Comments on: Publix: $5 off $50 Penny Item 12/20-12/21 http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/ Couponing with Grocery Deals, Weekly Ads, Printable Coupons, at your favorite stores! Stores include: Publix, Kroger, CVS, Walmart, Target and more! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Amy B. http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-90834 Amy B. Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:44:14 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-90834 Honestly, I don't think Publix was doing the penny item out of "kindness". Like any company, they are doing it to drive traffic to the store and earn a profit. If the program is no longer doing that, they change it. However, I do agree that coupon shoppers have to be careful that they are following the policies correctly. Obviously, there has been abuse in addition to an increase in normal coupon use. Honestly, I don’t think Publix was doing the penny item out of “kindness”. Like any company, they are doing it to drive traffic to the store and earn a profit. If the program is no longer doing that, they change it.

However, I do agree that coupon shoppers have to be careful that they are following the policies correctly. Obviously, there has been abuse in addition to an increase in normal coupon use.

]]> By: Deborah http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89957 Deborah Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:32:10 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89957 I do love shopping at Publix as well as Bi-lo, however, the penny coupon item is majority of the time what bring me to shop at Publix on Sunday or Monday over my Bi-lo. The idea for the penny item coupon is to drive traffic into the stores which it obviously does. I do love shopping at Publix as well as Bi-lo, however, the penny coupon item is majority of the time what bring me to shop at Publix on Sunday or Monday over my Bi-lo. The idea for the penny item coupon is to drive traffic into the stores which it obviously does.

]]> By: j.hayes http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89906 j.hayes Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:59:09 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89906 It is sad that others took advantage of publix kindness. I was informed that publix was cutting back on taking compter's coupons. However, the company helped me through difficult times. During that period, I forced myself to shop at publix only using managr's and their coupon. I prepared myself for the changes. In my opinion, even if they don't accept other's coupon, Publix still have the best deals. Love Them It is sad that others took advantage of publix kindness. I was informed that publix was cutting back on taking compter’s coupons. However, the company helped me through difficult times. During that period, I forced myself to shop at publix only using managr’s and their coupon. I prepared myself for the changes. In my opinion, even if they don’t accept other’s coupon, Publix still have the best deals. Love Them

]]> By: Sherri http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89874 Sherri Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:17:12 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89874 FYI my $5 off $50 Publix coupon says its good thru the 24th FYI my $5 off $50 Publix coupon says its good thru the 24th

]]> By: Tammy http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89866 Tammy Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:38:28 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89866 Just called the my publix in AL. They said corporately the penny item is changing come January, but no decisions have been made. They are still thinking over several ideas. Just called the my publix in AL. They said corporately the penny item is changing come January, but no decisions have been made. They are still thinking over several ideas.

]]> By: Ashley http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89863 Ashley Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:05:39 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89863 I think they ought to keep the penny item, but maybe make it after a $20 purchase. That would be okay with me, and so would only one day. I think they ought to keep the penny item, but maybe make it after a $20 purchase. That would be okay with me, and so would only one day.

]]> By: Ann http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89838 Ann Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:27:37 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89838 Hi All, the penny itme at publix is good until thursday and you can stack it with the red Piggly Wiggly sticky on the front of Sunday's paper for $10 off an order of $50 or more. Hi All,
the penny itme at publix is good until thursday and you can stack it with the red Piggly Wiggly sticky on the front of Sunday’s paper for $10 off an order of $50 or more.

]]> By: Chloe http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89832 Chloe Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:36:32 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89832 My local Publix has stopped taking Target coupons! Now they only take competitor coupons from other grocery stores like Kroger or Food Lion. I've heard that some other Publix stores in my area (Nashville TN) still take Target coupons but I'll call & verify it with the store manager before I drive somewhere else. Just wanted to give you all a heads-up so you don't get burned in the checkout line like I did... but I spent $10 and saved $73 so I'm still pretty happy with today's shopping trip. Have a great holiday everyone! My local Publix has stopped taking Target coupons! Now they only take competitor coupons from other grocery stores like Kroger or Food Lion. I’ve heard that some other Publix stores in my area (Nashville TN) still take Target coupons but I’ll call & verify it with the store manager before I drive somewhere else. Just wanted to give you all a heads-up so you don’t get burned in the checkout line like I did… but I spent $10 and saved $73 so I’m still pretty happy with today’s shopping trip. Have a great holiday everyone!

]]> By: Angela, in Summerville, SC http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89619 Angela, in Summerville, SC Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:18:26 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89619 **DEAL ALERT** The Publix on Old Trolley in Summerville had a $2.00 coupon on the package for the Sorrento Stringsters Cheese, 24 oz, which are already on sale for $4.99. Paired with the $1 store coupon in the Winter Savings booklet, that makes for 1 1/2 lb. of string cheese for $2! Also , they took my $15 World Market, my $10 Piggly Wiggly and my $5 Publix coupons in the same transaction–I had almost $350 worth of groceries in my cart, and I paid $107! **DEAL ALERT**
The Publix on Old Trolley in Summerville had a $2.00 coupon on the package for the Sorrento Stringsters Cheese, 24 oz, which are already on sale for $4.99. Paired with the $1 store coupon in the Winter Savings booklet, that makes for 1 1/2 lb. of string cheese for $2!

Also , they took my $15 World Market, my $10 Piggly Wiggly and my $5 Publix coupons in the same transaction–I had almost $350 worth of groceries in my cart, and I paid $107!

]]> By: Angela, in Summerville, SC http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89615 Angela, in Summerville, SC Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:05:45 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89615 WOW! WOW!

]]> By: Laura http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89586 Laura Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:36:15 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89586 I was very happy to find it in the Sun Sentinel (South Florida Newspaper)! I was very happy to find it in the Sun Sentinel (South Florida Newspaper)!

]]> By: Teri http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89565 Teri Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:45:58 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89565 Try the Dec. archives (on the right) or maybe under "deals by store". Try the Dec. archives (on the right) or maybe under “deals by store”.

]]> By: Lisa http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89495 Lisa Tue, 22 Dec 2009 01:36:05 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89495 I'm in South FL and I got the $5 off $50 in the Sunday paper. Our normal Publix ad comes in Wednesday's paper and a small Publix insert comes in Sunday's paper. I never look at that one, but pulled it out just to check for the coupon and there it was on the back! Thanks a bunch for the heads up! I’m in South FL and I got the $5 off $50 in the Sunday paper. Our normal Publix ad comes in Wednesday’s paper and a small Publix insert comes in Sunday’s paper. I never look at that one, but pulled it out just to check for the coupon and there it was on the back! Thanks a bunch for the heads up!

]]> By: AWS http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89432 AWS Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:06:40 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89432 Used mine there today! Used mine there today!

]]> By: Misty Anderson http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89386 Misty Anderson Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:38:36 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89386 I agree I like the penny item way better too. AND since I just bought $221 worth of groceries for $90 we are good to go for a while, BUT I did need a Christmas Ham and Pulix has some Smithfield Shank Hams for $.99/lb. I decided to go ahead and buy meat and use my $5 coupon. I agree I like the penny item way better too. AND since I just bought $221 worth of groceries for $90 we are good to go for a while, BUT I did need a Christmas Ham and Pulix has some Smithfield Shank Hams for $.99/lb. I decided to go ahead and buy meat and use my $5 coupon.

]]> By: Mel http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89365 Mel Mon, 21 Dec 2009 20:55:58 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89365 I used the #10 off of $50 PW coupon at Publix on Main Road Charleston. Took it no problem but they didn't take the $5 off $50 Publix since my total was only just over $50. Said it had to be $100 to use both. Went to the wrong cashier, most take all you hand over! I used the #10 off of $50 PW coupon at Publix on Main Road Charleston. Took it no problem but they didn’t take the $5 off $50 Publix since my total was only just over $50. Said it had to be $100 to use both. Went to the wrong cashier, most take all you hand over!

]]> By: Annie http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89338 Annie Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:03:27 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89338 This is why I love Publix! I went to the CS desk to ask about the $5/50 since it didn't come in my paper, and they didn't have any left over, but the manager went to search the store for one and he told me to go and shop. A few minutes later he came to find me and gave me his own $5/50 coupon! So nice!! It made me so happy! This is why I love Publix! I went to the CS desk to ask about the $5/50 since it didn’t come in my paper, and they didn’t have any left over, but the manager went to search the store for one and he told me to go and shop. A few minutes later he came to find me and gave me his own $5/50 coupon! So nice!! It made me so happy!

]]> By: Dawn http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89330 Dawn Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:30:43 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89330 They will take both the Pig coupon and the Publix for an automatic $15 off. Just got back from a great trip!:) They will take both the Pig coupon and the Publix for an automatic $15 off. Just got back from a great trip!:)

]]> By: Dawn http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89328 Dawn Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:29:38 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89328 Yes! Just got back from Publix on Dorch. road. They let me use both. Saved $74.39 Spent $5.18! Yes! Just got back from Publix on Dorch. road. They let me use both. Saved $74.39 Spent $5.18!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89318 Sarah Mon, 21 Dec 2009 18:08:31 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89318 Not sure where to post this, but here is a link for a $1 off Dunkin Donuts bag coffee - if you hit your back button a couple of times after it prints you can print it twice. Also a link for a free sample bag of Dunkin Donuts bag coffee. http://www.dunkinathome.com/coupon/index.aspx?oc=60130&utm_source=platformA&utm_medium=imedia&utm_content=flash&utm_campaign=couponing https://dunkinathome.safeprocessing.com/(S(fkk2drma1cvhgi55z5icnl55))/Offers/DunkinAtHome/131/Offer.aspx Not sure where to post this, but here is a link for a $1 off Dunkin Donuts bag coffee – if you hit your back button a couple of times after it prints you can print it twice. Also a link for a free sample bag of Dunkin Donuts bag coffee.

http://www.dunkinathome.com/coupon/index.aspx?oc=60130&utm_source=platformA&utm_medium=imedia&utm_content=flash&utm_campaign=couponing

https://dunkinathome.safeprocessing.com/(S(fkk2drma1cvhgi55z5icnl55))/Offers/DunkinAtHome/131/Offer.aspx

]]> By: Christy http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89315 Christy Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:38:10 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89315 I went to Trolley Road Publix (Summerville) this morning. I used the $15/$50 World Market Coupon so they did not also take the $5/50 Publix, but $15 is better than $5, so I'm not complaining! I spent $60--that included a $17 turkey breast for "Christmas dinner" tonight with my parents, a $5 ham for Christmas dinner on Christmas day for just the 3 of us, and $12 Sam Adams WinterFest for tonight's dinner---3 big ticket items that would normally not be part of a grocery run! The rest was just stocking up on sale items and some fruit for this week--Even though I spent $60, I got those 3 big ticket items and spent $60, saved $80, so all in all it was a good trip---would've been even better with a penny item thrown in---not sure if I will want to shop on Thursdays! Sundays usually work for me and an occasional Monday! I went to Trolley Road Publix (Summerville) this morning. I used the $15/$50 World Market Coupon so they did not also take the $5/50 Publix, but $15 is better than $5, so I’m not complaining! I spent $60–that included a $17 turkey breast for “Christmas dinner” tonight with my parents, a $5 ham for Christmas dinner on Christmas day for just the 3 of us, and $12 Sam Adams WinterFest for tonight’s dinner—3 big ticket items that would normally not be part of a grocery run! The rest was just stocking up on sale items and some fruit for this week–Even though I spent $60, I got those 3 big ticket items and spent $60, saved $80, so all in all it was a good trip—would’ve been even better with a penny item thrown in—not sure if I will want to shop on Thursdays! Sundays usually work for me and an occasional Monday!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89314 Kathy Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:30:18 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89314 What page, because I can't seem to find it. This is the best scavenger hunt ever! What page, because I can’t seem to find it. This is the best scavenger hunt ever!

]]> By: Tiffany http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89308 Tiffany Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:11:42 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89308 It's good through December 24th!!! It’s good through December 24th!!!

]]> By: Misty http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89306 Misty Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:05:15 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89306 This is a helpful coupon for those of us whose Publix's do not accept Rite Aid $ off $$ coupons. So I'm excited! :) This is a helpful coupon for those of us whose Publix’s do not accept Rite Aid $ off $$ coupons. So I’m excited! :)

]]> By: Traci M. http://www.southernsavers.com/2009/12/publix-5-off-50-penny-item-1220-1221/#comment-89297 Traci M. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:33:23 +0000 http://www.southernsavers.com/?p=10358#comment-89297 The cashiers at my Publix always have told me that the penny item is a pure loss for Publix, the coupon is a 'Publix coupon', they don't get nothing back from that. Also the managers have always statede that if they couldn't find anything to replace the penny item, they would 'discontinue' it for profit reasons.....that really is bad for us couponers who look forward to the item each week and if we don't need it, buy it anyway for churches or a food bank. The cashiers at my Publix always have told me that the penny item is a pure loss for Publix, the coupon is a ‘Publix coupon’, they don’t get nothing back from that. Also the managers have always statede that if they couldn’t find anything to replace the penny item, they would ‘discontinue’ it for profit reasons…..that really is bad for us couponers who look forward to the item each week and if we don’t need it, buy it anyway for churches or a food bank.

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