So, if there is a store coupon or a coupon for the item, you can use that coupon in addition to the rain check.
This means you are almost always better off waiting for the sale item to run out and getting the rain check rather than just buying the item at sales price.
Here’s an example:
Anywhere Computer Store is running a sale on Maxell CD Roms 100 PK
The sale is: Maxell CD Roms $29.99 now $14.99
You arrive at the store and these CD’s are out of stock
You go to the courtesy desk and ask for a rain check
The rain check will say Maxell CD Roms 100 PK $14.99
Combine with sale:
The bargain shopper will hold out on the rain check until there is a store sale.
Store Sale: 50% off all Maxell CD’s
Now, you go to Anywhere Computer Store with your rain check during the 50% off sale and you have now received those $29.99 CD’s for $7.50
Real World Problem:
Only grocery stores are forced by the FTC to give rain checks.
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