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tishaLA

(14,438 posts)
21. It's a built-in advantage to tech savvy customers
Mon Feb 6, 2023, 12:59 AM
Feb 2023

I use them, but I think they're terrible because older and poorer consumers who tend to be less tech literate are basically left out of the equation. OTOH, they're so much better than those old paper coupons that used to tie up cashiers for ridiculous amounts of time.

I'm not so worried about tracking because I already have multiple Google smart home devices in every room, so I'm already being tracked even in my sleep; I don't care because they make life easier.

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NOTHING. elleng Feb 2023 #1
I don't have a smart phone either. Wouldn't know what to do with it if I had one. Midnight Writer Feb 2023 #18
Sounds about right! elleng Feb 2023 #19
I agree with you. I avoid any such tracking ploys Raven123 Feb 2023 #2
I have the Winn Dixie app. It's incredible. You gain points everytime you shop. jimfields33 Feb 2023 #11
Coupons often allow the store to limit how many times you can get the discounted price. Freethinker65 Feb 2023 #3
I hate digital coupons! TurboDem Feb 2023 #4
Yeah, I use them but I still hate them. halfulglas Feb 2023 #5
They piss me off. dem4decades Feb 2023 #6
I love the store APP Kaleva Feb 2023 #7
The chain I frequent targets them to things I ordinarily buy MichMan Feb 2023 #8
The 5 items don't necessarily have to be five of the same item. subterranean Feb 2023 #12
I'm referring to Meijer MichMan Feb 2023 #13
I had to spend 4 hours trying to learn BigmanPigman Feb 2023 #9
if you are not using cash, you are being tracked regardless Kali Feb 2023 #10
Giant has been doing this for quite a while Freddie Feb 2023 #14
I assume I'm being tracked already ... surrealAmerican Feb 2023 #15
Most stores moniss Feb 2023 #16
My wife handles it. Mr.Bill Feb 2023 #17
My wife tracks me by watching my debit card purchases with her bank job MichMan Feb 2023 #23
A local produce store Retrograde Feb 2023 #20
It's a built-in advantage to tech savvy customers tishaLA Feb 2023 #21
Doesn't bother me Duncanpup Feb 2023 #22
They suck! Just drop the price. Emile Feb 2023 #24
great topic NJCher Feb 2023 #25
So glad you mentioned Aldi. A new one just opened near enough to me to make a trip. Paper Roses Feb 2023 #26
Just another way to compromise your privacy and monetize your personal data. n/t TygrBright Feb 2023 #27
My thoughts exactly. Won't do it. Bet this Digital coupon stuff dies in no time. Paper Roses Feb 2023 #28
You don't need the digital cupon to get the price. Just show the ad to AndyS Feb 2023 #29
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