There has been an UPDATED Rite Aid Coupon Policy as of 5/25/11 you can view and print HERE.
The biggest changes are in reference to the use of BOGO coupons and coupons used with a BOGO promotion. In addition, there is now a limit of 4 like coupons to be used. See changes in BLUE below:
Rite Aid – Coupon Acceptance 5/25/11
Rite Aid gladly accepts the following coupon types as detailed in the coupon acceptance guidelines listed below:
COUPON TYPES:
Manufacturer coupons
- Manufacturer coupons are found in newspapers, magazines and even affixed to products. The UPC on these coupons begin with a “5.”
Rite Aid Manufacturer Coupons
- Rite Aid Manufacturer coupons generally appear in our weekly circular, on our website and are sent to customers via email. These coupons are labeled “manufacturer coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “49.”
Rite Aid Valuable Coupons
- Rite Aid coupons are labeled “valuable Coupon” and have a UPC that begins with “48.”
Internet/Print at home Coupons
- Rite Aid will accept Internet/print at home coupons up to the equivalent value of $5.00 off.
- A Rite Aid coupon (with the Rite Aid logo) is NOT considered an Internet coupon (even if printed off the internet) and is therefore not subject to the $5,00 maximum.
+UP Reward Coupons
- +UP Reward coupons are special coupons earned by a customer in a prior purchase that can be used for any non- prescription purchase with a small number of exclusions that are listed on the +UP coupon. Multiple +UP coupons can be used (subject to the printed exclusions) up to the amount of purchase before sales tax.
Buy One, Get One Free
- Rite Aid accepts Buy One, Get One Free coupons, however only one coupon can be used for each pair of items purchased. A customer can use one “cents off” coupon in conjunction with the item they are purchasing on a Buy One Get One Free promotion (or with a Buy One Get One Free coupon), although the value of the cents off coupon cannot exceed the selling price of the item.
- Buy One Get One Free coupons cannot be used in conjunction with a Buy One Get One Free promotion.
Total Purchase Coupons
- Rite Aid may feature total purchase coupons which discount the total purchase amount based upon meeting specific requirements. For example, $5 off a $25 purchase price threshold coupon.
- These coupons are accepted under the Following conditions:
- * The coupons is valid and in date; only one total purchase coupon per transaction.
* Total purchase equals or exceeds $25 before tax (before any coupons are applied).
* Coupons for Individual Items can also be used including another “48″ coupon that is tied to an item In the transaction.
* Provided the total of items purchased Is equal to or greater than the purchase requirement, other coupons can be used in conjunction with the total purchase coupon.
ACCEPTANCE GUIDELINES
General Guidelines:
- Coupons must be valid and in date; Coupons cannot be exchanged for cash.
- Register will validate coupon through scannlng or keyed entry of the coupon UPC number.
- In the event that any Item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Rite Aid will accept the coupon In exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an Item and no cash back is allowed.
- When making a return for a product that had a coupon attached, Rite Aid cannot refund cash for the value of the coupon and cannot return the coupon that was used.
- Rite Aid reserves the right to not accept any coupon where the validity of the coupon cannot be established.
Multiple Coupons:
- More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
- * All coupons match the item being purchased.
* The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the Item before sales tax. - No more than one “48” Rite Aid Valuable coupon, one “49” Rite Aid Manufacturer coupon, and one “5” Manufacturer coupon can be used on a single item. Rite Aid may accept up to 4 identical coupons for the same number of qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers within the store manager’s sole discretion.
thanks ForTheMommas
This is sad. The BOGO free promotions were the ones in which we got most of the free stuff.
I’d say we can thank “Extreme Couponing” – which I have NEVER seen, neither do I intend to! – for this.
NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
::beats head on desk::
Why, Rite Aid? Whyyyyy?
BOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Looks like I’ll be focusing on CVS and Wags for the BOGO deals!!!! Sorry they lost some of my business (seeing as how I typically purchase other items when I am lured in on these BOGO sales w/Q’s).
Alright so how about if an item is BOGO and I have a manufacturer’s coupon for $1.00 off and Rite Aid Video values coupon for $2.00 off 2?
For instance the Dixie plates that are on sale? Will this still work?
Great example Jennifer. Based on the policy, you would be able to use the $1 off mfg coupon for sure on the one you purchased. I think you should be able to use the $2/2 RA coupon, BUT I will get clarification.
I was just looking at the Rite Aid Video value coupons I printed yesterday and I didn’t realize they were manufactureres coupons. I’m very new to Rite Aid so I guess I just answered my own question. Guess I’ll just use the $2.00 off two.
Jennifer – the VIDEO VALUES is a STORE coupon and absolutely CAN be used with a mfg coupon. My only hesitation had to do with the $2/2 being linked with the FREE product from the BOGO and if that is allowed with the new policy. I think you should be fine.
Well I’m glad about the Video Values coupon being Rite Aid. Because it does say Manufacturers coupon right on it. But you’re right because the coupon is on two and one of them is free they might not take it. I’ll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how I make out.
The Dixie Plates Q doesn’t reallhy say “when you buy 2″ it only says Save… “on 2″ which means that we don’t have to by 2; but we will still be getting 2 if we get them on a BOGO deal.
Don’t you think? So I think we should still be able to use it. I hope!
I don’t understand the point of not being able to use BOGO coupons on a BOGO sale. Doesn’t Rite Aid get reimbursed by the manufacturer anyway? They are just going to miss out on a heck of a lot of sales they could have made. Bad move, RA!
A couple of questions about +UP deals on this coming week’s circular….
First, the $10+UP wyb $30 products on the back page looks promising. If I bought $15 in one transaction and then $15 in a second transaction, would I still get the $10+UP? Or does it have to be all in one transaction?
Also, when products are on sale BOGO-50%off, like on page 7, and you get a $15+UP wyb $50… say the Aveeno products are $10ea. If I buy 5, the total pre-sale would be $50, so would I get the $15+UP? Or would I have to buy 7 items ($10 + $5 + $10 + $5 + $10 + $5 +$10) to qualify?
TIA!
Sarah – For the buy $30, get $10, sometimes it tracks and sometimes it needs to be in one transaction. We will have to wait and see. Dor the Aveeno products, you would have to buy 7, they use the SALE price to calculate your spend.
I’m sure you’ll all hate me for this, but I actually think that the changes seem reasonable! I can’t tell you how many times I go to the store & the shelves are cleared of the “good deals.” For someone who does not buy in bulk (I simply do not have to space to stockpile nor the time to try to do mass donations, much as I love to save!), it is super frustrating to go to a store for a promotion only to find that they are out. Even as I try to go back through the week, sometimes they don’t get replenished. I work A LOT and often very early in the AM until very late at night (plus commute time, don’t even get me started *L*), so I simply don’t have time to keep checking back over and over (especially when I can’t even get there while the store is open several days a week!) I think this policy update will help so that everyone will have the opportunity to get in on the deals. Just my two cents!
Could you please explain this to me – {More than one coupon can be used on the purchase of a single item under the following conditions:
* All coupons match the item being purchased.
* The total of the coupons is equal to or less than the selling price of the Item before sales tax.}
Does it mean that if I have 2 exact coupons for a product, I can use both on “1 single” item, to make the item free?????
No… Rite Aid allows a mfg coupon and a coded 49 store coupon and a coded 49 store coupon. SO theoretically up to 3 different coupons per item. They state that to say you can only use them all if it does not exceed the purchase price. Does that make sense?