"would you like to donate to..." at major retailers (1 Viewer)

[Quez]

This needs to stop. I had to run into Walgreens today on my lunch break to grab my wife a card. 2 cashiers lines are open. 1 line has a cashier & the store manager trying to settle a dispute about the patron being shorted on 5 cans of Sierra Mist in a 12 pack he previously had purchased. This takes almost 10 min to settle.

The other line has a lady wanting to split a carton of cigarettes between 2 types of marlboros. Luckily, the manager was near by to get the quick "no" so she could complete her 2 transactions.

After about 10 minutes of waiting in line I finally can check out. I put in my Walgreens card, and proceed with payment.

Then the cashier asks, "would you like to donate 60 cents to the troops". I politely say "no thanks." Then she says "are you sure, it would make my day if you did". I kind of snapped at that point. "I just said no. Are you seriously sitting here trying to talk me into a donation, what is this?" Then she gets defensive "I'm just doing my job sir." To which I respond, "is it really your job to aggressively ask customers to donate?" I then pointed to the credit card machine and said "it ask here, I already said no, then you ask again, that's 3 times! That is rediculous!" I took my receipt said thanks, and left.

Was I out of line here, for kind of going off on the cashier. I think we need to draw the line somewhere.

I wish Eminence would of been around so I could of punched him in the face just for working at Walgreens.

 

[jon_mx]

Why do you hate our troops?

 

[larch]

Why do you start a sentence with a number and don't spell it out?

 

[Foosball God]

You mad bro?

 

[RUSF18]

Why do you hate our troops?

And does he hate them more than he hates proper grammar?

 

[Quez]

Why do you start a sentence with a number and don't spell it out?

I'm typing on my phone so it's easier.

 

[rockaction]

This needs to stop. I had to run into Walgreens today on my lunch break to grab my wife a card. 2 cashiers lines are open. 1 line has a cashier & the store manager trying to settle a dispute about the patron being shorted on 5 cans of Sierra Mist in a 12 pack he previously had purchased. This takes almost 10 min to settle.

The other line has a lady wanting to split a carton of cigarettes between 2 types of marlboros. Luckily, the manager was near by to get the quick "no" so she could complete her 2 transactions.

After about 10 minutes of waiting in line I finally can check out. I put in my Walgreens card, and proceed with payment.

Then the cashier asks, "would you like to donate 60 cents to the troops". I politely say "no thanks." Then she says "are you sure, it would make my day if you did. I kind of snapped at that point. "I just said no. Are you seriously sitting here trying to talk me into a donation, what is this?" Then she gets defensive "I'm just doing my job sir." To which I reapond, "is it really your job to aggressively ask customers to donate?" I then pointed to the credit card machine and said "it ask here, I already said no, then you ask again, that's 3 times! That is rediculous!" I took my receipt said thanks, and left.

Was I out of line here, for kind of going off on the cashier. I think we need to draw the line somewhere.

I wish Eminence would of been around so I could of punched him in the face just for working at Walgreens.

You politely declined. Her response was, at worst, badgering and at best an attempt at friendliness that became social ineptitude on her part.

I wouldn't worry too much about it. It's sort of an everyday life hassle these days, the relentless requests for donations.

 

[fantasycurse42]

I kinda agree... CVS always has donate $1 or $3 to a different foundation every month. I always donate the first time I see it (not out of being a good person, more out of guilt... not anonymous confession).

 

[Quez]

There ironically was a bum sitting by the door. I don't recall if he asked me anything g tho, I just ignored him.

 

[Juxtatarot]

You could have just said "No thanks" again.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Why do you hate our troops?

They kill babies?

 

[Stinkin Ref]

What does it take to be able to get these primo retailers to do this for you?

Hey, (Walgren's/Safeway/King Soopers/Costco/etc).... I'm taking donations for my son's traveling baseball team. Can you ask every person that comes through your line if they'll donate please?

 

[kupcho1]

My question is why do you add "thanks"?

Cashier: Do you want to make a donation?

Me: No.

 

[MC Gas Money]

Did they specify which troops?

For all you know that 60 cents could go straight to ISIS

 

[ClownCausedChaos2]

would of

Would HAVE, you Neanderthal.

 

[avoiding injuries]

I just left two different stores and was asked at each to donate.

 

[Ditkaless Wonders]

If I desire to donate to the USO, or Susan G. Komen, or Cerebral Palsy I know how to find them and to make out a check. I find this practice obnoxious and presumptuous as well, but it is so ubiquitous I see no going back. I do not see utility in mentioning my frustrations to the cashier. Might I suggest that the next time you ask to speak with the manager and to note your displeasure with the practice.

Each of the three main grocers, and the one relatively small chain, all do this so I have no options. My local Shell station does this as well on those rare occasions where I go inside instead of conducting all of my business at the pump.

 

[HellToupee]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

 

[Daywalker]

I'm always tempted to ask if the retailer will match my donation.

 

[Jack White]

I kinda agree... CVS always has donate $1 or $3 to a different foundation every month. I always donate the first time I see it (not out of being a good person, more out of guilt... not anonymous confession).

I always decline these.

But it's because I give some thought to the organizations I support. Random donations at checkouts don't fit with that.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

 

[Super King]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

It usually is.

 

[Quez]

I'm always tempted to ask if the retailer will match my donation.

This isn't a bad idea. I may have to give this a shot.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

It usually is.

What is the tax break on a 60 cent donation?

 

[Super King]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

It usually is.

What is the tax break on a 60 cent donation?

I only do the whole donate at the register thing at Am Vets (or Wegmans if the cashier is hot, which happens quite a bit)But I usually just throw the receipt out anyway

 

[MC Gas Money]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

It usually is.

What is the tax break on a 60 cent donation?

I only do the whole donate at the register thing at Am Vets (or Wegmans if the cashier is hot, which happens quite a bit)But I usually just throw the receipt out anyway

Sounds like a good porno storyline"Sure, I'll donate a buck to help the troops"

"Ooh, its so hot when you see a man who loves his country. Why dont we go in the back and I polish your little troops helmet"?

"GOD BLESS AMERICA"!

 

[Quez]

I wonder if troops say "I am a troop b"

 

[mrip541]

I always wonder how much the company gets to skim off those point of sale donations.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I always wonder how much the company gets to skim off those point of sale donations.

"Portion of the proceeds" is a very loose term

 

[Dentist]

Ive never donated to those, and I never want to support anyone's little league team/girl scouts/dance team either... I'm pretty sure 90 percent of the money I've donated lifetime is out of guilt, not a desire to help. I despised having to sell crap as a kid also.

 

[coyote5]

My question is why do you add "thanks"?

Cashier: Do you want to make a donation?

Me: No.

What is wrong with adding some civility to a conversation?

I agree with OP that these point of sale donation requests are ridiculous but in answer to the original question, the way he dialed up the dickishness in his response was uncalled for.

 

[randall146]

I'm always tempted to ask if the retailer will match my donation.

This isn't a bad idea. I may have to give this a shot.

It'd be good schtick to ask every employee in the store as you go through shopping. Then keep 1/3 to 1/2 of every dollar and donate the rest at the register

 

[Binky The Doormat]

I do want to hear about your next visit at her register.

 

[TwinTurbo]

The donation solicitations don't bother me as much as the constant overcharging for items that have a sale price listed. I shop regularly at CVS and Walgreens and this happens frequently. There will be one or more items that ring up higher at the register than the price posted on the shelf. I always ask them to fix it and it wastes another couple of minutes to save a couple bucks. But I would probably lose hundreds of dollars a year by not doing it.

 

[ShamrockPride]

I'm always tempted to ask if the retailer will match my donation.

This isn't a bad idea. I may have to give this a shot.

It'd be good schtick to ask every employee in the store as you go through shopping. Then keep 1/3 to 1/2 of every dollar and donate the rest at the register

I'd be willing to bet the answer here will be along the lines of "we can't do that".

 

[Ilov80s]

I always wonder how much the company gets to skim off those point of sale donations.

"Portion of the proceeds" is a very loose term

That isn't what is happening here. You are making a donation. The drug store doesn't get a cut.

 

[captain_amazing]

I work for a nonprofit, and every time I'm asked to donate at the register of some chain, the recipient organization is some big national charity. I wish some of these retailers would support their local nonprofits, which would probably be an overall better social investment.

 

[rockaction]

The donation solicitations don't bother me as much as the constant overcharging for items that have a sale price listed. I shop regularly at CVS and Walgreens and this happens frequently. There will be one or more items that ring up higher at the register than the price posted on the shelf. I always ask them to fix it and it wastes another couple of minutes to save a couple bucks. But I would probably lose hundreds of dollars a year by not doing it.

Happens all of the time. The worst is checking the receipts to make sure you've gotten the sale price and everybody else in line is sort of irritated with you for holding up the line.

IT'S NOT ME IT'S THE STORE

 

[Ilov80s]

I work for a nonprofit, and every time I'm asked to donate at the register of some chain, the recipient organization is some big national charity. I wish some of these retailers would support their local nonprofits, which would probably be an overall better social investment.

I agree, but national corporations are making deals with nationally known charities.

 

[jamny]

I'll say yes now and then, but they shouldn't ask you a second time. It's like the tip jar on a counter.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I always wonder how much the company gets to skim off those point of sale donations.

"Portion of the proceeds" is a very loose term

That isn't what is happening here. You are making a donation. The drug store doesn't get a cut.

And I assure that by never donating

 

[Ilov80s]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

I only meant that I dont donate through store solicitations.

 

[Ilov80s]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

I only meant that I dont donate through store solicitations.

It's not you necessarily. Just the complaining about them asking. The Special Olympics raised $2 million in a year from the register donations at Publix (they don't get a tax write off, they didn't donate the money). It is a great source of revenue for many worthwhile causes. If someone doesn't want to donate a dollar to help someone in need while they are buying their $15 hair gel or teeth whitening mouthwash, that's fine, but don't mad that someone asked you.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

I only meant that I dont donate through store solicitations.

It's not you necessarily. Just the complaining about them asking. The Special Olympics raised $2 million in a year from the register donations at Publix (they don't get a tax write off, they didn't donate the money). It is a great source of revenue for many worthwhile causes. If someone doesn't want to donate a dollar to help someone in need while they are buying their $15 hair gel or teeth whitening mouthwash, that's fine, but don't mad that someone asked you.

I agree its not something worth getting angry about.

I also dont think retail employees should have to solicite donations verbally. A nice big sign would be enough.

 

[sbonomo]

You need to relax.....life is too short to get that angry over something small like that. Now if you can't learn how to drive I will be running you off the road!

 

[Ilov80s]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

I only meant that I dont donate through store solicitations.

It's not you necessarily. Just the complaining about them asking. The Special Olympics raised $2 million in a year from the register donations at Publix (they don't get a tax write off, they didn't donate the money). It is a great source of revenue for many worthwhile causes. If someone doesn't want to donate a dollar to help someone in need while they are buying their $15 hair gel or teeth whitening mouthwash, that's fine, but don't mad that someone asked you.

I agree its not something worth getting angry about.I also dont think retail employees should have to solicite donations verbally. A nice big sign would be enough.

I think employees should ask if their bosses tell them to.

 

[MC Gas Money]

I agree that the stores should be donating more, but you guys sound like a bunch of #####.

I only meant that I dont donate through store solicitations.

It's not you necessarily. Just the complaining about them asking. The Special Olympics raised $2 million in a year from the register donations at Publix (they don't get a tax write off, they didn't donate the money). It is a great source of revenue for many worthwhile causes. If someone doesn't want to donate a dollar to help someone in need while they are buying their $15 hair gel or teeth whitening mouthwash, that's fine, but don't mad that someone asked you.

I agree its not something worth getting angry about.I also dont think retail employees should have to solicite donations verbally. A nice big sign would be enough.

I think employees should ask if their bosses tell them to.

The bosses shouldnt be doing that.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

I like the "do you want to save a pet today?" Ones at Petco. Pressing "no" causes a puppy to die.

 

[shuke]

I hate this. Plus you give and the corp gets the tax break , no?

Wouldnt the donation be on your receipt and/or card statement for your records?

It usually is.

What is the tax break on a 60 cent donation?

60 cents reduced from your taxable income.