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I was "surprised" with the Kohl's NEW coupon restrictions...

homedecor1 — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:47:41 GMT

I normally shop only when I need to get my GD clothes (and great free shipping) or great sale at Kohl's.

Last week I purchased a new vacumn and some clothing for GD.

I received $10 kohl's REWARDS, $15 Kohl's Cash. I also received a Kohl's 30% off coupon for charge customers.

Today, I saw they had the Sonic toothbrush I'd been wanting for traveling & today it was $39.99 (doorbuster) vs. original price $99. Of course, I headed to Kohl's to use my "free cash & discount".

I noticed the final total was off. I told the cashier my 30% should have taken off $11.99 ($12) it only took of $6.

She told me now the system is configured to take the coupon discount off the price after any other Kohl's cash/rewards. I have not had this happen before -- although I don't shop Kohl's much. Also, I noticed lots of "exemptions" now on what you can use these "rewards" for.

I'm sure Kohl's is changing -- esp in our store. Looked a mess and not much of new selections & lots of clearance racks. I was surprised at the amount of Christmas stuff still on shelves🤔.

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tsavorite — Sun, 09 Feb 2020 23:58:31 GMT

That's how it's always been done....I have shopped there for yrs and they always take off the cash/rewards used 1st then use the coupon on the amount left.

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threecees — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:01:52 GMT

The Kohls store I shop at is a small store compared to other Kohls

out of the area. I always combine Kohls cash, any online rewards

together as well to get the lowest price. In my store they always

apply the money off discounts first then any additional percentages.

Maybe each store is different, not sure. I am still happy that they

still accept all these offers together but yes it can be a bit tricky

to figure out. The register knows what it is doing is what I heard

one cashier say to a customer.

You got a very good price on the toothbrush. Love them @homedecor1.

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4kitties — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:03:04 GMT

I think they have been doing this with the percent discount for awhile now. It does not bother me at all. I love Kohl's. My daughter and son in law are foster parents and they just got a newborn last week. Kohl's has Carter's for 50% off and I have a 30% this time. I got lots of very nice clothes for the baby for a great price.

A couple of weeks ago I was there and got myself two pairs of Lauren Conrad jeans clearanced out for $5.00 each. I had a 20% so they were a real bargain.

Not many stores let us use an extra percent off offer on clearance merchandise. Even if a brand is exempt from the percent off offer, you can still use and earn your Kohl's Cash on them.

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Pearlee — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:03:30 GMT

@tsavorite is correct; that is how they always do it. Using the KK "lessens" the value of the percentage off.

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shoekitty — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:03:59 GMT

I hate kohl's, just hate going there. Their coupon systems are horrible. Who can figure it out.? You have to spend your whole life arranging coupons, placing dates on calendar . So many times I went there with coupon. Only to find in small print it was good from 9am-12. I came at 1. Or it wasn't right day. Or I didn't buy enough of the same product. The one that made me the most mad was I couldn't get big discount as I didn't have Kohl's credit card. I dont want or need credit card, so I was not eligible for the 30 % off. I left. I Who has time, not me. My daughter on other hand was always getting a deal, and found it fun. However, a few weeks ago she had it out with one of their new rules. She was fuming, as it took too much time out of her day

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homedecor1 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:46:22 GMT

@tsavorite wrote:
That's how it's always been done....I have shopped there for yrs and they always take off the cash/rewards used 1st then use the coupon on the amount left.

@tsavorite

Thank you I don't shop there often but when they have a kids or home sale and I have rewards, coupons I go!

When I bought my vacumn I had 30%, anniversary $10 ty, Rewards & Kohl's cash -- I saved a lot & got full 30% off.

In fact, I heard if Kohl's cash is "expired" other stores do not take it yet our store let's it be redeemed up to 10 days after.

I'm not "complaining" because I think shopping Kohl's when they have sales has the best prices.

Either way I got a great buy and I'll calculate the coupon at the end. I normally have a idea what I'll be spending😊.

Thanks again! I guess each store has their own "rules".

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Venezia — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:55:25 GMT

@homedecor1- Each store should have the same rules, so I'd consider it a bonus, if the manager at your store allows you to use expired Kohl's Cash. They changed that rule many years ago, as people were abusing it. The three stores in my area will no longer accept expired coupons.

And they've always deducted any Kohl's money-off coupons or Rewards before the discount is applied. Think of it - it's free money and you don't get another discount on top of that.

They also changed the "no exceptions" rules for the percent discount coupons a long time ago. I did talk to them at the time and they said certain manufacturers insisted that their items not be discounted, in addition to normal sales. I think it was cited as unfair competition to other retailers. Nike and Columbia are two noteable ones.

I've been a Kohl's shopper since the first day they opened a store in my area and have gotten some terrific deals. I have friends from England who look forward to going there every time they visit. Like any other retailer, know your prices and compare.

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sissel — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:19:13 GMT

i have a hard time with the Khol's cash too only have a certain amount of time to use it. What happens if I have Khol's cash & a discount coupon plus it's senior day? Will I get all 3 discounts? Wish they would stop with all of this & just lower the prices.

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mac116 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:46:03 GMT

@sissel

Yes, you would get to use Kohl's Cash, % off coupon, and senior day discount. I've never had difficulty figuring it out, and LOVE that I can get such great prices. Our store is always in top notch shape. As a former retail worker, a store's condition depends on the store manager.

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RollTide2008 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:47:40 GMT

I hate Kohl’s. The stores near me are always mess.

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Pearlee — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 01:56:15 GMT

When is senior day? I didnt know they had that!

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sissel — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:02:28 GMT

@mac116 you are right about management of the store, our Kohl's is very clean. My Dollar tree is a little messy but not bad then I went to a 99cent store WOW so bad. Even a grocery store too. I just shop at stores that are not dirty or a real mess. DH worked in insurance & says someone is going to trip & fall then a lawsuit. I thought they had corporate employees check on stores without a notice to see how the store looks. If enough customers complain to corporate maybe they will see what is going on at that location..

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1Snickers — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:15:32 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
When is senior day? I didnt know they had that!

I never heard of senior day either and shop only when I get a 30% coupon. So gals, when is senior day? Is it advertised?

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threecees — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:34:26 GMT

@1Snickers wrote:

@Pearlee wrote:
When is senior day? I didnt know they had that!
I never heard of senior day either and shop only when I get a 30% coupon. So gals, when is senior day? Is it advertised?

@1Snickers On Wednesdays, 15% off, certain rules apply, no double

percentage discounts.

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1Snickers — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 03:42:00 GMT

@threecees Thanks! Think I'll stick with my 30% ones. I do find it harder to find really good fabrics there. Also, the original retail price is sometimes more than other places. it really pays to shop! It does take time.
Throws were discounted more yesterday. I'm going tomorrow to pay my bill,save a stamp and use that coupon.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 04:51:15 GMT

@sissel

I didn't know Kohl's had "senior" day or discounts🤷‍♀️

I probably won't be going there for awhile but good to know.

Thanks!

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sissel — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 05:29:00 GMT

@homedecor1 it's every Wednesday 15% off if you are 55yrs or older

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MLM21 — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:43:00 GMT

I don't get the appeal of Kohl's either. I can't find anything in there that of interest to me. if I do it is usally overpriced (Dockers. I can get them cheaper at JC Penny's or Belk) or they shrink really badly.

The only thing I have found in there that I do like is their shoes and some of the facial care sponges for washing my face (most of the time I just use my hands).

Last time I went into Kohls was to return something to Amazon.

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tototwo — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 13:12:48 GMT

What @tsavorite said. That's how it's always been. But I love Kohl's because they allow shoppers to 'stack' coupons. How many other stores do that? The cashiers are not allowed to ask your age, so you have to tell them on Wednesdays if you are over 55.

Our Kohl's is very clean and organized, but I've been in others in different cities that were not.