Why do I do this to myself!!!! ......SDM

I went to SDM this morning looking for the degree coupons. Unfortunatley not luck finding them:frown:. So I strolled over to the clearance section and noticed they had aveeno lotions ( 222 ml & 304 ml) on clearance for $3. This can't be:eek:! sure it enough they were only $3 so out comes my coupon binder and I have 6 coupons for $2 off aveeno lotion :shock: (2 french and 4 english) WOW! What a score. so I go to the register to check out. In my basekt I had 2 dove lotions (clearance to $2 each) 2 lubriderm lotions(Clearnace to $2 each) and 6 Aveeno lotions (3, 222 ml & 3, 304 ml) As I am waiting in line I noticed I had the wrong coupons for the dove and lubriderm:bawling: so when it was my turn at the register I explained to the lady that I didn't want these items (although a great price but since I didn't have a coupon). I handed her my coupons for the Aveeno lotion and then she looked in my cart and noticed my coupon binder

Cashier - Seriously, are those all coupons?
me - yes, maam they are
cahsier - that must be a full time job in itself, you must not have a very busy life!"
Me - (taken aback at her insintuation that I don't have a life although I work a full time job, I am extremely active in our church, a mother of 3 a wife....... the list could go on) yes, it does take time, but saving money is worth the time involded.
Cashier - I can't even remember to take one coupon with me to the store, plus it take to long for them to be rung through, but I guess I get to take the time to put them through now don't I.
me - Yes, and I appreciate that thank you.
Cashier - (after putting through the 4 english coupons, noticed the 2 french ones) these are in french
me- yes maam they are they are identical to the english ones you just did.
Cashier - I don't think we can take them because that is doubling up on coupons
me - no maam, I am purchasing 6 different products with 6 different coupons so how can it be doubling up?
Cashier - because it is, I am not sure I can take these
me- You do understand that if you refuse french coupons that could be considered discrimination.
Cashier - how
me - Correct me if I am wrong but the 2 main languages in Canada are french and english, the reason your products have french/english wrote on them because of this very fact. So what your saying is those people who only speak french are not allowed to use coupons?
Cashier - (taken aback by my response) I guess that is something I will have to check later.

She then scanned the coupons reluctantly. I tried hard to keep it together and not make a scene but I seriously could not get over the fact that she judged my life as being worthless because I take the time to get/use coupons!!!! Grrrrrrrr........

If it weren't for the optimun points I would never walk through the doors of this store again. Thanks to all for listening to my rant

after it was all said and done I got 6 aveeno lotions for $6. I guess that is why I put myself through this;)

She was probably just kidding around with the not having a busy life comment, sometimes people do not think before they speak, she probably didn't mean it in a negative way.

Was she old? I notice you kept calling her ma'am.

she was an older lady and the tone in her voice was very rude so I think she meant it. As for calling her Ma'am it is habit, I am from the south and that is how we had to refer to people growing up.

i too had few instances where the cashiers have told me that they don't use coupons themselves as they have a busy life...and that ppl who don't have much to do use them...as its too time consuming...i just ignore their comments lol....to each its own..

You must not have a very busy life...that is not nice of her to say that. Well, look on the bright side. You are getting some wicked deals anyways :)

I see so many threads on how SDM is such a bad place to shop, poor customer service etc, but yet sooo many people show there. Just saying is all. ;)

I have to remember to stuff a copy of the Official Languages Act in my purse the next time I go shopping with coupons...

That was quite rude! I'm glad you got some good deals though :)

i am happy you got some good stuff :) she is just jealous! :)

I had cashiers being rude to me, too.
they are just gelous that we take time for the extra work and get coupons(and so better deals).
It depends on my mood too - if they get too rude, I'm complaining to the manager.
But most of the time I try not to let thm get to me.
You did awesome!!!

Awesome deals ... not so awesome cashier ....

I hear a lot of comments about SDM cashiers as well BUT I have to say, both stores I go to in town are awesome - super nice cashiers, never have any issues with them!

So sorry she gave you a hard time though - I probably wouldn't have known what to say so good for you!

:lolsign:I had similar comment elseware.I just say i own a $700,000. house and you make $10.00 an hour, maybe you should start using some coupons.

Remember at the end of the day you got some great deals and optimum points to boot! Some people are just miserable and don't like seeing others get good deals, their just jealous. Keep on couponing!

lol !

Good for you for standing up for yourself!

When you calculate how much you saved on those items, it is well worth any time you coupon clipped. You'd have to work a few hrs to cover that much. A binder is a great idea, I always have alot of trouble keeping my coupons organized & difficulty finding them quickly.

Kind of made me laugh and roll my eyes at the same time ;) I'm fine with everyone else paying full price while I pay way less :) I'm at a friends house today as I took a few days off work to make the long weekend even nicer (giving her the day off while I watch her 10 month old) and I've been going through her cupboards marking down all the products she uses ;) I'm going to send her a great big envie of coupons next week :) I think she'll be super excited :) I don't know that she would have the time or patience to get all the coupons together but I have a feeling if she came on here she would get addicted fast :)

Ok, why do we all have the dancing hippo as our avatar???

Rude cashier; but I am glad you got to use your coupons. The nerve of some people... :rolleyes:

Well, I have had similar things happening to me as well.
Popular responses have been:

"Because I will take the time and I will save those pennies, I do not have a landlord."
"Yes, it takes a bit of time, but it is very well worth it."
" No, I actually work a full time job and have a life. And yes, it takes time, but with just a bit of brains it's very manageable."


I have had one cashier getting really rude, but honestly, even though I can get fairly rude myself if need be, it's way more fun to get the manager - in my case I received a gc and the guy got fired on the spot. Not that I wish anybody anything bad, but sometimes it's well deserved and then it makes me actually happy!

Just don't waste your day and time by being bothered by small minds. You enjoy your purchases and the savings - and be happy that you are not a frustrated person working at SDM who's probably jeallious. Honestly. What a trying to make you feel bad for something which is just her job to do.

Wow!You got some great deals despite the cashiers attitude.I like to tell people that using coupons is like a cross between a hobby and having a tax free part time job.That gets them thinking!

Great aveeno deal! LOL! I've had people try to refuse french coupons too! where I live there is 1 extremely unfriendly SDM,1 moderately unfriendly, and 1 (the only one I eva go to) which is extremely friendly...

i would have said something like " yes my bank account LOVES me using coupons!"

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Originally Posted by Perogie

Kind of made me laugh and roll my eyes at the same time ;) I'm fine with everyone else paying full price while I pay way less :) I'm at a friends house today as I took a few days off work to make the long weekend even nicer (giving her the day off while I watch her 10 month old) and I've been going through her cupboards marking down all the products she uses ;) I'm going to send her a great big envie of coupons next week :) I think she'll be super excited :) I don't know that she would have the time or patience to get all the coupons together but I have a feeling if she came on here she would get addicted fast :)

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What a great friend you are!

I've had a similar situation elsewhere. It's always tough to shrug off offenses but good for you for being the bigger person!:)

You handled things wonderfully!!! :)

WTG ~ standing up for yourself!!!

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Originally Posted by secheltsaver

Wow!You got some great deals despite the cashiers attitude.I like to tell people that using coupons is like a cross between a hobby and having a tax free part time job.That gets them thinking!

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That's a good one!!! And it's true. It's unreal how far you can stretch your dollars on the everyday uses if you just cut out some coupons...easy money!!!

I think you handled the situation very well-got what you wanted and the rest is history. Keep smiling and don't worry about that one cashier's attitude. Thumbs up for your deals.

keep up the great work and always dont worry about using coupons

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I see so many threads on how SDM is such a bad place to shop, poor customer service etc, but yet sooo many people show there. Just saying is all. ;)

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ONLY reason why I step foot into SDM is for stamps and the bus passes! have had so much trouble using coupons and rude staff at the SDM in Champlain Mall...

Great deals by the way!