Loblaw Coupon Policy Effective June 2011

[katie333]

are we not supposed to use coupons on pink stickers? I did the other day with no issues. was that a no no?

I think it should be fine, a pink sticker is basically a heavily discounted product, not unlike any other sale items. In fact, many SCers get great deals by matching coupons to pink stickers. Of course, the policy doesn't clarify this point and I know some folks are rejected from using coupons on pink stickers.

[glenglen]

thank you this appreciated

[Crochetlady]

I`ve always used coupons on pink sticker items.

[diana_lee]

Thanks for the info! I also wish it was clearer, though.

[Saving $$$]

So this means what exactly?

I am planning after work to head to NF to pick up the scott's paper towel's on sale for $3.97

I was going to use ($2)MFC + ($1)CPZ = $0.97

[lindon]

i never had a problem using coupons on pink sticker items until just recently. i wonder if the cashier was simply misinformed?

[PurpleChocolate]

With regard to the underlined in the following guideline points:
2.10 Home printed coupons from emails or websites are accepted in black/white or colour. ...
2.11 Photocopies are not accepted.
2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

Am I the only one who looks at my home-printed coupons and sometimes thinks some of them do indeed look 'blurry', or 'photocopied', and therefore chances are good that cashiers are going to outright refuse to accept them?
(How do other SC'ers deal with this issue if/when it occurs?)

My opinion on the new policy is that 'ambiguous' could be considered an understatement when describing it. Its as if Loblaws are intentionally being vague because they are skirting around what they wish they could really say - which seems to me to be "GO AWAY COUPONERS!"

The cloudy policy points are discouraging because firstly, I'm new to couponing, and secondly, all I want to do is feed and care for my family the best way I can. Coupons combined with decent prices are helping a budget that is already stretched to the breaking point.
Now I need to be concerned that some unhappy, unknowledgeable, or perhaps cranky cashier or manager may do their level best to embarrass me because I'm trying to save money and feed a family, and Loblaws & consequently a number of their front line staff, just don't seem to want to deal with couponers. SHEESH!

I WILL NOT LET IT KEEP ME DOWN!

[NeonTulie]

Well Good thing I saw this... now I'm going to go get coffee and sit and read it outside work and then go in and see who else has read it and how much trouble I can cause LOL I bet my Fav supervisor read it already! Shes always on the ball that one! I'll let you know what I turn up!

[latus]

everytime i ues a cz and a mf they always say nope sorry it says can not be combined with any other coupon! how does everyone get around this i would love love love to beable to do this but cause of the back i only tryed twice n got turned down both times

[sacha007h]

I have given up on printables for the most part. if it is a really good one I'll print it in colour and then have never had an issue with it. I know colour ink is expensive but for the amount I print and the hassle is saves me. well worth the extra pennies

With regard to the underlined in the following guideline points:
2.10 Home printed coupons from emails or websites are accepted in black/white or colour. ...
2.11 Photocopies are not accepted.
2.12 Coupons are void if they appear distorted or blurry.

Am I the only one who looks at my home-printed coupons and sometimes thinks some of them do indeed look 'blurry', or 'photocopied', and therefore chances are good that cashiers are going to outright refuse to accept them?
(How do other SC'ers deal with this issue if/when it occurs?)

My opinion on the new policy is that 'ambiguous' could be considered an understatement when describing it. Its as if Loblaws are intentionally being vague because they are skirting around what they wish they could really say - which seems to me to be "GO AWAY COUPONERS!"

The cloudy policy points are discouraging because firstly, I'm new to couponing, and secondly, all I want to do is feed and care for my family the best way I can. Coupons combined with decent prices are helping a budget that is already stretched to the breaking point.
Now I need to be concerned that some unhappy, unknowledgeable, or perhaps cranky cashier or manager may do their level best to embarrass me because I'm trying to save money and feed a family, and Loblaws & consequently a number of their front line staff, just don't seem to want to deal with couponers. SHEESH!

I WILL NOT LET IT KEEP ME DOWN!

[mackdady]

Okay, time for the big let down. I was just informed that it is only one coupon per item, whether it is a CZ cpn or a MFR cpn...only one per item. That is a going to be a big change for our store.

[KMammy]

Thank you for the info mackdady.

Bye RCSS. It's been nice knowing you, but between WM's overages, Save On's stacking opening in Calgary & LD's awesome service & stacking: it's over between us.

[ilikedealsss]

not apply to No Frills

[scrapbookfanatic]

Okay, time for the big let down. I was just informed that it is only one coupon per item, whether it is a CZ cpn or a MFR cpn...only one per item. That is a going to be a big change for our store.

That really is ridiculous. Use of CZ should not affect the use MC.

CZ is an offer from the store, basically a sale price.
MC is as good as cash as the store is reimbursed fully!

Well, WM takes CZ, and so does SOF.. and they stack! I think SOF will be getting more of my business now than RCSS...

[wendyjane]

Thank you for the info mackdady.

Bye RCSS. It's been nice knowing you, but between WM's overages, Save On's stacking opening in Calgary & LD's awesome service & stacking: it's over between us.

I'm with you there - not as good of a deal any longer. I was really hoping that RCSS would remain competitive in the coupon arena but they're backing down from it all - doesn't make sense especially in light of the new fad of couponing and how many people are suddenly much more interested in saving their money. buhbye superstore