On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I post a picture and just a few words.
…she’ll go straight to the clearance section and find something that’s as close to $5 as possible. 😉
I’m positive that, at least in the family of FG readers, I’m not the only one who does this.
I’m also positive that the majority of people don’t treat these $5 coupons the same way because otherwise Kohl’s wouldn’t send them out.
I do understand how this type of marketing can be effective…I love to hang onto my money, but even I was tempted to buy a little something extra while I was in the store.
I walked out with just my 6 pairs of socks, though. 😉
(Post title inspired by If You Give a Moose a Muffin
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Elise
Wednesday 8th of April 2015
I love those Kohls coupons for dollars off! I always go and get 'free' toys for my kids and then store them away until Christmas! I haven't bought stocking stuffers for years!
Laura Vanderkam
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
Of course the smart retailers are going to give you a coupon for enough to get you in the door, but not enough that you can actually get something for free. I've been working my way through a bunch of gift cards I won in a silent auction basket, and went to a boutique with what I thought was a reasonably-sized gift card. It was good for about half a shoe :)
Kristen
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
I hate it when that happens! It makes the gift card seem more like a not-so-great coupon.
K D
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
Great score on the socks Kristen. The last $5 gift I received from Kohl's I gave away, as it just wasn't worth the trip to spend it.
JC Penney use to send me $10 coupons and I almost always used them to get (usually Gold Toe) socks for next to nothing.
I have received extra rewards from Staples twice in the past two weeks. The first one had a $5.00 value and had to be used on Staples items that were regular price, with several exclusions. That was a tough one to use, everything full price seemed over priced, but I finally settled on correction tape that was $5.49 full price. The second extra reward had a mystery value, starting at $5.00. I assumed it was worth $5.00 and bought paper that would be almost free after rebate. It was a surprise to both the checker and me when the register receipt also included a coupon for the balance of the reward. I had received a $50.00 reward and I have a month to use the remaining balance (in one transaction). I generally have terrible luck winning anything so it was a pleasant surprise.
Kristen
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
Whoa, $50 is awesome!!
rosarugosa
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
Interesting - I receive $10. gift cards, so there must be something about our shopper profiles that indicate what we receive. I'm not a fan of Kohl's and I make very few purchases there, although occasionally we've found good clothing options for DH. I usually try to spend as close to $10 when I use one of these, but I don't always find it to be worth the time and energy to play the game, especially if we don't really need anything.
Kristen
Wednesday 25th of March 2015
They've pegged me as frugal, I guess! ;)
stacey
Tuesday 24th of March 2015
A few years ago when Kohl's was remodeling my regular store they sent me several $10 "pardon our dust" coupons. Since I didn't particularly need anything I used them to purchase stocking stuffers for Christmas. Socks, Godiva chocolate bars and picture frames all made the cut.