Caution about the Printable Coupon for ToysRUs on their web site

I was putting together this post on the printable coupon from ToysRUs that is available on their web site (probably valid until 3/17/07), and I stopped at the end because they require a software download in order to print the coupon. I am very much against having to download software when it is unnecessary. I don't know why they are using these tactics, and I don't like it.

Here is how the post went - I'll show you where the trouble began:

There is a very rare ToysRUs printable coupon available for $5 off $25 or more (exp unknown, as I didn't end up printing the offer).

You have to jump through a through hoops to get the coupon, though:

1. Go to the ToysRUs.com web site
2. Scroll down until you see the "$5 off $25" graphic and click to redeem the offer
3. On the e-centives.com page that opens, enter your email address and zip code
4. If you do not want to receive emails, be sure to uncheck the box labeled "Uncheck this box if you do not wish to receive marketing and event information from Toys"R"Us. The information you provide to the "R"Us Family (which includes Toys"R"Us, Toysrus.com, Babies"R"Us, Babiesrus.com and our other affiliates) will be added to our customer file and may be used, among other things, to contact you with information of products, offers, special promotions and upcoming events that may interest you."
5. Press "Print Coupon"
6. You will be taken to a page where you can press the "Print Coupon" button. Hold everything - they require you to install a "coupon activator" (program) in order to print the coupon - no way!

That's as far as I got. I refuse to download an unknown program onto my computer in order to print a coupon.

As an aside, any type of coupon for ToysRUs is difficult to come by, whether you are looking for a printable coupon or an online coupon code. You can always check out this list of current printable coupons or online coupon codes for ToysRUs.com, but it is unlikely that you will find a current coupon.