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Found an article in the WSJ: "Amid Early Sales, Here Are Price Adjustment Policies of Big Retailers" Posted here: http://forums.gottadeal.com/showthread.php?t=126757

Found this in the WSJ: http://blogs.wsj.com/holidaysales/2008/11/19/shopping-holiday-sales-keep-your-receipts/?mod=rss_WSJBlog?mod=blogmod November 19, 2008 Amid Early Sales, Here Are Price Adjustment Policies of Big Retailers The Wall Street Journal’s Anna Prior from The Wallet with tips on taking advantage of holiday sales: The holiday shopping season’s best deals are traditionally found the day after Thanksgiving, but low September and October sales have spooked retailers into offering deals and steals much earlier in the season. “This year is an anomaly,” says retail expert George Whalin, president and CEO of Retail Management Consultants. “This November stores have been aggressive in their promotions.” Some of the current deals may be enticing, but should holiday shoppers hang on for even bigger holiday sales? Not if they want to get their hands on a hot-ticket item, says Mr. Whalin. “Retailers are going to run their inventories leaner this year than they’ve done in the past,” he says. “If you desire to own the hot product, buy it when you see it on sale, because it might not be around [later].” But what if you summon the courage to buy something, only to see the item go on sale a week or two later? Many stores offer price adjustments year round and even extend their policies during the holidays. Just be sure to save your receipts—these become essential in proving you paid a higher price for the item. Here are some of the price-adjustment policies and exceptions for some large retailers: Best Buy: The electronic and entertainment retailer’s year-round price adjustment policy is currently in effect. If an item goes on sale within the normal return or exchange period for that product, you can bring in the receipt and a cashier will have the price difference credited back to you. During the holiday season, Best Buy expands its price-adjustment and return policies. For most merchandise purchased after Nov. 1, the store’s normal return policy (which varies depending on what you buy) doesn’t kick in until Dec. 24, giving you extra time to return items or present receipts for price adjustments. However, don’t hit the snooze button on the morning after Turkey Day. “Doorbusters on the day after Thanksgiving are considered a limited-quantity item and you do not get a price adjustment,” says Best Buy spokesman Brian Lucas. So if you purchased an item before Thanksgiving, only to find it listed among the Black Friday doorbusters, the store will not give you a price adjustment for that particular discount. Target: Target’s price adjustment policy will remain unchanged during the holidays, according to Target spokeswoman Jana O’Leary. Target will adjust the price of any item that goes on sale at their stores the same week or the week after the purchase, as long as you present the original sales receipt. This includes the deeply discounted items featured in the store’s post-Thanksgiving holiday circular. To grab a sneak peek of the circular, visit www.target.com/weeklyad starting at 2am CST on Nov. 26. Wal-Mart: Since Wal-Mart considers itself to be an everyday low-price leader, the big-box retailer does not have a price adjustment policy because deals and discounts are available every day, according to company spokesperson Melissa O’Brien. Instead, Wal-Mart will match a market competitor’s printed advertised price on the exact same item, so bring in the competitor’s circular if you want to ensure you’ll get the best price. The store’s policy also applies to Black Friday items listed in the store’s circular. As for what those Black Friday discounts will be, Wal-Mart will confirm their deals on their Web site next Monday, says O’Brien. Macy’s: Macy’s will make a price adjustment if an item is offered at a lower price within 10 days of your purchase, as long as you present your original receipt. Black Friday doorbusters are unique to that day and may not be subject to price adjustments. Nordstrom: This department store’s year-round guideline for price adjustments is two weeks, although exceptions are left up to the store manager’s discretion, according to an email from Nordstrom spokesperson Julee Kraus. This general policy will apply during the holiday shopping season. Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic: All three stores offer a one-time price adjustment on an item as long as you bring in the original receipt within 14 days of your purchase.

Does this mean an item has to be advertised in their weekly ad before the 2 day sale to qualify for the price adjustment?

The TruTech model # is LMD-5702RT. Info on that model is available on their website now. But they don't have any reviews on it either.

I couldn't find any information on it either.... Did they have alot in the stores?

I emailed and got the same response as you (without the paragraph about the 2-day sale). I wonder if this email will work then for price adjusting...?

Thanks again Brad! Your the best!......Just don't tell me husband

Ah never mind...:) I clicked refresh and it showed up :) Am I doing something wrong? I clicked on the link and it says this: "There are currently no items for the selected store or category. Please check back soon."

I was just thinking the same thing! Thanks again Brad for the pics, at least we aren't in the dark anymore. The suspense was making me fractious!

I'm having the same problem...

Here is Kmarts 2008 layaway policy: http://content.kmart.com/ue/home/Kmart_Layaway.pdf Layaway Fast Facts: • A Layaway contract is eight (8) weeks. • The Service Fee on all new Layaway contracts is $5. • The Cancellation Fee on all new Layaway contracts is $10. • The Service Fee plus Cancellation Fee, or 10% down payment (whichever is greater) is collected when merchandise is put into Layaway • The bi-weekly payment schedule for all new Layaway contracts is 25% of the original balance due. • As long as the payments are made on time, the merchandise will be held for you. • Layaway merchandise will be returned to stock seven (7) days after a missed payment. • If Layaway merchandise is returned to stock, you are eligible for a refund minus Service and Cancellation Fees for a one year period. Note: Maryland layaway fee law is as follows: • Layaway is subject to a single non-refundable service fee after seven (7) days. • $1 service fee will be charged on total merchandise up to and including $500. • $5 service fee will be charged on total merchandise that exceeds $500. • Tax will be charged on the fee amount. • Layaway merchandise will be returned to stock fifteen (15) days after a missed payment. Unauthorized Merchandise The following merchandise cannot be put in Layaway: • Beer, wine, and cigarettes • Flammable products and fuel • Food and other perishable merchandise • Live plants and horticulture • Oil and chemical based products • Photo Finishing and Portrait Studio pictures • Chemicals • Gas additives • Magazines • Paint thinner • Prescription drugs • Pool chemicals • Cellular phones and beepers • Personal Computers Layaway Transaction Rules • You can use one or any combination of these acceptable payment options: cash, check, credit card (Sears card, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express), debit card, Kmart Gift Card, Kmart Cash Card, coupons or EBT Cash (Note: EBT food stamps are not allowed). • New Layaway contracts cannot be created if you have other delinquent Layaways contracts. • No partial takeouts are permitted. • Person initiating Layaway must be the same person finalizing Layaway. A picture ID is required for all new Layaways, pickups and refunds. • If you make a payment that is less than the minimum amount due; your payment due date is not advanced to the next biweekly cycle. You are still obligated to fulfill the rest of the current payment balance before the system will advance your next payment due date. • Mail payments can only be made with a check. • Customers can receive only one price adjustment on advertised items within seven (7) days of the initial Layaway date.• No price adjustments are allowed on clearance items or Holiday merchandise. • Partial refunds will be completed when you come in for the final payment . Note: Rain check (merchandise on sale but out of stock) and special orders can be put on Layaway only after the item arrives in the store. Holiday Layaway Policy • All Layaway containing Holiday and Christmas seasonal merchandise (for example, Christmas trees, decorations, ornaments, gift box sets, lights, etc.) must be paid in full and picked up on or before December 5, 2008. After this date they will be returned to stock and subject to all applicable fees. • Home Electronics merchandise greater than $200 are excluded for Layaway after November 16, 2008.• No “New” Layaways will be accepted between December 12, 2008 and January 2, 2009.

I wish they had started this program when my twins were infants and still in diapers!

Thank you for sharing....

Jagermeister (or any other type of liquor) and Aspirin! :)

I tried the link just in case, and it works.

I'm not sure if I am allowed to post links yet or not, but just in case here it is... http://www.shoplocal.com/atlanta/sc-sid2505045-rpid618289-lowes.fp

I tried going to just shoplocal.com and it worked.... Go to "Weekly Ads"....then "Lowe's"....then "Other Lowe's Circular's".

You will have to view it under their "weekly ads".

I was wondering what kind of close out sale they had... thanks for the info! I will definitely wait before heading out there now.

The one near me is closing...

One present each. Although, one year we ended up getting each other the same thing :).

My name is Michelle and I live in the Atlanta, GA area and have 5 yr old twins. This will be my first time standing in line for BF (I usually wait until the sun comes up :)). I have relied on this website for years though for all of the great deals!