What Information Should You Include in a Price Match Request?

Include the order number, final item charged, exact product details, competitor and location, lower price, offer dates, and a link or screenshot that verifies the comparison.

Yes
The short answer

A strong request includes the completed order details and enough competitor evidence to verify every item without guessing. Use one line per product and show the exact brand, size, variety, price, location, and current offer source.

Include the final order details

Start with the order number, order date, Real Canadian Superstore location, and final receipt. For each item, record the product you actually received, quantity, and charged price.

This matters because the original cart can differ from the completed order. Substitutions, unavailable products, and variable weights can change both the product and the price.

Identify the competitor offer precisely

Name the competitor and location or flyer region. Add the advertised price, offer dates, product name, brand, size or count, variety, and any terms attached to the price.

If the offer appears in a digital flyer, preserve enough of the page to show the retailer and valid dates. If it is a product page, include the URL and a screenshot because online listings can change.

Evidence to collect for each item
✓ Order item and final price paid
✓ Competitor name and local store or flyer region
✓ Exact brand, size, count, and variety
✓ Current lower price and offer dates
✓ Working link or readable screenshot
Any loyalty, quantity, coupon, or online conditions disclosed

Strong evidence versus weak evidence

EvidenceWhat it showsProblem or strength Result
Full flyer screenshotRetailer, product, size, price, valid datesCan be checked in context ✓ Strong
Current product link plus screenshotListing details and captured priceUseful if the page later changes ✓ Strong
Cropped price only$4.99 with no product or retailerCannot verify the offer ✕ Weak
Search-result snippetPartial title and priceMay omit size, seller, or conditions ✕ Weak
Expired flyer pageA real offer outside its datesTiming does not match ✕ Ineligible

For digital evidence, read whether digital flyers are valid and how Flipp should be used.

Keep the explanation factual

You do not need a long argument. A useful line states what you bought, what you paid, the exact competitor product and price, and where the offer can be checked.

Example price match request
Hi, I'd like to request an ad match for the following eligible item(s) from Real Canadian Superstore PC Express order #[ORDER NUMBER], received on [DATE]: [ORDER ITEM, BRAND, SIZE, VARIETY], quantity [QTY], paid $[PRICE] each; [COMPETITOR AND LOCATION] advertises the identical item for $[PRICE]; offer valid [DATES]; [LINK][ORDER ITEM, BRAND, SIZE, VARIETY], quantity [QTY], paid $[PRICE] each; [COMPETITOR AND LOCATION] advertises the identical item for $[PRICE]; offer valid [DATES]; [LINK] Screenshots are attached where available. Please review these comparisons under the current ad-match terms.\n\nThank you

Do not hide offer conditions

If a price requires a loyalty card, coupon, minimum purchase, app membership, or several units, show that condition. Leaving it out does not strengthen the request. It gives support a reason to reject it after checking the source.

Online marketplace sellers and online-only promotions also need care. A retailer logo on a page does not necessarily mean the retailer itself is selling the item. See the guide to online-only grocery prices.

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Clean requests are easier to review

Remove duplicates, use consistent item lines, and attach evidence in the same order as the request. Then check the current deadline and support route before sending. See the Canada-wide guide for how this fits with other banners.

Frequently asked questions

What information should a price match request include?
The order number, the exact item bought and price paid, the competitor name and location, the lower price, the offer dates, and a link or screenshot that verifies the comparison.
Do I need to disclose loyalty or coupon conditions?
Yes. Leaving out a loyalty, coupon, or quantity condition doesn't strengthen the request. It gives support a reason to reject it once they check the source.
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