Sometimes I think that extreme couponing looks a lot like hoarding. There is no way anyone needs a 4ftx6ft wall of toothpaste. I understand saving money, but some of that will expire before they can all be used. I mean, can anyone really use 100 bags of croutons?
A couple of other things that bug me about the show:
-Some of the people are counting their on-your-next-order coupons twice.
-480 razors?!?? You have got to be kidding me!
-The stores around here won't let you use unlimited coupons to buy massive amounts of the same items. Most have the limit of 4per transaction.
-It really seems like an addiction. I know how it feels to do a great job saving at the grocery store, although I won't buy stuff just so my savings are bigger. If I don't buy it (because it's not something I will use) I'm saving money, too!
-The "doubled coupon for .50 more than it's on sale for" is awesome, but again, my stores cut off those coupons at the sale price. Boo!
-It seems that if you don't use something (YOU DON'T EVEN HAVE A CAT!!!) more of these people could donate to local shelters or other worthy cause.
-I can't do these kinds of shopping trips because my local stores have ridiculous restrictions. And unkind coupon police.
That being said-
I love finding good deals and feel that if it's not on sale AND with a coupon it is overpriced. That being said, just being on sale is sometimes as good as it's going to get. And I LOVE being able to use on-your-next-order coupons to get the luxury stuff that doesn't go on sale or have coupons available.
I really wish my local stores played nicely with others.
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