This deal is now dead. The other lightbulb deal is still working here.
I hesitated to post this. I have not been able to confirm this, but I have received confirmation from many readers. So this is a do at your own risk deal.
Giant currently has a catalina deal on GE CFL Lightbulbs. In addition, there seems to be a second catalina printing. Here is how the deal is working from Felise:
I bought two of the smallest wattage cfl bulbs, the 13 watt ones, and a giant reusable bag. My total was $2.10 and after I paid it printed out TWO $2 catalinas for me, for $4 total off a future shopping order. To be sure, I tried it again and the same thing happened! I added more bulbs to do 6 in one transaction and got a single $3 catalina. So of course, went back to try the two 13 watt bulbs and bag, and again, got 2 of the $2 catalinas. A $2 money maker every time.
It only appears to be working on 13 watt bulbs. It only works if you buy 2 at a time. Remember, this is not a guaranteed deal.
Did this deal work for you?
Thanks, Felise
minela says
its still working at Harisburg Giant and Camp hill one :) buy 2 for .99 and get 2.00 back in Catalina :) splenda deal is still on too :) :) :)
Melanie says
Anyone know how long the $2 catalina will print? My 3 local stores were all out but I won’t bother with my raincheck if I won’t get a catalina next week.
ahuva says
Just came back…Did 3 transections, bought the the 60, 70 & 100 v. & got my 2 $2 catalina on each!
When did 1 deal at the regular cashier it did not print anything, so i returned it, went back 2 the self check-out &…it worked!!!
Go figure…
Brad says
I went to both Giants in State College, PA yesterday. I had the same at both places.
Bought 2 light bulbs (the 13W ones that were on sale for $1.99ea) and got the free bag, with that i got a single Catalina for $2.00 for each transaction.
So no 2 Catalinas like you had gotten here.
Kim says
I went after to giant this evening. I went in and out of the store a few times. For each 2 boxes of lightbulbs, I got a $2 catalina. For 3 boxes I got a $3 catalina and for 4 boxes, I got a $3 catalina.
Jeremy says
In the May issue of All You Magazine I found a $1/1 coupon for any GE bulb. It says redeem at Walmart but its a MQ so it scanned no problem at Giant
Charlene says
I did it today also and just got 1 $2.00. Still a great deal free bulbs and a 10 cent bag.
Emily says
I tried the buy 2 get 2-$2 cats, but only got one. It either doesn’t work for my store (Cumberland Pkwy- Mechanicsburg) OR the deal was short lived. :-( However the way it is, they still end up being free light bulbs because my store does have them for .99 cents each…. plus, the free bag! I already have too many light bulbs from previous deals…. we’ve got enough for the rest of our lifetime, plus the lifetimes of our children!!!! :-)
Jaime says
Yeah, looks like it is not happening anymore. I went at 12 noon and only got one per transaction. Still a great deal though! Think I’ll go back later to get more….for some reason this is actually counting towards my “Spend $300, get 30 gas points” deal. Surprises me since usually I only get points AFTER I’ve done my coupons, so I never get as many points as I think I should (I’ve e-mailed corporate about it), so I got 6 points for 6 lightbulbs and 3 bags. All for $2.30 OOP with another $2 catalina to roll….
Danielle says
Ditto. Looks like the two $2 cats deal is dead, but aside from tax (in PA), they’re still free, so I’m stocking up! :)
Andi says
I did it this morning and got the one $2 catalina. That’s in the Lancaster PA area. Still ends up being a good deal plus a reusable bag.
Brooke says
Yes, sadly, as of today when you buy two (of any variety) you only get one $2 catalina. Still a great deal, but bummer to have missed out on the money maker!
valerie says
the deal is done for 2 $2 catalinas when you purchase 2 but you will still get 1 $2 catalina so still free
Andrea says
Same here. I actually decided yesterday to wait until today to take advantage of it and now I am so very sad =( Not working anymore. I guess I can’t be too sad since it was probably a mistake anyway but darn me for not jumping on it when I had the chance. Next time something like this rolls around, I have learned my lesson.
Trista says
UPDATE!! I did this last night and it worked just fine. Tried it again today and only 1 $2 catalina printed. Pretty sure this deal is dead now :(
Felise says
Me too, Boo-Hoo!!! I did this multiple times Wednesday and got the Two $2 cats but today, Thursday, only one $2 cat is printing. Deal is in fact dead. It was a good run though!
Bonnie says
Deal is dead. Tried today and only got one cat. Still free just no mm.
Holly says
Shelves were cleared of these lightbulbs at the Etown Giant yesterday. :-(
Maria says
I did the deal yesterday & I got 2 $2 cats but when I went this morning I only got 1 $ 2 cat. Still a good deal 2 light bulbs & a reuseable bag for .10 :-)
Ryan Fetzer says
I just tried the 13 watt buying 2 and just received a 2.00 catalina
Danielle says
Did the cashiers give you any hassle for splitting up your transactions? I bought 21 bulbs earlier in the week (THANKS SHANNON), but I bought them in increments of 3. I want to try the 2-increment deal, but I don’t want to catch heck from my cashier…. Hopefully Giant doesn’t impose limits or anything….
Kelly says
As of yesterday night, this deal is still working great in Reading, PA stores. Bulbs still priced at $.99, I’ve stopped in multiple times since Monday and I have 24 bulbs and 12 reusable bags and something like $14 in Cats to spend! And there were plenty left on the shelves as I did this at multiple stores. Very fun deal! :)
kendra says
hi! (again) :)
i’ve done this deal MULTIPLE times this week. i’ve done it by buying 2 lightbulbs per transaction. 60, 75 & 100 watts…each time i’ve gotten TWO $2 cats, making this a $1 MM per lightbulb purchased.
SO, i’ve gotten 100 lightbulbs this week;) and $100 in cats that i used yesterday on groceries!:)
thanks GE!!!
Grace says
I will have to try it 2 at a time. I already got a bunch because my in-laws wanted them to replace their regular lightbulbs in their house and I also picked some up for my parents. But with a $1.90 MM on them I will return them and ring it up in pairs. Thanks so much for the heads up on this deal…..now I need to find the time to get this done.
Maggie says
I went to Giant on Tuesday and Wednesday and bought 3 light bulbs each time and got a $3 catalina. Got 2 reusable bags also. I’ll have to try buying 2 at a time today. I also took advantage of the Splenda deal at Giant. I bought 2 boxes the first time and used 2 $3/1 coupons and then got back a $3 catalina. For the 2nd transaction, I bought 3 boxes of Splenda and used 3 $3/1 coupons and got a $4 catalina. Coupons were from 4/17 SS I think.
Tara says
Maggie,
Do you know what the price on the Splenda boxes was? Or how big the boxes were? I’m going to Giant tonight to try this and the light bulb deal – here’s hoping all the shelves aren’t cleared out!
Maggie says
Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Price was $3.99 for the box of 80 packets of Splenda.
D says
just to confirm – is this Giant PA or Giant Food?
Shannon says
D,
I don’t cover Giant Foods, but their sales are 80% the same as Giant PA
D says
ok, thanks, Shannon! I had a feeling but was secretly hoping… ;) Will have to check it out today anyhow…
kristin says
I can confirm that when you buy 2 -13watt bulbs that you get 2x$2 catalinas. My total was $2.10 and I got a total of $4 in catalinas for a $1.90MM. The catalinas do say – redeem one per store visit. Of course you can always split your transactions up.
Steve says
It’s working definitely when you buy 2 of 13 watt you get two $2 off coupons. You can then use the $2 off coupon towards the next same transaction and the Catalina will still print making it 10cents for the light bulbs and of course your free recycle bag. Do it as often as you like just making sure you are seperating transactions cause it won’t work otherwise. You are now making $1.90 profit each time you do the deal. Done it 19 times so far
Bonnie says
I have done the deal with all of the different size bulbs and it is working for them all. Ours are all priced at $.99 too. So a great MM.
Trish says
SO I have to pruchase 2 13 watts and a ag? Then repeat this again, I am confused I am new to this
Trista says
I can confirm that it worked for me with the 13 watt bulbs. They were priced $1.99 (boo hoo!) at my store, but I got 2 $2 cats! I will have to try with the different wattages tomorrow! Thanks!
Ryan Fetzer says
Haha wish I would have tried it I bought 39 light bulbs three at a time and just always got the 3.00 catalina!!
Beth says
I was able to do this with all 3 different watt light bulbs as well.
Terri says
Do you have to buy the bag in the same order as the bulbs? Will it be an instant savings? I was expecting a bag catalina to print, like at Shoprite, and it didn’t.
Shannon says
you have to buy it with your order.
Melanie says
I purchased a 13 watt and a 26 watt for $1.98 total. I didn’t even realize there was a catalina until 2 – $2.00 coupons printed. So pay $1.98 get a free reusable bag ad earn $4.00 in catalinas.
Andrea says
I purchased 2 of the 100 watt equivalent bulbs and got 2 $2 catalinas. They were all $.99 at my Giant =)
kadywood says
Wish my light bulbs were on sale for .99c. Mine have a sale tag of $1.99. I will look for the 13 watt tomorrow.
Laura K says
I have purchased a variety of the light bulbs, what would be the 60,75, and 100 watt equivalent in increments of 3 and have gotten 1 $3 Catalina each time. There were no coupons in my inserts this week for them, so the 3 light bulbs and the reusable bag come out to $.15 after the catalina. I’ll have to try getting only 2 of them at a time, that sounds like a better deal! The light bulbs regular price was $3.99 and they are on sale for $.99.
Shannon says
Yeah thats the other deal I posted, looks like this is a different deal.
Laura K says
Missed that post, sorry about that. Having a difficult week.
Shannon says
no problem Laura.. thanks for sharing , I always appreciate it. :)
hope things get better. Shannon
Steve says
Tried this morning and now only one is printing out. Anyone else having this problem today ( Thursday)
Felise says
Me too, Boo-Hoo!!! I did this multiple, multiple times Wednesday and got the Two $2 cats but today, Thursday, only one $2 cat is printing. Deal is in fact dead. It was a good run though!
Jen says
I think they fixed it. It is now only producing the one $2 cat :(