Comments on: Target: Leapfrog’s Alphabet Pal $0.49 After Coupon

By: Freezer Food

Freezer Food — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:50:28 +0000

Nice site design, love it!

By: D, L and K's Mommy

D, L and K's Mommy — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:02:04 +0000

I got this deal at Christmas. I was able to get 2 but had to do each individually. Gave one to Toys For Tots and one to my friends daughter. Hope others were able to take part.

By: Best and Worst of 2009 : Savings in Florida

Best and Worst of 2009 : Savings in Florida — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 03:56:46 +0000

[...] didn’t work out quite the way we thought they would and caused some of you some frustration: Leapfrog’s Alphabet Pal $0.49 After Coupon at Target, Huggies and Playskool Toy Deal at Kmart, Fannie May: $25 of $25 or More Purchase Coupon Code and [...]

By: Jaim

Jaim — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:40 +0000

Esther, the deal has long since passed…it was only for this past Thursday and Friday. The ad was a 2-day doorbuster which caused a lot of headaches for everyone (see above comments).

By: esther yeung

esther yeung — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:53 +0000

where in the TRU (what page) is the ad? can’t find it

By: Deanna

Deanna — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:25:51 +0000

No, just trying to keep the good deals coming and they won’t if people abuse and don’t follow the policies.

By: Missy

Missy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:43:12 +0000

Looks like Deanna works for Target.

By: Missy

Missy — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:33:47 +0000

My sister in law got one, my cousin got one, I got 3. All in San Diego. Only once did one Target give me a hard time and after being very firm they eventually had to give in. For those saying how Target is getting “ripped off”… Give me a break. If it makes you feel any better, they are usually reimbursed for the coupon portion.

By: Alissa

Alissa — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:23:42 +0000

Our Target said they do not match Doorbuster Items and wouldn’t do it.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:26:29 +0000

Tried with my Target – they said that the price of the toy with the coupon ( my sales receipt showed that the coupon was listed for that item – by name!) was less than the sale price at Toys so they could not do anything – if I had not used my coupon they would match the price – which kind of defeats the purpose! oh, well —- had the same problem with a steam cleaner that target & bed bath & beyond had for the same price but bb&b offers a 20 percent coupon on it – would they match it? no – they let me walk – & i drove over to bb& b & got it for less….. sometimes it works & sometimes………!

By: Alisha

Alisha — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:20:52 +0000

I agree! Thank you for saying this! I’m just catching up on reading blogs and have to say that we as couponers must be RESPONSIBLE and make sure we are courteous and don’t try to force something if it clearly is against Target’s policy. I’m thankful that Target is willing to price match and hope that everyone complaining about Target not doing WHAT THEY SAY THEY WON’T DO in their policies won’t ruin it for everyone else who is trying to do this right. Seriously – is a toy worth throwing and fit and being dishonest about?!?!

By: Sheila

Sheila — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:20:47 +0000

I was able to get this deal in the Memphis area. I bought 2 last night at the customer service desk and the gentleman that rang up my order was as impressed as I was. Thanks for posting this! I know Target is going to have some kinks to work out in this policy so they don’t loose money, but I appreciate the opportunity in mean time Target’s deals ROCK right now.

By: susanna

susanna — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:09:20 +0000

Same topic differnt item.I just brought 5 Hershey Kisses fondue machines for $5.00 each.Regular price was $15.00 each now on sale for $5.00 on Amazon.com.Since I spent $25 I also received free shipping.So I brought 5 gifts for $25.00 saved $50.00 but an addition $20.00 in shipping.Super deal.

By: Mister Deals

Mister Deals — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:47:14 +0000

Anyone planning on doing this deal in Madison/Fitchburg area, I went to two stores and called a third, only the East Towne Target had any in stock. They refused to honor this deal, since they will not price match “door busters” of any kind. We went over the printed policy together, and it seems to be this stores personal interpretation (I ended up gathering quite a crowd at customer service). One of the managers was really nice about it, I explained it was for charity but there was no way they would budge on their interpretation. Hope this saves someone some time today.

Good to hear some people got this deal to work, I’ll be keeping my eyes out for more deals here!

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:21 +0000

J: You’re 100% right, its like a game, sometimes you gain, sometimes you don’t, but is always something good in the near future. But, Mercedes YOU’RE GREAT!!! My whole family adore you!!!

By: J-

J- — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:36:56 +0000

Mercedes
I don’t think it was your intention to send us on a wild goose chase or make us get frustrated. You tried your best. You let us know about a deal. You cant guananteee it will work at each location dispite corporate policy.
A deal seeker has to know that some deals work and at times others won’t.
I’ll give you an example:

I can never get Walgreens to “adjust down” a coupon. People report here that their walgreens works like a charm but I just cant get any cashier to do it around here so when those deals are posted I just skip it instead of argueing with the cashier and/or manager.

This is the same with the target deal. Its an “at your own risk” kinda deal and well you win some and you loose some.
Some people scored and others did not.

The other day I actually went to Walgreens at 930 pm on a Saturday (last day of sale) and tried to buy 10 Playtex gloves and use 10 manufacturers coupons and the in ad coupon as well.
The manager began flipping throught the ad and told me there was limit of 5
I just turned around without saying a word and walked out and went to another location a block away and it worked like a charm there!
Don’t give up but dont waste too much of you time and gas as well either

Happy saving but remember its kinda like a game as well!!

By: Emma K

Emma K — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:37:32 +0000

The one Target in my town was sold out of the Alphabet Pals. I might try another Target in another town tomorrow while we are out doing some other shopping. I checked the Target website for availability on the alphabet pals in other towns and am going to call before going in the morning to see if they still have them. It is such a great deal, but I know it all depends on the cashier and managers you get at Target. I’ve had it both ways before at other stores besides Target. You hope that you go into a store enough that you get to know the cashiers and they get to know you and that you have coupons and are looking for deals.

By: Niki

Niki — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:30:51 +0000

Just purchased 3 of them for $1.56!!!! I had to try a few different Targets but I finally found one that would do it. AMAZING DEAL…thank you for the heads up : )

By: Kiera

Kiera — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:14:10 +0000

When I was at my Target, the customer service tech was having issues getting this adjustment. I said that I thought it was such a good deal and asked if it was legit & she said that it was covered under the policy and that I should not even worry about it.

She then had to call over another manager for help and once again I asked that manager if it was a legit deal. That manager said in a very chipper voice “This is the benefits of price matching!” I would have gladly left with it for $9.98 if they had said they would not honor it as it was something I wanted for my son, but the managers were impressed with the matching policy and even stopped me from walking away without the adjustment.

I have to say I was very impressed with their knowledge of the policy & their customer service!

By: LISETTE

LISETTE — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:09:35 +0000

HI MERCEDES, I JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT YOU ROCK , WE REALLY APPREACIATE YOUR HARD WORK SPECIALLY THE TIME YOU DEVOTE TO SHARE THIS THINGS WITH US WITH A NEWBORN!!!! ALSO WANTED TO MENTION THAT BECAUSE OF YOU MY DAUGHTER IS GETTING A BIRTHDAY PRESENT, SINCE I GOT THE ALPHABET PAL FROM MY TARGET IN MADISON,WI.I CALLED EARLY IN THE MORNING ( I CEHECKED YESTERDAY BUT THEY WERE ALL SOLD OUT AT 3 TARGETS I GUESS THEY ALL THOUGHT ABOUT GETTING IT EARLY AND THEN PRICE MATCH JUST LIKE ME), AND THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD PLENTY AT THE WAREHOUSE AND THAT THEY WOULD ORDER SOME TO GET TGHIS AFTERNOON, THEY PUT ONE ON HOLD FOR ME!, I PICKED IT UP AT 6.30 PM AND THEY DID HONORED THEIR POLICY.
I ALSO TRIED AT WALMART BUT AFTER TELLING THEY DO TAKE COMPETITOR COUPONS AND PRICE MATCH AT THE SAME TIME THEY DIDNT WANT TO DO IT ANYMORE.I ALSO CALLED AHEAD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THEY TAKE COMPETITOR COUPONS AND PRICE MATCH.I GUESS THE MANAGER WAS SCARED HE MIGHT DO SOMETHING WRONG BY GIVING ME THE TOY FOR 0.49 CENTS..OH WELL YOU CANT FORCE ANYONE TO DO ANYTHING.BY THE WAY I ALSO GOT A CREDIT OF 0.05 CENTS FOR BRINGING MY OWN BAG AT TARGET ;0)

By: Kristin

Kristin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:59:11 +0000

anyone try this in WI? I know the sheboygan store won’t price match as I asked tonight with the ad in hand. I also called the Grafton store and asked if they would price match a TRU ad. They had said if it was still within the dates on the flier they would. I just would prefer not to drive far if it isn’t going to work out. Help please.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:21:56 +0000

I was able to get 3 after hitting 2 stores and going to TRU to get the ad. A little work for a big payback! It’s always in the back of my mind that the deal may not work. I’ve tried many different scenarios in the past, some have worked, some have not and I know that in the end, I have come out way ahead and I am so grateful for the gals who do the research and post the information so that I can decide whether it is worth the effort or not.
We have a family member who has cancer and we know it’s going to be tough this Christmas and if I can help out this little bit, on our small budget, I am thankful, so thankful.

By: Jaime

Jaime — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:19:40 +0000

It just seems as though some were lucky today (as I was), and some were not. Target is being inconsistent, or the staff at the 2 Targets I visited today were not aware of any changes made by corporate. My first “purchase” today was done in 2 separate transactions at guest services; the cashier called the manager over just to verify that I could do 2 separate ones. Then later I went to another Target (mainly in order to get the UP/Monsters, Inc. deal, and they had 2 Leapfrogs left. I was able to do everything in 1 transaction. I went back to store #1, where there were still 4 left on the shelf. It was a bit more frustrating, as the manager was not educated on how to do a price match and store coupon, but in the end I purchased 2 more. 2 will be used as birthday/Christmas presents, 3 will be donated to Toys for Tots, and I just gave one to an employee at the sports pub by my house who is working 2 jobs and 15 hour days to help support her almost 1 year old daughter. She was so happy when I handed her the toy and asked for nothing in return.

Mercedes, no need to apologize for Target’s inconsistency! Your intentions were noble, and unfortunately it just didn’t work out for some people. I faithfully follow your blog, and look DAILY for great deals. You can’t imagine what my nieces and nephews will be getting for Christmas this year, and on average I have only spent $18 per kid (less that last year)! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:16:15 +0000

In no way should you feel badly. I can only think Target had someone watching blogs and quickly changed their policy – and my store even hinted at that very thing by saying something about “it just came down from corporate…” I apologize for my early comment which was very much misconstrued. I appreciate your hard work. Thank you.

By: joann

joann — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:00:31 +0000

Please do not feel at fault…you are unbelievable!!! My sisters and I have been couponing for over a year and have visited MANY different sites, but we were saying today how you were by far the best one out there…..I get everything from free stuff at Victoria’s Secret to Crocs to games to toys to food and toiletries…it is not your fault that some stores are inconsistent…I got lucky today as my Target let me do it; however, I have been on the other side when I didn’t have the luck…it is nothing you are doing…I felt good going in there “armed” with all of that stuff, and I didn’t even need it:) Thanks again for all of your hard work— please do not feel at fault…you are GREAT!!!