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grocery stores

Here in the lowcountry of SC, we have multiple options for grocery shopping.  Below I've listed the basics about each store and their coupon policies. 




    



Quick Coupon Tips

- all publix stores can vary on their coupon policies, so make sure to check with your local store'smanager.

- all stores accept:
     1 manufacter coupon & 1 publix store coupon PER item

- some stores (including my local ones) accept an additional 1 competitor coupon per item

-they will double manufactuerer coupons up to $.50 each

-you can use 1 coupon per B1G1 item

-you do not need to purchase 2 B1G1 items to get the sale price.  Each item will ring 50% off retail.

-they will offer a raincheck on any item not in stock.  rainchecks expire within 30 days.

-SC stores offer a "penny item" every Wednesday with a purchase of $10 or more BEFORE coupons.










official store policy


BiLo offers a customer loyality program/card called the BONUSCARD.  Not only will your BONUSCARD offer you the best pricing on the weekly groceries, but it will also offer you FUELPERKS, which is a discount at any participating SUNOCO gas station ($.05 off per $50 spent).


Quick Coupon Tips

- a max of 1 manufactuer coupon PLUS 1 BiLo coupon can be redeemed per item

-they will double manufactuerer coupons up to $.60 each

-they do NOT accept competitor coupons

-you can use 1 coupon per B1G1 item

-you do not need to purchase 2 B1G1 items to get the sale price.  Each item will ring 50% off retail.






  






Piggly Wiggly offers a customer loyalty program called the PIG CARD, which accumulates GREENBACKS points.  GREENBACKS can be used to purchase free groceries and discounted products and services.


Quick Coupon Tips

- a max of 1 manufactuer coupon PLUS 1 Piggly Wiggly coupon can be redeemed per item

-they do NOT double coupons

-they do NOT accept competitor coupons

-you can use 1 coupon per B1G1 item

-you do not need to purchase 2 B1G1 items to get the sale price.  Each item will ring 50% off retail.













official store policy

Harris Teeter offers a customer loyalty program called the VIC CARD, which provides their customers with the best prices on items.  They offer e-VIC coupons that you can load onto your card from their website.

Quick Coupon Tips

- a max of 1 manufactuer coupon can be redeemed per item

-they double coupons up to $.99, not to exceed $1.98 per coupon.

-they will only double up to 20 coupons per visit and only up to 3 of the same coupons per visit

-they do NOT accept competitor coupons

-you can use 1 coupon per B1G1 item

-you do not need to purchase 2 B1G1 items to get the sale price.  Each item will ring 50% off retail.

-they will offer rainchecks for any item not in stock.  rainchecks have no expiration.





 

- a max of 1 coupon can be redeemed per item

-they do not double coupons

-they do NOT accept competitor coupons
  
-they will accept manufacturer, food lion, internet, and catalina coupons