30 ????-really????

[oscarandme]

GeorgiaK!

Thanks for responding. I do not think if you are using your case that 6 is excessive and if not I understand what you mean but I still stand that 30 is excessive. When presenting those coupons you are saving/representing future purchases/allcouponers/all families that rely on those coupons even for that one purchase for that little one that is so very sick at home that in your case let us say needs that Tylenol Syrop and cannot afford to spend one her limited income on more that one syrop and thank goodness she has a coupon to her her buy it to help her sick little one at home.) or if you are planning to stock-up now on a sale or DONATING.

My point is not just "getting a deal" a bigger responsibibility rests on your shoulders when you are using your coupons. Future purchases for ALL of us, INCLUDING you (the purchaser).

Thank you again for respoding and I understand your point.

Is it possible that this person was also buying for other people? I sometimes buy large quantities of stuff; one recent example is the infant and children's Tylenol for free at Walmart....I bought 6 packages because I bought 2 for myself, 2 for my sister, and 2 for a friend of ours.

I think we are a bit too quick to judge without knowing the entire facts of the case. Let us try to give people the benefit of doubt.

[oscarandme]

My point is not just "getting a deal" a bigger responsibibility rests on your shoulders when you are using your coupons. Future purchases for ALL of us, INCLUDING you (the purchasers).

Thank you again for respoding and I understand your point.

I have no problem with the quantity others buy, provided they leave enough for others. I would like to add to Sunshyne1's etiquette. if you are going to buy a large quantity and know in advance, call the store. I do this with formula at SDM all the time, especially when it is on sale...I do this because if I don't the shelf clearers ensure there is none left for me.

[oscarandme]

kw01ai!

Thank you for your responding. See like a few considerate SC'ers mentionned that as well. That is a great idea. How exactly would you do that? When you see here on Sneak Peaks or receive your flyer what would you do from there so we can all learn?

1. You call your example SDM.

2. Speak to the manager?

3. Write the date, name and time you spoke to mgr.?

4. Reference number ? if there is a form to fill? with above number 3.

5. Date of pick-up?

6. Confirm that they are $XXX and you are ordering X amount and total will be $ XXXXX?

7. Print out orwrite reference information when you go to have data with you when you pick up in case
you need to refer to.


That is probably what I would do but please let us know anyone how you would and do-do.

Thank you so much. Sorry to request home work. I just thought it might be helpful about going about this for us to maybe start doing it and correcting problems of SC'ers not having enough to bring home yourself.

Thanks again .

I should add that it is preordered so there is enough for me on top of the stores regular order.

[oscarandme]

pippinelkhound!

Thanks for responding and I kept forgetting to mention this. This is what DH said about this too. In my case I have to be honest I use over the counter aids too above what is prescribed and that is the only way I can reach a reasonable well being. I am guilty of that but have gone through steps to fix the problems. In no way defending 30 but I also agree with what you wrote. In my case too. I have no medical plan but still pay for my medication and still buy aids. But 30???!!!!!, I still would not do that.

You see this is why this is great to discuss these issues. We can look at all perspectives and raise awareness and that is what my rant was about. There might be several background reasons but there are also reprocutional reasons and a health reason is a completely valid one that needs to be considered.

Thank you for replying again.

I'd just like to say, If you are consuming that much over the counter meds in such a short period, you need to see your doctor!

Long trm health issues shouldn't be self-medicated. That's why there are warnings on the boxes. Your liver and kidneys have to last you a life time and acetaminophen and ibuprofen are not their friends.

[oscarandme]

bagain_hunter_lola!

I completely agree on all points raised and I could not have written it better. "Self regulation" and another mention today that I learned "repeat offenders". I think this is jargen that should be in the "couponeeze" list when refering to these subjects.. Two self explanatory important catch phrazes to summarize long explanations.

Thanks gain.

I agree that 30+ in one trip is excessive. Even if they are buying for multiple people or use a lot of the item, 30 in one trip (unless pre-ordered) is excessive.

In terms of WM, I think people buy excessive amounts simply for overage. My WM refuses to do overage now and I'm glad (I'm sure I'm in the vast minority).

I was able to buy 2 of the Children's Advil for $3 ( that's all that was there in 3 trips). I used 2 of the $5 coupons . No overage but honestly I don't care. I was just happy to get items we use for free. Normally they are $6-$7 a piece.

Last year I stocked up and got 20 of the Advil Sinus (10 pack) for free. Took 5 trips (4 bought each trip). I just realized I'm down to 2. But I'm okay with that since they lasted almost an entire year!

I guess my point is that I wish more stores would impose REASONABLE limits since sadly it seems people can't self regulate.

[oscarandme]

YOU AND ME!

Thanks for responding! It's great to know several SC'ers are using this logical, thoughtful and useful pracitce and it has been well received by the stores. Thanks very much for sharing that.


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[oscarandme]

kris3!

Right? and don't forget you get can a "raincheck" and that is only good if your coupon can stretch out till they finally receive them. I'm certain you already know that but thought I'd mention it in case no one else knows and PM at another store sometimes is another way that you can get lucky at finding them.

Thanks for sharing.

gosh that is ridiculous, i know i can't even find zantac and it's so unfair that people are buying tons of these as well. i tried looking for the 3.00 advil,couldn't find them either pretty sure i only had 1 coupon. I mean advil has expiry dates and it's usually only 1 year or so,maybe 2,bet they didn't even realize that one so hopefully they paid the taxes for something that will just go to waste! People have been doing this left and right especially at wal mart,drives me nuts.

thank god i did get a childrens advil for 3.00 right when dd had a cold to

[oscarandme]

tccl21!

Thanks for sharing and don't forget about rainchecks. Or PM somewhere else.

I believe that everyone should be able to make up their own mind as to what they buy. But it is up to the store to put a limit in place so that it is fair for everyone. My Walmart has a limit of 6 same coupons and a limit of 6 of each item for pricematching. I'm ok with that.

I usually get the Advil Nighttime for a family member, but didn't get any this time. I also didn't get any of the Children's Tylenol or Advil, although I probably should have got at least 1 for us. I heard that our WM was totally cleared out of the Tylenol, so I didn't even bother going to try.

I don't know if it's "ruining" couponing or not. It is a bit silly though. The sale will probably come back around again.

[Granger]

SDM = Shoppers drug mart, You can call the store or simply pop in a few days beforehand and speak with the manager, the order is entered on a handheld scanner and put it aside for you. At my local SDM it is placed up front and I pick it up the day want to shop. It helps to know when your store puts in their orders; often times this is before sales, so that's why the early release flyers on SmartCanucks helps. My Shoppers Drug Mart orders on Thursday. They take my name and quantity.

Rain checks are also great if you don't need the item right away, whoever mentioned that...good point.

[RebeccafromHalifax]

Not all Shoppers does that cause a few stores have gotten in trouble with the manufacture and head office. I am a CS Manager and we were told never to do that and even a memo. Mind you this is for Halifax area and mainland Nova Scotia.

[Granger]

I've never had a problem and would be surprised at a store turning away business (SDM or other), especially when I could take it else where. If I need a larger quantity of formula I think stores would want to make sure they have enough in stock. Once again this thread is all about reasonableness...I only order 4 cans at a time. Each store is different. The 3 SDM I frequent are F.A.B.U.L.O.U.S. in all areas of couponing and CS.

[tobiwobi]

That's exactly what I was thinking when there was a free deal on aspirin with very generous aspirin coupons - I limited myself, but then ran out, as my dog needs one a day of the buffered/stomach guard kind for his arthritis. If there ever is a deal again, I am going for 30 bottles of buffered aspirin if I can get my hands of them.

So I would give this Advil person the benefit of the doubt that s/he really needed it.

I did pick up a bunch of Zantac's just for the overage, and I don't know what to do with them now. They're just cluttering up my space. I will never use them. So, I'm not going for Zantac anymore, I feel bad.