Since when did couponing become a legal right?

[katncaed]

Am I the only one that thinks couponing is a privilege, and not a right. Not only that, but shopping at any retailer is a privilege. They do not have to accept your coupons, and they can limit you in any way they want. Not only that, they don't have to let you even come in the door. Don't like it? Try the store down the street.

I've read countless numbers of posts on HCW by people who didn't get a deal to go their way...and they "make a scene" and then come on here and brag about it all under the title of needing "advice". And if that isn't bad enough, all the posts replying to it are egging it on. If I was the management, I'd kick your @$$ out of the store. And what's the deal about taking legal action against the store. Give me a break. In 99% of the cases listed here, you have no legal action in any way. Oh, and don't forget the tattle-tailing to upper mannagement, too.

Don't get me wrong, I want to get the deals just as much as the next person. And there are a few circumstances that may warrant more action, but most posted on here are just plain silly. I just do my best to make sure I can always get in on the next deal. I guess this is just another example of society going down the tube. Whatever happened to "do unto others..."?

Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels this way...

[sns4063]

Most postings I have read deal with the direct rudeness of the cashiers acting like THEY own the place, making up rules as they go or just plain being an @$$. I don't make scenes in stores, I will just walk out if the cashier wants to be like that. If it makes me mad enough, I will email the store manager.

But I do agree that coupons ARE a privilege, but cashiers and/or managers still should abide by their own company policy and not think they are g-d.

[mrsjschultz]

I also agree that couponing isn't a legal right, but more of a privilege.

That being said though, I don't appreciate being treated badly by rude cashiers and management who seem to think the $$ from MQ's is coming out of their own pocket. Or even worse, like you are stealing from them.

In this economy stores/managers/cashiers should be happy to have our business.

[derketchup]

I see it both ways:

1) I completely sympathize with anyone who has had a deal shut down due to ignorant/rude cashiers, and I fully support them in complaining to management.

2) I am appalled at some of the things people say BACK to cashiers/employees/management! As soon as you start cussing, threatening, berating, or yelling you just lost the argument.

[melodyjg]

I see it both ways:


2) I am appalled at some of the things people say BACK to cashiers/employees/management! As soon as you start cussing, threatening, berating, or yelling you just lost the argument.

[lmcconne]

Frequenting the stores in a "smallish" town make me appreciate what deals I can garner and realize I cannot afford to burn bridges. I never, never make a scene. If after politely explaining my position, I am refused, then I thank them for their time and either remove the "offending products" from my transaction or void altogether.

[katncaed]

Frequenting the stores in a "smallish" town make me appreciate what deals I can garner and realize I cannot afford to burn bridges. I never, never make a scene. If after politely explaining my position, I am refused, then I thank them for their time and either remove the "offending products" from my transaction or void altogether.

And that's exactly how it should be done, and the key word you said was politely.

[neglectarino]

I understand where you're coming from, but I would throw one thing in here: often the stores that generate these complaining posts are inconsistent in their policy enforcements & habits. I recently posted about one Wags that wouldn't accept manu coupons on items that generate RRs during one visit, but has in the recent past. I put that down to failure to effectively communicate policy to cashiers (& managers) & this often leaves them to make up policies out of whole cloth

If a store has a consistent policy, such as my Shoprite not accepting more than 4 like coupons, well, that's their right & I make sure I honor that policy if I choose to shop there.

Now, I tend not to kick up a huge fuss & just go back at a different time or to a different store, but I sometimes do try to make sure I confirm the "no" a cashier gives me with someone who is actually in a position to decide, namely, I double check with upper management.

Am I the only one that thinks couponing is a privilege, and not a right. Not only that, but shopping at any retailer is a privilege. They do not have to accept your coupons, and they can limit you in any way they want. Not only that, they don't have to let you even come in the door. Don't like it? Try the store down the street.

I've read countless numbers of posts on HCW by people who didn't get a deal to go their way...and they "make a scene" and then come on here and brag about it all under the title of needing "advice". And if that isn't bad enough, all the posts replying to it are egging it on. If I was the management, I'd kick your @$$ out of the store. And what's the deal about taking legal action against the store. Give me a break. In 99% of the cases listed here, you have no legal action in any way. Oh, and don't forget the tattle-tailing to upper mannagement, too.

Don't get me wrong, I want to get the deals just as much as the next person. And there are a few circumstances that may warrant more action, but most posted on here are just plain silly. I just do my best to make sure I can always get in on the next deal. I guess this is just another example of society going down the tube. Whatever happened to "do unto others..."?

Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels this way...

[sati769leigh]

Am I the only one that thinks couponing is a privilege, and not a right. Not only that, but shopping at any retailer is a privilege. They do not have to accept your coupons, and they can limit you in any way they want. Not only that, they don't have to let you even come in the door. Don't like it? Try the store down the street.

I've read countless numbers of posts on HCW by people who didn't get a deal to go their way...and they "make a scene" and then come on here and brag about it all under the title of needing "advice". And if that isn't bad enough, all the posts replying to it are egging it on. If I was the management, I'd kick your @$$ out of the store. And what's the deal about taking legal action against the store. Give me a break. In 99% of the cases listed here, you have no legal action in any way. Oh, and don't forget the tattle-tailing to upper mannagement, too.

Don't get me wrong, I want to get the deals just as much as the next person. And there are a few circumstances that may warrant more action, but most posted on here are just plain silly. I just do my best to make sure I can always get in on the next deal. I guess this is just another example of society going down the tube. Whatever happened to "do unto others..."?

Please tell me I'm not the only one who feels this way...

slander is illegal. it is something you CAN take legal action on if it damages your credability, life, work etc. they do NOT have a legal right ot SLANDER a customer. refuse service SURE.SLANDER? no.

if you wish to be treated like crud and say nothing sure, that is your choice. but stores stay in business becaue of CUSTOMERS last time i checked. and upper management cannot fix anything if no one tells them what is wrong.

Being an assertive person who does not allow others to treatme like crud or walk all over me i feel perfectly justified going to upper management when a lower management person crosses the line. :shrug7:

[purplefdu]

I agree with der. I would also like to ad: driving a car is a privilege. To do so one must have a license, past tests, inspect and register the vehicle and in many states carry insurance and follow the riving laws. After doing so if the cop pulled you over and told you "you just can't drive today" would you just go back home or would you be upset and ask for explanation and proof that its legal?

I agree many of the posts I see on here make me wonder what really went on, and what people really said (as opposed to how they remember it in their head-people are unreliable witnesses due to emotions, etc) compared to what they post. But lets face it: if humans were great at communicating and respecting each other there would be less war, fighting and road rage.

So long as I know I'm doing my part I'm not going to worry about other people. Yes their ations ma impact me, but I can only gently remind people to be polite and respectful instead of having a meltdown like a toddler. I can't make them act like adults and behave when things aren't the way they planned.