Free after coupons or Rebates

MrsB · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2006, 12:44 PM

Hi guys! I'm new to the boards.
I was just wondering how you find free after coupons/rebates? I know there are coupons in the sunday paper but that is $1.50 around here and I can't see paying that much for something if I don't know I'm going to find anything in it.
Thanks

getforfree · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2006, 02:15 PM

Walgreens, RiteAid, Longs usually have items free after rebate in the beginning of each month. Just check their weekly add.

Sometimes I get stuff I don't need just because it's free, especcially from Walgreens because if I choose to receive their giftcard instead of check, they add extra 10%, so I still get back more than I pay for it even with tax. Tax is 7.75% here, still less than 10% that I get extra.

The things that are usually free are make up, haircare, some meds, toiletries, dental care. So I don't buy any of these unless they are free after rebate. I haven't bought any of these in about 3 years, so I am used to free stuff. I am spoiled I guess.

Max'sMommy · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2006, 04:53 PM

Hello,
Also, check at the store's customer service counter, I was surprised to see how many unadviertised rebates they had hanging back there. Right now, CVS has $1.99 Bayer- the kind in the tube for travel / purses, and int he store is $1.99 coupon- so it is free.
I also saw KMart is having their special again where you buy 4 12 packs of Coke for $11 and get a $10 KMart gift card back

getforfree · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2006, 07:23 PM

They don't always advertise all the rebates, especially those that have the rebate less than it's price, when it's not completely free, but might be still a good deal if you usually buy it.

MrsB · #5 (**permalink**) 07-05-2006, 10:43 AM

Thanks! I'll keep a lookout!

flash · #6 (**permalink**) 07-06-2006, 07:45 AM

Hi!

I'm writing an article on this, but I do try to list all of them in my blog, and
"have list".

http://flash.savingadvice.com/2006/0...ave-list_9791/

I found several yesterday, ACT mouthwash, RESOLVE stain remover, ADVIL, etc. I haven't updated my list completely yet, but feel free to look through my list, and if you see any in particular, just post, and I'll tell you where I found them.

You can also receive some direct from the manufacturer, we have contacts up on the www.grocerycouponguide.com site (it's part of saving advice dedicated to coupons and grocery budgets).

MrsB · #7 (**permalink**) 07-06-2006, 12:56 PM

Thanks Flash I'll check them out.

markio26 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-06-2006, 01:10 PM

I Find Alot Of These Deals In My Morning Journal And Plain Dealer On Sundays Edition... Sometimes A Flyer Is In The Mail From A Store Too And Includes A Couple... Just Keep Alert And They Will Be Attracted To You... Lol.