Hidden Auction Blog

Get cashback while shopping on eBay!

You can now get 3% cashback from ebates when shopping on eBay– both for regular auctions AND “Buy It Now” auctions.

All you need to do is click through ebates‘ website– that’s it! If you’re not already signed up for ebates, click HERE to start getting cashback from over 1000 stores AND receive a $5 sign up bonus (and I’ll get one too– whoohoo!)

Happy cashback on eBay!

Target: ANOTHER fantastic snack *steal*– Mott’s applesauce for $.14!

The 6 pack of Mott’s applesauce is on sale for $1.69 at Target

Stack the following TWO coupons together:

Target coupon for $1 off Mott’s applesauce found HERE

*and*

Mott’s manufacturer’s coupon for $.55 off found HERE

(you can print TWO per computer– in order to print two of any “bricks” coupon, when the first one just finishes printing, press the back button 7 or 8 times and a second, unique coupon will be generated.  Then ask your friends and family to print more!)

So, let’s do the math together, shall we?

$1.69
less $1 Target coupon
less $.55 Mott’s coupon
EQUALS a measly $.14

If you don’t eat applesauce this would be a *great* item to pick up to donate to a food pantry!  Find more ways that you can donate without spending anything (or close to it!) HERE

Happy (almost free!) snacking!

Thanks to Cassie at blogginmomma for the info!

FedEx/Kinkos: TODAY (3.10.09) only, get 25 FREE copies of your resume printed.

Offer is good for 25 black and white resume copies per customer and is only valid for orders placed and picked up in store.  Customers may place orders by submitting their resume in a printed or digital formal and the copies will be printed, single sided, on resume-quality paper. 

Happy FREE resume printing!

Thanks, Kelly, the Bargainista– for the info!

Don’t think you have a store coupon? You just might– these stores accept competitors coupons!

This is NOT meant to be an exhaustive list– please email me or leave a comment if you identify additional stores that should be on this list– I will continuously update this list as policies can and do change.

Additionally, many of these are YMMV (your mileage may vary) when they say SOME stores– always maintain your composure, call ahead to your local store if necessary to get clarity on their policies.  Always, be nice AND remember the name of the manager who told you that you COULD use the coupon. And, whenever possible, get the coupon policy in writing.. send an email to corporate and print out their response.

Many cashiers are ill informed and/or poorly trained on coupon policies, be nice but firm.  Whenever you have the policiy in writing keep it in your coupon binder.  It’s your money, you work hard for it– fight for your right to coupon!

Here are the stores that accept competitors’ coupons:

Grocery Stores:

Publix: accepts competitors $s off coupons, i.e. $10 off $50 *and* store coupons, i.e. $1 off produce– some Publix stores will accept SuperTarget and Walgreen’s coupons– others will only accept coupons from direct competitors meaning only other grocery stores. Do not accept competitors’ prescription drug coupons.
Winn Dixie: Some stores will accept competitors’ prescription drug coupons
Albertson’s: Some stores will accept competitors’ prescription drug coupons

Mass/Discount Stores:

Target: Some Target stores will accept competitors’ prescription drug coupons
Kmart: Some Kmart stores will accept competitors’ prescription drug coupons
Walmart: Some Walmart stores will accept competitors coupons (i.e. $10 off $50 and $1 off Revlon) and ALL Walmarts match competitors’ advertised prices (NOT buy one get one frees or percentage off— i.e. 25% off shampoo– but they DO match advertised prices–i.e. Aussie Shampoo: $1.49)

Craft Stores: All of these stores accept each other’s coupons.

Michael’s
Joann’s
AC Moore

Pet Stores: All of these stores accept each other’s coupons.

Petco
Pet Supermarket
Petsmart

Home Improvement Stores: Both of these stores accept each other’s coupons.

Lowe’s
Home Depot

Drug Stores:

CVS: competitor prescription drug coupons should be accepted in ALL CVS stores, selected stores will also accept Walgreen’s and Rite Aid coupons, both $s off (i.e. $5 off $20) and store coupons (i.e. $1 off Revlon)
Walgreen’s: accept competitors’ coupons for prescription drug coupons.
Rite Aid: accept competitors’ coupons for prescription drug coupons.

Office Supply Stores:  All of these stores accept each other’s coupons.

Office Max
Office Depot
Staples

Home Stores:

Bed, Bath & Beyond: since Linens N Things went out of business, no more competitors to speak of– however, BB&B accepts its OWN expired coupons, as long as they are hard copies (not their printable coupons) so DON’T throw them out just because they’re expired.

Happy Competitive Coupon Accepting!

Moving? Be sure to get your 10% off coupons from BOTH Home Depot and Lowes!

When you go to the Post Office to get your change of address form there is a 10% off coupon for Lowe’s (it will also be accepted at Home Depot– as BOTH Home Depot and Lowe’s accept each other’s coupons.)

You can also get coupons for both Home Depot and Office Depot online if and when you move.  Find them here:

Home Depot: HERE (10% off your purchase with a maximum discount of $200)
Lowes: HERE (10% off your purchase with a maximum discount of $500– includes special order merchandise)

Both coupons have a unique code so they are one time use ONLY at their “native” stores– meaning that once you’ve used your Lowe’s coupon at Lowe’s it won’t be able to used again.  But again, you can use both of these coupons at EITHER store. 

Happy moving and discount shopping!

Walgreens: STEAL ALERT: Get 3 packages of Huggies Gentle Care Diapers for $5!!!!

Starting tomorrow, Sunday 3.8.09

Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers (including Gentle Care):

$10 (per pack, on sale)
less $5 printable (found HERE)– you should be able to print TWICE from each computer– have a friend or family member print more for you, if you don’t have access to multiple computers!)  Also, even if you’ve already printed, the coupons were reset in the last few days– so try again!
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$5 per package

BUT WAIT, it gets BETTER!

Buy 3 packages and get $10 Register Rewards!

So, let’s do the math together, shall we?

Three packages will be $15 after coupons–plus get a $10 register reward– NET: $5 for 3(!) or $1.67/each!

If you have the Walgreen’s coloring book (sells for $.99 and has coupons in it), it also contains a $1 off Huggies coupon, bringing the net for 3 packages to just $2 (or $.67/each!)

Remember that you can’t use Register Rewards from the Huggies deal to generate MORE Register Rewards from Huggies– but you certainly can do this more than once, as long as it’s in separate transactions.

And, even if YOU don’t need diapers for your own children– this would be a VERY welcome gift to any family and/or charitable organization. 

Happy (nearly FREE!) diapers!

Thanks to Stephanie at The Coupon Game for the info!

Toys R Us and Babies R Us: Printable coupons, good online and in store, expire 3.26.09.

Find the link HERE

Save $20 on ALL jogging strollers or 3-wheel strollers
Save $20 on ALL travel systems
Save 10% of ALL car seats
Save 15% on select Fisher-Price Precious Planet items
Save 10% on ALL Bright Starts or Boppy bouncers or travel swings (excludes full-size swings)
Save 15% on ALL Fisher-Price monitors
Save $75 with a nursery furniture purchase of $500-$799
Save $150 with a nursery furniture purchase of $800-$1199
Save $250 with a nursery furniture purchase of $1200 or more
Save 15% of ALL crib bedding sets
Save 15% on ALL Mod Pod bedding separates
Save $4 on ALL bathtubs or bathers
Save 10% on ALL breastpumps (excludes Evenflo.)
Save 15% on ALL Dr Brown’s, Playtex or MAM infant feeding or bottle accessory items.
Save 15% on ALL Avent or Born Free infant feeding or bottle accessory items
Save 15% on ALL gates or gate extension kits
Save 25% on ALL flip-open sofas or select upholstered chairs
Save $3 on ALL potties, boosters, or bed railsSave $5 on ALL 40-load or higher Dreft or Tide laundry detergents
Save $2 on ALL 2-pack cups
Save $2 on ALL Seventh Generation or Earth’s Best chlorine-free diaper packs
Save $2 on ANY 3 baby wash, lotion, shampoo, powder or diaper rash items (excludes Mustela)
Save $5 on ALL Pampers or Especially For Baby value boxes of diapers (72-252 ct.)
Save $2 on ALL Pampers or Especially For Baby value boxes of wipes (260-616 ct.)

Be sure to stack those Pampers and Tide store coupons with some manufacturer’s coupons to maximize your savings!

Happy Shopping!

Thanks, Christine B, for the coupon share!

Lane Bryant: Friends and Family: 30% off your ENTIRE purchase, online: 3/6-3/8/09.  In store 3/7 and 3/8/09.

To redeem online, use code: 000308151

Not certain you need a coupon in store, but feel free to print THIS.

Be sure to click through ebates for an additional 3% cashback.  If you’re not already signed up for ebates, click HERE to do so.  It only takes 15 seconds to start getting cashback from over 1000 stores and you get a $5 sign up bonus (I’ll get one too, whoohoo!)

Be sure to stack this discount on TOP of already discounted price to really maximize your savings– hey, it’s YOUR money, you work hard for it– don’t waste it!

Happy shopping!

Thanks, Summer and Ashley, for the heads up!

Justice/Limited Too: 40% off online, offer ends 3/6/09.

To redeem, use code: 239

Click through ebates for an additional 4% cashback.  If you’re not already signed up for ebates, click HERE and start getting cashback at over 1000 stores– it only takes 15 seconds to sign up PLUS you’ll get a $5 sign up bonus (I will too, whoohoo!)

Happy shopping at a discount!

Thanks, Wendi!

FREE coupon book: $10 in coupon savings at Eat Better America.

Click HERE to sign up.

Happy couponing!

Thanks, Tara!