[infamousmare]

When certain items go on sale @ WF, I will sometimes pick up a case in order to get the add'l 10% case discount. However, if I also have q's for that particular product, can I use my q's to take $$ off the individual items in the case in addition to the case discount?

For example, I have several q's for a particular organic spaghetti sauce and I'm waiting for WF to have a sale on that brand. Once they do go on sale, can I pick up a case, use my q's to make the per-jar price cheaper, then also take the 10% discount on the entire case?

I do plan to ask the manager about their general q policies, but I wondered if anyone had ever done this with the cases. Thanks! :-)

[crazybabycakes]

yes. today i picked up a case of santa cruz lemonades and was able to use coupons on each item.

[~Em~]

Good to know Crazybabycakes!

[maineia]

My local WF won't allow the case discount on sale items. You can use manufacturer coupons though.

[infamousmare]

I wonder, then, if it varies by store. I was able to get the case discount on sale-priced organic lemonade (not Santa Cruz) last week, but didn't have q's for it. I think I'll see if the manager is around today and ask. I do know that the lady I usually see at the register doesn't like a stack of coupons - she thinks I'm cheating the system or something. :o( I'm going to try shopping today (different day than usual) to see if I can befriend another cashier!

[Godspitgrl]

I emailed my local store their policy and this is what I just got back.

Thanks for your interest in shopping our store. In reference to our coupon policy, we accept all manufacturers and all store coupons. You are allowed to use both manufacturers and store coupon at the same time for the same item. In addition you can use one manufacturers coupon and one store coupon (together) for each item in a case, in addition to the case discount. For example, if you buy a case of 12 you can give us 12 manufacturers coupon and 12 store coupon, and get the 10% discount on top of that. Isn't that marvelous, now why would you not want to shop with us .
I hope I have answered your question satisfactorily and I look forward to you shopping with us.

[Crystalwilcox6]

Wow, I was completely unaware of a case discount! Thanks for the heads up, I will be visiting my co-op tomorrow and will be sure to ask!!

[BrandiMT]

Originally Posted by Godspitgrl

I emailed my local store their policy and this is what I just got back.

What a nice email response! I'll have to take advantage of that case discount.

[infamousmare]

Thanks so much for posting that email response! I, too, found out that I can use q's on my case discount; however, if I have more than 10 q's for any one transaction, I have to request a manager override at my store. Apparently, the system at my WF store doesn't automatically recognize whether I've purchased the items for which I have q's, so the manager has to come over and go over my purchases and cross-check the coupons. Not the end of the world, but I'll be sure to try to shop during less busy times so that people aren't backed up behind me.

Also, I found out the hard way that I have to remind cashiers about the case discount. I purchased 2 cases of organic chocolate milk boxes that my kids like and the cashier forgot to apply the discount. Not her fault, just something I need to remember to point out when I'm checking out. :-)

[new2coupons4]

I purchased a case (24) of single roll 7th generation tp today and had a $1/1 on each from the WF site which came out to $.07 per roll!!

[rpolillo]

Originally Posted by new2coupons4

I purchased a case (24) of single roll 7th generation tp today and had a $1/1 on each from the WF site which came out to $.07 per roll!!

Is that Q still available?

[crazybabycakes]

Originally Posted by rpolillo

Is that Q still available?

yep. on the website or if you find the Whole Deals book in your store, it's there as well.

[new2coupons4]

Yes, there is a picture of laundry detergent on it, but it works for any product.

[Ltaylor882]

Originally Posted by new2coupons4

I purchased a case (24) of single roll 7th generation tp today and had a $1/1 on each from the WF site which came out to $.07 per roll!!

Were you able to use 24 of the q's? My whole foods

[Ltaylor882]

Originally Posted by new2coupons4

I purchased a case (24) of single roll 7th generation tp today and had a $1/1 on each from the WF site which came out to $.07 per roll!!

Were you able to use 24 q's? My WF said I could only use 4 at a time

[Ltaylor882]

Oops, double post...

[crazybabycakes]

Originally Posted by Ltaylor882

Were you able to use 24 q's? My WF said I could only use 4 at a time

each store is different. mine let me do all 24. which whole foods do you go to? i go to one in chicago.

[Ltaylor882]

Originally Posted by crazybabycakes

each store is different. mine let me do all 24. which whole foods do you go to? i go to one in chicago.

Argh, I go to one in Michigan. Since I've started using coupons I've notices not 1 store has the same coupon policy which makes shopping so frustrating. Why can't every store just be the same? I see everyone on hear getting awesome deals and my stores never let me.

[new2coupons4]

Yes, I was able to use them all at 2 locations...the one in Willowbrook and the one in Naperville. It does stink when they aren't consistent. I think they should allow you to use them all as they do not limit the number of prints on their site and the coupon itself does not indicate only 4 at one time. So, until they create a policy or alter their coupons I think there is a valid argument there.

[Ltaylor882]

I agree, it isn't really fair to limit me to 4 since as you said, there is no official coupon policy plus their coupons do not state any restrictions. I think I'll print off 8 and start small and see if they'll allow it. Plus, she told me I couldn't do one transaction after another, I would have to leave. So I told her I would go put the first bag in my car then come back and do it again.

[new2coupons4]

That is what I did the first time. I bought 4 because I hadn't planned on finding them so inexpensive. The second time I bought 20, but the guy was real nice and gave me the case discount and clued me in.

Sometimes if I think I am going to be in that situation I say something like, "oh, I can only use 4? I must have overlooked that. Can you show me where it says that so I don't make the same mistake again. (seconds pass) Oh, you don't see it anywhere but remember your manager saying it? Well, in that case can you bring her/him over so that he/she can show me? (manager comes over aggravated from being pulled from their quasi-important roost that resembles an office). Hi manager, Joe Sch-Mo was just saying that there was a limit on coupons. Can you help me understand where that is printed on these coupons, cause I can't seem to find it?" (seconds pass again) Typically something like..."well, lady they aren't meant to be used that way, (key inserts into register to approve), but, I will approve it THIS time." My standard response AFTER approval..."oh thank you manager, maybe next time you will be able to show me where it says that"...ta-ta!

Man, the things a gal has to do these days to properly use a store's own coupons! Imagine their expression when you start stacking...!!

[crazybabycakes]

Originally Posted by new2coupons4

Man, the things a gal has to do these days to properly use a store's own coupons! Imagine their expression when you start stacking...!!

and that's when i show them the email from their MW coordinator that we are allowed to stack. luckily i havent had to do that yet.

[suzanimal_fl]

Originally Posted by new2coupons4

Sometimes if I think I am going to be in that situation I say something like, "oh, I can only use 4? I must have overlooked that. Can you show me where it says that so I don't make the same mistake again. (seconds pass) Oh, you don't see it anywhere but remember your manager saying it? Well, in that case can you bring her/him over so that he/she can show me? (manager comes over aggravated from being pulled from their quasi-important roost that resembles an office). Hi manager, Joe Sch-Mo was just saying that there was a limit on coupons. Can you help me understand where that is printed on these coupons, cause I can't seem to find it?" (seconds pass again) Typically something like..."well, lady they aren't meant to be used that way, (key inserts into register to approve), but, I will approve it THIS time." My standard response AFTER approval..."oh thank you manager, maybe next time you will be able to show me where it says that"...ta-ta!
!!

That's a really nice bedtime story! :-) I appreciate the post...nice verbiage and I could totally do that.

[lizajanesteele]

Originally Posted by Ltaylor882

I agree, it isn't really fair to limit me to 4 since as you said, there is no official coupon policy plus their coupons do not state any restrictions. I think I'll print off 8 and start small and see if they'll allow it. Plus, she told me I couldn't do one transaction after another, I would have to leave. So I told her I would go put the first bag in my car then come back and do it again.

WOW! Not a very friendly store. Mine is very friendly...a newer store and great CS! Plus I can stack all 3 discounts...on sale items too. It's my kids' favorite store...they spoil them with all the snack freebies at the register!

[Emrick]

I agree, it isn't really cost-effective to restrict me to 4 since as you said, there is no formal voucher technique plus their reductions do not scenario any limitations. I think I'll create off 8 and begin little and see if they'll allow it.