an ode to my superstore loonie...I tend to shop superstore alot, and in the past have gotten out of the car, and not had a loonie to get a cart. This is so frustrating. Even worse, was once when the baby was new, I got all three out of the car, and then discovered I had no loonie. Now I know that I could walk ALL the way into the store, and ask the customer service lady for a "loner loonie", but then you are obligated to return it when finished. This is all just too much work.
It's almost reason enough for me to shop elsewhere. But I am just too cheap. So I give in the to the 'loonie for a cart' clause.
In my vehicle, I have a designated "superstore loonie" spot. Heaven help the poor soul, who uses that designated loonie for some other purpose. I don't care how desperate you get, KEEP YOUR SLIMY HANDS OFF MY SUPERSTORE LOONIE!!!
It didn't take F long to realize the gravity of his error the time he used my loon for a coffee.
And so yes, I can be a little anal when it comes to this. In fact, I hate to admit it, but if someone is asking me for my loonie, and can only offer me 4 quarters, for my loonie, I have to politely decline. I have to protect my superstore loonie.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Posted by Lee at 12:39 PM
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At September 23, 2006 2:18 PM, 
Sue said........
Sue said........
I've done the same thing, refused the exchange and felt so bad after, that now I keep two toonies in the car. How sad is that?
At September 23, 2006 4:16 PM, Jennifer said........
Jennifer said........
Have you considered buying the Superstore token that fits all carts? You just attach it to your keyring and then pop it in the buggy every time you go shopping. You will never be dependent upon a loonie again! And the best part is is that it only costs a loonie. You can buy one at the customer service counter in the store.
At September 23, 2006 7:57 PM, Family Of Five said........
Family Of Five said........
I have heard of the keyring too for Superstore. I haven't heard of it for anywhere else.... sorry girls, I hate Superstore! I would much rather pay the extra money for someone to bag my groceries while I shop with 3 kids! I much prefer Safeway or Save On Foods! If anyone knows of a quarter key ring let me know!
At September 24, 2006 2:41 PM, L&D said........
L&D said........
I agree with those who don't shop at Superstore. It's yucky yucky. Save-on's the only way to go. I too much prefer someone to bag my groceries for me. It's just too much work to shop and put all the stuff away in the first place. Less is more in this regard. Here's my quarter baby. I am much more likely to carry a quarter than a loonie.
At September 25, 2006 11:47 AM, Michelle said........
Michelle said........
I once gave a woman 4 quarters for her buggy. She had no problem and handed it right over. I thought great! Now I don't have to walk all the way in then out with my kid. It took me a few minutes to realize that there was no loonie in the cart, it was busted(and she was long gone, and what was I going to do anyways chase her down with my cart??)!! She knowingly took my loonie!!! I was ticked. I calmed myself down by deciding she must have needed it more than I did. When I left someone tried to buy the cart off me, I was amused at the chance to earn my doller back but gave them my cart and wouldn't take the money.
