walk away without the item.

Is there any way to get Walmart’s ads mailed or emailed to me? They don’t put them in my local shopping paper like all the other stores and that’s one reason I don’t shop there very often.

By: jill

jill — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:50:27 +0000

this is my favorite video yet! (although, i still probably won’t shop at walmart. i just love my target too much!)

By: bellabimba

bellabimba — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:38:43 +0000

I love this video. So I have a question, About the sale on Scotch Tape at Walgreens this week, it says buyone at $1.99 and get 2 free so it means, I can price match it at Walmart?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:21:18 +0000

I always look forward to coffee with Collin as well. Thanks for the informative episode.

By: Cayman

Cayman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:58:53 +0000

Thank you both! I have a coupon binder that zips…I have different sections for SS, RP, and P and G, and then I have torn out the All You Coupons, and label them as well. Everything is by date in a page protector. I also have coupon policies printed out, a FREE section, printable section, and then anything that I have clipped (such as the insert expired except for 1 or 2 coupons). Just trying to figure out the drugstore thing. My binder is getting full, and kind of hard to zip (had one that didn’t, and all fell out…NOT a FUN day!!! so maybe a little accordion folder will work). I am open to any and all suggestions!

By: Christina

Christina — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:44:31 +0000

Coffee with Collin keeps getting better and better! Highlight of my week! I especially liked the goofy dancing parts

By: TH

TH — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:44:04 +0000

Does Sam’s Club take coupons? If so, how do they work? For example, if I buy a bulk pack that has 4 deodorants, can I use 4 coupons or just 1?

One other question: If I have $1/1 item and $2/2 items (same items), can I stack them? For example, if I buy 2 of those items, can I use two $1/1 AND the $2/2 or can I only use a total of TWO coupons? Thanks!

By: Heather W

Heather W — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:38:53 +0000

I agree it depends on how you want to organize. I have the same purse as Collin also and I use 2 binders..one food and one non food. It holds them both perfectly with plenty of room still. This way works best for me, but again it is whatever works the best for you!

By: Toni S.

Toni S. — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:31:18 +0000

Good question. I have my doubts that they would take the coupon, but maybe.

By: Toni S.

Toni S. — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:27:33 +0000

My Walmart will NOT take a coupon without travel or trial size restriction for a travel size. Week before last, I tried to use the mens Degree coupon. I explained that there was no travel restriction on it. The cashier said “we go by the picture”. I asked how she could tell that from the picture (I wanted to ask her if she couldn’t read, but I bit my tongue). I already had a headache and was not in the mood to argue, so I just said void everything and return my coupons and left. Last week I had the same problem and asked for a manager while I called customer service. Well the manager said no. I showed him a coupon that stated not valid on travel size and the one I wanted to use and was told that Walmart does not accept coupons on travel size products. I said that they had in the past and again he said Walmart does not accept coupons on travel size products. While I was on hold with Walmart customer service, my phone went dead. Again I left with nothing. I vowed I would not go there again unless I had to (we have no Target). It must be nice to have a well stocked Walmart. My store is always out of the good deals. It always takes them 3 weeks or more to get shelves restocked.

By: brandy

brandy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:11:43 +0000

Since Walmart is matching B1G1 with cost of item is shown, what will happen if you use a B1G1 coupon along with the deal?

By: what's the deal

what's the deal — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:03:17 +0000

Their policy states no print at home coupons that require no purchase. If this was an IP coupon that was only for a free lighter with no purchase required then it shouldn’t be used.

By: Samantha Booker

Samantha Booker — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:01:50 +0000

I would say it would depend on exactly how you have your binder organized.The setup that I have works pretty well for me and I shop with a potty training 2 yr old all the time.

I have the same purse that Collin does and keep my 3″ binder in there with all of my coupons. In the purse I also keep a folder with unclipped inserts and a handy-dandy plastic holder from Office Depot that holds my clipped but not yet filed coupons. Ideally, I am “caught up” when I go to shop, but you get the gist.

I still keep a separate little accordion file style holder with 5 sections that I purchased in the dollar spot at Target. I use it for my weekly trips and clean it out at the end of the week. It takes a little time to “pull” the coupons from my binder, but it is much easier to stay on track having everything together in the store. Then I just have the binder on hand ( I usually leave it in the car at the smaller stores) in case I run into an unplanned deal.

I have the small folder categorized for CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target and then a generic section where I place my grocery and Walmart coupons. I keep store coupons in their respective category, but have learned the hard way to keep RRs, EBs and +Up in my purse.

Hope this helps!

By: melanie

melanie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:52:38 +0000

I was thinking the same thing Collin shouldn’t be shopping at Walmart at midnight!!! She’s too cute!! At my Walmart ALL the really weird, crazy wacked out people are shopping Walmart at night, I don’t even dare go to my Walmart after dark!!. Collin must live in a way better area, but I still think she’s too cute to shop alone at midnight!

By: Samantha Booker

Samantha Booker — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:52:32 +0000

Wow, that would be awesome! I am not a Walmart fan due to the common complaints that most people have concerning lack of customer service and the crowds. I have been reeled back in with some of the rollback prices and the Toy Story Operation deal. I would really love it if they would double coupons up to .50 or .60 like the local grocery stores. I could see myself actually going to Walmart regularly if they did instead of avoiding it like the plague. LOL

BTW, my 2 yr old was watching this with me and said she is going to Walmart like Miss Collin and parking far, far away! =)

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:46:28 +0000

Can you really do this? That would be awesome since Walgreens always seems to be out of what is on sale.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:42:58 +0000

Call corporate. That is not how it’s done.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:42:02 +0000

They will as long as it has the actual price, like your example. If the coupons said $.50 off, they would not.

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:40:20 +0000

This happened to me as well.

By: Kira

Kira — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:36:00 +0000

I have 3 Walmarts in my area. Not one will take coupons on travel sized items

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:32:53 +0000

I was able to do the free bic lighter today at my walmart no problem

By: Heidi S

Heidi S — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:32:17 +0000

Thanks Collin! That video was VERY well organized and helpful! I also laughed out loud when you ran into Walmart!

By: Cayman

Cayman — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:27:56 +0000

This is kind of random, but goes along with couponing. I already have a coupon binder, and was wondering if I should have 2…one for grocery stores, and the other simply for Drugstores? I haven’t done much with the drugstores, but would like to get started in that. Or should I just add more page protectors, and start saving walgreens, CVS, Rite, Aid, etc. (Those expire weekly).

By: marisol

marisol — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:24:02 +0000

Awesome Video! thanks Collin!

By: Charli925

Charli925 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:19:32 +0000

I used them at walmart, they just had to manually enter them. I noticed most of my coupons won’t scan, like the internet ones. You have to be carefull with coupons too. My last visit only half of them took.

By: lili

lili — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:00:34 +0000

Hi Colin,

Nice Video,just realised that banana selling at the Walmart you went was at 56cent per lb ,oh my that is some expensive banana…

It’s selling 46cent in irving,tx but sometime they are selling it at 39cent…

By: Savannah Alexander

Savannah Alexander — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:43:56 +0000

Great video! I tried using the $1 off Tide coupon on a trail size at Wal-mart today though and the coupon wouldn’t scan It was the same exact coupon that Collin used in the video too so I’m not sure what that was all about.

By: scmomof2

scmomof2 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:39:59 +0000

I have never heard of a Walmart doubling coupons. Wow!! Where do you live if you don’t mind me asking? I would like to inquire about this at my local store.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:34:22 +0000

I always put the ad that I am price matching on top of the products I’m buying. I also put these at the end after all my non-price matched things. That way if I get distracted by my 3yo or my 1yo, the cashier still knows I’m price matching. I also usually write what I’m price matching on top of the ad to help me remember. The notebook sounds like a pretty good idea too. I didn’t know about the BOGO if the price is listed though. Thanks Collin!

By: Anna Beck

Anna Beck — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:33:28 +0000

Thank you Collin! I filled out your survey about videos I would like to see, and I feel like you really took into account what I had to say and this was perfect! Thanks again!

By: Sandra Roberts

Sandra Roberts — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:31:55 +0000

Great video! Great tips!

Ok so they now ad match B1G1 with a price. The only store around me that does B1G1 is Winn Dixie and it has on their ad “Save up to and a price” will that work? I’m confused on that now. lol

I do have a pic of what I purchased on Friday. I purchased $46.54 in groceries and saved $17.38 = Out of pocket $29.16 before tax!

By: Tallymomma

Tallymomma — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:31:53 +0000

I rarely ever go to Walmart if I can help it. I did decide to brave it the other day for the operation game and candy land. I handed the lady my IP coupons and she just stared at me like I had handed her blank pieces of paper. She looked them over for a few min. then called over the manager. I politely asked the manager if she had ever seen an IP coupon before and she said no Finally she did scan them after about 20 min. of staring at them, they did not however take my manu. coupon with the Target logo, wouldn’t even try to scan it and when one beeped for overage they just flat refused it. Apparently they have not gotten their copy of the policy yet. I feel it is like any store in any town though, you get the good with the bad.

By: Abigail

Abigail — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:30:09 +0000

Yep!

By: Abigail

Abigail — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:29:34 +0000

thankyou thankyou thankyou, Collin!!!!!! This was VERY helpful. i have wanted you to take us with you toWalmart sometime, since that’s the main place we shop. Ah, i see you’re like us. When we go to Walmart, if there’s a ton of people there, my mom parks far away. Thankfully, we shouldn’t have too much trouble coming soon, since most of the snowbirds are leaving Fl and going back up north. (no pun intended!) Iwent into our travel sized section the other day, and noticed some of the deals you mentioned. Now I have to go try them out!!!!
On the other hand, I didn’t think that Walmart was very educated on their coupon policy, from reading the ocmments on previous posts. Well, I am happy to know that the cashiers in my Walmart KNOW the policy! Takes a lot of strees away!
Thanks again, Collin!!!!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:29:04 +0000

Not sure if this has been asked…if I have a Wags in ad coupon for an item (ex: Nestle chocolate chips $1.79) will Walmart price match it since it is another stores coupon?

By: brandy

brandy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:24:24 +0000

I went shopping at walmart today and had an issue. I always price match things from the pharmacys final price. Such as, Razors $2.99 get back $2.00 extra bucks final price shown 99 cents. I match it as 99 cents at walmart. They told me I could not do that anymore due to their new coupon policy. I called corporate and they told me they do. Lots of confusion. Collin can you find out the real answer to this for me?

By: Brittney

Brittney — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:20:37 +0000

great video! laughed the whole time
good tips too! i will be printing off those policies!!!

By: fran

fran — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:18:11 +0000

Thanks Ruby!
I hope you get to go back soon, too…I’m sure you miss your family terribly
Hopefully, I will get the pics and a write-up to them by the end of this week and then it will just be a matter of when they post the pics…stay tuned
On our first night in Maui, we were exhausted from the long plane ride, so we just got a bite to eat at the hotel restaurant, and then we took some pictures of the sunset. Hubby got this really neat picture of the sunset that actually looks like a smiley face…it’s so cute. I don’t want to post that one yet because I want to enter it in a contest.

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:14:06 +0000

I always forget about the clearance items!lol

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:12:33 +0000

Me too!! So awesome!!

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:09:05 +0000

As always, great video, Collin! I shop Walmart mainly and have no problem using coupons. It saves me gas and time especially shopping with 3 little kiddos. I’m also bring the competitor’s ads for price matching. And I let the cashier scans price matching items first, then non-price matching items after that. I have no problem for checking out, but sometimes I hear the customers waiting behind me sighs or tapping their fingers, so that make me nervous though.
Anyway, I gave my hubby’s co-worker who is interested in using coupons an address of Hip2Save before, and today I heard that she was so excited to tell my hubby that she saved $50 at Walmart. I’m so happy to hear that and also curious what kind of deals she did!lol

By: rubysliprz

rubysliprz — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:06:26 +0000

Fran- Sounds like you had a great time. Glad you enjoyed your time there and had a chance to just relax as well. I miss my family in Hawaii and would love to go back again soon one day. Would love to see your pics. Happy Belated Birthday, what a great birthday to be at a luau in Hawaii.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:03:07 +0000

Went to Walmart today (lilke I do everyday- or at least it seems that way). Have heard lots of negative and did have my own negative experience. Today I price matched- something I never do- and the cashier was so nice- she said (before even starting my purchases) “Just tell me what you are price matching before I get to it.” I guess the folder filled with competitors ads was the clue- and she just entered what I said- no hassle and no problems with any of the coupons I used. Didn’t add a minute to my trip. and I usually don’t have to price match- everything is usually cheaper at wal-mart.

By: Donna

Donna — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:01:57 +0000

Good information! I’ll definitely be checking out their store matching & coupon policies. Would be nice to not have to run from store to store so often to get the “deals”. I totally share your joy when I find the isles of a store I’m trying to coupon/shop at are empty-lol!!!! Thank you Collin

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:01:31 +0000

Wow, thanks, I didn’t know that they now applied the “overage” to the rest of your purchase, that helps a lot.

By: KJR

KJR — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 21:01:24 +0000

Cute video! You crack me up! The only issue I have with your suggestion about shopping late at night {although a great idea!} is that seems to be when all the weirdos come out! Or is it just me? And the parents who keep their kids up seems to flock to Wal Mart during the middle of the night. It more of an emotional thing for me. I hate seeing sweet babies sitting in the shopping cart at 11 pm when they should be laying in their bed.
{This comment was not a slam to your suggestion, by the way. Maybe it’s just my Wal Mart?}
Great video! Thanks for all you do. Love your site!

By: kathleen

kathleen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:52:39 +0000

i’m not sure if someone has posted this or not, but at my Wal-mart right now the lysol disinfectant wipes are packaged in a buy one get one free packaging…combine with the $1/2 coupon, and this makes for a great deal! 140 wipes for $4.00! (reg. $2.50/35)

By: leopardgirl8282

leopardgirl8282 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:46:14 +0000

Thank you so much Collin this was so very helpful. My fiance and I were just talking about price matching and trying it so your helpful hints could not have come at a better time, thank you!!!

By: shay

shay — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:43:11 +0000

I stopped shopping at Wal-mart years ago. Too much hassle trying to find things, dealing with other customers and checking out was always a nightmare. But because of the Toy Story Operation game and coupons, I had my husband swing by to pick them up. No surprise when he told me the cashier wouldn’t take the coupon telling him it wasn’t a REAL Operation game. Not a REAL Operation game? Are you serious? I was annoyed enough I wrote WM an email explaining my disappointment. The very next day Carey from my WM store called, apologized and offered a reimbursement on the unused coupon. That alone made me happy so when I went back to the store and she not only refunded my $3 but gave me a $25 gift card for my trouble! Wow. It was pretty darned awesome. Add price matching (and they’re also accepting Target coupons, correct?) and I can see myself shopping there weekly.
I love the ‘on location’ video, great job.
Thanks for all you do.

By: Michelle @ Thrifty 101

Michelle @ Thrifty 101 — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:43:04 +0000

The Walmart in my county doubles coupons on Tuesday to compete with another store that does that every Tuesday. I still don’t like Walmart though.

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:42:30 +0000

It clearly states on their new and improved policy that “The system will prompt for a supervisor verification for: 40 coupons per transaction, A coupon of $20 or greater on one item, $50 or more in coupons.”

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:42:19 +0000

Loved the video – now I know how you keep that girlish figure! That was too funny seeing you run in to Walmart and dancing in the isles of the empty store. Thanks for sharing.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:41:36 +0000

GREAT video Collin! I love the videos of you “out in the field” LOL! Love it! I love how you make it fun! Thanks!

Walmart here is smart. They will pull any items that you can get for free or extreemly cheep then the day after the coupon expires “POOF” it’s back on the shelf. The same goes with the price matching. When the Purex 3-1 sheets were $3.99 at CVS with a $3 coupon available they pulled the ENTIRE cardboard display along with the product. GONE! They know what they’re doing… I don’t agree with it, but oh well.

By: Karin

Karin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:40:54 +0000

I love my store and they are super nice too! I have no problem with using coupons.

By: fran

fran — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:40:01 +0000

Hi Ruby! It was great, thanks! I think the highlight of the trip was the luau. We had such a great table of people, it was my birthday on the day of the luau, the food was great, too!
We didn’t do the Road to Hana because we didn’t want to drive that long road, but hubby wants to go back in 2 yrs. and we will take the tour bus to the Road to Hana, so he won’t have to drive.
Just to be able to relax was enjoyable. We stayed at the Wailea Marriott…this place was gorgeous.
I will be sending pictures of our trip to the company who sponsored the trip and when I do, I will let Collin know in case she wants to post the link or post pictures on here.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:40 +0000

I’ve never experienced that, I doubt it’s true. This is why you should have the coupon policy with you.

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:38:10 +0000

Wow I guess Ocala is bigger than I thought LOL

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:37:38 +0000

Awesome!! I always see people from my hometown of Greenville, SC but it’s cool to see there are some near me as well Thanks and happy couponing to you too!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:31:46 +0000

If it was a manufacturer coupon, they will get reimbursed.

By: Shannon C

Shannon C — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:31:06 +0000

Collin, I wish my Walmart was coupon friendly. When I go in and try to use coupons, if something should happen to be free, they stop and tell me that they are not allowed to take coupons that make an item free even if they sold me the newspaper that had the coupon. I show them the coupon policy, and the cashiers tell me they have been told by the manager that they cannot accept the coupon if it makes an item free. (This has happened several times.) I read the policy showing them exactly where it stated that the corporate policy is to accept them then they go get the manager. I have been able to get the items eventually, but even this weekend, I left with the cashier angry with me. Do you call corporate when this happens? I really have started trying to shop anywhere but Walmart to avoid this problem. My friends are doing the same.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:30:50 +0000

I was super excited too! I ended up getting all my purchases at Walmart FREE with coupons yesterday (they paid me, actually), and got that bonus freebie bag. The dish soap is my favorite thing I got yesterday.

By: lee

lee — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:30:31 +0000

I have not heard but I have experienced that if I used more than 40 coupons a supervisor must come over stick her key in the register and press some button.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:29:23 +0000

What a strange rule, I never knew that!?! Although, I’ve never taken pictures there or anything, have no reason to, but still strange that they don’t allow it.

By: Claudia

Claudia — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:27:47 +0000

Thank you and my walmart now doubles Q

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:23:43 +0000

I very rarely shop Walmart. Basically because I have 4 month old and want to limit the number of stores I go to with her before she gets fussy. Although yesterday, we went to Target, Walgreens, and then Walmart, and scored pretty good there! I bought some Similac formula with the $5 coupons (money-makers) and another can of formula with a formula check (first time using one of those). I also got a few travel size items, and other things that were all cheaper than the coupons. The formula can was the only item that was slightly higher in price than the formula check. I ended up getting back CHANGE and didn’t have to take out my wallet at all, just paid in coupons. The cashier and the manager were confused at first and the manager tried to tell me I couldn’t use a formula check and get cash back from it. I politely explained that the formula can WAS more than the check amount. She realized that and apologized and said “You have a bunch of really great coupons!” Oh, and while walking through the grocery area, P & G was there handing out bags of their products, there was a full size Dawn with Olay dish soap (Pomegranate scent, I CAN’T stop smelling it, it’s amazing!), a Tide detergent sample, and Cascade sample. I came out of there with so much stuff, and MADE money! I just might add Walmart to my weekly shopping routine now.

By: Pink

Pink — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:21:31 +0000

I love your videos! I like that you show useful, easy tips and are so relatable! I used to think all couponers were those pushy people who clear shelves and hog the check out lanes. I’m slowly starting to learn how to implement some of your easy tips. And as an original Arkansas I can say that Walmarts can vary a lot according to locale but if you can find an updated one with nice employees and selection they really can be a great place to shop!

By: vanessa

vanessa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:18:51 +0000

Another awesome video.

By: sheyanne

sheyanne — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:18:16 +0000

I love shopping at Walmart… and have been pricematching for over a year now! It goes very smoothly, instead of showing them the ad, I just say the store that it is with and what the price is…I just show them the stack of ads I have with me. I was also told, that if the product is a generic at one store, and you price match with the Walmart generic, it is allowed. But you wouldn’t be able to pricematch with a generic price and get a name brand product. Shopping at Walmart mainly and using coupons with pricematching seems to work great for our family!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:10:53 +0000

Actually you aren’t supposed to. The new price match policy has store brands on the will not match list.

By: Ann Dee

Ann Dee — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:10:40 +0000

Collin, my kids and I LOVED your run to the store and spreading your wings! You make us laugh! Great video. You brightened our day and motivated me to get educated on their coupon policy for bigger and better savings! All the Wal-Marts I have been to have been great…in Grand Junction, Colorado and Sandy/Vernal, Utah!

By: gloria

gloria — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:06:08 +0000

My cashier Saturday actually “price matched” my gallon of Great Value milk to Target’s price and I didn’t even ask for it. Must be why she’s one of my favorite cashiers!!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:04:50 +0000

I have found that items I am price matching or have a rain check (other stores) I use a reuseable bag in my cart to keep them all together.

By: Ann Dee

Ann Dee — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:03:25 +0000

Me, too! I can’t believe it!!!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:01:18 +0000

Dear Collin, I must say I do love you BUT Walmart is the last place I would teach a new couponer. With all of the attitude I get from the cashiers, that is the last place I go. I learned to coupon at Publix of all places!!!

By: DeeTrig

DeeTrig — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:00:01 +0000

The only reason I do not shop at my local Wal-mart more often is because they have NO good customer service!! Our local grocery store has gas perks for every $50 you get $.10 off per gallon of gas, and you can save up your points for up to two months. It also works when you buy gas. For every 10 gallons of gas you pump you get 1% your total grocery bill (up to 20%)

By: Jenn

Jenn — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:55:59 +0000

In the Purex to-go (which you get in the travel section) there are $1.00 (they said coupon on the package), the are NOT good for the to-go size, but its not bad to get a free product and a free coupon for next trip.

By: Monique

Monique — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:53:44 +0000

Hi Collin!

I actually had a awesome experience at Walmart yesterday! I actually did some of the same things that you did so it was kind of fun to see that! I went to the trial size section and I had some secret clinical strength coupons for $3.00 off & the price that they were selling them was for $2.47 so I got overage & anyways I got a lot of awesome deals and ended up paying .16 cents for 2 bags worth of stuff! It was super fun! The cashier was totally uneducated about the policy though and she was very confused that I was using coupons that were worth more than the products I was buying so anyhow she had a customer service manager come over to help her & the CSM explained that they would be giving me overage for those, because they are getting fully reimbursed for that coupon by the manufacturer so it would be fradulent for them to be “making money” on me. It was just a really cool experience to get everything for so cheap & I got some of those Tide laundry packs from the trial size section with the P & G coupons also!

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:53:40 +0000

I’m originally from Ocala! LOL (Living in Texas now.) Glad to hear the wal-marts there are improving!

By: bridget H

bridget H — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:50:49 +0000

Awsome video! Thanks for the tips.

By: Crystal S

Crystal S — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:48:49 +0000

Love this Collin! So happy you featured ALL YOU magazine as well. I credit you and your site for introducing me to the magazine and it is really a good source for great coupons and saving tips. Im so excited to say one of my own online money making tips was featured in the new May issue under the Sell it online article! So exciting! Thanks again for everything!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:47:40 +0000

ugh, cause of the mondays…THOUGH i DID score those dryer sheet

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:46:54 +0000

maybe i will just have to hold on to a little bit of hope and give it one more go around… those i didnt score those gain dryer sheets for .12 cents with the $3 coupon a few months back which was surprising to say the least!

By: Jermaine

Jermaine — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:42:34 +0000

Im glad to see your happy video. It showed me not to be rude to the cashiers. I was a little bit rude last week, let me explain. The same Tide coupon you had I had as well and tried to use it on the travel size stuff. The register beeped, so I politely told the cashier to take it off, so I took the item and coupon to customer service with policy in hand and showed it to them and she told me because it was three cents more so she called a CSM and I showed her the policy and she still wouldnt give me the overage so she went to the manager. I sat there and called corporate right then and there. They assured me they would be calling the store manager as I was very ticked off. Finally they adjusted down the coupon but never gave me my three cents back, needless to say I dont think I would be shopping there anymore. But Ill give it another chance.

By: cathy

cathy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:41:44 +0000

How do you get Walmart to allow you to video tape in their store? Walmart has a strict no photos, no taping and sometimes even ask you not to write down items prices. Last year, I was using my phone to take pictures of prices of products I use everyday that rarely go on sale. The store was empty, it was 11pm or 12am. So, I wasn’t bothering anyone. I was surprised when the manager approached me with their policy. I put my phone away and removed a pad of paper. He then informed me that I wasn’t allowed to copy down prices either.
Needless to say, I was annoyed. I told him, “Fine, I’ll leave then.” And I walked away from my cart which had over 50 items in it.

I have noticed that every Walmart I’ve entered, (if I forget sometime on a trip, I head to walmart to get it normally the cheapest when you do know the stores in an area.) has a sign posted by the enterence that states that video taping and photos are prohibited.
I

By: Alyssa

Alyssa — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:40:48 +0000

I LOVE price matching at Walmart. Between price matching and couponing I am able to feed my family for half the price that I used to. I think the cashiers avoid me when they see me though. I don’t buy anything unless its a price match or I have a coupon. I

By: Jennifer S

Jennifer S — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:36:06 +0000

Ocala???!!!! How neat to find someone so close! (We are in Citrus county!)
Happy couponing!

By: Jean in Calif.

Jean in Calif. — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:35:34 +0000

Love this video. The way you explain things is really helpful. I have been using coupons for a long time but I’m always amazed at the way other people do things. Your videos show me that I can do it too. It makes me want to venture out and try more ways to save instead of just handing over the few coupons that I use. Thank you Collin for all that you do.

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:33:51 +0000

I was just recently in walmart on sunday and they were giving bags from P&G with dish soap, laundry soap, and cascade, worth going…hubby thought I was insane cause I was soooooo excited!

By: Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:33:00 +0000

Last time I went to Wal Mart I took one of the Target coupons I had that printed out at the register. The lady said she’d have to ask her manager if they accepted it. I had a copy of their coupon policy, but she still wanted to ask her manager. When she came back, she grumbled that they would accept it but they didn’t get any money back for them. She said they just throw them away. I didn’t really care if they got money back or not, as long as they gave me the .75 off! HA! I don’t think Wal Mart is hurting for money.

By: rubysliprz

rubysliprz — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:32:16 +0000

Fran, how was your trip to Hawaii??? Hope you had a wonderful time.

By: Lisa m

Lisa m — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:29:19 +0000

I have never had a problem they are coupon friendly there so far. I live in N.C.

By: Meagan

Meagan — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:29:09 +0000

I was at Walmart the other day and was told several times by a grumpy cashier that soon Walmart is only going to accept 25 coupons at a time. Anyone else heard this? I thought they just redid their policy. I have been couponing for years and I know things can change quickly, but was just wondering if I encountered a sour apple. Thanks!

By: Lisa m

Lisa m — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:27:55 +0000

I was at Walmart early this morning, if I have a lot of coupons I go early not to back up the line. I got 10 free Nivea body washs and I always go to the clearance racks first got some almost free candy for the easter baskets, I even helped a lady with some coupons for her items she loved it.

By: jenny

jenny — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:26:22 +0000

I know a lot of Walmarts have a bad reputation for coupon usage, but I have to give a lot of love to ours. They have been super nice about my coupons lately, and even when they had trouble with a couple of them, they just figured out a way to make it work and apologized that they were still getting used to the new coupon policies. Much nicer than being made to feel like a criminal for using coupons at several other stores!!

By: Amber

Amber — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:25:10 +0000

Cute video

By: patti

patti — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:24:12 +0000

Another wonderful video. I did the Toy Story 3 Operation game deal yesterday at Wal-Mart & I also was able to price match raspberries for another 60 cents off without an ad! Very exciting shopping experience..

By: AnnainSLC

AnnainSLC — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:22:35 +0000

So freaking funny, thanks for being informative and entertaining…naturally! You are a breath of fresh air. Love you!

By: melanie

melanie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:22:21 +0000

Loved it!!! As always you are a blast to watch!! Gives me more confidence to shop at Walmart too. I actually stood behide a lady who price matched her entire basket last week. She brought every ad with her she was matching along with a small note pad that she wrote down each item she was matching alomg with the ad name. For example, fruit snacks/Kroger ad, or paper plates/ Rite Aid ad. Her note pad probably had 20 items on it, so it was easy to just glance at the note pad and then go to the ad she was matching to show the cashier. I think she did it this way because she saved over $50 and the registar beeps for a manager to approval if you save over $50, but they didn’t hassle her at all because she had all her ads to prove it. It was really impressive!

By: melissa@mypricesavings

melissa@mypricesavings — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:22:13 +0000

Glad to see the longer videos. Great work you do Collin!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:20:23 +0000

Great info Collin! I was hoping you would do a Walmart update!!! Thanks

By: Bekah

Bekah — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:18:33 +0000

Collin.. you are so great!! I love your videos. Thanks for all the tips, I go to Walmart a lot since they have the best prices.

On another note.. I got my 3 packs of paper today from the Dollar Days deal for 55 cents!! So excited!!

By: emilytwinmom

emilytwinmom — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:18:03 +0000

Check around in your area – we had the “ghetto Walmart” as our only store, and had no clue a really nice new one had gone up the year after we bought our home just north of us! We never drove north… but now we do!!!

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:17:36 +0000

Mine used to be that way here in Ocala, Fl but since the new coupon policy it has drastically improved. There are no beeps and the whole coupon amount is actually taken off instead of a fraction like before. Wal-mart is defiantely stepping up their game for couponers!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:17:34 +0000

I agree – this one was really well done. Some extra planning and organization went into it and it really shows. Next week on Entertainment Tonight …. Ms. Hip to Save

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:16:35 +0000

Love love love this video, Collin <3 I'm definitely going to start price matching. It's a good way to get some possible overage when some stores don't allow it (like harris teeter). And I'm all for savin' some gas!

By: tonito.alex

tonito.alex — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:14:40 +0000

amazing video, I have a walmart 5 minutes away from home and I didnt know that they would price match thanks

By: Danielle Scott

Danielle Scott — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:14:29 +0000

A lot of local grocery stores have their store brands on sale a lot. Did you all know that you can ad match their store brand prices with Great Value?! A lot of people dont know this.

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:13:59 +0000

Oh wow! I will be looking into Wal-mart shopping more often. I mainly shop Publix because they are the only store in our area that offer BOGO sales and is very coupon friendly. But I will be comparing the two stores now. Thanks

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:10:39 +0000

Collin, you are hilarious! Dancing around Walmart in the middle of the night, LOL!! I seriously love your videos, so entertaining and fun! One of the big bonuses to the price matching is when the store that has the sale runs out of the item, like Kroger running out of the Easy Mac @ 50c when you buy 10, you can take the ad to Walmart and get the deal no questions asked! Just this last week I price matched the Mega sized package of Pull-Ups from the Safeway ad, they were originally $16 and got them for $10 with the price match and used a $2 off coupon! $8 is a great deal for that size! Seriously, thanks for all you do, and your enthusiasm You are awesome!

By: RoxAnna Foudray

RoxAnna Foudray — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:10:32 +0000

I can’t believe they are doing B1G1 now!! How exciting. Can’t wait to try it out at my next shopping trip, as long as it states a price. Cool beans!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:10:25 +0000

i really dislike my town walmart (sanford, nc) when it comes to couponing, they never let me get out of there without a disagreement. wish it wasnt that way because making a one stop shop would be great!

By: Collin

Collin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:09:41 +0000

Awww, thanks Heather!

By: Collin

Collin — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:09:17 +0000

No matter what you are price matching (i.e. produce, cereal etc.), you must purchase the identical item to what is advertised in another store’s ad. If you are price matching Dole Bananas, then you must purchase Dole Bananas at Walmart (not a different brand).

By: Takako

Takako — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:08:20 +0000

Thanks the update video! My local one has tons of clearance items everywhere. Combine with coupons, it’s really nice deal.

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:08:05 +0000

Great video! I actually laughed out loud when I saw you running to the Walmart! hehehe

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:07:35 +0000

Hey – that Pulmeria flower necklace greatly resembles the one I purchased in Hawaii! Very cute Collin! Did you know that the Pulmeria flowers means beauty, charm, and grace? Very appropriate for you to wear!

By: fran

fran — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:03:56 +0000

You can use coupons, along with price matching.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:02:55 +0000

I went to Walmart with a coupon for a free Bic Lighter. I had other items I was purchasing as well. They told me that they have a new policy. In order to get a free item,no matter what it is or what the coupon says, you have to buy at least 1 of the same item. This is one of the reasons I don’t do much coupon shopping there.

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:02:25 +0000

I have thought the samething for a while. Not just about the ear rings LOL but about the phone app. That would be awesome

By: Stacy

Stacy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:11 +0000

So, when you price match fresh produce, does it need to be a specific brand? Like does the add have to specify say Dole bananas and I have to buy Dole bananas to get the price match? Just wondering if anyone knows how that works?

By: Brittany

Brittany — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:00:00 +0000

2 things:
1. LOVE the earrings you are wearing in the video.

2. Have you ever thought about creating or working with someone to create some kind of Hip2Save iPad/phone app? I have no idea what the app would do, but I’m sure it would be awesome!

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:59:08 +0000

I think it’s worth mentioning that the ALL YOU in Walmart OFTEN has coupons that you don’t get in the subscription version.

By: Charity

Charity — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:58:13 +0000

Thanks Collin! I tried my first extreme couponing trip to Walmart today and used ALL your tips! Knowledge is power!

By: caseymg

caseymg — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:57:52 +0000

Definitely bring that coupon policy! I ran into trouble last week and didn’t have it on me.

By: Delia

Delia — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:57:48 +0000

By far best coffee with Collin video ever!!

By: Jackie

Jackie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:57:24 +0000

Wow, what a beautiful Walmart! If my Walmart looked like that, and had fresh foods like yours, I’d be tempted to go there more often! I always leave with more than half my coupons still in my bag b/c they don’t carry much in terms of food, or they’re out of stock. Thanks for the tips Collin!

By: joy

joy — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:56:47 +0000

Just a quick question. I understand Wal-Mart price matches, but will they allow coupons along with a price match? I have never been well educated when it comes to Wal-mart, partly because I’ve had a few bad experiences with coupons. However, with the new coupon policy I have a feeling I will be there much more often. Thanks so much Collin for all the hard work you put into this site! Love the video!

By: Maggie

Maggie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:56:43 +0000

great video!