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starrynytes User ID: 1184670 United States 08/18/2011 01:20 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Is the opportunity cost not greater than the savings? Quoting: WonkishNot at all, For instance, many stores are within 1 mile driving distances and I get the coupon circulars from family/friends and picking them up from neighbors and when they are thrown on the property of foreclosed homes. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ooh I would love to learn to do that... where I live, I can't find anywhere that doubles coupons. Any suggestions? Quoting: starrynytesCoupon doubling is not the only method of saving, you could also stack manufacturer and d/or with store coupons and with store deals. I recommend that you begin with drug stores such as CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens. |
ISO User ID: 1505662 United States 08/18/2011 01:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Also, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Quoting: ISOAlso, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. Yes and No...for example I picked up today 12 packs of Chinet Napkins (90 count) for 7cents each. Regular price is 1.07$ each and the store brand is $1 each |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Quoting: ISOAlso, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. Yes and No...for example I picked up today 12 packs of Chinet Napkins (90 count) for 7cents each. Regular price is 1.07$ each and the store brand is $1 each Also, contrary to the belief that one must spend hours a day is non-sense...I read a few websites and spend a half hour clipping and planning for each store that I plan to visit. The TLC show is not couponing..that is the real extreme side and does not reflect how the average extreme couponer shops. |
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starrynytes User ID: 1184670 United States 08/18/2011 01:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ooh I would love to learn to do that... where I live, I can't find anywhere that doubles coupons. Any suggestions? Quoting: starrynytesCoupon doubling is not the only method of saving, you could also stack manufacturer and d/or with store coupons and with store deals. I recommend that you begin with drug stores such as CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens. Thanks and will do! I think it is worth the time to save $$ these days. Kudos to you~ In God I trust |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | We tried that and Walmart wouldn't accept more than one coupon per product. Are you using one manufacture and one store coupon? Quoting: Waiting4LlghtningYes, you can only use 1 manufacturer coupon on 1 item. You can also use 1 Manufacturer and 1 store on 1 item. I don't usually shop Walmart, you should try the local grocery store or if you are new then begin with the drug store (CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens)...this will get you into the hang of how everything works. Let me know what stores are near to you and I will post a link and easy to understand how the maximize the savings. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1281822 United States 08/18/2011 01:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Quoting: ISOAlso, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. Yes and No...for example I picked up today 12 packs of Chinet Napkins (90 count) for 7cents each. Regular price is 1.07$ each and the store brand is $1 each Why don't you just use cloth napkins? The initial outlay may be a little more, but they will last for years and end up costing way less, both out of your pocket and out of the earth. The problem I have with coupons is that they're rarely anything I want to buy. I don't buy soda, I don't buy Lunchettes, I don't buy frozen veggies, I don't buy candy. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:47 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ooh I would love to learn to do that... where I live, I can't find anywhere that doubles coupons. Any suggestions? Quoting: starrynytesCoupon doubling is not the only method of saving, you could also stack manufacturer and d/or with store coupons and with store deals. I recommend that you begin with drug stores such as CVS, Rite Aid or Walgreens. Thanks and will do! I think it is worth the time to save $$ these days. Kudos to you~ I recommedn visiting the Krazy Coupon Lady youtube site: [link to www.youtube.com] and her website is: [link to thekrazycouponlady.com] Watch her how-to's, especially on the drug store.. Once you get started, you will never shop the same way again...all it took me was two shopping trips at CVS and I was off. I took me three months to acquire a HUGE stockpile for myself and my family, I also donate and give away to others....and the best part is that it didn't cost me much. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 01:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Quoting: ISOAlso, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. Yes and No...for example I picked up today 12 packs of Chinet Napkins (90 count) for 7cents each. Regular price is 1.07$ each and the store brand is $1 each Why don't you just use cloth napkins? The initial outlay may be a little more, but they will last for years and end up costing way less, both out of your pocket and out of the earth. The problem I have with coupons is that they're rarely anything I want to buy. I don't buy soda, I don't buy Lunchettes, I don't buy frozen veggies, I don't buy candy. The main purpose is to offset your cost for the money you will be spending on produce (if you are not growing anything) and most meat products. i sure you will need laundry products, paper goods, toiletries, vitamins, personal care items etc. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 08:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Example: I went to Publix again this AM (BTW..I have my own consulting business and could shop anytime at my leisure) and got the following: 1- (2) packs Seattle Best ground Coffee 2- (1) half and half milk 3- (8) Chinet packs of napkins 4- (1) large bucket of Lite Butter 5- (2) Spray and Wash cleaner 6- (1) Pack Fiber One Granola bars 7- (4) Edwards Pie Desserts Total BEFORE Coupons: $59.00 Total AFTER coupons: $2.80 SAVINGS= 56.20 My fellow GLPers, I am not a woman...Yes, I am a Man and I coupon! |
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Blue Skies User ID: 1337548 United States 08/18/2011 08:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've watched to TV show a couple of times and find it hard to believe they use everything they get free with coupons. I mean how many Swiffer pads is one person going to use in a life time. Most of the coupons I get in the paper, are for products I don't use and would never consider buying just because their is a coupon for it. Most places around here, will not double coupons. Maybe once in a couple of months Tops will put out, four $1 doubler coupons in their ad. Which Wegmans will accept too. :kitten on fence: |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1486236 United States 08/18/2011 10:07 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I've watched to TV show a couple of times and find it hard to believe they use everything they get free with coupons. I mean how many Swiffer pads is one person going to use in a life time. Quoting: Blue SkiesMost of the coupons I get in the paper, are for products I don't use and would never consider buying just because their is a coupon for it. Most places around here, will not double coupons. Maybe once in a couple of months Tops will put out, four $1 doubler coupons in their ad. Which Wegmans will accept too. The TLC show have done a great disservice to the average couponer, as it is not realistist. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 866921 United States 08/18/2011 06:44 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | This is a worthwhile hobby. I saved over $100.00 on my first trip.I got 2 colgate total toothpaste for .23,the Big ones.I got so much more this last trip than ever before. If you are smart you can save a lot of money.I can't wait till the next sale paper sunday.CAUTION THIS IS FOR SERIOUS SAVERS. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1505783 |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1303529 United States 08/18/2011 08:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | One key to good couponing is self-discipline if I don't have a coupon and it is not BOGO or on sale - I don't buy it. I also never buy just because of the coupon unless it makes it free. Know your stores, their sale days and stock up on multiples if you have the coupons in combination with BOGO, sale and/or store coupons. Say I usually buy Folgers because it's ok coffee and $7.00 a can. But with a coupon I can buy Seattle's Best for $6.00 - I'll buy the SB. It's in the trade-off value to a degree for me. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1505783 United States 08/18/2011 08:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just got back from a quick trip to walmart.Got 8 2ltrs cocacola,3 gals milk,4pkgs of copy paper. reg cost $31.89.....my cost $9.81 Pretty good if you ask me. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1505783Pfft, rookie! ROOKIE! I ONLY WENT IN FOR THOSE ITEMS! I HAD SAVED $100.00 THE WEEK BEFORE.THAT WAS JUST A QUICK PICKUP.I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU DO BETTER.CHALLENGE |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1505783 United States 08/18/2011 09:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | People often say that using coupons allows one to buy the expensive name brands for less money than the store brands. Time and time again this is proven to be bogus. Why do couponers continue to propogate this lie? I get the idea that couponing has an element of competition to it, breeding lies about the savings. Store brands are so much cheaper sometimes that no coupon will make a difference in the average store where double coupons are severely restricted these days. Quoting: ISOAlso, why is your time worthless? I'll be damned if I spend X amount of hours in my lifetime for couponing. Yes and No...for example I picked up today 12 packs of Chinet Napkins (90 count) for 7cents each. Regular price is 1.07$ each and the store brand is $1 each Why don't you just use cloth napkins? The initial outlay may be a little more, but they will last for years and end up costing way less, both out of your pocket and out of the earth. The problem I have with coupons is that they're rarely anything I want to buy. I don't buy soda, I don't buy Lunchettes, I don't buy frozen veggies, I don't buy candy. DO YOU BUY MEAT BREAD,FRESH VEGTABLES, MILK YOUGART,ETC. YOU CAN SAVE ON THESE THINGS ALSO.EXAMPLE: I BOUGHT 9 RED BELL PEPPERS REG 1.78 EACH.I GOT THEM FOR .33CENTS EACH.WITH A LITTLE KNOWHOW YOU CAN LEARN TOO.ITS EASY! SAVED $13.02 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1483989 United States 08/18/2011 09:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Just got back from a quick trip to walmart.Got 8 2ltrs cocacola,3 gals milk,4pkgs of copy paper. reg cost $31.89.....my cost $9.81 Pretty good if you ask me. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1505783Pfft, rookie! ROOKIE! I ONLY WENT IN FOR THOSE ITEMS! I HAD SAVED $100.00 THE WEEK BEFORE.THAT WAS JUST A QUICK PICKUP.I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU DO BETTER.CHALLENGE So you're saying you want to have a Coupon Save Off? You're on! |
OP User ID: 1486236 United States 08/25/2011 02:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ok today I went to the grocery store and bought the following items: 1- 4 bottles of 40ct Advil Migraine 2- 4 bottles of Sundown Vitamin C tabs 3- 6 bottles of Ken's Salad Dressing 4- 4 Bottles of Ken's Marinade 5- 2 Bottles of Kraft Mayo 6- 4 Packs of Aunt Jamima Waffles 7- 6 Large Packs of Scotties tissues 8- 2 16oz Packs of Keebler Cookies 9- 1 bottle of Panteen Shampoo 10- 2 Packs of Vivarin 36 items before coupons = $110.00 AFTER COUPONS=== 7.00$ You can do it...SO DO IT!!!! SAVE and STOCK UP GLP'ers |
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