August 1st, 2011, 04:27 PM | #1 |
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Extreme Couponing
So there's a new fad of getting lots of stuff for really cheap by strategically using coupons. I haven't seen the show on TLC, but I have read some articles online about it.
Here are some tips on it: http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/extr...-resources.htm Personally, I use coupons as much as I can, but mostly I just watch the store ads and buy what's on sale. I also take advantage of Copp's Double Days where they double manufacturer's coupons that are less than $1 in value, but that's the extent of my involvement. I want to get better at this though cz it seems intriguing and I'm always looking for ways to save money (so I have more $ for my ninja of course ) Do any of you try to "extreme coupon?" If so, do you have any tips for the noobs?
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August 1st, 2011, 08:58 PM | #2 |
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As a wee lad I used to watch my mom furiously chopping away at the Sunday paper, then accompany her to the grocery. It was quite fun watching the coupons suck the life out of the grand total!
Sadly, those lessons didn't really stick because stores offer the "Clipless Coupons" which aren't really coupons...so I rarely cut coupons...should start back up again! Johnny
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August 1st, 2011, 10:08 PM | #3 |
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Ive been wanting to try it. I've seen and heard all about it and I think it's crazy, so on my bucket list there is a spot for one trip of extreme couponing. Other than that I don't think I could remain dedicated or focused enough to pull it off consistantly.
I've even thought about doing it for a fundraiser to help stock our post food closet. Could be a cool adventure.
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August 2nd, 2011, 10:12 AM | #4 |
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Last time I did this I bought an entire cart full of stuff I use for $31.
The dude behind me in line stood and watched in AWE. He took pics with his phone. lol Then he asked me to call his wife and tell her how its done. Stores that offer double cupons are the key.
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August 2nd, 2011, 03:07 PM | #5 |
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Yeah I have read a few articles about how stores are "cracking down" on it. Around here only Copps doubles coupons and they have a bunch of regulations on it:
1) You can only do it on Wednesdays and Saturdays 2) The coupons can't be for more than $1 3) You can only do it with a max of 5 coupons 4) Your bill has to total over $25 for the coupons to be doubled. So basically extreme couponing is not possible in many places now that stores have caught on, but either way it doesn't stop me from trying to maximize my discount
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August 2nd, 2011, 03:42 PM | #6 |
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In New York I can't think of a supermarket that didn't double coupons. Here all we have is safeway and apparently they don't
I just stick to trader joes for almost everything now. Some things I get at whole foods and even less from safeway.
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August 2nd, 2011, 08:06 PM | #7 |
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I go to Trader Joes every now and then. I LOVE their honey greek yogurt and fresh pasta like spinach tortellini!!!
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August 2nd, 2011, 08:19 PM | #8 |
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Awesome! I just got it and haven't tried it yet. I've been eating the Fage brand, but trader joes are slightly bigger and cheaper.
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August 2nd, 2011, 08:25 PM | #9 |
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I have like 7 Athenos Honey Yogurts in my fridge rite now cz I love them so much and they were on sale for $1 which is cheaper than the Trader Joes ones. I've never heard of the Fage brand.
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August 2nd, 2011, 08:33 PM | #11 |
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I'm jealous! What are her tricks?
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August 2nd, 2011, 09:00 PM | #12 |
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Go to hotcoupon world, couponmom or coupon dad. Here you will find the deals that are going on for the week. There are people blogging about deals you wont see in the paper. The internet has made couponing easy because people are finding all the deals. You need multiple sunday ads for the coupons. Theres a vid on coupon mom that shows you how to organize your inserts.......as you can see its an art and a science. My wife says to make friends with your local paperboy and get multiple inserts or coupons....this is key .....or grab inserts people leave behind at starbucks.....or restaurants and so forth. My wife says start small and get a feel for it. Of course you should have all loyalty cards to the supermarkets. I give her twenty bucks and she comes back with lots of stuff....start with those websites i listed. Having an arsenol of coupons is key....its free money.
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