STACKING came back to Save on Foods

[MDellen]

My store never stopped stacking....... others did?

[princesskimmi]

Wow. We shall see!!

I wonder why the change?

Could it be that they actually saw sales decline once they pulled stacking from their coupon policy??

They did see a dramatic decline - They did some researching into other policies and what was "legal" as to wording and made the change - the include a page in the policy with regards to how they want us to use our coupons.

We are to be ready to go (no looking in bags or sorting at cash registers) So have you order organized on the convayer belt, have your coupons and flyers organized and on the right pages - hand the stacks and flyers (to pm) as the item is processed by the cashier. If we make it easy and timely they will continue to allow stacking -

THEY ALSO SPECIFICALLY SAY THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANITIES SO USE COMMON SENSE WHEN STACKING PLEASE!!!

[sean0213]

This is what I found about their coupon policy.

I haven't been able to confirm if they will allow stacking if the coupon reads "not to be combined with any other offer" in the past when they were stacking I used to get a lot of grief about that, they hardly would stack if the coupon stated that. I know if the coupon states "not to be combined with any other coupon offer" its not stackable.

If any can clarify the above that would be appreciated,

below is the coupon policy for Save on Food I managed to locate

Save On Foods has revised their coupon policy.
Please be aware that each store does set their own policy, so be sure to check with the location you shop at before you use any coupons.

Coupon Acceptance Practices

Our coupon acceptance practices are designed to help extend more savings to our customers while ensuring we continue to offer an exceptional customer service experience to everyone in our stores.
Rules for manufacturer issued coupons:

• Present your coupon at the time of purchase
• Ensure all conditions stated on the coupon are met (product to purchase, size, flavour etc.)
• Ensure your coupon has a Canadian address
• Ensure your coupon is redeemed prior to the expiration date
• f printed from the internet, your coupon is legible
• Ensure your coupon is not a photocopy
• Ensure your coupon is not issued by one of our competitors
• Ensure your coupon is not a mail-in rebate
• If stacking more than one coupon, the sum of the discount cannot exceed more than 5% of the value of the product. For instance, $5.00 off an item priced at $4.99 will be OK, but $2.00 off an item priced at $1.90 is not

Guidelines for high volume coupon redeemers:

• Please call ahead to ensure we have adequate team members available on our front end at the time you plan to shop so that we can accommodate your needs while providing great service to our other customers.
• At checkout, please ensure that coupons are placed with each item to speed up the coupon validation and checkout process.
• If you hope to purchase large quantities of individual items, please provide 2 – 3 days notice to your local store manager so we can properly manage inventory requirements.
• Please note that we reserve the right to limit quantities purchased based on inventory available for all customers.
• Please note that we will not accept large quantities of multiple coupons during any special promotional days. For more information, please see the store manager.
• Store issued coupons: store coupons are distributed through flyers, email, in-store kiosks, social media and direct mail.
• Our store system reinforces the conditions of every coupon we receive to ensure that specifications are met (including banner, date, product specifications, limits, combinations, etc).
  Can be combined with vendor (manufacturer) coupons

Vendor Coupon Procedures

• The date must be valid (should not be expired)
• The address must be Canadian (no US coupons)
• The product stated on the coupon has been purchased, and all conditions have been met, e.g. size, flavor etc.
• If it looks like a printed coupon, take it. (photocopies are hard to spot, given black and white printing of internet coupons)
• All coupons must be presented at time of purchase
• More than one manufacturers coupon can be accepted per item
• If vendor coupon value is more than product, give change, to a max 5% of item price/li>
• ‘Mail In’ coupons are not to be accepted – read the coupon carefully, it will read “Mail in for Rebate”, return the coupon to the customer and explain
• Bottle Deposits and Recycle Fees are applicable on the full value of the product
• Taxes are applicable to the discounted amount (using the correct vendor coupon key) unless the coupon is for a ‘free’ taxable product
• If it looks like a vendor coupon, take it.

Note:
We reserve the right to amend the above mentioned practices at any time, in consideration of the best experience for our customers. April 17, 2013

[redhdlois]

They did see a dramatic decline - They did some researching into other policies and what was "legal" as to wording and made the change - the include a page in the policy with regards to how they want us to use our coupons.

We are to be ready to go (no looking in bags or sorting at cash registers) So have you order organized on the convayer belt, have your coupons and flyers organized and on the right pages - hand the stacks and flyers (to pm) as the item is processed by the cashier. If we make it easy and timely they will continue to allow stacking -

THEY ALSO SPECIFICALLY SAY THEY HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANITIES SO USE COMMON SENSE WHEN STACKING PLEASE!!!

I agree !! Let's stay under the radar !!!

[mcminsen]

I love you mcminsen, but where are you finding the coupons for these!! Help

From trading. I haven't seen Olymel tear pads in the Vancouver area for a long time.

Here are some of the various restrictions on my Olymel coupons:

-Limit of one coupon per purchase.
-Limit of one coupon per product.
-Limit: One coupon per package.
-Coupon may not be combined to any other offer.


If they've really done their homework, the cashiers would get a list of all the various kinds of restrictions that are acceptable for stacking and another list of what's not acceptable. It could be challenging to be a Save On cashier over the next while so lets' be gentle with them.

[cowgirlmama04]

Oh My!!!! Thank you.....stacking at SOF again.

[couponandoff]

[Midnightly]

i think the above posted policy is just a part of what the new current policy will be... there is alot of part info floating around on the forums about stacking but until they officially release the policy (i hear on the 26th.. friday which would correspond with new flyer day..)

[Saving Moola]

Thanks!! I am crossing my fingers re: Each store does set their own policy
The stores that are close to me were never coupon stacking friendly even when SOF allowed it before......

Why don't you come to mine? They were really good with stacking before & PM Safeway flyers, excl bogo items, & the Price Smart flyer, but not the Buy Low one, don't get that as it's still Jimmy's company.

[MDellen]

Sounds like we will be able to get small overages if the wording above is correct: "If vendor coupon value is more than product, give change, to a max 5% of item price"
Also, less taxes to pay? (or am I interpreting it wrong) "Taxes are applicable to the discounted amount (using the correct vendor coupon key) unless the coupon is for a ‘free’ taxable product"

[BC Gal]

Yesssssss! I ♥ SoF

[barbs]

wow, great news....I've barely used coupons in the last year, and haven't bothered collecting multiple inserts because of no stacking.....what's on everyone's stacking list?

[DianneS]

Please, please, please, everyone....as other posters have said, let`s all fly under the radar and keep the stacking going. I really hope we don`t see brags posted about big quantities obtained by stacking at SOF.

So happy to be able to stack for food again!!!

[hijinx25]

I need someone who's seen the policy to clarify what wording on the coupon will PREVENT stacking, other than the P&G wording.

[hijinx25]

I agree!!!