Saturday, April 10

RUN, DO NOT WALK, to Babies R Us!!



Update--I went back to Babies R Us to pick up some more BabyGanics. Please note that the manager does need to enter his/her "code" to make the transaction work. For some reason the registers let the cashier take off the dishwasher detergent, but would not let her take off the full price of the laundry detergent without the managers code (I'm wondering if there's a price limit for the cashier to safe guard the company, so the cashiers don't have the ability to put through high value coupons without a manager's approval? (the kit's were $19.99, and laundry detergent $14.99).

The manager (different one then last time) did question me and I did have to "prove my case" about why I should be allowed to use the coupon with the sale, but once I explained it (and told him that the dishwasher soap when through without any problem) he agreed and had the asst. manager enter her code. If you have the coupons, I'd say it's worth a try, the worst thing that can happen is they say no. I'd give corporate a call if your manager isn't agreeable.

Believe me you will be glad you did. First step, go to your local WalMart to see if you can find hang tags on BabyGanics products. The hang tags I had were bogo. Conveniently, Babies R Us is having a BOGO sale on BabyGanics products. Also don't forget to bring your 7th generation coupons for the bogo 1/2 off sale. If you're a regular organic shopper you know that most of these cleaners run $4-7 bucks a pop. My Babies R Us had them all on clearance for $1.99!!

Here's what I got:

1 box of seventh generation dish detergent $1.99
1 bottle of fabric softener (a little beat up but who cares) $1.99
2 Bottles of toilet cleaner $1.99 each
2 bottles of liquid dish detergent for dish washer $1.99 each
2 bottles of multi purpose cleaner $1.99 each
2 bottles of BabyGanics dish washer detergent $6.99 each
2 bottles of BabyGanics laundry detergent $14.99 each!
2 BabyGanics Essentials kits (these include a cleaner, air freshener, foaming hand sanitizer, dish soap, and bonus pack of wipes) $19.99 each!

Coupons:
3, $1.00 off any 7th generation product coupon
2, $2.00 off 2 seventh generation cleaner coupon (hang tags on bottles)
3, BOGO BabyGanics hang tags (found at WalMart)

Paid:

$8.75 ($3.77 of which was sales tax!), did two separate transactions so I'll submit for two 7th generation rebates (one of which I'll submit for my mom, Thanks mom!)

Total MADE (yes that's right I MADE money buying everything above):
$1.25!
plus $95.82 worth of free product (sale prices, not retail prices!!) I was so pleased with myself I was almost shaking when I got to the parking lot. Woo hoo!Now I can toss (donate) all of my old cleaners and switch to all organic yay!

12 comments:

  1. I saw your comment on hip2save and I was wondering if you had an extra copy of the rebate form. I got a lot of the same items, but I don't have the rebate form. If you could email it I would really appreciate it.
    saracoral16@hotmail.com
    Thanks!

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  2. i saw your post on hip2save as well. i also had BOGO tags from walmart and tried to use them. both the cashier and the manager were very nice in trying to get the coupons to work. but every time she typed in an amount to take off it come up "not valid" any clue as to how to get that to work?? i would appreciate your input

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  3. Robyn,

    To be honest I'm not sure what the cashier had to type in to make it work. I know that she was confused at first, but when I explained that Babies R us would give me one for free and BabyGanics would "pay" for the other one the manager said that was fine and put the coupon through without any problems. I know she scanned the coupon then entered the value of the coupon. Maybe try calling Babies R Us corporate, or BabyGanics to ask about how the coupon is coded? I wish I could be more helpful. I'm planning to go back this weekend to pick up a few more things, and I'll try to pay attention to what the cashier presses to make the coupon "work".

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  4. where does your walmart stock the babyganics products? I went to mine today to look for them and I couldn't find them. Also what city are you in? Maybe it's a regional thing

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  5. I'm in the metro NYC area and the Walmart closest to me is in Secaucus, NJ. I would imagine with most stores the stock will vary store to store based on demographics etc. I'm pretty sure the sale is good through next weekend, so you might want to call around before making a special trip, or maybe check e-bay to see if anyone has any?

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  6. Update--I went back to Babies R Us to pick up some more BabyGanics. Please note that the manager does need to enter his/her "code" to make the transaction work. For some reason the registers let the cashier take off the dishwasher detergent, but would not let her take off the full price of the laundry detergent without the managers code (I'm wondering if there's a price limit for the cashier to safe guard the company, so the cashiers don't have the ability to put through high value coupons without a manager's approval? (the kit's were $19.99, and laundry detergent $14.99).

    The manager (different one then last time) did question me and I did have to "prove my case" about why I should be allowed to use the coupon with the sale, but once I explained it (and told him that the dishwasher soap when through without any problem) he agreed and had the asst. manager enter her code. If you have the coupons, I'd say it's worth a try, the worst thing that can happen is they say no. I'd give corporate a call if your manager isn't agreeable.

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  7. thank you for getting back to me on this. i will call corporate as well so that i am "armed" with information.

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  8. Wow! I wish I had a baby r us and toys r us in my town. The closest one is like 3 hrs away =[

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  9. ROBYN DID YOU CALLED CORPORATE THEY WOULD LET ME USE THE COUPONS AT MY STORE..

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  10. KARI WHAT EXACTLY DID YOU SAID...THEY TOLD ME THAT IWAS NOT GETTING WHAT THE COUPON MENTIONED SINCE I DINT TAKE TWO PRODUCTS...THE FREE ONE FROM BRUS DOESNT COUNT SINCE ITS ALREADY FREE AND I AM NOT PURCHASING IT??? I TRIED TO EXPLAIN BUT IT WAS VERY CONFUSING .

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  11. HotBHotie,
    I explained to the manager that I frequently shop at Babies R Us and have used coupons in the past on BOGO items to receive both items for free. I also explained that Babies R us is offering one item for free and that the manufacturer (BabyGanics) would "pay" for the item that I was suppose to "buy" to receive one free.

    I explained that BabyGanics "buying" the non-free item (via the use of the coupon) is exactly the same as me paying the cashier cash. I reminded him that they will be reimbursed for the cost of the item plus handing charges. I also had the cashier try the lowest priced item that I bought (floor cleaner, $6.99 I believe) and the coupon worked without any problems. Then when she tried higher priced items the manager needed to enter his manager's code. He was hesitant at first, but when I explained the floor cleaner went through without problems he agreed that it was "OK" to use the coupon. If your first item goes through, then you have the "precedent" that what you're doing is perfectly legit and it's harder for them to argue that you can't use the coupon.

    As always, unfortunately, it looks like this is a YMMV situation. If you can't get your manager to agree, I would try another store if you have one, try another day/cashier, or call corporate and see what the company policy is. I've even shown other corporate policies (if the store doesn't have one) to show that using coupons to get items free is a commonly accepted practice (bring CVS's policy as it's written very clearly). Goodluck, I know how frustrating it is to try a deal and have the manager shoot it down.

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  12. THANK YOU THAT'S EXACTLY WHAT I EXPLAINED , THAT A COUPON IS A FORM OF PAYMENT NOT A DISCOUNT,ALTHOUGH I DIDNT TRY ANY LOWEST PRICE ITEM.THEY JUST KEPT SAYING THAT I COULDNT GET ANY MORE DISCOUNTS..I AM GOING TO TRY AGAIN TODAY..HOPEFULLY THIS TIME IT WIL WORK.!

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