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coupons, passe or still of value?

by Angela_the GOLO Editor
Published Aug 5, 2008
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Hello Money Savers....

Are many of you still clipping coupons from the Sunday paper, or are you printing them from the web? OR, have you given up on them altogether?

It seems that whenever I peruse coupons, I never see the products I buy, so admittedly I've pretty much stopped seeking them out.      

BUT, when I looked at coupons.com last night, I did see the yogurt, cereal and granola bars I buy, so maybe there is hope and I should consider getting back in the coupon game. I plan to go back and see how much information I have to provide in order to register, then I'll make a decision.

What about you?

Do you still clip coupons, or is clipping coupons just a waste of time?

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I clip coupons WHEN I see the ones for stuff I use. Which is hardly ever.

Will have to check out that site.

i get them sometimes but then forget to use them.

I've started using coupons again after attending one of Faye Prosser's intro workshops (going to take her full one soon) and frequenting http://www.savvydollar.org forums. I consistently save 30% off my regular grocery bill (and I'm not trying as hard as I could)- by combining sale prices and coupons (especially those that double, and when they have Triples). The Savvy Dollar site helps you find those coupons and deals- offers advice on sources for them, as well as upcoming local deals.

I actually just saved a bunch on my last shopping trip...$70.oo by using coupons and by one get one free (publix). I did get stuff I don't need right now, but it's stuff that won't go bad. I'm not very good at using them but I sat down right before I left for the store and cut them out of the sunday paper.

Sadly coupons are not like they used to be..:(. For the most part they have added a do not double to them or instead of the standard 35c off one they have it 35/2...no deal there. I do find quite a few online coupons that I print out, espically from Horizon organic foods. Still though I guess a penney saved is a penny earned...I use coupons whenever or wherever possible. Also, most of the markets, espically at the one I shop at put their organic produce on sale one day before the expiration date which is a huge savings...:)

The 5 on your side story about the coupon queen has inspired me. I have found a lot of useful sites for internet coupons and also clip from the paper and visit sites of the products I use. Just this morning, I found a $2 coupon for Simple Green. I got way too excited about it. LOL

lawpirate, Where is there a Publix in the area?

@busyb97--Do you frequent that site often? I will have to go there. We need someone to show us a real life case.

I REFUSE to Purchase a News & Disturber .. Why pay for the coupons, doesn't that defeat the purpose?

I will download them from online when I go grocery shopping. I will use the ones that come in the mail. But usually? The store brands are just as good and even with the coupon, the store brands are still cheaper. It's rare that a name brand is cheaper with a coupon, but it happens.

Thx Tidbit,you saved me the trouble of typing it all out ;}

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