Last night I did my weekly trek between Walgreens, CVS, and the grocery store(s). While there weren't many great deals at the grocery store and CVS this week, my Walgreens list was once again fairly long.
After reading many other couponing blogs, in my opinion, the general consensus is that Walgreens is tough when it comes to couponing. The confusing rules are the main concern, but the fact there isn't a corporate coupon policy, and that every cashier chooses his/her own policy sure doesn't help.
But, you know what? I've gotten past the couponing rules. My current disappointment is that they cannot keep their sale items in stock. A week ago, I shopped early in the week, and three of the Register Reward items were gone. This week, same thing. What is so hard about having back stock on sale items? Maybe if Walgreens could figure out how to issue Register Rewards with rain checks, I wouldn't be so discouraged.
My other gripe are the cashiers. Most are just not friendly. They hate couponers. The deep sighs I receive when I hand over coupons are really starting to bother me. I have found a couple of cosmetics cashiers who are great to work with, but it seems lately that they haven't been working when I shop.
In all honesty, if I could get Walgreens deals somewhere else, I would avoid that store like the plague. But, I can't turn my back on the high number of free and low cost items. I do coupon for a cause (actually, multiple causes) and Walgreens provides great items for my "donate" stash.
Maybe its time I try a different store front.
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