September 12, 2012

Why I Love Target

I've been meaning to post about this for a while. Basically I'm going to give you a sales pitch for Target, with no kickbacks for me. Just simply because I love to save money and I know you do too! And Target helps me save money, without me having to do anything. I keep coming across regular Target shoppers who don't have a Target RedCard! Seriously guys, it's so worth it and so easy! I have the debit version, meaning that it is NOT a credit card, meaning that I don't have to worry about paying another bill. It is simply linked up to my debit card and it's literally like I'm swiping my debit card but I also get 5% off! EVERY time I shop there! I know 5% doesn't sound like a lot at first, but I buy a lot of groceries and toiletries there, so when you think about the fact that for every $100 you spend you're saving $5, it definitely adds up. And think about if you buy something big, like furniture? That could make a big difference.

I also just found out the other day that you can use the debit card online now! (you used to only be able to pay that way with the credit card version.) I put my number in to pay for a gift I was ordering, and it was like magic. FREE SHIPPING! Without having to spend their usual $50 minimum! So yes, that's a 5% discount online PLUS free shipping. Plus you can tack on other coupon codes if you have them (AAA does 10% off).

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Just in case you missed it, here is the rundown of all the amazing benefits of the RedCard:

- 5% off EVERY time you shop at Target, in-store or online
- Free shipping online, no minimum purchase
- Get the debit card so it's linked to your checking account and you don't ever have to pay a bill
- It's FREE and really easy to sign up right in the store
- Sometimes they send you coupon books in the mail :)


Another way I save is by printing their coupons from their online site and getting their mobile coupons texted to me. To print from online I go to Target.com and scroll to the bottom and click Coupons under Ways to Save. From there I select the ones I want and then print. I mostly do this for things like toiletries, because those will be $1 off a beauty product, which makes a bigger difference than 50 cents off 4 boxes of frozen vegetables. They also sometimes have coupons for clothes. YES CLOTHES! $2-3 off or 20% off a women's clothing item are discounts I typically see. Randomly it will be for shoes or accessories. It's pretty awesome. Also, if you download the new Target app on your smart phone, and put in your phone number, it will text you mobile coupons that you can pull up and scan straight from your phone! No printing!

So basically if you don't like Target you should. And if you do, I think I've just convinced you to love it even more. Sorry for the sales pitch but I just had to tell you because these savings are that good! Go check it out!

10 comments:

  1. Oh girl, I LOVE Target! I hear ya! :)

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  2. I still need to do this!!! I LOVE target!

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  3. hahaha i love you and this post. love live target! i'm an avid fan and now that brian is moving near the brooklyn target (and i'll shop there more than twice a year) i need to think about doing this. sold!

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    1. perfect timing! aren't you glad you have a friend like me to make you aware of these things? ;)

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  4. I think I'm going to have to get a red card now!

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  5. i've been thinking about doing this! i heard there was some downside though, like if you already have rewards through your regular credit card it might be better to stay with that? but i would love to get 5% off at target every time - it's like shopping tax-free!

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    1. Yes that is true! It depends on your credit card rewards. The most my cc ever gives me is 5% cashback, but Target doesn't qualify in the usual categories (gas, groceries, etc) so I only get 1% with my credit card there. Clearly the RedCard is worth it for me! And yes you're right - it basically covers your tax. I love it!

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  6. ok I think you just convinced me to get this! I buy SO much stuff at Target (groceries, clothes, and makeup in one place- it doesn't get any better!) so this would be a help!

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  7. yup many many reasons to like Target. their coupons were even better before now you have to buy multiples of one product to get the discount whereas before it was just one item and then you can double up on coupons using a target coupon and manufacturers coupon, double score!

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  8. This is awesome! I can't believe I didn't know about this.... Thanks for sharing gurrl :-)

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