Kroger Mid Atlantic: Wake Forest NC store no longer doubling more than 2 like Qs due to smash and grabber couple

[SabrinaM]

So I go to my closest store to get my typical 10 pkgs of Cottonelle along with the other goodies and the cashier informs me that they no longer accept more than 2 like coupons because of a husband and wife who would come in and clear the shelves. Not only were they clearing the shelves, but they were bragging to store employees that they were reselling it!

I have seen them in the store before and have commented to them that filling up the cart with 50+ Cottonelle (no exaggeration) was rude and going to hurt us all. (Harris Teeter already limits the number of like coupons, I had a feeling Kroger wasn't going to be far behind.) His response was always "they'll restock tomorrow."

I'm not sure if this applies to all of the stores in this area (Raleigh etc) or just this particular store. Anyone else in this area have problems using more than 2 like coupons?

One bad, greedy apple ruined it for the entire bunch.

[mindisue]

The Greenville NC store has been limiting everyone to 1 like coupon for a few weeks now. You have to ring multiple transactions if you want to use multiple coupons. They have signs posted at all of the registers. It seems kind of silly to go from unlimited to one! Many of us in the Greenville area are boycotting the store entirely. No deal is worth that much hassle IMHO!

[Andra]

I have not been told that about 2 like coupons only, but I have had problems with the Kroger in Raleigh too. The cashiers are not trained very well on coupons and are always rude to me. I don't really waste my time at Kroger anymore unless the deals are really good and there are no deals at any other stores (which rarely happens with Lowes, Harris Teeter, Food Lion and Super Target to shop at). I've tried for the free TP several times and they are always out (probably because of the couple you mentioned) and stay wiped out until my coupons expire. If they had told me only 2 like coupons and there happened to be TP in stock I think I would have done individual transactions.

[cmricha2]

The one off of Six Forks has never limited me. Of course, I had the good sense to use nor more than 6 of the cottonelle (afraid of a limit being imposed).

[reincarnation]

:sad: . ..##@$&!!

[SabrinaM]

cmricha, that's my backup store, so I guess I'll have to start shopping there. :(

Thanks for listening, guys. :)

[ScrappyDoo]

Don't bother going to the Garner Kroger. That couple must have been there too because they made a 3 like coupons per customer rule and then when I asked if I could pre-order stuff to keep from clearing shelves thwey told me NO WE CAN"T ALLOW THAT!

[ScrappyDoo]

When do they normally shop? Is there a pattern? I am NOT above getting a group together to make a scene if need be. I'm serious here....these people are gonna kill us with the stores around here.

[slickcat79]

That's a bummer :sad: I've always had good luck with the Durham stores. Well, except for the one cashier who didn't understand the difference between a purchase and a transaction. I've never had a problem finding cottonelle either.

I've always tried to limit the number of like Qs I use because I've been expecting them to impose a limit too...

[cmricha2]

Makes me want to find that couple and give them punches in their heads. Okay, not really as I wouldn't ever hit anyone. But that's the threat I use on my DH and my really mean face when he's being annoying.

I mean it is such a shame that these 2 individuals has ruined such a great deal for all of us. Clearing shelves and bragging they are re-selling the stuff. That kind of behavior just encourages stores to stop doubling coupons.