Best of Target 10/18-10/24 and My Shopping Ordeal (A must read for all Target shoppers)

I really waffled whether or not to post the Target deals this week because I am still pretty upset with them. For those of you who don't already know, the Target where I (used to) shop refused to take most of my coupons the week before last.

I had spent a couple of hours shopping and had a buggy full of stuff. I was within the terms of the coupons, and within the terms of the Target coupon policy--I even presented them with a copy of the corporate policy--but they still refused to allow me to:

    * Use manufacturer & Target coupons for the same item - referred to as stacking. The 1st and 5th bulleted items on the Target coupon policy states that this is permitted. (This item alone caused me to have to pull half of my purchases back out of my shopping bags.)
    * Use manufacturer's coupons to purchase travel size products, even though the manufacturer's coupons did not specify size AND the cost of the item was greater than the face value of the coupon. (In one instance, the coupon even stated that it valid on a travel size, but Target still refused.)
    * Use a Target coupon to purchase an item that was the correct size as stated by the coupon, but was .01¢ less than the face value of the coupon. The 6th bulleted item in the Target coupon policy states that Target will reduce the coupon if it exceeds the value of the item.
    * (Pay special attention to this one - it's the epitome of stupid!) Refused to let me use a Quaker oatmeal coupon that stated "good on ANY Quaker oatmeal product" because (here's the stupid part) the item I was buying wasn't pictured on the coupon! (How big of a moron do you have to be to qualify for a job as a Target manager???)
    * Refused to let me use a coupon for a DVD that WAS pictured on the coupon (see above) promotional material because the packaging did not include the words "movie staycation". P.S. None of the DVD's were labeled "movie staycation".

In the end, I was so disgusted with Targets blatant refusal to honor their own policy that I dumped every single item in my bags back out on the belt, and asked for all of my coupons back. I left Target without purchasing anything. What's more, I have no intention of shopping at Target again. (Sorry, Michael and Jayme, that means your Christmas gifts will have to come from the other big box store.)

Even though I won't be shopping at Target anymore, that doesn't mean you need to stop shopping at Target. That's why I decided to go ahead and post the Target deals. Just be forewarned - you may not be able to use some of your coupons. It's because of something you are doing wrong; it's because the Target stores are run by a bunch of idiot's!

Valerie

~ GIFT CARD DEALS ~

Get a $5 Target Gift Card when you buy 2 Vaseline Skin Care Products

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8 oz) - $5.99/ea
Use $1.50/1 here (print 2)
Final Price = $4.49/ea; It's like getting this for $1.99/ea when you buy 2, w/gift card
* Read my review of this product here

Vaseline Body Lotion (20.3 or 24.5 oz) - $5/ea
Use $1/1 in 10/18 Red Plum insert and in November All You magazine
Final Price = $4/ea; It's like getting this for $1.50/ea when you buy 2, w/gift card

Get a $5 Target Gift Card When you Buy 2 Venus Breeze or Fusion Power Razors or Cartridges

Fusion Power Razor - $7.94/ea
Use $4/1 in 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price = $3.94/ea; It's like getting this for $1.44/ea when you buy 2, w/gift card

Venus Breeze Razor - $7.94/ea
Use $2/1 in 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price = $5.94/ea; It's like getting this for $3.44/ea when you buy 2, w/gift card


~ OTHER WEEKLY DEALS ~

Coca-Cola Products (12 pk cans, 8 pk bottles) - $3/ea
* Note: Soda deals are often regional

Sunkist, Canada Dry, select others (12 pk cans) - $3.33/ea
* Note: Soda deals are often regional

Campbell's Chicken Noodle or Tomato Soup - $0.60/ea
Use $0.40/4 in 10/4 Smart Source insert
Final Price = $0.50/ea when you buy 4

Cheez-it Crackers - $1.99/ea
Use $1.50/2 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.24/ea when you buy 2

Classico Pasta Sauce - $1.84/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $1.34/ea when you buy 2


Lean and Hot Pockets - $1.80/ea
Use $0.75/3 in 8/23 Red Plum insert or
Use $0.75/2 in 9/13 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $1.55/ea when you buy 3 or $1.43/ea when you buy 2

Lean Cuisine Entrees - $1.80/ea
Use $1/4 here (IE) or here (FF) or
Use $1/3 in 9/13 Red Plum insert or
Use $2/3 in September All You magazine
Final Price = $1.55/ea when you buy 4 or $1.47/ea when you buy 3 or $1.13/ea when you buy 3

General Mills Frankenberry Cereal + select others - $1.99/ea
Use $1/2 here
PLUS
Use $1/2 Target Coupon here
Final Price = $0.99/ea when you buy 2

Softsoap Body Wash (includes Nutri Serums) - $2.99/ea
Use $1/1 Nutri Serums here or
Use $1/1 in September All You magazine (exp 10/23)
Final Price = $1.99/ea


Hefty One Zip Bags (12-40 ct) - $2.50/ea
Use $1/1 in 8/30 & 9/27 Red Plum inserts
Final Price = $1.50/ea

Playskool Musical Sit & Spin - $20/ea
Use $10/1 here
Final Price = $10/ea

~ ONGOING DEALS ~

NOTE: According to Target's Coupon Policy they are supposed to adjust the price of the coupon down if the item you are buying is less than the coupon you are using. Please be aware that not all stores look favorably on using coupons for travel size items, even if the coupon does not state a size. You are not in the wrong for doing this, I just want you to be aware that some stores may not permit it.

Bumble Bee Tuna (3 oz) - $1/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = FREE
(Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)

Hormel Compleats - $1.89/ea
Use $2/1 in October All You magazine
Final Price = FREE

Air Wick I-Motion Starter Kits - $5.99 (price cut at some stores)
Use $6/1 in 9/13 Smart Source insert
Final Price = FREE

All Laundry Detergent (travel size) - $1/ea
Use $1/1 when you sign up here
Final Price = FREE

Tide Detergent (travel size) -$1/ea
Use $1/1 in 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price = FREE

Reach Dental Floss (unsure of size - assuming travel) - $0.97-1.12/ea
Use $1/1 in 10/18 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE - $0.12/ea
(Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)

Rolaids (3 pk) - $1.57/ea
Use $4/2 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE when you buy 2
(Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!)

Dove Deodorant (travel size) - $0.97/ea
Use $1/1 in 10/4 Red Plum insert
Final Price = FREE
(Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!)

Degree Body Spray and Deodorant - $3.29-3.99/ea
Use $1.50/1 here (IE) or here (FF) (print 2)
PLUS
Use $3/2 Target Coupon here
Final Price = $0.29-$0.99/ea
(Thanks, My Frugal Adventures!)

Chex Mix (3.75 oz - near registers) - $0.99/ea
Use $1/1 Target coupon here
Final Price = FREE

Chex Mix (8 oz bag) - $1.75/ea
Use $0.50/1 here and here
PLUS
Use $1/1 Target Coupon here
Final Price = $0.25/ea

Musselman's Totally Fruit - $1.54/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $0.54/ea
(Thanks, Pocket Your Dollars!)

Skippy Peanut Butter (15 oz) - $1.74-1.79/ea
Use $0.40/1 or $0.75/1 in 10/4 Red Plum insert (note: not all regions rec'd this coupon - including Central OH)
PLUS
Use $1/1 Target Coupon here
Final Price = FREE - 0.39/ea or $0.74/ea

Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls - $2.02-2.29/ea
Use $0.75/1, $1/1 or $1/2 in 8/30 Red Plum insert
PLUS
Use $1/1 Target Coupon here
Final Price = $0.02-0.79/ea

Old El Paso Taco Seasoning - $0.69/ea
Use $0.60/2 here
Final Price = $0.39/ea when you buy 2
(Thanks, Couponing to Disney!)

Quaker Oatmeal Cups - $1/ea
Use $1.25/2 in 8/30 Red Plum insert
Final Price = $0.38/ea when you buy 2

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Pasta - $1.19/ea
Use $1/2 here
Final Price = $0.69/ea when you buy 2


Kellogg's Cinnabon Bars - $1.75-2.79/ea
Use $1/1 here
Final Price = $0.75-1.79/ea

Fancy Feast Cat Appetizers - ?
Use B1G1 Free in 9/13 Red Plum insert
PLUS
Use B1G1 Free Target coupon here
Final Price = FREE when you buy 2

Hasbro Hungry Hippos Game (travel size) - $4.99/ea
Use $4/1 here
Final Price = $0.99/ea
*Note: Not all stores carry this product

Columbia Movies (select) - $5/ea
Use this $2/1 coupon
Final Price = $3/ea

Febreze Noticeables Starter Kits - $4.79 (on clearance at some stores)
Use $4/1 in 9/27 P&G insert
Final Price = $0.79/ea
(Thanks, Frugal Fun & Fortune!)



Here is a list of the best deals that I see at Target this week. Please check your local ad to confirm deals in your area as sales often vary by region.


TIP: Print Target's Coupon Policy and take it with you to the store. That way you'll have it handy if any questions arise about the coupons that you are trying to redeem. (It doesn't necessarily mean that they are going to honor their own corporate policy!)Are you having trouble printing coupons? Read more here.

Word has it that Target is now giving a $0.05 credit for every reusable bag that you use at checkout. If you try this out at your store, please let me know how it goes! (Thanks, Kristin!)