I hate store discount cards. You know? Those little plastic things retail stores give you to put on your key chain with a bar code... so they can track your buying habits and send you coupons. And for this massive inconvenience and invasion of privacy you get minor discounts when they swipe the card at the cash register.
Well today, I had enough. While visiting the local WinnDixie (where I don't have a discount card), the clerk asked me for my "rewards card" and I said I didn't have one and I didn't want one, but I wanted the discount anyway -- even though she couldn't even tell me what the discount would be before swiping my card. I insisted a manager would over ride it and then she told me the manager was on vacation. To which I replied "no manager on duty? I doubt that." So I said I'll go find a manager and come right back to which she replied "you do that". I might add that the part of the store I was in is separate from the rest of the store, so I had to first walk next door.
So I walked up to the service counter and asked for the manager -- nice guy, Tom. I explained my situation and he immediately walked next door with me, used his "manager card" and I got my discount, which turned out to be $7. So for 5 minutes worth of hassle, I saved some money, but most of all -- I took a stand against stupid promotional items that put your privacy at risk.
So next time you're presented with a discount card or any other silliness, just say no. They'll give you the discount regardless especially because it's just good business sense.
Discount Cards and Coupons
Give em to me. The amount of money I save is wonderful. Every dollar in my pocket counts so if it doesn't in yours pass it on to someone who needs it. There are plenty of people out there who do.
or you just get a card and
or you just get a card and check the little box at the bottom that substantially says I don't want to give you any information... Yes they suck, but the Winn Dixie one can save you some coin.