One thing that I teach in my classes is that rain checks can sometimes be a blessing in disguise. You may be frustrated when you go into the store to only find an empty shelf, but I always tell everyone just ask for a rain check and wait until the item becomes available. I also mention that sometimes you will score a much better deal when the item does become available. Here is a perfect example of that.
A few weeks back Giant Eagle had their Post Pebbles Treats on sale for $2 but everytime we went they were COMPLETELY out! We received rain checks for them and have been checking each week since to no avail, but last night they finally had some. Check out the sweetness of our deal.
There is currently NOW a Catalina running
* Buy 3, get $2 OYNO
* Buy 4, get $3 OYNO
* Buy 5+, get $4 OYNO
We purchased 5 boxes (using our rain check) $2 = $10
Used (5) $0.55/1 Post Fruity, Cocoa, Marshmallow, or Chocolate Peanut Butter Boulders Pebbles Cereal or Treats, exp. 2/26/12 (SS 01/15/12 R)
Paid: $4.50
Got back $4 OYNO
Final Cost: $0.10 each wyb 5!!
Had it been available originally when it was on sale, we would have gotten them for $0.90 each (which YES was a good deal), but look at how our deal got SWEETER!!
Moral of the story. . don’t be discouraged if you have to get a rain check. . the next time the product becomes available you may be able to SWEETEN your deal like we did!!
Also remember you can ONLY get rain checks for items that are in the sales circular not unadvertised in-store specials!
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