"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
> And yes, I should have known to look for the fine print but I didn't.
> Anyway... I've been doing My Coke Rewards for years now. Mostly I turn
> the points in for free Coke products. So today I attempted to use a
> coupon for a free 12 pack. The cashier said I couldn't use it because the
> coupon was only good for up to $4.99 and the price of the soda was $6.29.
> What she should have done was subtract $4.99 from my order. This has
> since been confirmed with the manager over the phone. I had attempted to
> go to customer service but there was a long line of people there, all
> looking at their receipts with a puzzled look on their faces. They had
> only the one cashier working and according to the manager, she hasn't been
> trained properly. They did have the self serve registers but I dislike
> using those.
>
> I don't think any store in this area sells a 12 pack of soda for less than
> $4.99. Possibly Winco or Walmart. But I will at least look for a store
> that sells it for less because I'd like it to be a close to free as I can
> get!

Most coupons that offer anything free usually do have an *up to* amount
specified.

Cheri