Save Money @ Michaels!

1. Competitor coupons at Michaels. 

 Know Michael's coupon policy. Michael's recently stopped accepting competitor's coupons. Check out their full coupon policy for any other restrictions and exclusions.​

2. Download the Michaels app so you always have a coupon with you!

   I’ve seen app coupons for as much as 60% off one item. The moral of this story is, it pays you to check the app before you make a purchase. While you're at it keep a lookout for the “20% off your entire purchase” Michaels coupon because it works on sale items too. ​

3. Show a Michaels store employee a competitor’s ad and get the lower competitor’s price, plus 10%.

   Don’t shop in-store without current, local competitors’ ads on hand because if you see an item that’s cheaper at another craft store, you can get the competitor’s price plus an additional 10% off as long as you have the ad to prove it. Also, you can’t use a coupon on top of the price match. So make sure you choose your deal wisely!​

4. Use Raise.com to save an extra 10% on top of sale and coupon prices.

     Buy discounted Michaels gift cards from Raise while you’re waiting in line to check out, and I do mean you can actually pull up the Raise app, buy a virtual discounted gift card, and use it right then and there from your phone. Although you can do this, it does make me nervous that I can't get it all done before I check out, so I typically do it before, but to each their own on planning.

     This is just another great way to save money!

5. Teachers, military, and seniors can get a 10-15% discount.

     The key here is to only use your Michaels discount when you’d save more than using a coupon. You can’t combine a coupon with these discounts and there are exclusions. PLEASE REMEMBER: the cashier doesn’t know that you’re a teacher or military unless you tell them. Seniors, please ask for your discount as a courtesy. I know I don't want anyone assuming my age! 

• Teacher discount: 15% on classroom-related items
• Military discount: 15% on entire purchase every day
• Senior discount: 10% on entire purchase every day (65 years and older)

6. Seasonal decor goes 60% off the day after a holiday. 

     Holiday decor hits as much as 60-70% off two weeks before a holiday and up to 80% after the holiday. Don't miss these deep discounts!

7. Orange clearance stickers mean GREAT news!

     If an orange-sticker item sits on the shelf for the rest of the year, it could get marked down to a penny and end up in a Grab Bag, however, there are no guarantees!  I think buying when you see the orange sticker is the smart move. You likely won’t get a better deal, even with a Michaels coupon.​

8. Take the phone survey on your receipt and get a 25% off or a $5 off coupon. ​

Remember, at the end of the short survey, you’ll get a number to write on your receipt. Bring it back into the store to get $5 off your next $25 purchase, or 25% off your regular-price purchase. If you don’t get a Michaels coupon but you have an old one lying around, employees might honor it, but of course there's no guarantees!

9. Sunday is the best day of the week to shop.

     This is a great thing to remember. Weekly sales start on Sunday, and since they don’t give rain checks on sale items, you should hit the store on the day the markdowns happen so they don't sell out.

10. Check the $1-3 bins at the front of the store for mini goodies.

They’re usually full of wrapping paper, notepads, pens, magnets, and seasonal decor, but overall lots of great goodies in there. If you're in the store already, make the stop at these bins!

I hope this information helps someone who frequents Michael's Craft Store! Trust me when I say the next time I find myself inside a Michael's, I'll be using this information to save myself some money too.

Until next time!
XOXO
​Jen