As a member of AQS I have had the VIP discount card for several years, and I am suppose to be able to use the 10% discount in addition to any coupon or sale price.... which I had no problem with when I lived in MA. Since moving to NH I find I cannot use my VIP card if I use a coupon or if the item is on sale, so I no longer rush to JoAnn's when I have a coupon unless I am looking to pick up a particular item (especially since I need to travel 56 miles to get to the nearest JoAnn's).