<p>I’m usually pretty good at this, but must be sleep deprived and can’t figure this out so I thought I’d run it by the geniuses here.</p>
<p>Bought a bunch of clothes for my husband a couple of days ago. Total came to $281.94 less 30% off of $84.53, plus tax of $11.84. I also received Kohl’s cash of $30. That is based on the fact that the total came to $197.41 before tax and you get $10 for each $50 spent.</p>
<p>Now I need to exchange two items. If I wait until tomorrow when the Kohl’s cash is good, I have the option of exchanging the two and getting another $30 worth of stuff that will still be discounted 30% because the coupon is also still good, or returning the two items and buying them back with the Kohl’s cash, plus coupon. The Kohl’s cash wouldn’t be reduced because the returning value is only $22 and it doesn’t lower it.</p>
<p>Problem is one is a normal item that costs $12.59 after the discount, but the other is one of those “buy one, get one free” So if I return it, I will get $9.77, but to buy it again will be $18.20. </p>
<p>My calculation says that if I return them and buy them back, I will save about $20 and end up with exactly what I had before. But if I exchange them, I can buy some more stuff with the Kohl’s cash, but I really don’t need anything else.</p>
<p>Do an even exchange and keep your Kohl’s cash. It doesn’t actually expire. (I threw away a lot of it before I found that out.) You’ll need something again in the future. Use it then.</p>
<p>I would also do the even exchange, mostly because of the BOGO situation. Also, the 30% coupon will be applied after the Kohl’s cash, so while you can use them together, the percent off will not kick in unless your purchase is over $30 (the value of your Kohl’s cash).</p>
<p>DP - I also just recently heard that they will honor ‘expired’ Kohl’s Cash, however, I tried to redeem online and it did not work, so must be in store only.</p>
<p>Yes, I would def check with your own store first on the “never expires” policy. It may be new and nationwide, but as of winter or so, our store did not accept past expiration.</p>
<p>Otherwise, that’s too big of a story problem for my brain today!!! :)</p>
<p>Oh man, I didnt know the Kohl’s cash didnt expire in some states!! Threw away money!</p>
<p>My head is spinning trying to do the math, but I think I agree that doing the exchange is the best way to go, so as not to complicate matters with the BOGO. Surely you can use some k cup coffee things or underwear or something with the kohls cash.</p>
<p>If you are willing to go to the store twice, go to the service desk and ask about this. Many will be very nice and advise you as to what they can do for you, especially if you offer to do their on line survey after you complete your transaction.</p>
<p>If you really have nothing to buy with the $30 kohls cash and think you’ll never use it, then getting back $9.77 and “spending” the $18.20 using kohls cash will still net you $9.77 in your pocket that you didnt otherwise have. Are the items going off sale tomorrow? If not, then maybe return both and buy them both back with the kohls cash instead of returning/exchanging just one. Wouldnt that be the best bet?</p>
Yeah. That’s the problem. I’ve tried to figure this out and keep getting different answers. If I knew what the best bet was, I’d do it.</p>
<p>Part of the problem, at least for me, is also that I kind of feel like lowering the amount I paid to get the $30 Kohl’s cash because I was SO close to another $10. The rational part of me knows I shouldn’t factor that in, but it irks me. </p>
<p>I guess I’m going to have to play with the numbers some more. I also realize I’m spending more time on this than I’m saving in money, but it’s a slow day at work.</p>
<p>I figure I’m at least keeping my brain cells active.</p>
<p>LOL, 3bm103. One time I was really close to the next 10 kohls cash and realized it just after we finished the transaction and I’d already paid. So they let me subsequently buy a $3 candy bar (they have godiva bars at the register for those impulse purchases) as a new purchase and somehow made it work and gave me the $10 kohls cash.</p>
<p>One more thing-- keep in mind that if your purchase was 30% off, you will be credited for only the 70% of the full price. But I am sure you know that. Just keep it in mind when you go to return/exchange</p>
<p>Can you dumb it down for me? I am totally with you and this would run through my head too (well it obviously is). How much were the items at “buy one, get one” after the 30% was taken off? Are the 2 items you are exchanging 2 of the same or 2 different items?</p>
<p>I’m exchanging one pair of shorts for a different size. Original cost $46, sale price $17.99, after coupon $12,59 plus tax. I’m assuming to repurchase it will be $17.99 which will first go towards the $30 Kohl’s cash.</p>
<p>Second item was orignally $26. It was BOGOF, but the other item was less, so it was $1. According to the receipt, refund price will be $$13.96, after discount $9.77. To repurchase it will be $18.20. </p>
<p>But after thinking about it, you have a point. The second item will be $26, plus the first item of $17.99 will come to $43.99. Less Kohl’s cash will be $13.99 less discount will be $9.79.</p>
<p>Returning them will give me $31.95 less discount, so $22.36. </p>
<p>Oh yes, the candy bars. On second thought, I would even exchange the BOGO item and rebuy the shorts, leaving enough Kohl’s cash to purchase 7 candy bars!! If there is nothing else you need to spend the Kohl’s cash on, this will put the $12.59 back in your wallet and gain you 7 candy bars! :)</p>
<p>if I exchange, the price will remain the same. But if I return and rebuy, I won’t get it at the BOGO free price because I’m only buying one. But I can use the Kohl’s cash and therefore, come out cash ahead for the same items. </p>
<p>If I exchange, I still can use Kohl’s cash, but will have more items for the same cash.</p>
<p>So I guess it depends on whether I want to have the same items for less cash, or more items for more cash.</p>