Anyone else a Coupon clipper?

LouisLady · Feb 12th, 2007, 08:54 AM

I started clipping coupons and have found it to be VERY fun as well as it helps with SAVING $$$ and also getting to try new products at a lower price. Sometimes you even get free stuff too!

Is anyone else a coupon clipper?

I tend to have too much fun every Sunday & over clip even with the ones I don't think I'll ever redeem.

But besides that, I had a Q too..

Is anyone "too ashamed" to use coupons?

I have to admit, besides the fact that its MONEY SAVING & exciting, I feel awkward when I hand the cashier a "few" coupons to redeem. Do you guys judge people who use coupons? I think I feel this way b/c there was a time where this dude was behind me in line & stared at me like it was a BAD thing. So from then on, I always felt like I had to find the line that was the shortest & hope that the process goes by quick & smooth without anyone seeing me.

Or I would just only use 2 or 3 coupons and no more than that.

Input , please.

Cat · Feb 12th, 2007, 09:06 AM

Keep clipping those coupons gal,don't feel bad.I clip and use them every chance I get,you aren't slowing down the checkout line those scanners are quick.
BTW,I'm never ashame to save money.

angelica · Feb 12th, 2007, 10:28 AM

Me neither! I need to start clipping again but I cancelled the newspaper between moves and never renewed it! I know it really adds up.

mcmug17 · Feb 12th, 2007, 10:50 AM

If I had a larger household, I would definitely clip coupons. I spend no more than $20 on groceries per month, and I can't justify spending like $3 on a Sunday newspaper and save maybe like 50c.

Just do whatever you feel right. I bring my own reusable grocery bags and I get looks all the time. So what!?

JoannaSweden · Feb 12th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Coupons here are pretty much useless, otherwise I would probably do it. It'd definately not something to be ashamed of!

Leelee · Feb 12th, 2007, 12:51 PM

I occasionally clip coupons, but my DH usually is really quick to throw the Sunday newspaper inserts away....even before I get up. On the rare chance that I do get to cut them out, I love it! I feel like I'm getting a deal and that the grocery store (that I hate and loathe) with all my being gets less money.

LouisLady · Feb 12th, 2007, 12:59 PM

yay for couponclippers. its so much fun !

Has anyne ever used a coupon for a SIT DOWN restaurant? lol. I have never done it. Not sure if the waitress would be happy about that?

LouisLady · Feb 12th, 2007, 01:01 PM

This is my 2,000th post!!!!!!!!!!!!

LouisLady · Feb 12th, 2007, 07:48 PM

come on I know there are more coupon users out here!

lorihmatthews · Feb 12th, 2007, 08:24 PM

I'm a huge coupon clipper, rebate redeemer, sale maven. And I get very excited when things are already on sale and I have a coupon for an additional amount off! Hubby sometimes makes fun of me (he always asks if something was on sale and if I had an additional coupon) but he knows I'm saving money so he doesn't care!

LouisLady · Feb 12th, 2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

I'm a huge coupon clipper, rebate redeemer, sale maven. And I get very excited when things are already on sale and I have a coupon for an additional amount off! Hubby sometimes makes fun of me (he always asks if something was on sale and if I had an additional coupon) but he knows I'm saving money so he doesn't care!

THATS AWESOME!!!

i SERIOUSLY loooove having an additional % off coupons!

The feeling of getting items for a better deal is remarkable.

bondgirl_77 · Feb 13th, 2007, 12:01 AM

OMG I clip coupons all the time! In fact I consider it a personal challenge to see how much I can save at the grocey store each time. Sometimes (not sure how or why) a coupon gets a "bonus" and is doubled or tripled. Makes my day.

I also use the Bed Bath & Beyond and Linens & Things 20% off coupons regularly. Why the heck not? The way I figure it...10 bucks here, 20 bucks there...next thing you know, you've saved enough to justify shelling out for a great bag or sunnies!

Vintage Leather · Feb 13th, 2007, 12:08 AM

As far as I'm concerned, it is a game - how little can you get away with spending.
Needless to say, stores hate me. Or love me, and tolerate my eccentricities :)
I have a hard time with grocery coupons - I don't really get papers, but I have grocery store bonus cards, and the UPromise tied in with those. I don't need it for myself - but I figure I can gift it to cousins or children when I have them. And I adore the after Thanksgiving sales. :) What a fun way to get into trouble!

Christiflora · Feb 13th, 2007, 12:31 AM

I love bargains. Yet, I find that the danger of bargains (including coupons) is purchasing things that I do not need. How many items (clothing, grocery, and etc. etc.) I have in my closets, cabinets, pantries are sale items that were bought long ago, unopened or still have price tags on them?

An analogy is buffet. I stopped going to buffet long ago, because I cannot afford the exta calories, do not want to hurt my stomach, and do not want to wake up all night bothered by excessive acids in my stomach.

Leelee · Feb 13th, 2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ticklemethu

Has anyne ever used a coupon for a SIT DOWN restaurant?

No, I 've never done that. I've only used them in the grocery store.

Feb 12th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#1
LouisLady Member Location: cali	Anyone else a Coupon clipper? I started clipping coupons and have found it to be VERY fun as well as it helps with SAVING $$$ and also getting to try new products at a lower price. Sometimes you even get free stuff too! Is anyone else a coupon clipper? I tend to have too much fun every Sunday & over clip even with the ones I don't think I'll ever redeem. But besides that, I had a Q too.. Is anyone "too ashamed" to use coupons? I have to admit, besides the fact that its MONEY SAVING & exciting, I feel awkward when I hand the cashier a "few" coupons to redeem. Do you guys judge people who use coupons? I think I feel this way b/c there was a time where this dude was behind me in line & stared at me like it was a BAD thing. So from then on, I always felt like I had to find the line that was the shortest & hope that the process goes by quick & smooth without anyone seeing me. Or I would just only use 2 or 3 coupons and no more than that. Input , please.

Feb 12th, 2007, 09:06 AM	#2
Cat Member Location: In the real world!	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? Keep clipping those coupons gal,don't feel bad.I clip and use them every chance I get,you aren't slowing down the checkout line those scanners are quick. BTW,I'm never ashame to save money. Last edited by Cat; Feb 12th, 2007 at 09:09 AM.

Feb 12th, 2007, 10:28 AM	#3
angelica Ladybug Lucy Location: Where it never snows	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? Me neither! I need to start clipping again but I cancelled the newspaper between moves and never renewed it! I know it really adds up. __________________ Angie

Feb 12th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#4
mcmug17 Member	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? If I had a larger household, I would definitely clip coupons. I spend no more than $20 on groceries per month, and I can't justify spending like $3 on a Sunday newspaper and save maybe like 50c. Just do whatever you feel right. I bring my own reusable grocery bags and I get looks all the time. So what!? __________________ Current Wishlist: Hermes Kelly Pochette in black, leather TBD Hopefully... a Hermes Birkin 30cm in etoupe, BJ, or orange... ???

Feb 12th, 2007, 12:17 PM	#5
JoannaSweden Member	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? Coupons here are pretty much useless, otherwise I would probably do it. It'd definately not something to be ashamed of!

Feb 12th, 2007, 12:51 PM	#6
Leelee Up On My Toes! Location: Highland, Maryland	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? I occasionally clip coupons, but my DH usually is really quick to throw the Sunday newspaper inserts away....even before I get up. On the rare chance that I do get to cut them out, I love it! I feel like I'm getting a deal and that the grocery store (that I hate and loathe) with all my being gets less money.

Feb 12th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#7
LouisLady Member Location: cali	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? yay for couponclippers. its so much fun ! Has anyne ever used a coupon for a SIT DOWN restaurant? lol. I have never done it. Not sure if the waitress would be happy about that?

Feb 12th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#8
LouisLady Member Location: cali	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? This is my 2,000th post!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feb 12th, 2007, 07:48 PM	#9
LouisLady Member Location: cali	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? come on I know there are more coupon users out here!

Feb 12th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#10
lorihmatthews Persian Love Location: San Francisco	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? I'm a huge coupon clipper, rebate redeemer, sale maven. And I get very excited when things are already on sale and I have a coupon for an additional amount off! Hubby sometimes makes fun of me (he always asks if something was on sale and if I had an additional coupon) but he knows I'm saving money so he doesn't care!

Feb 13th, 2007, 12:01 AM	#12
bondgirl_77 Member	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? OMG I clip coupons all the time! In fact I consider it a personal challenge to see how much I can save at the grocey store each time. Sometimes (not sure how or why) a coupon gets a "bonus" and is doubled or tripled. Makes my day. I also use the Bed Bath & Beyond and Linens & Things 20% off coupons regularly. Why the heck not? The way I figure it...10 bucks here, 20 bucks there...next thing you know, you've saved enough to justify shelling out for a great bag or sunnies!

Feb 13th, 2007, 12:08 AM	#13
Vintage Leather Dreamer and Shopper Location: US	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? As far as I'm concerned, it is a game - how little can you get away with spending. Needless to say, stores hate me. Or love me, and tolerate my eccentricities :) I have a hard time with grocery coupons - I don't really get papers, but I have grocery store bonus cards, and the UPromise tied in with those. I don't need it for myself - but I figure I can gift it to cousins or children when I have them. And I adore the after Thanksgiving sales. :) What a fun way to get into trouble!

Feb 13th, 2007, 12:31 AM	#14
Christiflora Member	Re: Anyone else a Coupon clipper? I love bargains. Yet, I find that the danger of bargains (including coupons) is purchasing things that I do not need. How many items (clothing, grocery, and etc. etc.) I have in my closets, cabinets, pantries are sale items that were bought long ago, unopened or still have price tags on them? An analogy is buffet. I stopped going to buffet long ago, because I cannot afford the exta calories, do not want to hurt my stomach, and do not want to wake up all night bothered by excessive acids in my stomach.