Crazy Deals®

Crazy Deals® are a great way for Job Lot Insiders to achieve exceptional value! When you're an Insider and you purchase a Crazy Deal® item along with a Crazy Deal Gift Card, you are receiving one of the best promotional discounts we offer! Crazy Deal Gift Cards can be used to purchase nearly everything in our stores. It's that simple!

What’s the best way to become aware of new Crazy Deals in the store and online?

As an insider, you can opt in to accept our email promotions containing access to Crazy Deals.

All in-store Crazy Deals are accompanied by signage indicating where a Crazy Deal Gift Card is offered. When you’re an Insider, you receive one with any qualifying purchase. Online Crazy Deals are listed with a purple Crazy Deal badge. When shopping online, you can see the Crazy Deal Gift Card amount you'll receive with a qualifying purchase on the item’s product page.

Both in-store and online Crazy Deals are advertised in our weekly flyer, on our website, and via email. You can't miss them!

So what is a Crazy Deal Gift Card? How's it different from a regular Job Lot gift card or merchandise store credit card?

A regular Ocean State Job Lot Gift Card can be used to purchase all items with no limitations, including Crazy Deal promotional items.

Crazy Deal Gift Cards are like a regular Ocean State Job Lot gift card, with a few exceptions:

  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards can only be issued to and redeemed by Job Lot Insiders.
  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards received in-store cannot be used until the day after issuance.
  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards received online cannot be used until your order is ready for pickup.
  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards cannot be used as a form of tender to purchase In Store Insider Exclusive Deals or during our storewide Crazy Deal promotional events (Senior Deal Days, Military and Veteran Deal Days, Anniversary Promotion, etc.).
  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards cannot be used as a form of tender to purchase gift cards, propane tanks and exchanges, beer and wine, or live plants located outside of the store.
  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards are generally non-refundable for cash based on state laws and are only redeemable for Ocean State Job Lot merchandise.
  • Every Crazy Deal Gift Card purchase results in a digital coupon discount against the promotional merchandise being offered for the exact same dollar amount of the Crazy Deal Gift Card.

Merchandise store credit cards have usage limitations like Crazy Deal Gift Cards:

  • Store Credit is redeemable at all Ocean State Job Lot stores for merchandise except for the purchase of alcohol or to be used towards the purchase of merchandise subject to any store promotion including a Crazy Deal, Insider Exclusive, Senior Discount, Military & Veteran Promotion, or any other exclusive offer, discount, or promotion as may be offered from time to time.

Are there any rules or restrictions around how I can buy a product that has a Crazy Deal associated with it?

  • Crazy Deal Gift Cards cannot be used to receive additional Crazy Deal Gift Cards. You can use a Crazy Deal Gift card as a form of tender to purchase a product that has a Crazy Deal associated with it, but you will not receive another Crazy Deal Gift Card.
  • You can use an EBT card in store as a form of tender to purchase an eligible product that may have a Crazy Deal associated with it, but you will not receive a Crazy Deal Gift Card with your purchase as a result of complying with SNAP program regulations.

How do Crazy Deals® work with the "Buy Online, Ship to Store" Program?

When you are logged into your online Insider account and buy a Crazy Deal item online, you'll receive a Crazy Deal Gift Card with your purchase! These Crazy Deal Gift Cards are nearly identical to the Crazy Deal Gift Cards received in stores, but there are a few things we think you should know:

  • Products eligible to be purchased online indicate the product's retail price, and the Crazy Deal Gift Card value you'll receive when you make an eligible purchase.
  • You must be logged into your Insider account in order to purchase Crazy Deal items online. If you don't have an account, click here to sign up now.
  • During the online checkout process, it will be clearly stated exactly which items, if any, in your shopping cart are Crazy Deal-eligible, and what the total amount of your Crazy Deal Gift Card will be.
  • Once you’ve placed your order, you'll receive an email with your order summary and a Crazy Deal Gift Card barcode. This barcode can be scanned in any store location to use your Crazy Deal Gift Card. The Crazy Deal Gift Card can also be selected as a form of tender when checking out online.
  • Your Crazy Deal Gift Card will not be activated until your order is ready for pickup.

How do I redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card Online?

In addition to redeeming in stores, Crazy Deal Gift Cards can be used as a form of tender online. In order to redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card online, you must first be logged into your Insider account.

Once logged in, there are two ways to redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card online.

  • If you want to redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card that was received as part of an online order from your account, all you need to do is proceed to checkout, and eligible Crazy Deal Gift Cards from prior online purchases will prepopulate under the payment section. Simply click one, and it will apply to your order total.
  • If you want to redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card that was not received as part of an online order from your account, such as a physical card received in store, just proceed to checkout. At the "Redeem a Crazy Deal Gift Card" payment section, enter the card number found on the back of the in-store Crazy Deal Gift Card.

What happens if I use a Crazy Deal Gift Card online to pay for an order that comes with a Crazy Deal Gift Card?

So many online items come with Crazy Deal Gift Cards that we designed an experience which seamlessly allows a customer to complete an online purchase by applying a Crazy Deal Gift Card as tender. Because Crazy Deal Gift Cards cannot be used to purchase additional Crazy Deal Gift Cards, you will partially or fully forgo receipt of an additional Crazy Deal Gift Card. Below are some sample transactions that help to illustrate how this process works:

You are buying an item that is $100 and comes with a $100 Crazy Deal Gift Card:

  • Customer applies a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $50 remaining pre-tax balance due and will receive a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card.
  • Customer applies a $100 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $0 remaining pre-tax balance and will not receive any new Crazy Deal Gift Card.

You are buying an item that is $100 and comes with a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card:

  • Customer applies a $25 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $75 remaining pre-tax balance due and will receive a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card.
  • Customer applies a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $50 remaining pre-tax balance due and will receive a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card.
  • Customer applies a $75 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $25 remaining pre-tax balance due and will receive a $25 Crazy Deal Gift Card.
  • Customer applies a $100 Crazy Deal Gift Card: Customer will have a $0 remaining pre-tax balance and will not receive any new Crazy Deal Gift Card.

How does this impact the sales tax charged on a transaction?

When you participate in a Crazy Deal promotion, you are charged for the price of the item less an instant or digital Crazy Deals promotional discount. You are also charged for the purchase of a Crazy Deal Gift Card equal to the promotional discount. Sales tax is applied to the net sales price of goods purchased on our website, but not to the purchase of a Crazy Deal Gift Card. Below are some sample transactions that help to illustrate how this process works (assuming a 7% sales tax).

Customer is buying an item that is $100 and comes with a $100 Crazy Deal Gift Card:

  • Customer applies no Crazy Deal Gift Card: $0 in sales tax is collected.
  • Customer applies a $50 Crazy Deal Gift Card: $3.50 in sales tax is collected.
  • Customer applies a $100 Crazy Deal Gift Card: $7 in sales tax is collected.

How can I find the remaining balance on a Crazy Deal Gift Card?

We’ve added a few tools to make it easier for customers to track and use their Crazy Deal Gift Cards.

My Crazy Deal Gift Cards: Log into your online account and navigate to the "My Crazy Deal Gift Cards" section under My Account. Here you’ll find Crazy Deal Gift Cards associated with your online account. You can easily view, print, or generate barcodes to make it easier to access your balances in store. Please note: Crazy Deal Gift Cards generated as part of an in store transaction do not populate in this section.

Gift Card Balance Check: Log into your online account and navigate to the "Gift Card Balance Check" section under "My Account". Here you can easily check balances for any Gift Card and Crazy Deal Gift Card.

How do refunds work on purchases that include Crazy Deal Gift Cards?

Returning an item that came with a Crazy Deal Gift Card:

If returning an item that included a Crazy Deal Gift Card, the unused Crazy Deal Gift Card must be returned in order to receive a full refund. If the Crazy Deal Gift Card has been used, the return will be equal to the unused Crazy Deal Gift Card balance plus the net sale price of the item, after the Crazy Deal promotional discount.

For example, you buy a Crazy Deal item for $20 that comes with a $10 Crazy Deal Gift Card. If you return the item with the full $10 balance on your Crazy Deal Gift Card, you will get a $20 refund. If the Crazy Deal Gift Card has $5 remaining, you will get $15 on your return.

Returning an item that was paid for with a Crazy Deal Gift Card:

If returning an item purchased with a Crazy Deal Gift Card in store, you’ll receive your refund in the form of a merchandise store credit.

If returning an item purchased online with a Crazy Deal Gift Card, you’ll receive your refund in the form of a merchandise store credit that will be sent to the email address associated with the order. In the event of a transaction for which you paid with a gift card and a credit card, your refund will be provided proportionately back to your original credit card and in the form of a merchandise store credit that will be sent to the email address associated with the order.

Can you receive a Crazy Deal Gift Card equal to an item's purchase price?

Yes! Crazy Deal Gift Card amounts vary. Sometimes the Crazy Deal Gift Card value is less than the item price, and sometimes it's equal to the item price! When you get a Crazy Deal Gift Card equal to your purchase price, it's like you're shopping for free!

Why was I charged for a free Crazy Deal Gift Card on my receipt?

When you participate in a Crazy Deal promotion,you are charged for the price of an item and you are also charged for the purchase of a Crazy Deal Gift Card. The purchase of the Crazy Deal Gift Card triggers an instant digital coupon discount (equal to the Crazy Deal Gift Card purchase amount) against the retail selling price of the item. Your net cost is the same, but our registers process the transaction this way in order to comply with state laws regarding promotional discounts and gift cards.

Each state has its own individual rules for sales and use taxes. Consequently, in order to be compliant with any applicable state rules around Crazy Deals, please see below for the parameters in the applicable states.

Connecticut: Pursuant to Connecticut Policy Statement 2007(5), when items purchased in conjunction with a Crazy Deal discount that offsets 100% of the retail item price of an item, Ocean State Job Lot will charge $0.01 for the Crazy Deal item. Therefore, in Connecticut, for the purchase of an item with a 100% Crazy Deal, the item price is $0.01 and the Crazy Deal Gift Card price is $0.01 less its face value. However, the Crazy Deal Gift Card can be redeemed for the full face value. The $0.01 sales price includes the sale tax and is "tax included." Pursuant to Connecticut law, for tax inclusive sales we maintain records to show separately the actual price of such sales and the amount of tax paid thereon and if requested we will furnish you with a sale slip or other like evidence of the sale showing the tax separately computed thereon.

Do Crazy Deal Gift Cards expire?

Crazy Deal Gift Cards do not expire.

Do you offer rain checks on Crazy Deal items?

No; Crazy Deals® are available in-store and online while supplies last.

Can I use a Crazy Deal Gift Card to contribute to in-store donations?

Not at this time.

Can a Crazy Deals offer be applied to a previous purchase?

We will honor a Crazy Deals offer on a previous purchase for up to one week from the date of purchase, with a valid receipt.