tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post8759901310856549721..comments2023-11-02T04:14:03.465-06:00Comments on Living on a Coupon: READERS COMMENT: NEED TO ADDRESSJessica "The Coupon" Hackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00277915695223485398noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-3020305493217721682012-08-17T06:52:35.931-06:002012-08-17T06:52:35.931-06:00It is illegal to sell product...Unless you have a ...It is illegal to sell product...Unless you have a Tax ID & you are purchasing items for resale with that ID! That is why retail products that we buy at grocery stores say "Not for Individual sale"!Jessica "The Coupon" Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277915695223485398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-20229687969131230722012-08-16T21:45:36.814-06:002012-08-16T21:45:36.814-06:00*I realize that the price matching with a double w...*I realize that the price matching with a double with Albertson's reads poorly. What I was meaning to say was, we can price match to the Albertson's ad when we are using an Albertson's doubler. We are never allowed to price match, for example Walgreens, and then double a coupon. The only times this has been allowed is with Kmart (price matching the Kmart ad and using a Kmart double) or Albertson's (price matching the Albertson's ad and using a double) and there is no mixing and matching. It is always one or the other. Sorry if that sounded misleading or confusing in any way.*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-62217641010925813662012-08-16T21:11:29.604-06:002012-08-16T21:11:29.604-06:00P.S. Since Marissa stated that she came into the f...P.S. Since Marissa stated that she came into the first transaction in the middle, she had no way of knowing that, yes, indeed, the $25 minimum was reached prior to any coupons being doubled. I saw the items in question. <br /><br />I agree with you, Jessica, when you stated that mistakes are made when things are new. Kmart doubles were indeed new and confusing at times but I believe everyone is now on board with procedure and the cashiers are much better acquainted with the rules. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-74828458175681433372012-08-16T20:05:09.236-06:002012-08-16T20:05:09.236-06:00Ethically, really? I personally witnessed this who...Ethically, really? I personally witnessed this whole event. Price matching store "X" was certainly allowed as store "X" just happened to be Kmart which is allowable just as you may double a coupon when matching with Albertson's doublers. As for the way the "doubling" started, different cashiers calculated the doubles different ways. Some waited until you get to $25 and some look at your whole basket and if you obviously have more than $25 worth, they will allow you to go ahead and double and apparently they had that discretion when it was their lane. It just depends on how the cashier wants to handle it. This, of course, was months ago and the Kmart doubling was very new to WalMart and they were probably doing the best that they could do to make the transactions go as smoothly and as quickly as possible. That being said, they may be doing it differently now, it probably still just depends on the cashier. They all calculate their doubles differently and probably in the most efficient and timely manner to keep their line moving. <br /><br />As for the ladies starting to yell at Marissa, it was not yelling to begin with. It started out as, "Really? You can't just ask us or the cashier like adults instead of calling the manager and telling on someone?" It could have definitely been handled much better by just being direct and honest. That was how that started and then the sister jumped in on the conversation when it really had nothing to do with her and I believe that's when the yelling actually started. Marissa made a point to ask these ladies, and quite friendly at that and prior to making her phone call, questions about where are they from and who are they, actually sounding genuinely friendly. I mean, she was asking about what coupons they were using and what they were price matching and sounding friendly and sincere. Then asking the cashier about what manager was working and then quietly making the phone call to report what was going on. In my opinion, that is what actually irked them was her falseness to begin with. Then her sister jumped in to defend her stating how badly the employees always treat her and so on. Well, I don't know anyone who wants to be treated badly anywhere, but the way she handled that situation was ridiculous and immature. It was embarrassing for everyone.<br /><br />Back to ethics for a moment, and perhaps Jessica can answer this question because I honestly do not know. Is it ethical or legal to sell items (that you have received for FREE with the use of coupons) and make a profit off of them? <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-28133980855130244262012-03-23T06:23:46.643-06:002012-03-23T06:23:46.643-06:00I think it is important to remember that it is all...I think it is important to remember that it is all in the delivery. If you see some one couponing incorrectly take the time to teach them the right way not attack them and say what they are doing is fraud. Most of the time couponing mistakes are made by beginners that don't know all the loops. So take the time to be a coupon fairy not a troll under the bridge!Jessica "The Coupon" Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277915695223485398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-81605904087077767702012-03-23T06:18:22.313-06:002012-03-23T06:18:22.313-06:00The worst part about it is we really do no know wh...The worst part about it is we really do no know what happened and how it happened. Even Marissa states that it was a heated debate....so for all we know hurtful words where exchanged and the fact that she is a military wife might have came up in the initial conversation. That could be why the original comment contained that information. AGAIN WHO KNOWS! We all don't, we can assume all we want....but in the end we all know what that does!Jessica "The Coupon" Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277915695223485398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-77489512501602321462012-03-23T04:38:26.012-06:002012-03-23T04:38:26.012-06:00I find it really sad that in this day and age when...I find it really sad that in this day and age when money is tight and resources are few people feel the need to attack others who are just trying to save money and help others. i dont know Marissa personally but she was recommended by a friend who happens to be a military wife. im guessing the whole bringing the military thing in is its a military town and it could divided loyalty if someone singles out the military and their spouses. I've never known or heard of her (Marissa) dissing the military. either way it could have just been an honest mistake on both parts maybe the couponer didnt know the rules on the kmart doubles and some cashiers dont pay attention to the rules either. this really shouldnt be an issue not enough to cause so much anger and hate. we are all just tryin to save money and this doesnt help it divides over something as simple as Sunday paper coupons. instead of anger calling out someone a simple dont do that or this isnt legal or right would have been more productive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-51673107105615323922012-03-23T02:03:30.727-06:002012-03-23T02:03:30.727-06:00I've been following the Jessica Hacker thing a...I've been following the Jessica Hacker thing all day in regards to Marissa Hammers. I do have to say that I do not know Marissa personally but I DO know she coupons ethically to the best of her abilities. She is ALWAYS the first to notify you of misuse of a coupon. Of course over the computer her response may come off unemotional but completely understandable. I don't believe she "Bashes" on different coupon administratiors other than notifying them of misuse or proper usage. If it comes off wrong, there is nothing one can do. Everyone interpretes things differently, and Im sure if you know Marissa Hammers personally she would not come off rude. If the coupon administrator feels "threatened" by Marissa that I personally BELIEVE they are commiting coupon fraud. Marissa is a very professional woman, and TRYS VERY HARD to stay that way with all the public harrassment she faces as well. I know its very easy to take the childish way out and call names, but in the past 6 or so months I've followed her she has done NOTHING but be professional as I have seen her personal struggles voiced on private pages I am affialiated with. I do feel the need to respond to this because attacking Marissa for standing up to coupon fraud needs to be done. As for her PERSONAL business, selling coupons to make them READILY AVAILABLE TO ALL, does cost money. It is the SAME as purchasing inserts that have a specific coupon you did not recieve in your region. To SHIP them all for free would not only be a bad business mistake, but also a personal financial mistake as Im sure it would take a toll on her personal pocketbook. Remember, all things said and done will come around. You bashing on Marissa for her business methods and ethics shows that you take advantage of personal ignorance for lack of a better term. Which is fine, but it is a personal decision to look the other way when corrected. Unfollow Marissa and go on with your life, your comment has been noted.ArleneAestheticnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-20898320173596835552012-03-23T00:30:34.417-06:002012-03-23T00:30:34.417-06:00I for one am glad someone finally called attention...I for one am glad someone finally called attention to Marissa. I know of a few coupon "Groups" she has blatantly attacked the admins of over their opinions about couponing. She is in no way a nice person behind the computer. That said if you meet her in person she is as sweet as can be. I also know that she was taking coupons from the base commissary and selling them at one point on her site for 0.10 a piece. These are coupons that are readily available to everyone that shops the base commissary (holders of a military i.d. card) not for the public to take off the shelves and sell. Seems to me all Marissa knows how to do is attack ppl. This is not an appropriate way to conduct a business. No need to be defensive when a customer or future customer disagrees or has an issue. Why not handle things in a professional manor? I personally would like to thank the first reader for calling her out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-65376661631206378512012-03-22T23:32:59.858-06:002012-03-22T23:32:59.858-06:00Ddnt u jus publicly post it with ur comment? I agr...Ddnt u jus publicly post it with ur comment? I agree with being military had nothing to do with the situation as well as her donating stuff! I can see throwing it out there that ur military to get a military discount but not to try and make urself look better when u are out right KNOWINGLY taking advantage of the cashiers lack of understanding when it came to walmarts matching kmarts doubling. Eeryone knows its 5 coupons doubled per day! In fact if i was her i wouldnt want to put the fact out there that she was affiliated with the military since she was couponing wrong to begin with!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-18976658503196718652012-03-22T23:23:52.516-06:002012-03-22T23:23:52.516-06:00Starr - what I posted was all Marissa had to say a...Starr - what I posted was all Marissa had to say about the shopping incident at hand, which is all I asked for. You know that! Do you mean to tell me that Marissa wants me to post the additional 4 paragraphs in which 1 bashes me and the other 2 attack the reader who left the comment?! I find that very hard to believe that Marissa would want me to post her comment attacking a military wife. From Melissa's email and I quote: "Being military has NO bearing on anything in the issue so not to sure why it was even thrown out there. Also notating that you donate vast amounts has no bearing on the issue at hand. Again at a loss to see why it was mentioned, other then for sympathy.". Really.....she wants me to continue and post the remaining attacks public? I find that hard to believe, but if she does she will let me know and I will gladly publicly post the rest!Jessica "The Coupon" Hackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00277915695223485398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124259006385035178.post-60139337494537632162012-03-22T22:00:19.379-06:002012-03-22T22:00:19.379-06:00Question....where is the rest of it? I know for a...Question....where is the rest of it? I know for a fact that there was more to it then just what you have posted here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com