Since the day our local Family Dollar opened I have been a patron there. (MANY years!) Yesterday I was suprised to leave the store feeling that my business was not appreciated.
The store has done some extensive remodeling and had a "Grand Re-Opening" coupon for $5 off a $25 purchase (no requirements listed). I purchased $26 worth of merchandise and paid for $10 of it with coupons. When I handed the cashier their own store coupon for $5 off and it would not scan she asked her supervisor why and they stated that my total was no longer $25 so they could not accept the coupon. WHAT?? I reminded them that no such stipulation was on the coupon and I shouldn't be penalized because I used manufacturers coupons to PAY for part of my purchase. The supervisor stated..."That's just the way it is...sorry" I told her I was sorry too because she was going to have to put the entire purchase back. As I exited the store I noticed a sign ~ "We honor manufacturers coupons" and couldn't help but state out loud "Sure you do!"
If this store did not have such a quick turn-around of employee's ~ the problem may have been resolved. (my years of patronage appreciated)
Friday, May 20, 2011
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Set up a different email account for couponing
Without a doubt...you will want to set up a different email account dedicated to couponing. Even though there are many free coupon printing websites out there ...there are numerous times you will find yourself needing to sign up for a specific manufacturers newsletter to get a coupon you want.
To date I really haven't had to deal with much spam but in the event it becomes a problem I will at least know I can mass delete without worry that my household business will be in the deletion.
To date I really haven't had to deal with much spam but in the event it becomes a problem I will at least know I can mass delete without worry that my household business will be in the deletion.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Coupon Deals ~ It doesn't always work out
One thing I have found out is that many deals you find online aren't always available locally. The national stores may advertise a deal on a product that isn't carried locally.
One such deal this week at my local Walmart was the Nivea Mens Body Wash. It was a good coupon according to CouponMom.com (free at Walmart) but my local Walmart doesn't carry the product, and to top it off...the Sunday paper didn't offer the coupon...big bummer!
I did manage to get the coupon but I now have 11 days to find the item offered locally. Such stress to get a great deal!
One such deal this week at my local Walmart was the Nivea Mens Body Wash. It was a good coupon according to CouponMom.com (free at Walmart) but my local Walmart doesn't carry the product, and to top it off...the Sunday paper didn't offer the coupon...big bummer!
I did manage to get the coupon but I now have 11 days to find the item offered locally. Such stress to get a great deal!
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