[lbridger]

Do they consider BJ's a competitor and accept non-quantity/size specific Q's from them?

[princesspsu57]

Originally Posted by lbridger

Do they consider BJ's a competitor and accept non-quantity/size specific Q's from them?

Most BJ's coupons state "valid only at BJ's" so I would think BiLo wouldn't take them...HTH!

[mmansfield]

Originally Posted by lbridger

Do they consider BJ's a competitor and accept non-quantity/size specific Q's from them?

I would ask....because rite-aid says only for rite-aid and they take them. It never hurts to ask...all they can do is say no...but it's awesome when they say yes

[Onemom2fourkids]

does this compet. q policy vary by store?...our store here won't take them.

[champagnetastes]

I have a question about the doubling. My store doubles to .60. Does that mean if I have a coupon for $1.00 they will still double up to $.60 making it $1.20 off? Or would the $1.00 q just be taken off as $1.00 only?

[princesspsu57]

Originally Posted by champagnetastes

I have a question about the doubling. My store doubles to .60. Does that mean if I have a coupon for $1.00 they will still double up to $.60 making it $1.20 off? Or would the $1.00 q just be taken off as $1.00 only?

Doubling up to $.60 means a $.60 coupon will double to $1.20 off, but any amount over $.60 will be at face value...so a $1.00 coupon will still be a $1. HTH!

[capeverdian]

I greatly appreciate all the info on using competers coupons. I'ts a great help. Thanks a Bunch.

[aswenson]

Originally Posted by couponmama62

I need a copy from Bi-Lo coperative office about bi-lo excepting competitors coupons where or how can i get this. thanks

Im sorry I just saw this post. Ill get it tomorrow and post it.

[aswenson]

Originally Posted by mmansfield

I would also love a copy from the corporate office about Bi-lo taking competitors coupons. I always have problems at my Bi-lo. I live in SC and shop at Bi-lo on Pelham Rd in Greenville. If anyone else shops there do u have problems as well....just wondering

Im getting one tomorrow and as soon as I get it I will post it! Sorry took me so long to post back!

[aswenson]

Originally Posted by Imashopper

I tried to use a $5 off $30 from Food lion there a couple of weeks ago and they would not accept it. I emailed cust.svc., not complaining, just asking them if they would accept it. I actually received a phone call from the local district. He stated that they normally did not take competitors q's but they would this one time and he would contact the store manager and let him know to ok it. I just thanked him and said no, that would not be necessary, I was just asking what the policy was, I didn't want to make a special deal for me. Well, the next thing I knew, I received a $10 Bilo gift card in the mail!! I was thrilled to say the least!

Thats awesome! When I was pregnant with my first I was constantly going to this one Bi-lo bc its the nicest around me and never had a bagger or someone ask me for help out not only that but the manager never aknowledged me at all! I complained several times and the last time I finally called the DM because I knew him very well and the next day the manager showed up at my door step with a laundry basket full of baby items and groceries!

[aswenson]

WOW!! Do you mind if I use this when I talk to the coupon guy tomorrow??

Originally Posted by staceyph3sc

This is the letter that I received when I asked about the coupons. I'm now doubting the valitity of my letter.
Hello Stacey

Regarding your inquiry:

*** Report details were entered by Guest ***
I would be very interested in
knowing what your company policy

is regarding coupons. Sometimes I go into the store with a coupon that I printed
off of a web site (like Betty

Crocker) and sometimes the stores accept it, and other times they state they
don't accept internet coupons.




I would also like to know if you accept competitors coupons. Is that a corporate
decision or per store?




Yes, we accept internet coupons upon approval of the store manager.
Unfortunately, we have been hit with a number of fraudulent coupon usage
issues, and we have to be very careful regarding redemption.

Regarding competitor coupons. We do accept competitor coupons at
different times of the year, but not, always, chainwide. Yes; it is best
to ask your local BI-LO Store Manager if they are running a correct
promotion involving competitor coupons.

Thank you for shopping BI-LO. Enjoy the day.

Jodi L. Gray
BI-LO Consumer Relations
1-864-286-2833
1-866-502-7622

[Onemom2fourkids]

Does anyone know their policy as far as doubling IP's (I know if they begin w/ a 5 they will usually)? Anyway, yesterday I had several q's that the cashier did not scan and I caught it before I left. After they pulled the q's they said that the IP ones would not be doubled...I showed them on the receipt how the one they did scan did double....they went ahead and doubled it but said their new policy is not to double IP's.....anyone know any more about this? My friend was told the same thing at harris teeter yesterday also....

[Anniesantics]

I had coupons I used at the Bilo in Chester, SC. The coupons were for .55. When I looked at my receipt they only added .45. I've had problems with the cashiers not scanning all my coupons too....

[champagnetastes]

Originally Posted by Anniesantics

I had coupons I used at the Bilo in Chester, SC. The coupons were for .55. When I looked at my receipt they only added .45. I've had problems with the cashiers not scanning all my coupons too....

I had the same problem yesterday. I bought the Mentos gum for .99. I had 4 coupons for .55. They took off the .55 and then adjusted the double coupon amount to .37. So, for those packs of gum I paid .07 each when they should have been free. No big deal but I thought it was strange!

[Anniesantics]

I know this is redundant, but since what Bilo's corporate office sent me is a little different from the above thread, I thought I'd let you all see it. They sent me this by email. And even though it says Bilo doubles coupons up to .99 in my area, my Bilo only doubles up to .60.


Recently, you requested some coupon redemption information.

A coupon can be doubled up to 99 cents in the Chester area.

Please note; this information is subject to change and is not a published
policy. Please keep in mind, these are general guidelines.

Coupons vary from vendor to vendor and some have more restrictions than
others. It is VERY important to read the fine print on the coupon that is
addressed to the consumer.

Please note there are differences between a Store issued coupon and a
Vendor issued coupon, such as;
A store coupon does not have a mailing address on it, while a vendor
coupon does.
Store coupons do not double, while some vendor coupons do.

BI-LO does not at this time honor or match competitor's coupons chainwide.


Store, Vendor or Internet Coupon Acceptance
Store management has the right to decline any coupon if fraud or coupon
abuse is evident.
Coupons can only be used for the purpose for which it was intended and
have no cash value.
The required product must be purchased.
Correct quantity and/or size must be purchased.
Coupons must be in date.
Coupons must be scanned when a bar code is present.
Mailing address for vendors must be printed on all vendor coupons.
All restrictions contained on the coupon must be adhered to, such as "no
doubling, limit one coupon per item, no other coupons can be used
with....".

Double Coupon Acceptance Policy

Only one manufacturer coupon can be redeemed per item.
Double coupon redemption applies only to “manufacturer” issued
coupons.
BI-LO store coupons or competitor coupons are not doubled.
Double coupons do not apply to alcohol and tobacco products.
Coupons must be presented at the time of check-out.
Coupons will only be doubled if a BONUSCARD is scanned within the
order.
Manufacturer coupons will be redeemed only before the expiration
date.
Void where prohibited by law.
Double coupon amount cannot exceed the price of the item.
Items must be purchased in sizes specified on coupon.
Free coupons are excluded.
Amounts cannot exceed the price of the item.

Store management has the right to decline any coupon if fraud or coupon
abuse is evident.
Jodi L. Gray
BI-LO Consumer Relations
1-864-286-2833
1-866-502-7622

[princesspsu57]

Thanks for posting!

[Onemom2fourkids]

Something new to watch for...I was told yesterday at Bi-lo that they can no longer take any IP's that are for free products, that do not have an exp. date on them OR do not have the two bar codes (the ones on the bottom and the validation box with the numbers at the top right, such as the ones you print from Brick's). I was trying to use one I had printed off smartsource and they would not accept it because it didn't have that validation box.

[NatesLady1309]

Originally Posted by princesspsu57

Bi-lo doubles manu coupons every day...mine doubles up to $.99 but some others double up to $.60. HTH!

Is there any way to find out which Bi-Lo stores double to 99 and which to 60? I live in Greenville, SC and there are a LOT of Bi-Lo stores within a short distance. The one I currently go to doubles to 60 I believe, but I would love to find one that does it to 99, even if it meant driving a little more. Thanks.

[Mof3]

I haven't heard of a Bi-lo in Greenville that doubles up to .99 Every store I've shopped at is only double up to .60 HTH

[mzoltun]

I went tonight and had many coupons 20 of the same one had to be put in manually I don't know why. anyway all of my coupons started with 5 none said do not double at the end of my reciept only 10 doubled out of 40 that should have. has this happened to anyone before?

[justamom2six]

Originally Posted by mzoltun

I went tonight and had many coupons 20 of the same one had to be put in manually I don't know why. anyway all of my coupons started with 5 none said do not double at the end of my reciept only 10 doubled out of 40 that should have. has this happened to anyone before?

Hi - I do know it is Bi-lo's policy to only double up to 10 like manufacturer's coupons per order. The remaining like coupons in the same order, will be taken off at face value. So when I have more than 10 like coupons, I just split it into more than one order making sure I only have 10 like coupons per order.

HTH

[mmansfield]

So all in all..Bi-lo does not have a corporate policy that all stores follow from what I'm reading. I go into my store here in Greenville,SC STORE #3619 on Pelham Rd and u get something different everyday. I've stopped shopping there because they are sooooo rude at that store...not just to me but to alot of my neighbors and friends as well. They are losing alot of customers with their inconsistencies. I used to shop their everyday !!

[Lwilson0722]

I don't live close enough to Fairview Rd. Does anyone know about the Bi-Lo's in Greer?

[roachsaleen]

Is that the new bilo?

[s. Borenstein]

Thank you so much for this up-to-the-minute information. I have been helped quite often by the folks at my local BiLo (Pelham near I-85). Because I learned through this site that BiLo used competitors coupons, I began shopping there again. While I still go to other stores in my area to get their sales, I am pleased with the customer service that I have experienced at BiLo.

Knowing the policies ahead of time is a great help for couponers and for the store management. Thanks again!