[daisydoescoupons]

I went to the Giant Eagle on upper Peach in Erie just before dinner. I have shopped at that store for 10 years. Today I went through a regular lane since there was no line rather then the self checkout.

I bought the Schwebel's Italiano bread and used the Schwevel's coupon from their website.

Printable Coupons from Schwebel's Freshly Baked Breads

Even though it has my name on it. I was told they wouldn't take it. I was told that I copied it and it was a fraudulent coupon. I told them that it was printed from the Schwebel's website. I even asked for the checkout supervisor, ***, who I have dealt with for the past year. He agreed that it was copied. I told them it was printed on a laser printer which it was. The back had other lists on it since I always print on the back sides.

They told me they were no longer allowing ips unless they are Smart Source or Coupons.com . Haven't seen a new coupon policy posted in the store. I was so angry and embarassed.

[karmaj28]

sorry babe happens to us all just keep your chin up and STAND your ground!!!!!

[mtopinka]

dillons here makes you feel bad for using coupons here. If doesn't scan they won;t take it.

[arkaneinc]

hate when that happens. I had this happen at Winco. The next day the Winco where I live posted a sign saying that because of the excessive amount of fraudulent internet coupons they will now only accept coupons from magazine/newspapers. So of course when I had a coupon sent to my house straight from the manufacturer of a product the cashier gave me some grief. Not a big deal. I've learned to live without them (ip's). Problem is there are a few people that blow it for the rest of us.

[CMLaw]

OP- Definitely call Giant Eagle customer service.
This is from their website:

Contact Us

Tell us how we're doing. We have one goal: to make Giant Eagle® your favorite place to shop. Please let us know how we are doing. We want to hear everything. Concerns. Compliments. Ideas. Impressions. Call Customer Care at 1–800–553–2324, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week.

[daisydoescoupons]

Originally Posted by mtopinka

dillons here makes you feel bad for using coupons here. If doesn't scan they won;t take it.

This coupon does scan. I have printed them before and they always scan but never double despite it not saying DND.

She didn't even try..just labeled it a copy.. and me a thief!

[daisydoescoupons]

Originally Posted by arkaneinc

hate when that happens. I had this happen at Winco. The next day the Winco where I live posted a sign saying that because of the excessive amount of fraudulent internet coupons they will now only accept coupons from magazine/newspapers. So of course when I had a coupon sent to my house straight from the manufacturer of a product the cashier gave me some grief. Not a big deal. I've learned to live without them (ip's). Problem is there are a few people that blow it for the rest of us.

I lost my job last Friday so we don't purchase the local paper. It has mainly $1/3 type coupons. I really rely mainly on IPs. Wegmans here won't allow coupons over a certain value if they're IPs and no Free or B1G1Fs I believe. So it looks like I'll be convertng to TOPS exclusively.

[ibelongtokeving]

How awful. I can't imagine how I'd react if this happened to me. How sad that stores would start getting rid of internet coupons. That's all I use!!

[inkprincess]

Gotta love when just a few ruin it for us all ... I guess I don't understand the need for nasty looks and rude behavior towards anyone that is trying to save money ... Jealousy, perhaps?

Anyway, OP -- I'm from Erie and moving back next month, actually -- Glad I read this so that I know where to watch out! Thanks!!

[daisydoescoupons]

Called customer service over the weekend. Told that a regional manager would be in contact. Nothing so far.