Reading the Fine Print

It was brought to my attention that the buy $50 and get a $10 gift card promo at Shoppers does not work the same way as their 20X the points events. At a 20X the points event you can spend whatever their set amount is, usually $50-$75, and then at the end all your coupons will be applied and you can bring your total down to equal way less than the minimum. With this gift card promotion the fine print says after discounts and redemptions(which must mean coupons).Just thought I'd clarify for those of you who subscribe to my blog you would have got my shopping list, but the coupon part won't work for this promo. (I have edited it from the blog now). A lesson for me in studying the fine print!
Offer valid from Tuesday, February 22, 2011 to Friday, February 25, 2011.
Get a FREE Shoppers Drug Mart gift card worth $10 when you spend $50 or more* on almost anything in the store.
*Offer valid on the purchase total of $50 or more on eligible products after discounts and redemptions and before taxes. Excludes prescription purchases, products with codeine, tobacco products (where applicable), stamps, passport photos, lottery tickets, event tickets, transit tickets and passes, gift cards, prepaid phone cards, prepaid card products and Shoppers Home Health Care locations. Not to be used in conjunction with any other Shoppers Drug Mart promotions or offers. See offer details and promotional gift card for expiry date of gift card. Gift card cannot be redeemed for cash or credit and is valid on your next purchase of $10 or more. Gift cards are subject to terms and conditions on the back of the card. One Shoppers Drug Mart Gift card per transaction per customer. While quantities last. See cashier for details. ® 911979 Alberta Ltd.