JoAnn Coupons...Am I Missing Something?
01-10-2010, 08:37 PM
#31
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Location: Douglas County, GA
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Sometimes, when I get to Joann's with a handful of coupons (keep in mind that I hate to shop!), I see everything that I might need on sale and I want to have a HUGE hissy fit. Sometimes, I use the coupons to buy stabilizer by the bolt or batting by the yard. If I try REALLY hard, I can usually find something that I use on a regular basis (rotary blades or sewing machine needles) that's not on sale. It just depends on how much I feel like browsing through the store, but I never go over to the craft or home dec. areas.
01-11-2010, 05:51 AM
#33
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Location: PA
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Originally Posted by Twisted Quilter
I have a few JoAnn coupons for 40-50% off any regular price item. Everything in the store is on sale, so what good are these coupons?
Am I missing something? :shock:
Am I missing something? :shock:
I now use my coupons to stock up on rotary cutter blades, which don't seem to go on sale that often.
01-11-2010, 09:02 AM
#35
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Location: new york state
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I have always wondered the same thing about Joanns. Why waste the time and cost to print & send cupons that are useless. And yes I can always find some little thing to buy that is not on sale but do I really need that item or just buying to buy. Its a sale for them. I feel the cupons are just a way to get traffic in their door.
01-11-2010, 11:32 AM
#37
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Originally Posted by Margie
I have a suggestion. If you join the ASG(American Sewing Guild), it costs you $40. The benefits are worth 100 X that...BUT in addition, you get a card that gives you 10% off at joann's. It doesnt apply to coupon merchandise, however, it does on sale merchandise. SOOOO if something is on sale for 40% you get an extra 10....if it is on clearance, even better. I find that I like it better if things are on sale, because with the extra 10% off it is better than a coupon. MANY of the quilt shops in the US will give you 10% off when you show your ASG card. ALSO, on the members website, there are always offers of discounts from online or local stores to ASG members when you show your card.
ASG is committed to educating sewers and also does many, many charity projects. You never have to participate in anything you dont want to. They have speakers during the year and it is really educational. Our chapter has a picnic in the summer, Christmas Party, and Spring anniversary party. I love it. THE BEST PART I saved until last, the members are just like the people on this board, willing to help, friendly and good friends.
$40 may seem like a lot...and it is...but I consider it better than any amount of coupons ...you will meet new friends and find it very fullfilling :)
Margie
ASG is committed to educating sewers and also does many, many charity projects. You never have to participate in anything you dont want to. They have speakers during the year and it is really educational. Our chapter has a picnic in the summer, Christmas Party, and Spring anniversary party. I love it. THE BEST PART I saved until last, the members are just like the people on this board, willing to help, friendly and good friends.
$40 may seem like a lot...and it is...but I consider it better than any amount of coupons ...you will meet new friends and find it very fullfilling :)
Margie
01-11-2010, 12:15 PM
#39
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: AZ and CT
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Originally Posted by sewjoyce
I need to go to JoAnns -- they have a light I want that is on sale...but I'll think I'll pick a day when I'm already in a bad mood to go as I'm always in a snit when I leave there! :lol: :lol: :twisted:
01-11-2010, 12:33 PM
#40
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Location: Fayetteville, GA
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Originally Posted by Tiffany
I have never heard of ASG before. I do get a 10% off card from my membership with AQS (American Quilter's Society) but it's only a 1-time use.
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