Some coupons just aren't worth it
I was really intrigued by the Macy's coupon in the newspaper good for $10 off a $25 purchase of already-discounted sale or clearance items. Sounds like a really good deal to me! Then I saw the fine print, which I actually had to use a magnifying glass to read. There are no less than 50 "exclusions." The coupon cannot be used on "specials," (whatever those are) fine jewelry, cosmetics, a plethora of designer and non-designer brands, Holiday Lane department trim, cards and wrap, ANY electronics, as well as electrics and furniture, mattresses and area rugs. The coupon also is not good on "everyday values" or "morning specials." (Can anyone explain what these are?) Until someone can tell me what I can actually buy with this coupon, I think I'll just go shop somewhere else.
posted by Lesley Mitchell @ 9:23 AM |
2 Comments:
Lesley - good response on your part. If someone wants to load up a promo with a bunch of gimmicks, you take your business elsewhere, and you let the original merchant know why you're taking your business elsewhere.
Case in point: In Dec 2005, I decided to buy a new laptop. Both CompUSA and Best Buy had good deals. But CompUSA wanted to make me jump through hoops and play the rebate game to get the deal. In contrast, Best Buy offered the savings up front - NO GIMMICKS! Guess where I bought the laptop? Best Buy.
Ironically, CompUSA is now out of business, while Best Buy keeps chugging along. It's time to work towards gimmick-free commerce.
I too tried to use one of those Macey's coupons. I hadn't read all the fine print and the second time I was told it didn't apply to what I was going to buy, I went to the store manager and told him what a fraud the whole ad was. He just looked at me and told me to read the fine print. I then asked him to show me just what it was good for, and he was stumped. He had a tough time showing me any thing. I thought it should be reported to some one. I won't be shopping at Macy's any longer. I don't like to be played.
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