CVS ~ Question: Cvs didn't allow cvs qualifier on CVS item.

[QponClippinQueen]

Last night I went to CVS to use my $9 in ECB's that were expiring. I needed wrapping paper & tags for gifts so I thought I'll use them. Here is what I wanted to do.. I had a $2/$10 cvs item coupon

1 Merry Brite 4pk 4..99
1 Merry Brite Pack Tags 1.99
5 Merry Brite 4pk erasers (to add to goodie bags for DS school) .99 each
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11.48
-2.00
-9.00
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.48 + tax

So I hand over my $2 q and she tells me it has to be on CVS items. I said it is and showed her it says so on the back. She says no like shampoo and stuff that is CVS brand. I told her I used these all the time and never had a problem. She said no so I asked for a manager. He said no you can't and I explained the same to him. He said here's $2 out of the register I want you to be happy (btw I love this manager) he opened it up and put $2 on the counter and I said no that's ok. He said take it. I kept saying no. Anyway the cashier took it towards my $4.77 oop so that I only had to give $1.77.

He kept the coupon.. Please explain to me why that was better than taking the darn coupon? Was I right to think it could be used?

Thanks

[gh1]

I used a $2 off 10 CVS on Sunday for Merry Brite bows, tags, tissue paper and had no problems. Paid with ECBs and got the ECBs for the Sun-Tues specials.

Sounds like it's a YMMV situation!

[kellid]

I used the coupon on merry brite santa hats, ornaments, tissue paper, gift tags, bows, and lights... as well as the essence of bath/beauty items. the $2/$10 coupon scanned with no problem on all of these items.

[sarahharrison1026]

That is strange. I have never had that happen. Must have just been a long day for them.

[ComeOnGetDown]

That is really strange, my CVS wouldn't let me use my $2/$10 CVS coupon on Merry Brite products either.. but didn't offer me $2 out of the register.. :/

[Maybride2003]

I had no problem using my coupon...sorry that happend to you.

[awainwright]

i use those q's on merry brite stuff. my cvs seems to always have the same two people on the registers when i go, one i love one i hate. if she's there i usually leave it's not worth it anymore.

[idobiradio]

Call corporate and tell them that they need to explain to the manager and his staff that merry brite is a cvs brand therefore the cvs brand coupon is valid.

[fabmom1979]

I didn't have any problem using it either. Sorry you did!