Ingles ~ Vent: Ingles got you stressed out? Post about it here!

[whirlwind_123]

I haven't tried shopping at ingles ever since I asked their policy on coupons and they told me they will accept and double 3 coupons for every ten dollars spent. I told them "What?" I have not gone back since. The whole point is to save not buy to save.

[bethanyam]

Ingles is the ONLY grocery store that we have that doubles coupons. We only have a super walmart and a piggly wiggly, and one very small grocery store that triples the price of everything, so most of my shopping is done at Ingles. I hate walmarts meats so I buy all of my meat at ingles. This helps run my total up. I also only use Q's for things on sale for the most part because Unless an item is on sale it's usually cheaper at walmart even with the Q doubled. I see so many great deals people are getting at publix and kroger and I would love it if we had one closer. :)

[tori729]

I wrote a letter to Ingles about there coupon policy that went like this:

I just wanted to comment/complain about the rigid coupon policy that you guys adhere to. Because of this policy, I do NOT frequent your store because there are MANY other stores in my area with better coupon policies than yours. To be more competitive, have you considered changing the policy to better compete with other grocery stores? I shop the deals at all of my stores and I find it very inconvenient to have to spend a certain amount of money to double my coupons. Plus, it seems as if your staff wants to try very hard to prevent me from getting good deals even though your store is still making profit!!
I appreciate that you do triple coupon weeks, however, the $10 per 3 coupons limit makes it VERY hard to find good deals!
As long as the coupon policy stays the same, Ingles will be my least-frequented grocery store in my area.

And here is the canned response I got:

Ingles has been doubling coupons far longer than most of other grocery stores. We double each week, and triple occasionally. We feel this should provide customers ample opportunity to use their coupons to the maximum advantage. We appreciate your comments and thanks for contacting us.

If at all possible, I am never setting foot in their store again.

[PeachySteph]

I haven't had a bad experience, but after reading their coupon policy I am definitely NOT going to frequent there. I will only go there once/month for meats and that's it.

I'll stick with my Kroger, their friendly cashiers, and their unlimited doubling.

[mommalana]

Calling corporate again today and swearing off shopping at Ingles again. I didn't shop at Ingles for months because of the hassle and I'm doing it again. Saturday a pimple faced too young assistant manager at the Duncan, SC store would only take one coupon per transaction. I had to stand there and do many transactions to get all my deals and I am finished playing their game. The other stores in my area are way more friendly and want my business so I will shop there.