Thursday, December 30, 2010
Extreme Couponing?
Did you see the show? To be completely honest here, I didn't see the show nor did I really even hear about it airing. Shows you how much in the loop I am! I think from the previews and such, that I pretty much get the gist of the show. After spending much of my morning browsing other blogs, the feedback from this show seems negative with just a touch of positive.
The main question that most people suggested was how it portrayed couponers, how it could cause retailers/manufacturers to tighten down on coupon policies and not enough emphasis on donating. I get the idea of stockpiling in the event of an emergency but, I can only imagine what such a massive amount of toilet paper does anyone besides collect dust if you are not going to donate it or ever use it in your lifetime? But to each his own I guess. I have a collection of glass bottles (ex. Sprite, Coke) from the old days that I don't and won't use, that collect dust or sit stored in a box, does that mean I'm a hoarder? I doubt it.
On the other hand we are a small family and strive to be as clutter free as possible. Thus, our stockpile is at a minimum. To some maybe not enough or too small. But it suits us as a family and helps with space. If I miss a sale, no big deal! If I catch a sale great! I don't base my life around couponing and stockpiling. Deals are like a stop sign, around every corner. If you miss one today they'll be a new one tomorrow.
I saw the video above on Jill Cataldo and how she was asked to be apart of the beginnings of the show but later was pleased to know that she wasn't after the show took on a whole different meaning of "extreme" and "hype". I mean if you really sit and think about it, how many stores will allow you to nab 300 toothbrushes or 1100 boxes of Total cereal for free with coupons in one shopping excursion? How many does that leave for the next couponer or family?
I wasn't even going to comment or write about this at all but after seeing the video, I really couldn't help myself. What's your food for thought?
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I saw the show and to be honest, I thought it was for ratings. Although it does show you what is possible with coupons. It's hard enought to coupon at certain places, I'd hate to see it get tighter restrictions.
I did see the show and I think it was a little much! It portrayed couponers as a bit crazy, but also showed the power of coupons on a positive side.
You're right what store would ever allow you to use 1100 coupons on cereal or 300 coupons on toothbrushes?
I was intrigued by the whole thing and also shocked. I love coupons, but anything in excess is not good. The question of the day is...how much stockpile is too much? Also I thought it was interesting to see how these couponers got their coupons--everything from dumpster diving, to asking for donations to buying them! Very interesting...
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