I wouldn't complain on not getting to use all the coupons. But I would complain about how rude the cashier was to you. The cashier could have told you their policy in a nice way.
I know I should - but the more I think about it, the more I tell myself that I should just let it go. I know that she should be repremanded, but the odds of that are 0... However, if she does it again - I will complain. From here on out, I will be super careful with how I coupon, to insure that I will only purchase 1 of each item. It will spread out my shopping more, but it will be OK.
I hope you have a great trip with Josh on the Jeep
Thanks! We did not end up going out in the Jeep yesterday... It started raining about the time we wanted to go. Maybe next weekend.
It seems to be doing much better. I plan to get her back in to the Dr. later this week to see if she can be cleared - at least for a little bit of activity.
You really used your sewing magic on that Mickey bag. The appliques are fabulous but I can't believe you did the zipper pull while it was attached to the bag. I am beyond impressed. I would have been sweating. LOL.
Thanks Liz! I wasn't really sweating... I just had to work a little slower than normal to make sure the needle was clear. It wasn't nearly as hard as I thought it would be.... The hardest part was realizing I needed to attach it to the zipper before I appliqued. LOL
Having the auctions together is a good idea so people can do all their bidding at one time. I can understand why bidding might fall off since people forget or get busy. Just be sure not to have the last one end too late.
Well, since they will end on a Saturday - I will probably end them in the morning. I am sure that people won't want to wait around all day for the auctions to end, and on top of that - I know how life gets sometimes, and weekends are busy, so if I ended them in the evening, people might forget...
Hmmmm, the Target coupon policy is a bit vague but I thimk it states you can use 4 coupons. You just can't use 4 of the Target printable coupons since the one per guest restriction is printed on that coupon. So you could use one Target coupon and 3 manufacturer coupons. ????? But then they put in the whole "we reserve the right to refuse any coupon" and then it makes it so you don't have way to enforce their policy as a customer. Although I think that as a corporation they put that on there to limit abuse and to prevent people from using copies, fakes and buying a ton of multiples that clear the shelves. It seems like the manager could just say "sorry we refuse" but as a customer I think they should at least have a good reason and not just use that policy because they don't like couponers or because they want to feel empowered. So frustrating because you never know if they will refuse you or not. Sounds like they are on the hunt for couponers in that store. I would think that stores in the backyard of their HQ would be a showcase for customer service. Blahhhh, sorry for the term paper.
Normally they are a showcase for customer service, but... Well... I just don't get that coupon policy... It's almost as if they are luring people in to the stores to use coupons, but when you get to the check out - you can only use one. Which makes no sense...
Hope you enjoy your jeep ride! That sounds like fun.
We had rain yesterday, just as soon as we were going to go... So, no Jeep ride for us.
Curtis and I washed all the pollen off our front porch the other day so we got to eat our dinner there the other night. It was perfect. Those brats will taste like summer! Enjoy your day.
Fun! I still have to get our front porch and back deck cleaned off... But we did get to have brats on the grill - and they were wonderful!
I was asking if the auction site is as big as eBay meaning exposure to a gazillion people then you said the auctions are held on your fan page ...on FB you mean right ? So only people that can participate in bidding are FB members and specifically people that know you...I think I understand this now and long story short I was trying to rationalize the bidding process ie- as practically all of us know, on eBay you can look at an auction for ending a week from now but put in your maximum bid & the system will do it for you without waiting around babysitting the site Does the auction on fan pages work that way ? Presuming that it does NOT is why I gave the opinion of auctions ending 5 minutes apart wasn't the best...maybe I should bow out of this with my opinion
No, Facebook does not do that. However - all of my auctions would be right there on my fan page, so it would take less than 10 seconds to get from one auction to another... I will probably do them in their own album, so that they don't get all bumped around by time stamps.
You DID say the hassle at Target was a cashier that was a lead in your original posting ..considering that, you are a Target employee and I'm afraid there will be some kind of retaliation (a Target on your back NO pun intended, seriously) if you complain
I kind of agree with you Ruthie - and I am a little hesitant because of that.
Stinks and she SHOULD be reported BUT realistically this control freak personality exists in every walk of life in every work place I've seen it with govt employees and civilian employees I've seen it everywhere (been working for 42 years) and its never going to change
I know...
You can react emotionally ( and I get that she treated you like something she discovered on the bottom of her shoe) or you can take some time to think about this, is she going to change ? Will HR fire her or re-train her ? How do you re-train someone to be NICE ?? Thats all I have to say about that Forrest Gump
Exactly...
Spring is definitely here
The first picture you have seen before. I just want to refresh your memory and show you how much snow it was on 7.April
And here is a picture taken today on 28.April
LOVE it!!! So glad the snow finally stopped for you and it's mostly gone now. Yay for spring!
I agree Target has to clarify their coupon policy. And as someone else mentioned, I think they need to use the word manufacturer vs. store coupon. That said, Yes, I would complain. I try to live by, say what you mean, mean what you say, BUT don't be mean when you say it. My first sentence would consist of telling them that you work in retail and although you understand coupons can get confusing, they as a responsible retailer need to clarify their coupon policy to keep the customer & employee from becoming frustrated. Then I would go on to say how you understand how the employee must get frustrated with the confusion the coupon policy must create, but she should be able to contain that frustration to a customer, ESPECIALLY if she is a store lead.
That is my 2 cents.
I agree with you completely. However... If I worked for anyone but them, I would do it in a heartbeat. I have issues doing it otherwise.
I've worked in customer service for over 25 years. Everything from cashier, to security office personal, to phone customer service. I have been yelled at, swore at, even spit at, and I can honestly say, I have never been reported to have treated a customer poorly. Actually, that is not true once a customer complained because I didn't sell liquor to him. (he was providing it to minors), he tried to say I was rude, The boss examined the video and said I was nothing but pleasant, and did the right thing. After they leave I might take a little private rant, but not in front of the customer and never AT the customer.
Yes... Exactly. I've been spit at once too... I puked.
Good for you going back and getting the items you were forced to put back. I agree why allow 2 to be printed, but only 1 to be used. That's crazy.
Have a fun day Jeeping.
Dee
Yes, it was an awesome feeling to be able to do that.
We didn't get to go Jeeping yesterday, it started raining just as we were going to leave...
Absolutely -She should not be in a lead position if she cannot explain policies to the satisfaction of the customer - especally internally. And even if she's a lead/supervisor, there's going to be someone superior to her. And I would hope that Target empowers their employees enough to let them be flexible with their policies when service requires it.
They normally do empower their employees to be flexible... However, I do think this particular person was trying to make an example of me.
I'd also like to agree with RuthIE about how you can't train somenone to be nice. And once a person is promoted to a position of incompetence it's tough to get them where they are competant again. (She may have been an ace cashier, but the little bit of power given to her has gone straight to her head and she likes to prove points - remember power corrupts.)
Yes! This makes perfect sense!
Ultimately, you probably should bring it to corporate's attention that their couponing polocy is contradictory and difficult for their own employees to follow/enforce.
I may do it as an employee, but not necessarily as a guest - if that makes sense?
Glad you were abl to get things done before fixing issues at the store. And hope your day was great and not damp. It's raining here.
Thanks Ruth! It did start raining here yesterday afternoon...
Oh!!! I just adore your new bag set!!
Thanks Alicia!
I'm baaaack! What a crazy 10 days. I got home from a week in Virginia, (which was so fun and so much work!) was home less than 24 hours and left for our son's home which is 2 1/2 hours west of us. We wanted to support our DDIL while she ran her very first 1/2 marathon. So we stood out in the rain for hours to glimpse her twice. We got home tonight around 4pm.
Welcome back Lois! Congratulations to your DDIL! What an awesome accomplishment!
Let me just say, I LOVE that latest bag! Back in 1999 we stayed at All Star Movies and we loved that Sorcerer Mickey at the pool and our balcony had the mops and buckets on them. You did a fantastic job as always! It took a while to catch up on everything, but you sure have been getting a lot done. And I'll add my 2 cents about the auctions and say putting them up 5 minutes apart makes total sense to me. Seems like a very efficient way to do it.
Thanks! And I also think that 5 minutes apart will be very efficient... Now if I can just get everything done - on top of getting everything else done. LOL
I saw your question about whether you could get the lunch menu with a 4:00 adr, and I would say probably not. But I have no experience along those lines, so it's just a guess. Dan and I make arrival day ADRs almost every trip. We haven't had trouble getting to them on time. Well, we were 5 minutes late to Le Cellier when the airlines changed the time of our flight once, but it wasn't a problem. I love that you're trying the Rose & Crown. I had the steak and it was delish! They made a huge deal for my birthday and gave me a crown that the wait staff signed. It was pretty neat.
I am pretty sure that we wouldn't be able to get lunch with a 4pm table. Right now, my adr is at 2:50... Realistically - I think we could make it there by that time, provided our flight is on time. It's going to be close though, and we won't even be able to take a breath in MK - because we will have to bee-line to LTT.
I read all the pages I missed, but there's just too much to comment on. Loved the cupcakes V made for her big sis! I made those when I was young too. Glad Allie is getting better and had a fun shopping trip. Tangled is one of my favorite movies too! Don't you just love when true grilling season starts??
I know... Sorry there is so much to catch up on... Thanks for trying though.
And thanks for all the well wishes... And we LOVE grilling. We just ordered a hog, and I think I need to order more hamburger too... We will have pleanty to grill this summer.
Dan, unfortunately, is still having quite a bit of pain in his jaw. He went back to the doctor on Friday and they said keep rinsing with salt water. He wants to check him again this Friday. Thank goodness for pain pills to get him through.
Oh no!!! I was so hoping he was better by now. I will continue to keep him in our prayers!
I have 6 days at home and then I'll be traveling with my DD and her family to Colorado. It will take 4 days to get there and I'll stay a week to help her get her house in order (somewhat). Then I'll fly home via Dallas and visit with my sister there for 4 days before flying home. Dan will meet me in Dallas. Then the following weekend, we're going back to Virginia so Dan can help our DSIL who is finishing their basement. I'll be the crazy lady running around in circles mumbling, where did May go?
Your schedule is CRAZY!!! Seriously... You are going to be all over the country in a matter of weeks!
I'm glad Maxine is doing okay and that RuthIE is mending from her latest adventure...
Me too...
So glad to see so much of the snow has melted for you, Terkina. What a difference in those pictures!
I'm sorry that person was so rude to you at Target. She must be a very unhappy individual. I'd say just move on, and don't waste one more minute thinking about her. In fact, I'd say a little prayer for her and then go back to my own fabulous life chock full of great friends and wonderful family
Have a great week in the sewing room! (sorry this is so long!!)
Thanks Lois! Glad to see you back, and glad you had a great trip.
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I had a really great day yesterday, and I was able to accomplish a lot.
I started off in my sewing room. I finished the applique on the wallet that coordinates with the 2nd bag set. Over the weekend, I also started on the 3rd bag set... It's cut out, quilted and the applique is on - but it still needs to be stitched. I really hope I can devote, at least, 30 minutes to it every afternoon - that would go a long way towards completing my goal. In all honesty - I want to have all 5 sets done before Suzi and Mo get here at the end of May. I am pretty doubtful that will happen - but it's my goal. That would give me 3 weeks to take pictures and get the auctions written up.
So far, I am very pleased with how these sets are turning out though... They are themed on some pretty fun characters, who are well liked, but not often used. If that makes any sense - with out giving anything away.
Once I was done in my sewing room... The girls and I started cleaning. I hate to say that our house was out of sorts - but it truly was. With everything going on over the last few weeks - the house has taken a very back burner. We were able to do an entire once over in the livingroom - and it so badly needed it. We also did the remainder of the kitchen (after dishes were turned over)... I still need to bleach my floors, but I hope to get that done this coming weekend. Then, the dreaded office... I just don't even want to open my eyes in here - it's awful. I just tell myself that everyone's office is trashed and it makes me feel better - because in all my life, I have never seen a clean one. LOL
Josh and I were going to go for a Jeep ride - but just as we were talking about leaving, the rain started to move in.
We did manage to grill dinner though, between rain storms... And it was magnificant!!! We still need to clean off the front porch and the back deck - but I also hope to do that in the next week or two.
Last night, I cleaned my sewing room... I BADLY need new fabric shelves - I have so much fabric, and no where to put it. I may end up caving and getting a new shelf before I pay off our trip - I hate to do that, but I really have no where to put fabric.
I will be starting my next custom order this morning... My next 3 coming up are very intense, and I am quite nervous about them. I hope they go smoothly.
I hope everyone had a nice weekend... And those that needed to recouperate were able to do so. Have a wonderful day everyone.
D~
. I left the lid up and finally got it all cleaned out on Saturday - with the help of the wet/dry vac. The lid is still up because I just know mama bird will be back. Luckily there were no eggs in it yet.
DH has been on the warpath against dandelions. He checks every day to see if any have dared to sprout up.
We've narrowed it down to something on the fuel line - but not the fuel pump. So, we need to get that fixed. It kind of sucks, but hopefully we can get it done in a budget friendly way.
