I’ve run into this too—reminds me of trying to file a claim with my health insurance last year. I had an HSA card and a coupon from the pharmacy, but the system only let me use one or the other. The cashier just shrugged and said, “It’s always like that.” Makes you wonder if it’s a real technical limitation or just policy. I get wanting to avoid stacking losses, but when you’ve earned rewards, it feels weird to have to pick which “perk” you’re allowed to use. Maybe there’s some old backend logic at play, but it sure doesn’t feel customer-friendly.
Makes you wonder if it’s a real technical limitation or just policy.
I’ve always figured it’s more about policy than tech. Most places want to limit how much you can stack discounts, probably to protect their margins. I’ve tried asking managers before and usually get the “that’s just how it works” line too. It’s annoying, especially when you’ve saved up points or have a legit coupon. I just try to do the math and pick whichever saves me more, but yeah, it feels like we’re missing out on what we’ve earned.
