areno79 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Hi all, I'm just checking to see how the price adjustment policy works for Target in regards to BF. As I understand it, I can go in Wednesday night, buy the items I want, then go back on Friday with the ad and get a price adjustment. Is there anything else I'm missing? Do I have to do the price adjustment at a certain time/place? Will they just put the credit back on my credit card or give me cash? Thanks for any feedback!
Rose0426 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks for asking that. We just got a Target near me and this will be the first time I will be shopping at Target and was wondering the same thing to. Also if you are price matching from another store, do you have to be there during the blockbuster hours to get it price adjusted?
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I work at Target and asked this same question as I am the store operator(handles all incoming calls and questions). I asked if a person can come in before hand and purchase an item that is onsale for BF and then come in on BF and price adjust and the answer was no. This is the same at several other stores in our area, but it may be a store-to-store policy and I would call your local Target and ask. I just know that we are not allowing it and we have pretty tough management and guest service team members, lol.
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks for asking that. We just got a Target near me and this will be the first time I will be shopping at Target and was wondering the same thing to. Also if you are price matching from another store, do you have to be there during the blockbuster hours to get it price adjusted? In our store, you have to bring it in during the doorbuster hours to get the price.
lchapman18 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I work at Target and asked this same question as I am the store operator(handles all incoming calls and questions). I asked if a person can come in before hand and purchase an item that is onsale for BF and then come in on BF and price adjust and the answer was no. This is the same at several other stores in our area, but it may be a store-to-store policy and I would call your local Target and ask. I just know that we are not allowing it and we have pretty tough management and guest service team members, lol. How is that possible since it is a corporate policy. Last year I printed off the policy and took it with me and there were no problems. I would call and ask for customer service and ask the question, get their name and the name of the manager and print out the policy and take that with you.
mom2thegirls Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I have always purchased before Black Friday, waited for the line to go in and then walked up to customer service with the ad and my receipt. Never had a problem. Don't wait until Wednesday, though. The big items start getting pulled off the shelves before then. Send an email to corporate (I do this every year) and ask about the price adjustment policy concerning BF items. Target will respond that their policy is to adjust the price of any item purchased with in a two week period. If the BF ad says a monitary gift card is included, you won't get that.
yellowjeepster Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Target does not price match. I have bought before hand and went back in during the sale hours and received the price adjustment. I think they are trying to cut down on this though so you might want to call ahead as others have suggested. Have the printed corporate policy w/you as well. I don't think they will adjust Early Bird prices, someone correct me if I'm wrong.
123abc Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I have always purchased before Black Friday, waited for the line to go in and then walked up to customer service with the ad and my receipt. Never had a problem. Don't wait until Wednesday, though. The big items start getting pulled off the shelves before then. Send an email to corporate (I do this every year) and ask about the price adjustment policy concerning BF items. Target will respond that their policy is to adjust the price of any item purchased with in a two week period. If the BF ad says a monitary gift card is included, you won't get that. Even if its a doorbuster item? My SIL and I are eyeing those 700tc sheets for $30!!! Nowhere else to be found at that price. The entire ad says doorbuster... Also does this apply for the dvd's and the fire pit?
SweetCanela Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 There's a thread on the main board about price-matching in general you can google any of the policies and stiick to what the policy says.
Gator Pam Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Target does not price match.This would have been my response as well, until I saw this past Sunday's sale ad. On the back cover it gives the policy for price matching, if I read it correctly. I have tossed my copy, does anyone have a copy they can quote, please?
nick_jenni_jocelyn Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 How is that possible since it is a corporate policy. Last year I printed off the policy and took it with me and there were no problems. I would call and ask for customer service and ask the question, get their name and the name of the manager and print out the policy and take that with you. I am not sure if that is corporate policy or not, I am just saying that I asked this very question on wednesday night when I worked and the answer I was given was no.... No buying before hand and returning on BF to price adjust. But as I stated, ,it may be a store-to-store decision.
speeddiva Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I'm assuming this doesn't work on things like the iPod w/gift card? I'm going to do this with the DVDs I need though...thanks for the input :)
SweetCanela Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-040400 Early birds/Door busters are excluded
Kibit13 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I hope they didn't change the price adjustment policy.
SweetCanela Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 I'm assuming this doesn't work on things like the iPod w/gift card? I'm going to do this with the DVDs I need though...thanks for the input :) Correct Gift Card deals are excluded, read the policy on-line I just posted.
riven3d Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 that policy is only for price matching not for price adjustments
Kibit13 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 One of the issues with buying and price adjusting is you may not get the $10 gift card with a $100 purchase. Thankfully the items I am looking for are not big ticket "hot" items.
vucikn00 Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Target does price-match, I have linked the policy below, however, it specifically excludes "timed" events. And I have had success in past years with getting a price adjustment. http://sites.target.com/site/en/company/page.jsp?contentId=WCMP04-040400 Here is the link to the price adjustment policy, that does not list doorbusters in its exclusions. http://www.target.com/b/ref=br_bx_1/189-3657959-8160941?ie=UTF8&node=2223356011
SweetCanela Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Looks like your all good on Price adjustments then! http://www.target.com/Adjustment-Policy-Returns-Refunds-Help/b?ie=UTF8&node=2223356011
bigjimslade Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 The best advice I would give is talk to the local store manager at the store you plan to shop at and take names!
123abc Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Here is my reply to writing to Corporate: "It sounds like you have some questions about our price adjustment policy. We're able to make adjustments on sale merchandise if we advertise a lower price either the same week or the week following your Target purchase. Adjustments can be made with your original receipt. As a reminder, this service isn't available on clearance merchandise. Want to check the price of something? Just stop by the Guest Service Desk during your next visit. Our team members will be happy to help you. Expect More. Pay Less.® Target is committed to providing you with the latest merchandise at the lowest possible price. Be sure to check out the Circular online to stay up-to-date with what's on sale. You can view it by clicking WeeklyAd at www.target.com. Thanks for shopping with us. We'll see you again soon at Target. Sincerely, GarryTarget Guest Relationswww.target.com(800) 440-0680[THREAD ID:1-7M69KZ]"
racerfan Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 Here is my reply to writing to Corporate: "It sounds like you have some questions about our price adjustment policy. We're able to make adjustments on sale merchandise if we advertise a lower price either the same week or the week following your Target purchase. Adjustments can be made with your original receipt. As a reminder, this service isn't available on clearance merchandise. Want to check the price of something? Just stop by the Guest Service Desk during your next visit. Our team members will be happy to help you. Expect More. Pay Less.® Target is committed to providing you with the latest merchandise at the lowest possible price. Be sure to check out the Circular online to stay up-to-date with what's on sale. You can view it by clicking WeeklyAd at www.target.com. Thanks for shopping with us. We'll see you again soon at Target. Sincerely, GarryTarget Guest Relationswww.target.com(800) 440-0680[THREAD ID:1-7M69KZ]"I was just going to post this too. I just got this exact response from an email I sent them.
tinkrbel Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 A question for those that have price adjusted previously: Do you need to take the item or just your receipt?
shoppinmama Posted November 12, 2010 Posted November 12, 2010 A question for those that have price adjusted previously: Do you need to take the item or just your receipt? I just took the receipt, but had the items in the car just in case. I also had a copy of a similar e-mail from corporate, but didn't need it. Because the items I had were on sale Friday and Sat, I went in Sat afternoon and didn't have to deal with any crowds. I did this in 2008 before they had the gift card with $100 purchase. I think this year since all I want is pj's and jeans I'll go in on BF.
Missangelyka Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I am kind of upset that the price-adjustment doesn't work for online prices.
plmarquis Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I price adjust every year at Target and never once have I had a problem.
citrixgirl Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 the only thing i wonder is if u do this would u get the 10 dollar gift card per hundred u spend. I would think not but does anyone know?
shoppinmama Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 the only thing i wonder is if u do this would u get the 10 dollar gift card per hundred u spend. I would think not but does anyone know?No, you won't get the $10 gift card or any other gift card in the promotion.
yellowjeepster Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 This would have been my response as well, until I saw this past Sunday's sale ad. On the back cover it gives the policy for price matching, if I read it correctly. I have tossed my copy, does anyone have a copy they can quote, please? I was surprised to read that they now price match (except on door buster items). I guess they are trying harder to compete w/Walmart.
jlsc Posted November 13, 2010 Posted November 13, 2010 I had no problem last year with Target doing price adjustments on some toys from Walmart's ad. They just looked through the add to make sure the item was not a doorbuster.
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