Coupon matching - sign up for loyalty programs everywhere

[Ign]

I guess this thread could probably be about using any coupon at any tool or mechanical related retailer, but will probably wind up centered around HD.

I thought about putting this in the "Using the Harbor Freight 20% coupon at Home Depot" but that thread is pretty well clogged up a derailed.

My point here is that I'm signed up w the Ace and True Value rewards programs. I don't shop much at either place but they periodically and regularly send out $5 or $10 coupons regardless of purchase history as a "please come back" gesture. My HD will accept these.

To be sure the dollar amounts are not big but every bit helps. In the case of Ace it's usually $5 off with no minimum purchase. So an $8 screwdriver at HD (only because HD is far more likely to have something I want) is $3. Right now I have a True Value $10 off $50. Well if you're looking to spend right around $50 that's 20% off by my math.

O'Rewards regularly emails me $5 or $10 coupons (O'Reilly). Yes, there are fewer items in HD where this might work - and I haven't tried it YET - but I bet my HD would match it on, say, batteries. When my HD first brought in automotive batteries they posted big signs showing their prices and warranty compared to those of my local Autozone, clearly gunning for local competitors.

If anyone has other examples or suggestions post up. Doesn't have to be HD but there's no point in discussing the HF 20% and probably not much point in mentioning Northern codes at HD as that's pretty well documented.

 

[Ign]

Also if you're a conspiracy theorist just sign up w fake info, junk email address, etc. In the case of MAILED coupons (which arguably are the best & easiest when asking a retailer to match) its a bit trickier but perhaps a PO box or work address or something else - I dunno.

Me, I do believe our privacy is essentially gone but I also don't care if Big Brother can see my purchase history at O'Reilly - which has been there for decades for warranty purposes anyhow.

 

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[Galaxie]

I don't have to worry my HD won't even match mailed coupons sent to me by direct competitors let alone indirect like HF.

 

[unslow1]

I don't have to worry my HD won't even match mailed coupons sent to me by direct competitors let alone indirect like HF.

That's the way mine usually is. I was shocked when they said they would match Menard's bag sale. I have failed to get them to price match Lowe's 10% off coupons multiple times.

 

[itsvegas]

mixed results gettin hf matched but usually not an issue. since other companys coupons dont need to scan post them here guys! once you use them at the place of course for the one time use stuff!

 

[Zeke]

I signed up at Ace and have never received a damn thing in 6 months.

 

[Ign]

I used the afore-mentioned True Value $10 off $50 coupon today at HD. The cashier was super cool about it and then said, "Did you want this back?" Uh, sure, I'll use it again!

 

[itsvegas]

post em here!

 

[Shipfittin]

I've never asked my HD if they would honor a 20% off coupon from HD. I have a feeling that if I did, they would ask what I was smoking. The only coupons I have ever seen my local HD's take are from Lowes.

I try to shop at True Value as often as possible. I have a local True Value within walking distance of my house. It's a nice family owned hardware store, do everything I can to try and keep them in business. My neighborhood was built back in the early 1940's and they actually sell a lot of the fixtures and what not for these houses.

 

[Ign]

I've never asked my HD if they would honor a 20% off coupon from HD. I have a feeling that if I did, they would ask what I was smoking. The only coupons I have ever seen my local HD's take are from Lowes.

It's your call but you can always just ask.