Yes, it’s true. I just spent 17 minutes on the phone with my local newspaper to save $2. Was it worth it? I think so and here’s why.
I subscribe to the Sunday paper for the coupons. Truely. Yes, we read the comics and sometimes read the articles, but the real reason I subscribe is for the coupons. I’m a big coupon shopper and this is the most effective way for me to get grocery coupons. Sunday’s paper seemed a little small. I thumbed through the ads and noticed there was only 1 coupon insert and no ads for Walgreen’s, Office Depot, or Staples. Usually there’s 2 coupon inserts, so I checked Taylortown Preview’s coupon schedule. Yup, there was supposed to be 2 coupon inserts in the paper.
Armed with the facts, I called. After 2 minutes it was obvious that I’d be on hold for quite some time. I took the opportunity to do a few odd jobs around the house while waiting. After 16 minutes my call was answered. Inside of a minute I explained my issue and was offered a credit on my account. Now I’ll get an extra week of delivery and can continue to save money at the grocery store.
(note: this was written on a Monday, I didn’t wait half the week to call the paper.)
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