[LyndaSLP]

I know the sweepstakes is over. Did anyone win the free coupons? (Free Nabisco cracker, Free Planters Product, Free Kraft cheese product)

Well... I did.

And they arrived today.

And they look just like internet printable coupons. Kraft printed them on their computer (in color on special watermarked paper) and mailed them to me.

If you didn't know: Harris Teeter will accept internet printed coupons BUT not for free items.

What a bum deal, right?

My suggestion: when they arrive, do NOT cut them out. Keep them in the envelope. Take the envelope with coupons inside to your local Harris Teeter. Go to the customer service desk. Explain to them that you entered a sweepstakes sponsored by Kraft and won the enclosed coupons for free items. That Kraft MAILED THESE COUPONS TO YOU, you did NOT print them on your printer at home. After explaining that, ask (very nicely) if they will accept them.

I did this tonight. I politely asked the Customer Service person to ask the manager on duty. The manager AOK'd the coupons and allowed me to use them.

Now, if your HT manager says, "NO" -- don't cry, don't pout, don't be a disgruntled customer. Thank them for considering. Remember: they are just doing their job and HT corporate has said "No free internet printed coupons" -- and these coupons from Kraft look like you printed them at home.

And remember: Lowes Foods and Food Lion will take these coupons without a problem.

(I just like HT so much better, which is why I took them there and asked.)

[aidan&logansmommy]

Great idea Lynda! I got some in the mail yesterday and I was wondering if they would be accepted.

[sar1]

The free Kid Essentials drink coupon ($14.99 value) also looks like that. I didn't cut it out for that same reason. A lot of stores won't accept an IP for a free item. BTW - here's the link for the Boost Kid's Essentials thread:
http://www.afullcup.com/forums/compl...-25-000-a.html

[Dianasaves$$]

I got mine yesterday too!

[timber945]

I got mine yesterday, I bet Food Lion will take them!

[jeanmpt]

Nuthin!

[CARRIEMB2]

I won, but just yesterday. Thanks for the tips!

[babybrendon]

I won...TWICE! Well technically I won once and then I signed my mom up for them and she won too but she said that I can have the planters and crackers q and she just wants the cheese/

[vmatney]

Got mine today.

[nenachula4u]

I did get mine, I just used them at the commissary w/out any problems

[elena_398]

I used all 3 of my coupons last night and used them at Target

[NoahsMomma]

Originally Posted by LyndaSLP

I know the sweepstakes is over. Did anyone win the free coupons? (Free Nabisco cracker, Free Planters Product, Free Kraft cheese product)

Well... I did.

And they arrived today.

And they look just like internet printable coupons. Kraft printed them on their computer (in color on special watermarked paper) and mailed them to me.

If you didn't know: Harris Teeter will accept internet printed coupons BUT not for free items.

What a bum deal, right?

My suggestion: when they arrive, do NOT cut them out. Keep them in the envelope. Take the envelope with coupons inside to your local Harris Teeter. Go to the customer service desk. Explain to them that you entered a sweepstakes sponsored by Kraft and won the enclosed coupons for free items. That Kraft MAILED THESE COUPONS TO YOU, you did NOT print them on your printer at home. After explaining that, ask (very nicely) if they will accept them.

I did this tonight. I politely asked the Customer Service person to ask the manager on duty. The manager AOK'd the coupons and allowed me to use them.

Now, if your HT manager says, "NO" -- don't cry, don't pout, don't be a disgruntled customer. Thank them for considering. Remember: they are just doing their job and HT corporate has said "No free internet printed coupons" -- and these coupons from Kraft look like you printed them at home.

And remember: Lowes Foods and Food Lion will take these coupons without a problem.

(I just like HT so much better, which is why I took them there and asked.)

I was going to suggest the same thing but not only HT but other stores that might give you a hard time about FREES

[jeanmpt]

It is stupid that HT gives you a hard time about frees.

I have a coupon for a free item (which the manuf will reimburse) and can't use it.

But I can use a coupon that triples and get an item for free.

HUH?

[apsodarffilm]

I got some and was just going to wait and see if they went on sale for bogo and do them like that at Food Lion or Lowes.

[sar1]

Originally Posted by jeanmpt

It is stupid that HT gives you a hard time about frees.

I have a coupon for a free item (which the manuf will reimburse) and can't use it.

But I can use a coupon that triples and get an item for free.

HUH?

The "no free item IP's" policies are b/c they are the coupons most likely to be fraudulent. I don't like it either, but I understand why they have the restriction.

[sue jackson]

I got mine and used them at Walmart with no problem at all..FREE FREE FREE...................
the check out girl said "WAY TO GO"

[aturnbg]

I won them but haven't recieved them yet! Can not wait!!!!

[mlombardo]

I just got mine today, but didn't even THINK about not cutting them out!! I hope Kroger or Meijer wont give me a hard time... I could dig the paper out of the trash and tape together!

[LindaCheema]

I forgot about that but thanks for reminding me! Im hoping some other area stores wont give me a hard time, Lowes Foods, Food Lion etc.

[t-4-2]

I got them too, cracked me up as it said I was a grand prize winner.

[soccermom02]

I got my coupon yesterday. The day before, I only got bills, so it was a nice suprise. I love AFC!