[brooklynheat]

The people at my HT were out for blood this morning! Ladies with their coupon binders ramming into other peoples carts, blocking off the dairy section, and all the Smart Balance gone at 7:45 AM!!!!
Anybody else have a crazy morning?!?

[mcgallicher]

Originally Posted by brooklynheat

The people at my HT were out for blood this morning! Ladies with their coupon binders ramming into other peoples carts, blocking off the dairy section, and all the Smart Balance gone at 7:45 AM!!!!
Anybody else have a crazy morning?!?

I'm heading out now. Where is your Harris Teeter?

[brooklynheat]

Originally Posted by mcgallicher

I'm heading out now. Where is your Harris Teeter?

I'm in warrenton VA. Where are you?

[hkystar]

People be crazy!

I am hoping that HT will have some of hte stuff I have on my list when I get off work (at like 5pm).

[nmk1125]

My store in Raleigh, NC was super quiet this morning Even gave one guy some Silk coupons....I have a bunch of the $1.00 off ones for fruit & protein if anyone wants me to mail them to them!

[Moggy]

That is why I NEVER go early in the morning, especially on the 1st day of an event.

[JPBMC]

I went and was there when the door opened at 7 am. Two ladies RAN with their buggies and grabbed what was left of the Chinet plates (there wasn't but a few pkgs) and got almost all of the Smart Balance Milk. Then they tried to run over me at the butter and again at the ice cream. SMH

[xoamandaleigh4]

Thats nuts! Im heading there now. Hope my store isnt like that.

[wannasavemore]

My store was okay at 6:30 when I got there. Plenty of SB, but only one Wanchai Ferry. I'm sure when I go back tomorrow there will be lots of OOS items but I can't really complain, as I was able to score all the items on my list.

[lms28023]

I had to be at work at 7am, but I could see lots of cars already in the parking lot. I'm with Moggy...tooo crowded and tooo crazy at 7am. I don't do Black Friday either.

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by lms28023

I had to be at work at 7am, but I could see lots of cars already in the parking lot. I'm with Moggy...tooo crowded and tooo crazy at 7am. I don't do Black Friday either.

Ditto to that! There is nothing I need badly enough that makes it worth dealing with that mess.

[brooklynheat]

Originally Posted by JPBMC

I went and was there when the door opened at 7 am. Two ladies RAN with their buggies and grabbed what was left of the Chinet plates (there wasn't but a few pkgs) and got almost all of the Smart Balance Milk. Then they tried to run over me at the butter and again at the ice cream. SMH

Wow. It's kind of entertaining. Frustrating at times, but entertaining!

[wizbiff]

I'm in Northern Virginia and thankfully the Tyson's Corner store was empty. I think it's the plus of being close to the big city and not in the burbs. Warrenton is only about an hour away, what a difference!

Though they are doing inventory today. I was stepping over employees in every aisle.

[md_beloved]

The Lansdowne store was nice and quiet at 7:15, and the only people there had coupon binders/boxes. I grabbed a couple things I thought would sell out by the time I leave work today, but completely screwed up the yogurt grab hopefully there'll be some left!

Cashiers were NOT happy people though, mine was already making disparaging coupon remarks.

[vtelliott]

Hey I'm in Durham I could use those is there something that you are looking for

Originally Posted by nmk1125

My store in Raleigh, NC was super quiet this morning Even gave one guy some Silk coupons....I have a bunch of the $1.00 off ones for fruit & protein if anyone wants me to mail them to them!

[mammalakn]

That crazy

I have 5 + HT's within 5 miles from my house and not too many ppl in the area coupon, so its pretty much like shopping any other day.

[colleenb]

My store in Holly Springs was pretty quiet at 6:30. There were only like 5 people ready to check out at 7am. Still had some SB milk, but I did see one lady wipe out the paper plates. Thankfully, the couponers here are somewhat respectful of one another!

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by colleenb

My store in Holly Springs was pretty quiet at 6:30. There were only like 5 people ready to check out at 7am. Still had some SB milk, but I did see one lady wipe out the paper plates. Thankfully, the couponers here are somewhat respectful of one another!

If your store is enforcing their 3 like q'a and 2 like IP rule then no one should be able to take more than their share at one time ~ if they aren't enforcing it then it is the store's fault for letting people clear shelves. I think I'd have a talk with the manager if I that is the case.

[mcgallicher]

Originally Posted by brooklynheat

I'm in warrenton VA. Where are you?

I went to the Purcellville, VA store (which just opened) around 10:00 and it was quiet and peaceful. I didn't see one other shopper with a coupon binder!

[darkcirca]

Originally Posted by wizbiff

I'm in Northern Virginia and thankfully the Tyson's Corner store was empty. I think it's the plus of being close to the big city and not in the burbs. Warrenton is only about an hour away, what a difference!

Though they are doing inventory today. I was stepping over employees in every aisle.

I think a lot the people in NoVA feel too good for coupons... fits the lifestyle here at least. There are days that I'm one of the only couponers in my store (East Gate - South Riding).

[abbylivismom]

I havent been able to go yet...it's not worth it to fight over food! Most of these people are just adding to their stockpiles anyway I'm sure (not me, I haven't been able to start one). I never get the good coupons/deals....I'm just looking to get what we need for the next 2 weeks!

[wizbiff]

Originally Posted by darkcirca

I think a lot the people in NoVA feel too good for coupons... fits the lifestyle here at least. There are days that I'm one of the only couponers in my store (East Gate - South Riding).

I agree about the attitude in the area. Works out better for us! I feel like I need to coupon to be able to pay rent!

[hkystar]

Originally Posted by Moggy

Ditto to that! There is nothing I need badly enough that makes it worth dealing with that mess.

Thats my thoughts on this.

lms28023 - I have the same thing... I have to be in by 7am so that I can get out for daycare pick up.

I am hoping that my secret HT location (I am in NoVA) will have some sort of stock. I am taking the attitude of being happy with what I can get and not stressing about what I "missed".

[hashbug]

Originally Posted by colleenb

My store in Holly Springs was pretty quiet at 6:30. There were only like 5 people ready to check out at 7am. Still had some SB milk, but I did see one lady wipe out the paper plates. Thankfully, the couponers here are somewhat respectful of one another!

Which store in Holly Springs do you shop at? I am in Holly Springs too and did not make it to the store until after 9am and was surprised to find almost everything still in stock this time. Ususally if you are not in line at 7am with your carts loaded up you are out of luck. The store was very quiet too which was unusual.

[amiecheatham]

I went around 1:30 and only saw one other couponer and she didn't even have a binder! No one tried to run me over and a couple of the employees asked me how many times they'd see me this week. LOL