MY PRICE IS RIGHT

ABOUT MY PRICE IS RIGHT

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:50:00 +0000

Welcome to my little game in which I see

how much I can purchase for how little

by matching coupons to sales.

My strategy includes following:

Coupon Match Up Forums and Blogs

while utilizing

Coupons:

Manufacturer's Coupons found in the Sunday Paper

Store Printable Coupons:
TARGET

Internet Printable Coupons:

Coupons.com
Smart Source
Red Plum

eCoupons loaded directly to my Store Card:

Shortcuts
Cellfire
PGeSaver

Store's eCoupons loaded directly to my Store Card:

Safeway
King Soopers

I also sign up for various

"freebies"

Get PAID to read E-mails

Search and WIN with
SWAGBUCKS

And take

Paid Surveys!

I invite you, my "contestants",
to make your best guess of just how

little I spend on this much...
.

Making More Money to "Play" With!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:30:00 +0000

Wow..
I have only been an Opinion Outpost Member since December 2009

and as of 2/26/10 at 5:30 PM, I have earned:
$80.60!
as of 2/26/10 at 11:15 PM:
~~$85.10!~~
as of 2/27/10 at 4:00 PM
~~$87.10!~~
as of 2/28/10 at 5:30 PM
~~$89.10!~~
as of 3/15/10 at 12:00 pm
~~$107.60!~~
as of 3/16/10 at 12:20 pm
~~$123.60!~~
as of 3/21/10 at 3:30 pm
~~$128.60!~~
as of 4/2/10 at 10:40 am
~~$146.70!~~
as of 4/9/10 at 11:40 am
~~$158.20!~~
as of 4/15/10 at 6:40 am

~~$174.60!~~
as of 4/23/10 at 2:30 pm

~~$182.10!~~

as of 5/9/10 at 5:30 pm
~~$206.10!~~

as of 5/15/10 at 2:30 pm
~~$216.10!~~
as of 5/17/10 at 3:30 pm
~~$222.60!~~
as of 5/19/10 at 6:30 pm
~~$227.20!~~
as of 5/28/10 at 1:30 pm
~~$244.00!~~
as of 6/8/10 at 5:30 pm
$261.10!
(and counting.. I can't keep up!)

If you have the free time and enjoy taking surveys,
I recommend Opinion Outpost above all the other Survey Panels I belong to.

For each survey I complete,
I earn Opinion Points which can be redeemed for cash.

(via Check or Amazon.com Gift Card)

Yay for more "play" money!

COME ON DOWN!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:24:00 +0000

You're the Next Contestant

on My Price Is Right!

LET'S SEE WHAT YOU WILL BE BIDDING ON TODAY!

SAFEWAY: FREE+ Kraft Dressing - TOMORROW

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:59:00 +0000

SAFEWAY

(3) Kraft Dressing= $1.49 each w/ In-Ad Q (limit 3)

- (3) $1/1 MQ (6/20 SS) and/or $0.55/1 IP (doubled)

- (3) $1/1 SWQ (Get Out & Grill)

= $1.53 OVERAGE

+ Receive $2 Catalina WYB 3 Kraft Dressing - 6/27

= $3.53 MM

SAFEWAY SNEAK PEAK: FREE 6/30-7/6

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:52:00 +0000

SAFEWAY SNEAK PEAK

6/30-7/6/10

Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce= $0.99

- $0.55/1 MQ (5/16 SS) doubled

- $0.75/1 SWQ (Get Out & Grill)

= $0.75 OVERAGE

Wish Bone Salad Dressing= $0.99 w/ In-Ad Q (limit 3)

- $0.50/1 IP and/or $0.75/1 (6/27 RP)

= FREE

KC Masterpiece BBQ sauce= $0.99

- $1/1 (5/9 SS)

= FREE

SAFEWAY: New STORE Coupon Booklet

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:56:00 +0000

+
Manufacturer Coupons

FREE +

Stay Tuned!

SAFEWAY: June 26th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:50:00 +0000

SAFEWAY

(8) Goldfish Crackers (several varieties)= $0.88 each*

(*Saturday and Sunday)

- (4) $0.50/1 Goldish IP (NLA)

- $0.50/1 eQ

- (4) $0.75/1 Goldfish Grahams/Smores IP (NLA)

- $0.75/1 eQ

= $1.25 OVERAGE

(2) Lucerne Single Serve Cream Cheese= $0.50 each

- $1/2 SWQ (Dairy Adventures)

= FREE

(2) Nabisco Animal Crackers Snack Pack= $0.99 each

- (2) $1/1 ANY Nabisco Cracker Tearpad
(NO BEEPS)

= $0.02 OVERAGE

PGeSaver eQs at King Soopers are BACK!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:23:00 +0000

I received an e-mail announcing that

PGeSaver eQs

are available again to load on to our

King Sooper's

card!

If you have already loaded them on your Safeway card,

you will need to create a new account with another e-mail address
in order to load them on your King Sooper's card.

TARGET: FREEish Old Spice Body Wash (6/20-26)

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:09:00 +0000

TARGET

6/20-26

(6) 10 oz. Old Spice Body Wash= $3.54 each

Promo: $5 Target Gift Card WYB 3

- (3) B1G1 MQ (6/6 PG)

- $1/2 MQ (6/6 PG)

= $9.62 + tax

+ (2) $5 Target Gift Card

I paid just $0.40 in tax!

COMMISSARY: FREE+ Pampers Wipes 6/24-7/7

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:04:00 +0000

COMMISSARY

6/24-7/7

72 ct Pampers Wipes

- $2/1 MQ (PG 6/6)

= FREE +

ALBERTSONS: FREE this week!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:58:00 +0000

ALBERTSONS

6/23-29

Yoplait Greek Yogurt= $1

- $0.30/1 MQ (6/13 SS) tripled

note: $0.30/1 IP states DND

= FREE

Butterball Turkey Bacon= $1

- $0.75/1 MQ (5/9 SS) multiplied

= FREE

Simply Potatoes Hashbrowns= $1 each

- $0.55/1 MQ (Safeway Dairy Adventures) doubled

= FREE

SAFEWAY: FREE+ Goldfish Crackers (6/26 & 27 ONLY)

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:04:00 +0000

SAFEWAY

Saturday & Sunday

Goldfish Crackers= $0.88

- $0.50/1 IP (doubled to $0.88)

- $0.50/1 eQ

= FREE+

I would print this IP quickly!

6/27 Sunday Coupon Preview

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:18:00 +0000

This coming Sunday 6/27, we should be getting (2) inserts:

1 Red Plum

1 Smart Source

Click HERE to take a look at coupons heading our way!

Coupons vary by region, but this should give us a good idea of what is to come.

TARGET: Hottest Deals - 6/26!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:04:00 +0000

TARGET

(6) 10 oz Old Spice Body Wash= $3.54 each

Promo: $5 Target Giftcard WYB3

- (3) B1G1 MQ (6/6 PG)

- $1/2 MQ (6/6 PG)

= $9.62 + tax

+ (2) $5 Target Giftcard

= $0.38 MM - tax

(10) SOBE Lifewater= $1 each

Promo: $5 Target Giftcard WBY10

- (5) B1G1 IP (play the game- 4 per computer)

- (4) $0.50/1 Target Q (the most the register would accept?)

= $3.00

+ $5 Target Giftcard

= $2 MM

Nivea Q10 Shave Gel= $3.49

- $2/1 Nivea Target Q

- $1.50/1 MQ (Safeway June Coupon Booklet)

= $0.01 OVERAGE - tax

(2) Vanish Toilet Bowl Drop-ins

- B1G1 IP

- B1G1 Target Q (NLA)

= (2) FREE + tax

KING SOOPERS: FREE This Week!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:54:00 +0000

KING SOOPERS

(2) Gillette Body Wash= B1G1

- B1G1 MQ (6/6 PG)

= (2) FREE + tax

* YMMV (Please see comments)

Right Guard Deodorant= $1

- $0.55/1 MQ (Safeway May Coupon Booklet) doubled

= FREE + tax

Land o Lakes Butter= $1
- $0.50/1 MQ (Safeway Dairy Adventures Booklet) doubled
= FREE

(4) REACH Toothbursh= $1.25 each

- (2) $2/2 IP (NLA)
or
(4) $1/1 MQ (5/16 RP)
or earlier inserts?

= $1 + tax

Receive $4 OYNO Catalina WYB 4 Reach

= $3 MM - tax

Buy any Reach Toothbrush 6/1/10 – 6/24/10:

Buy any 2 and receive a $1 on your next order (ONYO)

Buy any 3 and receive a $2 ONYO

Buy any 4 and receive a $4 ONYO

Not pictured:

Ivory (3 bars or 12 oz. Body Wash)= $1

- $0.50/1 MQ (6/6 PG) doubled

= FREE

TARGET: FREE Clean&Clear, Vanish

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:26:00 +0000

TARGET

Clean&Clear Finishes "Pore Perfecting" Cleanser= $2.00 each

- $2/1 IP

= FREE + tax

(2) Scrubbing Bubbles Vanish Toilet Drop-Ins= $2.14 each

- B1G1 IP

- B1G1 Target IP

= FREE + tax

PRICING GAME RESULTS: June 15th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:05:00 +0000

**Please Note**

I was not clear on the "bidding terms" have ended the bidding early..
All (3) participating Contestants have WON!

WALGREENS

(3) Neutrogena Facial Bar= $1.90 each

regular price= $2.99

- 25% sale promo= $2.24

- 15% military discount= $1.90

- (3) $1.50/1 MQ (Safeway May Booklet)

= $1.20 + tax

Received $10 RR*

*Note: Facial Bars are NO LONGER producing $10 RR

SUBTOTAL= $1.20

TAX= $0.28

TOTAL= $1.48

RR Received= $10

MM before tax= $8.80

MM after tax= $8.52

COMMISSARY

(4) Red Baron Pizza By The Slice= $2 each + 5% Surcharge

- (4) $2/1 IP

= FREE + $0.40 surcharge

Schick Hydro3 Razor= $5 + 5% Surcharge

- $5 MQ (6/13 RP)

= FREE + $0.25 Surcharge

(2) La Tortilla Tortillas= $3.50 each + 5% Surcharge

= $7.35

(3) Iceberg Lettuce= $1.09 each + 5% Surcharge

= $3.43

Rosilita Salsa= $1.99 + 5% Surcharge

- $1/1 Peelie

= $1.09

(5) ScotchBrite Scouring Pads= $0.50 each + 5% Surcharge

- (5) $1/1 IP (PDF I printed many of when it was available)

= $2.38 OVERAGE

- $10 Walgreens RR

TOTAL= $0.14 including 5% Surcharge

RESULTING IN A GRAND TOTAL OF:

SUBTOTAL= $1.34 including Commissary Surcharge

TAX= $0.28

TOTAL= $1.62

+ $5 Schick Hydro MIR

MM= $3.38

KING SOOPERS: Summer of Savings Sweepstakes!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:03:00 +0000

PLAY
King Sooper's "Summer of Savings" Promo
NOW

for your chance to WIN!

SAFEWAY: (2) FREE Snapple

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:28:00 +0000

SAFEWAY

(2) 16oz, 16.9oz or 17.5oz Snapple® Tea

- B1G1 IP

(up to $1.99) ANY 16oz, 16.9oz or 17.5oz Snapple® Tea

- B1G1 SWeQ

(up to $1.99) ANY 16oz, 16.9oz or 17.5oz Snapple® Tea

= (2) FREE

SAFEWAY: REVISED Coupon Policy

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 07:03:00 +0000

Ladies.. we're in for a treat!
See #8 and #9

Safeway Coupon Acceptance Policy

Manufacturer and Store Coupons:

1. Coupons are redeemable only by a customer purchasing the specific brands and product(s) stated on the coupon, with the face value of the coupon deducted from your retail or club card price.

2. Coupons must be for products sold at Safeway and coupons must be presented at the time of the transaction.

3. Coupons are subject to advertised offer limitations and all limitations and restrictions on coupon.

4. Coupons cannot be applied against the free item received in any offer where a customer buys one or more items to get one or more items free.

5. Coupon amount may be reduced so that any combined discounts and coupons do not exceed the value of the item. See number 12 below.

6. Coupons have no cash value.

7. Accepted coupons must be Manufacturer or Safeway store issued coupons.

8. Safeway will accept valid manufacturer coupons that display another retailer’s logo or name.

9. Safeway will accept valid Catalina manufacturer coupons that are issued to a customer by another retailer.

10. The coupon must have an expiration date and be presented within valid dates.

11. Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry, are altered in any way or copied.

12. The transaction amount may not fall below zero value, or go negative, meaning we will not give the customer money back.

13. All sales taxes are paid by the customer at the full value of the item.

14. All bottle deposits on the purchased and free items are paid by the customer.

15. Safeway reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.

Internet Printed Coupons:

16. We gladly accept internet printed coupons. The same manufacturer and store coupon rules above apply to all internet printed coupons.

17. Internet printed coupons must scan at checkout.

18. Internet printed coupons must have serial numbers and follow an industry-standard format.

19. Manufacturer internet printed coupons must clearly indicate that they are a manufacturer coupon and have a valid manufacture address on the printed coupon.

20. We will not accept “free product” internet printed manufacturer coupons.

Load to Card Club Coupons:

21. Internet and digital coupons that have been electronically loaded to a Safeway Club Card are automatically redeemed at the time of purchase after the club card number has been entered. All other coupon policies above apply to electronic coupons that are loaded to a club card.

Doubling of Coupons:

22. Check with your local store regarding ‘double coupon’ advertised promotions where customers will receive double the coupon face value off the regular or club card price up to the advertised limit. Not all locations offer double coupon promotions. Limitations and restrictions for double coupon promotions may change at any time. Changes will be posted in store only.

Rainchecks:

26. Rainchecks expire 90 days from the date issued and are accepted at any Safeway store.

27. We reserve the right to limit Rainchecks quantities based on product availability and advertised limits.

28. Rainchecks can be written for a limit of no more than 3 items unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.

We may change this policy at any time. All coupon redemptions are subject to the policy in effect at time of redemption. Policy changes may not be advertised. The current policy will be posted at the customer service area in each store.

Revision Date: 6/7/2010

PRICING GAME RESULTS: June 8th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:05:00 +0000

She has won:

(4) HIGH DEMAND MQs

There's the Breakdown!
.
.

SAFEWAY

Promo: "Buy 8, Save $4"

(Savings of $0.50 each WYB 8+)

(4) Kraft Macaroni & Cheese= $0.49 each WYB 8+ participating items

- (2) $0.55/2 IP (doubled)

= $0.04 OVERAGE

(4) Bulls Eye BBQ Sauce= $0.99 each WYB 8+ participating items
- (4) $1/1 IP (NLA)
= $0.04 OVERAGE

Kraft 100 Calorie Cheese Snacks= $3.49
- $1.75 (50% Clearance Reduction)
- $1/1 SWeQ
- FREE Product MQ (Kraft First Taste) Cashier deducted $1.50
= $0.76 OVERAGE

Yoplait Fiber One Yogurt= $2.50
- $1.25 (50% Clearance Reduction)
- $1/1 CFeQ
- $1/1 SCeQ
- $1/1 MQ
= $1.75 OVERAGE

(2) Dr. Pepper= $1.17 WYB 8+ Participating Items
- (2) $0.60/1 IP (NLA) doubled
= $0.34

(4) Ziploc Containers= $1.99 each WYB3+

- (4) $0.55/1 MQ (doubled)

= $3.96 + tax

Received (2) $2 CAT WYB (2) Ziploc Containers

- $2 Catalina from Previous Ziploc Transaction

SUBTOTAL= $0.29 OVERAGE

TAX= $0.51

TOTAL= $0.22

+ (2) $2 CAT for purchasing (2) Ziploc Containers

to roll away...

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT PRICING GAME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

Even More Pampers Savings!

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 20:48:00 +0000

Looking for even more savings on Pampers products?
Be sure to sign up for Pampers Village!

PRICING GAME RESULTS: June 5th, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 17:33:00 +0000

She has won:

(4) HIGH DEMAND MQs

There's the Breakdown!
.
.

SAFEWAY

Promo: "Buy 8, Save $4"
(Savings of $0.50 each WYB 8+)

(6) Kraft Macaroni & Cheese= $0.49 each WYB 8+ participating items
- (3) $0.55/2 IP (doubled)
= $0.06 OVERAGE

Honey Nut Cheerios= $1.99 WYB 8+ participating items
- $0.55/1 IP (doubled)
- $0.55 CF eQ
- $0.55 SC eQ
= $0.11 OVERAGE

Chex Mix= $1.49 WYB 8+ participating items
- $0.50/1 IP (doubled)
- $0.50/1 CF eQ
= $0.01 OVERAGE

Nature Valley Nut Clusters= $1.99 WYB 8+ participating items
- $1/1 IP
- $1/1 CF eQ
- $0.40/1 CF eQ (*for NV bars)
= $0.41 OVERAGE

Pampers Sensitive Wipes= $2.29 WYB 8+ participating items
- $2/1 MQ (6/6 PG)
- $1.50 PGeSaver eQ (*for sensitive diapers& wipes)
= $1.21 OVERAGE - tax

(4) Ziploc Containers= $1.99 each WYB3+

- (4) $0.55/1 MQ (doubled)

= $3.96 + tax

Received (2) $2 CAT WYB (2) Ziploc Containers

- (2) $2 Catalinas from Previous Ziploc Transactions

SUBTOTAL= $1.84 OVERAGE
(*I was not expecting several eQs to redeem)

TAX= $0.63

TOTAL= $1.21 OVERAGE

+ (2) $2 CAT for purchasing (2) Ziploc Containers

to roll away...

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT PRICING GAME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

ALBERTSONS: FREE Frozen Foods w/ In-Ad Coupon

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:42:00 +0000

FREE

after $1 off any Frozen Item $1+
In-Ad Coupon

Limit (1) per Customer per Transaction

Tostinos Pizza Rolls

Tony’s Pizza

PictSweet All Natural Steam’ables

Banquet Value Meals

Michelina’s Budget

Breyers Ice Cream

Popsicle Ice Pops

Albertsons Fudge Bars

+ more
(check in store)

There is what I have "purchased" so far:

6/3/10

= FREE

PRICING GAME RESULTS: June 3rd, 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Traci Fae) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:34:00 +0000

She has won:

(4) $2/1 Pampers Wipes 60+ ct MQs

You're going to want these ;)

There's the Breakdown!
.
.

.
.

TARGET

(6) Pampers Sensitive Wipes= $1.97 each
- (6) $2/1 MQ (PG 6/6)
= $0.18 OVERAGE

(6) Gillette Fusion Single Shaver= $2.48 Clearance
- (6) $4/1 MQ (PG 6/6)
= $9.12 OVERAGE

Energizer Batteries= $5.99
(Overage Eater)

- $0.10 Reusable Bag Credit

SUBTOTAL= $0.10 OVERAGE

TAX= $2.41

Gift Card Payment= $2.31

(At Target, MQs are always adjusted down if the subtotal exceeds $0)

STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT PRICING GAME FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!