Retail Death: Coupon Hell

Webcomic Retail Death on coupons: "I’ve seen the logic displayed above exercised by customers on many different occasions in many different situations.  Not this specific one very often, as my store always had higher prices than others.  But the “I’m right even if I’m not” logic, a point of pride for so many customers, is employed every day, by customers of all shapes and sizes. These sorts of situations became my favorite.  When I was new to retail, I would....to read the rest of his post, CLICK HERE.

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[atombomb1945]

Customers seem to think that coupons are like gold, and that just using one is getting them a deal.

Had a customer one time who had a coupon for %10 off the full price of $200 on a stereo. It was currently on clearance down to $120. She demanded that we change the price back to $200 just so she could get the $20 off. She was just tickled pink that she got the discount. And once again, I lost a little more faith in humanity.

[Jit]

AAAUUUGGH!

If we say we can't take them - we can't take them!!! It's not cause we're trying to scam you. WE JUST CAN'T TAKE THEM! Bitches!! Jeeze! Take 'em and shove 'em up your ass.

[Samuel]

Coupons should be banned....just banned