That’s interesting, I’ve had mixed luck with the order too. Sometimes it feels like the register just picks what it wants to work with. Has anyone tried splitting up their purchases to get both deals to go through? Wondering if that’s worth the hassle or just a waste of time.
I’ve actually tried splitting up my purchases a couple times, thinking I could outsmart the system and stack both the points and the coupon. Sometimes it worked, but honestly, it felt like a coin toss. One time, I bought a set of car care products first with points, then tried to use a coupon on a separate transaction for some accessories. The register let me do it, but another time, the cashier said the system wouldn’t allow it, even though it was technically two different purchases.
It’s a bit of a hassle, especially if you’re in a rush or there’s a line behind you. I guess it depends on how much you’re saving and whether you’re willing to risk a little awkwardness at checkout. Has anyone noticed if certain stores are more flexible about this than others? I’ve had better luck at smaller locations, but maybe that’s just coincidence...
Honestly, I’ve found the system’s pretty rigid no matter where you go. Even at smaller stores, the register usually flags it if you try to double-dip on rewards and coupons in one trip. Sometimes a cashier will override it, but that’s more about them not wanting to hold up the line than any real flexibility. I wouldn’t count on location making much difference—seems like it’s all tied to whatever corporate sets up in the POS software. If you’re after max savings, splitting transactions can work, but it’s definitely hit or miss... and yeah, can get awkward fast if there’s a crowd.
Yeah, I’ve run into that too—tried to stack a coupon with points at the self-checkout and the machine just beeped at me like I was trying to rob the place. It’s wild how strict they’ve made it. Splitting transactions works sometimes, but man, it feels weird when there’s a line behind you.
the machine just beeped at me like I was trying to rob the place
Right? It feels like you’re under surveillance just for trying to save a couple bucks. I get why stores want to limit double-dipping, but honestly, if you earned the points and have a coupon, it should be fair game. I’ve tried splitting transactions too, but then people behind me get all impatient—like I’m holding up traffic at a four-way stop. It’s not like we’re gaming the system, just trying to make the most out of what’s offered.
