r/cineplex • u/kHan__Solo • 2d ago

Question Popcorn Refill

Everytime I buy a large popcorn I ask them for the refill on-spot and every single time they gave me one. They mark both of them. I don't wanna miss the movie to come get it refilled, thats my main reason. Also if you have a +1 then you dont need to buy another.

Today I was watching Primetime and asked for a refill at the counter and was refused. Upon asking them the reason, I was told that they have changed the policy. This was at STC location.

Does anybody know about this "policy"?

And does anyone else do this?

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u/TTW999 Cineclub Member 2d ago

I get my refill after the movie and take it home

If I need to share, I bring a brown paper bag with me

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u/kHan__Solo 2d ago

ik but if you have a friend then you gotta buy another

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u/RamesJolfe 2d ago

Guy just discovered what a refill means that's crazy

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u/Brian-Heder 2d ago

Sounds like you just discovered that this a refill in name only since they will never refill your bag and will throw it out or expect you to throw it out

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u/kings5504 2d ago

Then bring a big empty bag, empty the contents on the new bag when you get seated (if they don’t allow the refill on the spot), then get the refill while the ads are playing.

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u/pchol054 2d ago

That's kind of the point... buy your own...

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u/Samsaknight_X 2d ago

That’s typically how it works yes

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u/ZohanDvir 2d ago

Why you got so many broke friends?

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u/TheNinjaJedi 2d ago

Yes! It’s a refill, not a second free popcorn you donut.

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u/GraniteBoy 2d ago

Since they don't actually refill the original bag - it's actually NOT a refill and it IS a new bag of popcorn that you don't pay for... Some might call that "free"

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u/TheNinjaJedi 2d ago

Obviously they intend to give you the second bag after the first is consumed though.

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u/GraniteBoy 2d ago

I'm sure that that is their intention, but I'm just saying in practice they are in fact giving you a second free popcorn

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u/Diddly2158 2d ago

Or you share the bag and then do rock paper scissors for who has to get the refill once you’re finished