Originally Posted by
kipper
So, in other words, a BOGO coupon with a BOGO sale means you don't pay for either item? Somehow, that doesn't seem quite right, since you're not actually "buying" either item.
A coupon is a form of payment, so you are purchasing one of the items using the coupon. The store is reimbursed for the full value of the item.
Similarly, when I buy toothpaste that is on sale for $1 and use a $1 off coupon to purchase it, I am not trying to scam the store to get something for free, I am using the coupon as a form of payment, for which the store will be fully reimbursed.