UH OH...Fred's is changing double coupons...again

ilvscooby

Looks like Fred's is changing the double coupon policy
again. Starting in Nov. they are supposed to only
double $.70 coupons and lower.

Maybe if a lot of folks
who shops at Fred's would send them a letter and tell
them how disappointed in this decision they will
change their mind:

http://www.fredsinc.com/feedback/feedform.htm

Or call them (800) 374-7417, ext. 2163

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1tiredmom

i did & this was their
Fred’s Double Coupon Program

(These rules apply to all company-owned, participating Freds stores.)


Manufacturer Coupon: A manufacturer coupon is a coupon for cents-off or dollars off a product, that the customer obtains from newspapers, magazines, direct mailings, etc. It is valid at any Fred’s store that the specific item featured on the coupon is sold.

A valid coupon will have the product description, cents off amount, expiration date, and an address to send the coupon for redemption.



Fred’s Policy


Fred’s will only accept manufacturer’s coupons that feature items that we carry. (No competitor’s coupons are to be accepted) The item featured on the coupon must be the exact item that we sell, or we do NOT accept the coupon. The item must be the same brand, style, flavor, scent, size specified by the coupon.
Fred’s will NOT accept internet coupons, whether they are printed in color or black and white.
All valid manufacturer’s coupons are accepted at face value at Fred’s every day.
On Saturdays only, Fred’s will double the face value of manufacturer coupons up to $.70; $.70 coupons are doubled. (ONLY 1 coupon per identical item is doubled, per customer, per Saturday)
No money will be returned for coupons that exceed the price of the product. If doubling the face value of the coupon would exceed the price of the item, the coupon will be accepted a face value.
Tobacco coupons are NOT doubled regardless of the face value of the coupon.
Coupons, which are expired, are NOT accepted. If the coupon is presented the day it expires, the coupon must be accepted.
Coupons, which offer “free” product, and do not require the purchase of additional items, will NOT be accepted. “Buy one get one free” coupons are accepted.

For example:

A customer may purchase 4 tubes of Crest toothpaste, however if they have more than one coupon for the toothpaste, the first coupon will be doubled and the additional coupons will be taken at face value. If the customer wishes to purchase more than one flavor of an item and the coupon lists a variety of flavors, only one identical coupon will be doubled and the additional coupons will be taken at face value.

this is a the letter i sent them


Good evening! Thank you for the email. Please be advised that the decision by Fred's to lower the maximum coupon doubling amount to $.70 was in an effort to control expenses and reduce overall markdown pressures, all while simultaneously continuing to offer our valued customers this added savings opportunity. For your convenience, I have attached a list of the parameters of this change to ease your transition. I certainly hope we can see you in your local store again soon!
If there is anything further that I can do to assist you, please do not hesitate to let me know.
Thank you again for your valuable input and have a great day!

Sincerely,
Ryan McElroy
Service Center Manager
Fred's Inc.
Memphis, TN 38118
rmcelroy@fredsinc.com

-----Original Message-----
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Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 11:52 PM
To: Von Ralls; Ryan McElroy
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Comments: It is my understanding that in November you will stop doubling coupons over $.70. Is this true? With your stores doubling up to a dollar,products I normally could not afford to buy, enabled me to purchase at your stores. The money I saved from the savings from the coupons allowed me to be able to buy other items(curtains,towels,sheet sets, etc...) I hope this is just a nasty rumor Thank you for taking your time to read and possibly answer this. Ann Beck

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jenbug2000

Yep.. its not a bad rumor.. its true Have heard it is because the christmas season is coming which keeps the busy enough without doubleing coupons... I can about bet.. come january when sales are slow... double to 1.00 will be back in full force... as for me... I will not be shopping in freds if they are not doubling. Usually just as cheap or cheaper at wal-mart.

I Guess freds loves making their cutomers angry!

oh well lol more time for studying i guess

jennifer