10/12/2009 1:23:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, w.kaczmarek@verizon.net writes:
21887 Coupon coding and changes in the coding (10/12/2009 9:23:16 AM): BIG ALERT:
starting jan 1 2010 Coupon scanners will read the second barcode, not the one we are all used to. THIS is BIG NEWS....The coupons will start to scan the "other" barcode, which is not as easy for us couponers to read. It is encrypted differently. This is especially important because you will no longer be able to count on the computer "seeing" a buy 2 get $1 off as one coupon. It will "see" it as attaching to two coupons, and will really mess up deals at stores like Walgreens, where the number of items and coupons make a difference. Of course, not all stores will be switching to the new system right away, but if you are aware of this ahead of time, you will not be shocked by it. The new code is considered a Universal Code, and will be able to read quicker. Also, I have heard that it can be set up to automatically give credit into an account for the retailers, therefor eventually eliminating the need for clearinghouses for paper coupons. When the Q scans at the store, the retailer will download all their weekly info to a computer and the coupon proces will automatically go into thier account at the processor/clearinghouse. ALL electronicaly, like checks do now., Amy S, NE
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21928 Bar Codes (10/12/2009 10:44:23 AM): Overall, sounds good to me - maybe stores will be more agreeable to coupons if tehy finally realize they are being credited for them. Walgreens is so frustrating for me I seldome go there anyways. I don't know anywhere else that it works that way. It also sounds like it might cut down on fraud and I'm all for that.
, Katey W, NC

21940 already happening (10/12/2009 10:58:31 AM): this ia already happening at my walgreens. It happened with the coupons on the dove. I had the buy 2 get 1.50 off of the deodorate coupons. I had to buy candy bars in order to use more coupons. It was the first time it had happened to me, but it is already in effect here, Nancy D, TN

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