Walmart
In Good Cents currently provides weekly highlights of the Walmart Weekly Coupon Match-Up Deals via Passions for Savings. New deals are available on Wednesday.
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– -Walmart Quick Notes – -
- Walmart does not double coupons, but the do accept competitor coupons.
- Walmart price matches local competitor stores.
- Walmart’s prices tend to vary by store.
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- Walmart on In Good Cents
- Website & Store Locations
- Circular & Sales
- Abbreviations & Terms
- In-Store Programs
- Coupon Policy
- Additional Savings Resources
- Price Guarantee Policy
- Rain Checks
- Damaged Products, Exchanges, & Returns
- Mark-Down Schedule
- Online Shopping
- Contact Information
- Additional Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
- – Walmart on In Good Cents – -
In Good Cents currently provides highlights of the Walmart Weekly Coupon Match-Up Deals via Passions for Savings each Wednesday. Deals listed on In Good Cents are created using in-store prices and may not match those in your area. For more details check out Circular & Sales.
In Good Cents provides the following deals for Walmart:
[Browse Menu] or [Weekly Deals]
- – Website & Locations – -
Walmart is a national chain with locations all over the United States.
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- – Circular & Sales – -
While Walmart does provide a circular in local newspapers, often these circulars list everyday prices and not sale prices, except during holidays. Therefore, each week Heather at Passions for Savings visits her local Walmart to gather Rollback and sale prices. Because Walmart prices vary by store and circulars may be regional, these prices may not match those in your area. Sale prices often last longer than one week and sales end at various times.
You can find the weekly circular in the following locations:
- Sunday Local Newspaper
- In-Store
- Weekly Circular Online
You can view a list of common Walmart abbreviations and terms with definitions often found on In Good Cents and in circulars, including reoccurring sales.
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- – Abbreviations & Terms – -
The following is a list of common Walmart abbreviations and terms, along with definitions, often found on In Good Cents and in circulars. You can find a full list of common abbreviations, acronyms, & terms for other common abbreviations and terms found on In Good Cents under Basics.
| Term | Definition |
| Great Value | Store-brand product name |
| Rollback | Sale or reduced price |
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- – In-Store Programs – -
Walmart offers the following in-store programs:
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- – Coupon Policy – -
Walmart accepts the following types of coupons:
- Manufacturer cents-off
- Free merchandise
- B1G1 manufacturer
- Local competitor store-issued (e.g. CVS, Kohl’s, Meijer, etc…)
- Pharmacy
- Internet printables
- Soft drink container caps
Walmart only accepts coupons on or before their expiration date for products available in-store. Coupons must be presented to the cashier at the time of purchase. If the coupon value exceeds the value of the item after all discounts are applied, Walmart will reduce the coupon amount and does not offer cash back if the coupon amount exceeds the product’s value. Walmart reserves the right to refuse suspicious coupons.
In addition, the following guidelines and limits apply:
- Internet coupons should be legible and say “Manufacturer Coupon”
- There should be a valid remit address for the manufacturer and a scannable bar code
- Only one coupon per item is permitted
- Use of 40 or more coupons per transaction will require approval by Customer Service Manager
Walmart limits the number of coupons you use to one per item, so stacking is discouraged.
To obtain a copy of Walmart’s coupon policy, visit the Walmart Coupon Policy.
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- – Resources – -
Walmart offers a e-newsletter to notify you of Rollbacks, special pricing, hot items, new products, gift ideas, and more.
Register below:
- Updates via e-Mail (must register)
Walmart also offers the following resources:
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- – Price Guarantee Policy – -
Walmart offers a price guarantee in the form of a Price Matching Policy and Scan Right Guarantee.
Scan Right Guarantee: Walmart has a scan right guarantee that states when a product rings up at the incorrect price, the customer will be given the product at the lowest marked price. State laws will take precedence over the store policy where applicable.
Their price match policy includes the following guidelines & limitations:
- Walmart does honor “Preferred Shopping Card” advertised prices
- Price matched products must be like items, be advertised and require a competitor’s shopping card, for the discount to apply
- Walmart does not honor advertisements that require a purchase in order to receive the advertised price or free product
- Walmart does not honor “Buy One / Get One Free” advertisements
- Walmart does not honor double or triple coupons or percent off advertisements
- Walmart does not honor other retailers’ “Misprinted” advertised prices
- Walmart does not honor Internet Pricing
- Walmart does not honor competitor advertisements from outside of the store’s or Club’s local trade territory
- Store managers have the final decision regarding price matching
For tips making price matching painless for you, head down to Frequently Asked Questions. To obtain a copy of Walmart’s price guarantee policy, visit the Walmart Price Matching Policy.
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- – Rain Checks – -
Walmart offers rain checks for out-of-stock sale items. You can obtain a rain check at customer service in-store. In addition, Walmart may offer to sell you a similar item at the advertised price or a comparable price reduction.
The following items are excluded:
- While Supplies Last
- Limited Quantities
- “Bonus” Items (B1G1, FREE with Purchase, etc…)
- Items Not Carried at your Walmart
In all sale, Walmart reserves the right to limit quantities.
If Walmart is out of stock of a particular product and you have a coupon that will expire before they restock, Walmart will not issue a rain check at the coupon-discounted rate. Rain checks expire <weeks> weeks from the date they were received.
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- – Damage Products, Exchanges, & Returns – -
At Walmart, most stores items can be returned or exchanged or refunded with a receipt within 90 days of purchase. Some exceptions apply. Visit Walmart Stores for more information. No-receipt returns apply to items purchased in-store only. For purchases under $25, you have the option of a cash refund. Store credit will be issued for purchases over $25.
There is a limit of 3 returns per person within a 45 day time period.
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- – Mark-Down Schedule – -
Mark-down schedules for Walmart vary by location. To find out your local store’s mark-down schedule, please ask the department manager, store manager, or in-store customer service.
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- – Online Shopping – -
Walmart offers online shopping. Please keep in mind that many online sales, policies, and other information differ from those offered in-store. Please visit Walmart’s website for detailed information about online shopping.
When shopping online with Walmart, save money by selecting “ship to store”, which is FREE!
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- – Contact Information – -
- Local
- Corporate
- Phone: 1.800.WALMART
- via e-Mail
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- – Additional Tips – -
- Match your coupons to rollback and/or clearance items to maximize savings.
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- – Frequently Asked Questions – -
Q: Why are the prices at my Walmart different from those listed on your site?
A: Walmart’s prices vary regionally and sometimes even from store-to-store within the same area. Generally prices are reasonably close, but some may vary greatly. In addition, the circulars released by Walmart often only include regular prices and are regional.
Walmart states that “A manager may lower a price to clear out an overstock item, to reward customers with an in-store sale, or to compete with local merchants. It is not our policy to price match our own stores or our online service since we are not in competition with ourselves.”
Q: Walmart refused to accept my Internet coupon. Why?
A: Walmart’s nationwide coupon policy states that they do accept Internet coupons. If you have trouble with your local Walmart, contact headquarters or print their online coupon policy (available online) to show in-store during purchases.
Walmart may still refuse Internet coupons if they do not scan. If this becomes a problem, try printing your coupons in normal or best quality, instead of draft.
Q: Walmart refused to accept my competitor coupon. Why?
A: In Walmart’s coupon policy, the fact that they accept competitor coupons is a bit vague and it confuses even the Walmart associates and managers. By simply stating that they accept “store coupons”, many often interpret this to mean Walmart-issued store coupons. However, Walmart rarely issues store coupons and this reference actually means local competitor store coupons. For clarification, contact Walmart’s headquarters, then take the e-mail reply to your local Walmart to correct the issue.
Q: Walmart’s price matching is overwhelming. What is the best way to take advantage of the policy without it being a major hassle?
A: First, sit down with your weekly circulars and find the best prices for the items you need or want. Use a highlighter or pen to mark the items you plan to purchase and dog ear the page, while making your grocery shopping list. It also helps to jot down next to the item on your list the cost and where you find the price (e.g. Bar S franks, 5/$5, Meijer). While you’re planning your shopping list, pull out the coupons you plan to use and stick them into an envelope or separate area, so you can grab them quickly.
When you head to the store take all of your circulars, along with your shopping list and coupons. If your store tends to argue with you about coupons or price matching, don’t forget to take your Walmart policies with you as well! Start shopping and don’t forget, according to Walmart’s policy the price matched item must be the exact same brand, size, flavor, etc… Try to keep the items in your cart sorted by circular. For example, have a section of Meijer price matched items and another section of Kroger to expedite checkout.
When checking out, make sure you are in a regular line and not a U-Scan. Before they scan a single item, let them know you are taking advantage of the competitor coupon and price matching policies. At this point, they’ll have to call the manager over to adjust prices. Give them items you plan to price match and show the manager the circular you want to match.
It can get confusing, but don’t give up! Practice makes perfect.
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I purchased a sewing machine ( Brothers $299.00) & it was marked down for clearance ($200.00) I went back 3 weeks later and was told that I had to buy it the week it was put on clearance. I went in on the 9th day. That the price is only good for 7 days. Wal Mart, Viera #3538; and they had no more in stock. I thought prices were good for 30 days after purchase.
Sincerely
Jo Kennedy
Jo,
I’m not sure I understand your question. Did you buy the sewing machine at full price, then see it at a clearance price and want to get your receipt adjusted to the clearance price? If so, I’m not sure of Walmart’s exact policy on this. You could have returned it, then simply purchased it at the new price.
Or, did you see it on clearance, then go back to buy it, but it was no longer on clearance? If so, there is no price guarantee on how long items will be on clearance or on sale. It depends on the sale, but if an item is no longer discounted, you can’t get it at that discount rate, no matter how long ago it was.
Hope this helps… keep in mind, I’m not a Walmart expert!
Beth
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