tessagin

Same here. But the original price has to be high enough so when the 40% discount is made, it can't be different than one with a 30% disc.Another reason I don't go to HL often.

selm

Joann's used to do that but now the item has to be at regular price on the day you use the coupon. Seems like there is hardly a time when you can use a coupon as it seems like just about everything is on sale.

Wanabee Quiltin

I have always used the 40% off coupon on the FQ packets, they are great. I don't shop there much at all anymore as I don't support their viewpoint about women not getting birth control with their health insurance.

Aurora

I always tell the clerk cutting my fabric to charge me regular price for it. That way at check out they will take 40% off my fabric. A few years ago, the clerk cutting my fabric told me this. I only do this if I am not purchasing another item I would like to use the 40% of coupon on.

klswift

Please read the coupon. Does it say 40% on regular price item? That is usually the case. If it does not say that, or something that explains the exclusions, then they must honor it.

Mariposa

I've always had success in using the 40% off coupon for fabric, at any of the HL stores I've been to. I do need to tell the clerk that I want to use my coupon, and they write up the ticket with fabric at full price. I then can use the coupon at the check out.
I love HL, personally! They have so much fun stuff!

luvspaper

Agreed with the fact that you should at least try to ask the fabric clerk to write it down at the full price and then you can get the 40% off. It is a little sneaky, but the best way to get that extra 10%.

That said, their fabric is generally a reasonable price so the 10% difference per yard is generally going to be less than $1 for most of their fabric.

I try to use the 40% off on larger stuff honestly where I get a better discount (more than an extra 10%).

I do understand why they don't want to do 30% off and then another 40%. Say a yard is $10 (to make it easy math), the 30% would take it to $7 a yard and then an extra 40% (off the $7) would take it to $4.20 a yard! They'd have to markup fabric to $10 a yard to get to that price that you normally get on their lower priced fabric already.

I am afraid if too many people complain about the 30% off being their regular price that they will just stop offering the 30% on all and just give you one 40% per purchase. Now that would stink for those of us who buy multiple pieces of fabric on a trip! I'd rather get them all at 30% off than 1 at 40% off!

slbram17

I used the contact us form on the Hobby Lobby to confirm that the 40 percent off coupon could be used, and received a reply. The reply was that the fabric would be marked regular price, and then the 40 percent off applied. I believe I had to give the store I had gone to, and he stated he did discuss with the manager of that store. This was a couple of months ago.

If you have it happen again, use the link below and get it confirmed. http://www.hobbylobby.com/customer-service/contact-us

grandma jo of 6

I was thinking the same thing, Onebyone !

franc36

At my Hobby Lobby, I ask to have one piece of fabric charged at the full price. When I check out, I have had no problem getting the 40% discount on that fabric. The clerks at my Hobby Lobby are wonderful!