We have all gotten those coupons when you pay your bill at the grocery store that come from the little white machine that sits beside the register. They offer you a certain amount of money off a product or even better yet a amount of money you can spend on anything you buy, the next time you visit the grocery store. Sometimes, they are telling you about an upcoming deal at the store and giving the details of what you must buy to get a coupon that is good for a specific dollar amount off anything else you want to buy. The Coupon that is good for anything is often referred to by us as "OYNO", meaning On Your Next Order.
Well that machine is called a "Catalina", because it comes from Catalina Marketing and you will often hear us couponers call the Coupon itself at "Cat".
Now these coupons come most often as a Manufactures Coupon and you will see that on the top of the coupon along with an expiration date. If it's telling you about an upcoming deal it will spell out the details of the deal - but it won't be an actual cpn - it's just giving you information, so it's important to be able to identify what you are getting from the Catalina machine.
You can use these great offers to get additional money back on things that you are going to buy, that are already on sale, at a rock bottom price, and that you have clipped or printed coupons for and that is how you really maximize your savings.
The formula is really simple - find a great sale price, use your coupons, buy the quantity needed to satisfy the catalina deal and - get a coupon good for anything else in the store = maximized savings.
Now there are regional and national catalina deals and how you find out about them can be difficult sometimes.
Not all deals run at all stores at the same time - when you click on the links, I will provide below, you can preview and print the deals - you can see a list of the stores that are participating in the deal. It maybe your favorite store or even a store you don't normally shop at - but if the deal is good enough - you might make a special trip.
I'm going to tell you about several deals that are presently going on or about to start and give you some links to print specific information about the deals and even give you some matching cpns to use when you buy the items. I always recommend printing the deal information and carrying it with you in your coupon binder - that way if you have a problem when you do the deal - you have proof in hand to take to customer service.
These deals are always time specific and often size specific - so watch those details as you plan to shop. They require you to purchase the specific quantity in a single shopping trip (ie "transaction", means each time you check out) - so if you want to earn the $2 reward for example in this first deal - you would need to purchase 3 boxes in a single transaction. When you pay for your order the coupon you have earned will spit out of the catalina machine. Word of advice here - before you start a transaction where you are expecting to receive at Cat - check to make sure the little green light is on on the machine - sometimes they are turned off or even out of paper - you can even ask the cashier if his/her cat machine is working today.
Remember each of these deals can be done over and over and over - earning the Cat each time. Sometimes Catalina deals will produce multiple Cats in one transaction, but we don't always know that in advance - so unless you know for sure I would recommend buying the items in single transactions to make sure you will get a OYNO cat each time.
Remember to use your printed or clipped coupons on these items as your purchase them. Using coupons will not effect the printing of the OYNO Cat, unless the deal states you have to spend a certain amount (Extremely rare)
Keebler and/or Sunshine Multi Packs - 12 ct, Any Flavor, Mix or Match - Between 10-1 and 10-2-11
Buy (2) and Get a $1.00 OYNO coupon
Buy (3) and Get a $2.00 OYNO coupon
Buy (4) or more and get a $3.00 OYNO coupon
The coupon will be worth that Dollar Amount stated - but good on anything you want to buy at the store - so use it on milk or meat or anything. All Items must be purchased in one shopping trip.
Here is the link to show you the stores participating - click here - it's a long list but I see many great stores - like Food Lion, Martin's/Giant PA, KMart and Kroger - so check to see which of your local stores are included.
Keebler and/or Sunshine - 100 Calorie Right Bites Snacks (6 ct or larger, Any Flavor, Mix or Match) Between 10-1 and 10-21-11
Buy (3) and get a $2.00 OYNO coupon
Buy (4) and get a $3.00 OYNO coupon
Buy (5) or more and Get a $4.00 OYNO Coupon
All items must be pruchased in one transaction
Here is the link to show you the stores participating - click here - lots of stores on the list like Food Lion, Martin's, Kroger and Kmart - - so check to see which of your local stores are included.
McCormick - between 9-30 and 10-23-11
Buy McCormick Herbs, Spices, Black Pepper, Garlic & Onion, Extracts or Food Color
Buy (2) & get a $1.50 OYNO
buy (3) or more and get a $2.50 OYNO coupon
Note: McCormick Grill Mates and Perfect pinches are not included
All items must be purchased in one transaction.
If you shop at Martin's look for the Martin's Healthy Ideas - Winter Edition Free Booklet - there is a $1.00 off 2 McCormick Spices coupon inside that will match up with this deal. These booklets are usually found in the spinner rack by the front doors, next to the ads or in the produce area.
Click here to see participating stores - they include places like Kroger, Martin's, Food Lion and many more
Dean's Dips, 12 oz or larger - Between 10-3-11 and 10-30-11
Buy 2 or more and get a $1.00 OYNO
There is a $1.00 off Two Ecpn available thru Savings Star - Click here - this cpn expires 10-5-11.
The value will be deposited into your Savings Star Account and does not come off at the register - but you can be paid out of Savings Star when you reach the $5.00 level - it's a great program - if you have not signed up please do.
Click here to see participating stores - it includes Kroger and many more, but does not include Martin's
All items must be purchased in one transaction
Pampers Diapers and Wipes - Between 10-2 and 10-16-11
Spend $10 - $24.99 and get $2.00 Coupon good toward your next pampers diapers purchase
Spend $25.00 or more and Get a $5.00 Coupon good toward your next pampers diapers purchase
All Items must be purchased in one Transaction
Click here to see participating stores
Listerine Pocket Packs - 72 count or larger - Between 9-22-1 and 10-15-11
Buy (2) get $2.00 OYNO
Buy (3) get $3.00 OYNO
Buy 4 or more & get $4.00 OYNO
All items must be purchased in one shopping trip
Click here to see participating stores - I see Martin's, Food Lion. Kroger, Big Kmart to name a few
there was a $.50 off 1 Listerine pocketpacks coupon in the 4-17-11 Smartsource insert that would match this.
Depends Products - between 10-9-11 and 11-13-11
Buy (2) Get a $2.00 OYNO
Buy (3) get a $3.00 OYNO
Buy 4 or More and get a $4.00 OYNO
All items must be purchased in one shopping trip
Click here to see participating stores - I see Kroger, Food Lion, Martin's and many more
Here are some printable coupons to help
$2.00 off Depends Underwear in Variety of Colors - Click here
$2.00 off Guards for Men - Click here
$2.00 off Underwear in Colors - Click here
If you sign up on the Depends web site there are additional coupons to print.
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