[noellebrow]

There's been a bit of buzz that stores have programmed their systems to prevent doubling of DND 5 coupons.
I haven't tried one in a bit. Has anyone used one recently and noticed whether the system is not doubling?
I know that in the past, my store had to key in something to prevent doubling, but most cashiers don't pay attention so they ring through and double. If the systems now prevent the auto doubling it would be good to know ahead of time, so we can plan accordingly.

[forevergrateful]

Originally Posted by noellebrow

There's been a bit of buzz that stores have programmed their systems to prevent doubling of DND 5 coupons.
I haven't tried one in a bit. Has anyone used one recently and noticed whether the system is not doubling?
I know that in the past, my store had to key in something to prevent doubling, but most cashiers don't pay attention so they ring through and double. If the systems now prevent the auto doubling it would be good to know ahead of time, so we can plan accordingly.

Yuck! Not great news if this is true! I haven't used q's recently with the DND 5 to see if this is so.

In my 6 mos. or so of couponing, I have gotten used to figuring on the doubling of q's for Shoprite & Acme. Have gotten "spoiled". This would be a bummer if it is now so........

[noellebrow]

Originally Posted by forevergrateful

Yuck! Not great news if this is true! I haven't used q's recently with the DND 5 to see if this is so.

In my 6 mos. or so of couponing, I have gotten used to figuring on the doubling of q's for Shoprite & Acme. Have gotten "spoiled". This would be a bummer if it is now so........

Just to make sure I was clear...I am referring to coupons that state Do NOT DOUBLE being programmed to actually NOT double. The Qs that don't say DND would still double!! I'm a bit tired and not sure I'm being very clear here.

[forevergrateful]

Originally Posted by noellebrow

Just to make sure I was clear...I am referring to coupons that state Do NOT DOUBLE being programmed to actually NOT double. The Qs that don't say DND would still double!! I'm a bit tired and not sure I'm being very clear here.

You were totally clear! ;o) Sorry of my reply made it sound like something else. ;o)

I did mean to specify that as well in my response; that it would be a bummer if the DND5 ones that state "do not double" were now programmed not to double.

Crossing my fingers it isn't so......

[noellebrow]

Originally Posted by forevergrateful

You were totally clear! ;o) Sorry of my reply made it sound like something else. ;o)

I did mean to specify that as well in my response; that it would be a bummer if the DND5 ones that state "do not double" were now programmed not to double.

Crossing my fingers it isn't so......

Glad my late night friend understands me

[forevergrateful]

Originally Posted by noellebrow

Glad my late night friend understands me

Always! (Who couldn't understand you? You're the best!!)

[eva56]

The last time I used coupons that began with the number 5 and said "Do not double" was this past Friday and they all doubled. I hope and pray that this isn't happening! What I don't understand is why ARE the coupons stating Do not double in the first place? I wouldn't think that the coupon's manufacturer is affected by the store's doubling policy. Doesn't the store that's accepting these coupons absorb this cost? If anything, they both gain more by consumers more likely to purchase their product because of the store's doubling policy. I don't get it?!?

[JaimeDae]

Oh no!!! Although the cashiers at my ShopRite do seem to pay close attention then press that button so they don't double. It's hit or miss with me, I hope it doesn't go automated though!

[adriana39]

Well what ever the case would be, not doubling, programmed not to double would be a bad, bad thing! Couponing has gotten such a big buzz in the last year or so. (media i mean)
With the economy I would not doubt that stores and manu. are trying to tighten up as well.
That is just my thought. I think they make money no matter what the situation is. People are going to eat!
What do you guys think???

[AdamsMom]

I'm sorry but if a coupon says do not double, shouldn't we expect it won't double? I mean, great for those of you who have been able to get them to double, but I never experienced a dnd coupon actually doubling... I always use self check though so that may be why. I just thought they automatically don't double since they aren;t supposed to... naive me

[noellebrow]

Originally Posted by AdamsMom

I'm sorry but if a coupon says do not double, shouldn't we expect it won't double? I mean, great for those of you who have been able to get them to double, but I never experienced a dnd coupon actually doubling... I always use self check though so that may be why. I just thought they automatically don't double since they aren;t supposed to... naive me

I think it is more that they have most often doubled (with an occassional cashier actually pushing the key that prevents doubling) and so we have become used to coupons doubling if they begin with a 5 regardless of the wording on the Q. For me the real reason for asking here is for planning purposes. If I know that a DND 5 coupon will never again double then I will plan that into my shopping. Something that is on sale for $1.50 with a 75c DND 5 coupon will be free if the coupon doubles or 75c if the coupon doesn't double. There are a lot of things I will get for $0 OOP, but many I won't buy even at the 75c price. If I have a bunch of DND 5s that previously doubled and now don't, I want to save myself the hassle at the store. This ultimately saves my cashier or the CS people some hassle too when I decide to return everything that was far more than I had planned while accounting for doubling.

Sorry, this is a bit long winded. I just want to be clear that I am not really complaining just trying to stay on top of whatever is happening for the best ease of handling deals!

[JaimeDae]

[crissy148]

Originally Posted by eva56

The last time I used coupons that began with the number 5 and said "Do not double" was this past Friday and they all doubled. I hope and pray that this isn't happening! What I don't understand is why ARE the coupons stating Do not double in the first place? I wouldn't think that the coupon's manufacturer is affected by the store's doubling policy. Doesn't the store that's accepting these coupons absorb this cost? If anything, they both gain more by consumers more likely to purchase their product because of the store's doubling policy. I don't get it?!?

I agree- isn't it really the store that is doubling, so what does the manufacturer care? Why even bother to print that on there?

[NJMom]

Originally Posted by crissy148

I agree- isn't it really the store that is doubling, so what does the manufacturer care? Why even bother to print that on there?

I'm going to guess that in the case of blinkies (most of which are DND 9s), the stores might not even want them placed in their stores if they are going to have to double them, KWIM? As for other coupons, yeah, it's annoying that the manu puts that on there.

[forevergrateful]

Originally Posted by NJMom

I'm going to guess that in the case of blinkies (most of which are DND 9s), the stores might not even want them placed in their stores if they are going to have to double them, KWIM? As for other coupons, yeah, it's annoying that the manu puts that on there.

I'm a bit confused when you wrote about the stores having to double a DND 9 q. I thought they didn't double; because they state do not double & are a 9q? I'm relatively new to this; so forgive me if it is something obvious that I am missing. ;o)

Thanks!

[forevergrateful]

Was just coming on to post that my SR got new registers; or something new. ;o) The screens are new & everything looks totally different. The girl said it was all new when I commented on it.

I didn't use any q's that would double; so I don't know if anything has changed; just got me thinking cause of the new systems.

[NJMom]

Originally Posted by forevergrateful

I'm a bit confused when you wrote about the stores having to double a DND 9 q. I thought they didn't double; because they state do not double & are a 9q? I'm relatively new to this; so forgive me if it is something obvious that I am missing. ;o)

Thanks!

My point was that blinkies tend to be DND 9 because most stores who double daily wouldn't want the DND 5s because then they might have to double them. There are DND 5 blinkies out there, we just don't get them often here at ShopRite. Sorry for the confusion.

[noellebrow]

I used a DND5 today on the new registers and it went through fine.

[davi-o]

whew!