Shaw's Shopper Discussion: Double Coupons up to $.99

[heyaheather]

What do you think about this part of the coupon policy?

Shaw's will double coupons up to $.99, except those that state DND.

Some stores say "whatever" and will double them all, while other stores scrutinize every last word and make sure to press the DND button.

Remember this is in the Shaw's forum, not HUTC, so please remember your manners.

(I have my own opinion that I will share later, but I'd like to see what other shoppers have to say).

[slippies46]

Interesting question. My personal opinion is that it's an oxymoron. You say you will double..but then..you don't. Is it because they follow all the 'rules' written out on a coupon, so hence they consider that a rule?

I am going for it's black or white..forget about going grey!

[ltrom33]

Haha, The some double, some don't, policy is making me go grey.

[bugface711]

Good topic!

I personally think the national chain stores have more say than we think about what goes into the inserts.
Based on the fact that in many cases, coupons match up with sales ads and promotions reference that fact, the marketing depts must all work together to some extent.

So, if a region with stores that double are helping to pay for the advertising, they say make that coupon a do not double. Then they are not the bad guy, but still get to advertise "we double".

As far as the stores doing it or not, I think if your store does it, BONUS! If your store does not, how can you argue, it clearly says DND.

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[MNMsMommy]

Originally Posted by bugface711 As far as the stores doing it or not, I think if your store does it, BONUS! If your store does not, how can you argue, it clearly says DND. Do

I agree w/ this. I don't see how I can argue if the coupon clearly states DND. If they let it go through any way then I get to walk out w/ an even bigger smile on my face...I mean, they are already giving us free groceries.

[madamimadam1]

I have found that in general it isn't the sotres policy that gets you - as much as the cashier. SOme cashier will them double or not - as the register decides. Some cashiers will scrutinize and after the register says that it is okay - go back and delete the doubled portion.
If it is the stores policy- then it shouldn't be up to the cashier to decide on a whim what they will and will not allow. I don't think I particularly care one way or the other - just please make up your mind.
And if it is the stores policy to double them - then the money is coming out of their profit - why should the manufacturers care?

[lilac_blossom]

Originally Posted by madamimadam1 And if it is the stores policy to double them - then the money is coming out of their profit - why should the manufacturers care?

This is my opinion too. I also think it's the large national stores that have more to do with the DND on the coupons than the manufacturers. It's a big scam if you ask me. If a store is going to advertise double coupons then they should double ALL coupons since it comes out of the store's profits, not the manufacturers. But that's just my opinion

[mainelycoupons]

I don't think its false advertising. WM advertises a price match, as does Target now and Home Depot...etc. However it is normally a print ad and identical items, etc. There is always fine print to keep them from being taken advantage of completely. Shaws is no different. Shaws is the only store near me that doubles anything so I'll take what I can get. Never hurts me if they DND/DNT a coupon that states that.

[asf15]

I find it annoying that it varies store by store. The Star in Wellesley undoubled my IP's yesterday, while Dedham didn't.

[kawakii]

I think Shaws should double anyway since they are taking the hit on the coupon not the coupon MFR, Shaws is going to get paid for the face value plus .08 cents not the doubled value. So why not double the IP's ?

We have personally never had them undouble our coupons in Hooksett, NH or the Shaws we frequent but if they did I don't think I'd be upset since to me it's a bonus every time they do. I just think of it as a bonus :)