I didn't know stores have coupon police!!!
I have been lucky and have all good experiences with all the stores and cashiers up until today. I quickly ran up to our local IGA which over charges for EVERYTHING as the Coke sale ends today and I wanted to pick up some for the upcoming long weeked (The last time I was there they had none). I entered the store went straight to the pop aisle and grabbed four bottles but on the way back to the cashier area I noticed a Cereal coupon for Shreddies which is great because I was going to make a trail mix and nuts & bolts too. I grabbed three coupons and proceded to the cashier with my Coke. She asks me if I'm buying the cereal I took a coupon for!:rolleyes: It took me off guard as I only go there when they are having a good sale or I'm desperate for the item because of the prices. I said no, I'll get it when it comes on sale as I wasn't paying $6.95 for a small box. She than told me I can't take the coupon unless I'm going to use it now and in the store. :confused: I just looked at her for a minute with a "Are you kidding me expression", seriously thought I was on Candid Camera or something. I've been using this store for over 15 years and worked with them on many fundraising events so I held it together and simple said, I know the rules of couponing and can use it when and where I would like to because it doesn't expire until October and it's not a IGA only coupoon. (I know I'm new to couponin but I have figured that out) So this lady says, well aren't you going to support your local store and purchase it. :shrug: I said yep, once your prices come down to a reasonable price instead of gouging us or if gas goes up to $2 a litre but until than I still save money going into the city to pick it up and will shop where I choose too, than I smiled and said "Have a good day" :top:
I didn't know stores have coupon police!!!
We have not run into to much trouble couponing. But one thing i like to do is scare cashiers like that. Get a pen, look deliberatly at their nametag, and write down the name. Even say something like, i want to make sure i have the right name when i call ho/manager. Need to make it personal to that person.