RETIRED: Target Chit Chat

Repost from Target thread because it is a bit OT
** WARNING: LONG POST ** Skip if you are not interested in the story of the insane Target in North Dallas.

Hi everyone - I feel so behind. FINALLY got net today but the power supply on my computer died the day of our move

Hoping I didn't miss more than some mispriced T items, 75% baby items and an "are are" deal

okay then i want lots of sympathy because i have everything from 18-2 and lots of them!!
i definitely agree about the dirty toilet thing. I'm blaming it on the town water or more realistically certain members of the household forgeting to flush!
as to wishing i was single and no kids. i have been wishing i was single alot lately, because my DH had emergency surgery on friday for a hernia and is now stuck home for 6- 8 weeks. he is being a MAJOR PITA! whining about his cuts yet i was back on my feet doing everything in the house and driving within 4 days of having a c section.
i wouldn't trade my kids for anything at all but there are many days i feel more like a combination warden/police officer/ referree. When is summer vacation over again??? Someone tell me September starts tomorrow

Repost from Target thread because it is a bit OT

** WARNING: LONG POST ** Skip if you are not interested in the story of the insane Target in North Dallas.

By the way- add me to the pregnant list! Did you catch this Pretzels? #5!!!!!!!!!!

No, no ,no. I am a teacher and have to start back to school on Monday. I never want summer vacation to be over!!

We start next Friday and students come 2 weeks from Monday. Why oh why does school start so freaking early? And parents are asking why oh why is summer so long?

Repost from Target thread because it is a bit OT

** WARNING: LONG POST ** Skip if you are not interested in the story of the insane Target in North Dallas.

Today I shopped at the Super Target location on Coit Rd. in Dallas, Texas. I was treated like a criminal, mocked, and told flat out I should take my business to another store. The first lady who checked me out appeared to be in charge as she was simultaneously checking me out, talking on the phone and using her walkie-talkie. She had an issue with one of my coupons scanning for more than the limit that appeared on the coupon and immediately began to scrutinize everything. After she refused to take several coupons without explanation due to the fact that she was still talking on the phone and walkie-talkie, I asked her to void my transaction.

I moved over a lane and another lady came to help me sort through and remove the items that corresponded to the coupons she did not want to take. Second transaction begins and the phone rings. After speaking to the person on the other end, my second cashier begins to scrutinize every word of every coupon.

At this point I had been in the store for over 2 hours with a 1 year old and a 2 year old who were now hungry and tired. As I tried to have a polite discussion with them about why they were not accepting the coupons, the second cashier apparently hit the wrong button and voided the entire order. I stopped her to keep her from rescanning everything for a third time. I stated that I was frustrated and disappointed with the customer service and the fact that I was being treated as a criminal even though I was using coupons that were appropriate for the items I was purchasing and Target would get reimbursed for them. There was no apology and my statements were met with complete indifference. When I explained that I didn't understand why their store would be so different from the stores closer to me that I usually shop at, the lady who appeared to be in charge stated, "I'll be glad to call Asset Protection at those stores and inform them of the correct coupon policy." I wasn't sure if she was basically threatening to make security aware of me at those stores or just plain saying that those stores don't know what they're doing.

Finally, I went to the Customer Service desk and placed a call to Guest Relations. During this phone call, various cashiers and Target employees were pointing and talking and just generally mocking me. I was furious!

A lady did approach me who was very sweet and understanding. I actually don't think she was in charge of anything. I think they sent her because I was already so upset with the original lady who checked me out and I think she was the one in charge. The nice lady did apologize and encourage me to purchase at least a few of the items in the Customer Service area so my trip would not be a complete waste.

Once again, the phone rang during the transaction the cashier became very defensive and began picking apart coupons. She would not accept a coupon because it was one cent over the amount of the item, and refused to adjust the coupon even though that is your corporate policy. She went so far as to lie to me and tell me that was not possible in the system. Then she refused the $3 off of $15 coupon from the website!!! She said after the fraudulent $5 off of $25 coupon, they were no longer accepting any Target coupons. I even showed them the email I had received with a copy of Target's coupon policy clarified after the fraudulent coupon.

By this time, a girl who was apparently Asset Protection - although she wasn't even dressed as a Target employee, she was wearing a purple t-shirt and khaki pants - came over and said I was wrong, I didn't know what I was talking about and it didnt matter what the coupon policy said, they were not taking my coupons. When I reiterated to her that I didn't understand what the issue was since the stores near me take all of the same coupons, she said, "Well, sounds like you would be better off shopping at those stores then!" She then told everyone to back away from me as if I was going to explode or something.

So for any of you in this area, beware of this store! There was some decent clearance, but coupons are going to be scrutinized to a ridiculous level. In fact, it isn't worth it to me if I can't use coupons.

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By the way- add me to the pregnant list! Did you catch this Pretzels? #5!!!!!!!!!!

I know. Too, too early. My students start a week from today!
I only got about half of my summer "to-do" list done. I have been such a slacker.

By the way- add me to the pregnant list! Did you catch this Pretzels? #5!!!!!!!!!!

We start next Friday and students come 2 weeks from Monday. Why oh why does school start so freaking early? And parents are asking why oh why is summer so long?

I know. Too, too early. My students start a week from today!
I only got about half of my summer "to-do" list done. I have been such a slacker.

yes summer is definitely too short and never too long. i just bought a house that we are redoing as in walls are coming down and back up, etc. a long list for the summer projects. just stained half of the kitchen cabinets and need to do the other half and the insides of 3-4 more. don't know how that is going to happen all next week. it takes 3-4 layers of white paint and staining twice. it's a long long process. and i have no motivation to get it done. but who gets anything done when working???

Very quiet tonight!
Went to Target for a break. Had a good run because one of my fave cashiers was there. I used the Cheez-its fuel for school coupon to see if it beeped and I was so busy chatting that I forgot to listen! Ugh! Does anyone know if it beeps? It is a 992. I asked yesterday, but didn't get a reply. Sorry to ask again!
I finally found aquafina coupons earlier at CVS and wouldn't you know - I couldnt find a single aquafina in the two stores I went to!

Congrats sbhiggins on the baby!
Congrats calliebritt on the house!
And....why am I not working on my paper???