"Gregory Morrow" > wrote in message hlink.net>...
> Christine wrote:
>
> > The Bed, Bath, and Beyond coupons do say not valid for All-Clad, etc., but
> I
> > was able to use one buying a 1 quart sauce pan. Maybe they don't pay any
> > attention to that.
>
>
> What is the deal with those coupon restrictions, anyways? I have coupons
> for Linens 'n Things that say "not valid for All - Clad, Calphalon, Krups, J
> A Henckels, Royal Velvet....". I mean it's not a huge amount of money,
> only a crummy five bux off of a purchase of $15.00 or more...is it a
> hangover from the old "Fair Trade" price laws or...???

I've thought a lot about this.....the most logical explanation is that
they probably don't eat the $5 or 20% off themselves when someone uses
a coupon, but instead split the discount some way (50/50?) with the
manufacturer of the goods. All-Clad, etc. must refuse to participate
in such programs, therefore they are excluded from the coupon.