So last night I was at CVS,working a deal. I had scored a rare $5/$30 coupon, and wanted to use it before it expired today.This was one heck of a deal- 2 jugs of baby formula (yes... I breastfeed- but my kid is almost 1 and is allergic to milk. Mama needs to back off the pumping), 2 nail polishes, 2 mascaras, and full size Infant Motrin- for $1.75.
As you can imagine, some coupons were involved. OK, a pile of coupons. There was no line, the store was slow, I figured I was good to go.
I approached the cashier with a friendly smile.
She was one of those cashiers who want to find a reason to deny a deal- you know- checking every expiration, fine print, term, and condition. On each coupon. Well here's a newsflash, lady. I don't do coupon fraud. The deal? Rock solid.
So the cashier was slowing things down and a little line started forming. I don't like holding folks up. It makes me super uncomfortable. I was staring to get a bit uneasy and in my head was all, "Hurry it up, CVS Grump."
Just then, a big guy in line behind me started doing those sighs- you know, the ones that say, "I can't believe I'm just trying to buy some candy and this chick in front of me is in my way." I started to feel remorse, but did not give in. Just as CVS Grump was about to put my formula check through (with an eye roll), the big guy got mad. He slammed his king size Hershey bar and family size Chunky on the counter and stormed out of the store.
I felt my face get flushed, but quickly recovered, realizing I might have done the guy a favor. He definitely needed a lesson in patience, but REALLY didn't need the candy- I hope he just went home and made a better snack choice.
Moral of the story- don't let others pressure you out of your deals. Even big guys craving a Chunky.
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You were first in line. It's not your fault he was a jerk but I, too, get uncomfortable in those situations. Good for you for standing your ground and getting the deal done!
This is still my biggest hang-up with using coupons, particularly anything for a free item. I have never not had a cashier make a big freakin' deal out of it, and then the line behind me piles up... It's really hard not to feel embarrassed!
I am thinking people use coupons here a lot, 'cause I never get the evil eye! I talk to the cashiers, even the grumpy ones. They usually fake being all nice and then it seems like they hurry up to get me out of there :)
This is one of the reasons why I hate Walgreens sometimes. They always make a huge deal of my coupons and there is always a line behind me. Twice I've heard people say things about "the girl with a million coupons". I try not to feel bad about it but I do.
I often feel that way. But the feeling goes away by the time I'm in the car re-reading my receipt!
I'm always amazed when cashiers/stores don't respond well to couponers. It's why when I get someone that says something like, "wow, way to get a great deal," I always go back to that store. I also take a minute to tell the manager on duty thank you for employing helpful cashiers and tell them I plan to recommend their store to friends and family.
The big jerk? Well, he's a big jerk and I'm sorry he made you feel bad.
OMG! Similar thing happened to me this weekend! Kmart was offering DOUBLE COUPONS (totally rare for my area) so I was armed with tons of coupons! I was first in line and then all of a sudden a line formed behind me and the guy right behind me was probably a member of Hell's Angels. He got pissed and got the store manager but I just stood their with my beet red face. He was probably just jealous of all the stuff I got for $8.
~ Katie
I don't even bat an eyelash when people are frustrated behind me. I always want to tell them that when I was a kid working at Purity Supreme everyone had to wait. Those were the days when every register was open and the lines still extended down the aisles. I sound like an old lady. LOL
what a jerk turd. you're well within your rights to use them and it's their job to accommodate to their customers.
and i'm sorry but no one is so important they can't wait 1 minute to buy their stupid chocolate bar.
Great post!!! I think that lady moonlights over here at our local Walgreens!!! :0)
I think the cashiers just need to learn to speed up. It's not like we're trying to pull a fast one. Afterall, they work for the company that accepts our coupons. As for Mr. Impatient, buy the big bags. They last longer.
lol geez that guy must have needed a sugar fix!
you would have been proud of me today at cvs. I got 2 3 packs of shick intuition razors for free. they were buy one get one and then I had extra bucks for the other one. I'm getting better at this SLOWLY.
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