I remember when the rule went into effect, and it hit me too in the last couple of purchase attempts. In this case I wound up simply not buying the item or getting the discount.
It was annoying because I didn't feel like being held hostage to get an item on sale. Before Rendo staff jumps on me, I can uderstand it from a company perspective. But as a consumer it is my option not to buy.
If I really wanted it I would have purchased it.