Couponing: Knowing Your Publix Store

We all have our favorite places to shop and those one that we go into only because we have no other choice. I'm going to feature some of the stores in the Birmingham area for the next few posts.

When you are using coupons, it's all about how you use them. There are things that I will never buy at Wal-Mart because I can get them for a better price somewhere else. That goes for all stores and each store works differently. Below is some information for Publix. You can also check with your store's customer service desk or manager if you have specific questions.


Sales Ad:
Publix sale ads run Wednesday thru Tuesday.

Store Coupons:
Store coupons are available at the Customer Service desk. Ask for them when you first go in.

Cool Things to Remember:
1. You do not have to buy 2 of the B1G1 items to get the sale price.
2. If you do buy 2 items that are B1G1, make sure you use 2 coupons to get the best deal.
3. Publix accepts competitors coupons (you can stack with a manufacturers coupon - see below).
4. You can use a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon on the same item.
5. Most Publix locations double manufacturer coupons that are 50¢ or less.
6. Publix has a mystery item coupon in Wednesday's paper. It is usually a useful item.
7. Senior discount of 5% on Wednesday!
8. Publix on 280 only has 5% sales tax!!!!

Competitors Coupons
Publix will accept some competitors coupons. Target, Walgreens ($$ off coupons only, no BOGO's), Food Lion, Bi-Lo, Kroger are just a few. You might want to check with the Publix you go to most often to get a full list, as each store is different.

Coupon policies for Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee Publix stores

1. They double coupons that are .50¢ or less. Doubling only applies to manufacturer’s coupons, not store or competitor coupons. Publix does not limit the number of like/same coupons that you can double.
2. Publix accepts printable coupons. Publix does not accept printable coupons for a free item if the value is over $5.
3. You may use one Publix store coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon per item, unless either coupon explicitly prohibits it.
4. They do not accept any expired coupons.
5. You may use 2 coupons for B1G1 sale items if you buy 2 items. You may also use a store and manufacturer coupon for each item as well.
6. With B1G1 sale items you do not have to purchase 2 items, each will ring up as half price.
7. Publix does not have a specific policy limiting coupons. The register is programmed to require a manager’s approval when the coupons total over $50. The register is also programmed to accept no more coupons (store and manufacturer together) than items. If you are using a store and a manufacturer coupon for every item in your cart, you will need manager intervention.
8. Competitor coupons: (This is the big issue)
   The official policy states that stores can accept competitor coupons, but leaves it up to the individual store managers to decide the specifics i.e. what stores, and usage guidelines. In general competitor’s coupons are treated like store coupons. They will not double and can be used in conjunction with a manufacturer’s coupon, but not in conjunction with a store coupon**.

a. **Some stores will accept a competitor and a store coupon for the same item, as well as a manufacturer coupon.

b. Some stores will only take coupons from other grocery stores while others (fewer) will also accept drug store coupons.

c. Check with your store customer service or manager for the actual store policy on competitor coupons.