Comments on: Honest Couponing?

By: Jennifer Reed Middle, TN

Jennifer Reed Middle, TN — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:28:00 +0000

Amen! I am new coupon queen, so the info you stated above is Wonderful. I have four kids from pre-teen to toddler and anything to make it easier on us is wonderful. I had no idea how the couponing worked until I read this (in plain English). You have to know how much you are appreciated by us/the readers and G-D himself.

G-D Bless you!

By: MrsAdams06

MrsAdams06 — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:22:00 +0000

This is all such a learning and growing process, isn’t it? Because there are so many fine print things involved, it can get confusing.

To answer the question about buying coupons off eBay… The fine print on many coupons says that the coupon is “void if sold” or “void if purchased”. So it’s my belief and conviction that, no, it’s not okay to buy coupons from eBay or other clipping services.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:19:00 +0000

I often wondered when I first started couponing what was fair and honest about some of the posted PDF coupons online. I wanted a good deal but it just seemed “wrong” to use coupons posted like that. I just stick to newspaper coupons now. What I want to know now is, is buying coupons off of ebay legit?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 18:08:00 +0000

I have been struggling with the issues you raised as I have tried to become a more serious couponer. I am sickened by photos of hundreds of boxes of cereal and other items some people have lined up as if they are store owners themselves. I don’t want to sound sanctimonious, but the only way I will accummulate more than I need for a month or two is to give it to our local food pantry. I do think the internet coupons are the most tempting, and I have been guilty of printing more than one occasionally, most recently the free Southern style chicken sandwich or biscuit from McDonalds. I’m going right now to tear up the three extras I printed.

It is fun to feel that you have made your money go as far as possible, but I don’t want to lose sight of my principles. Thanks for the reminder. Annos

By: Angela

Angela — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 13:27:00 +0000

This was a great post! I, too, have felt convicted on the $2/$10 coupon. When I heard they didn’t want it used anymore and took it down of the website I stopped using it but like everyone else said, it was hard. I’m always looking for a deal.

I kept trying to remember that I want CVS to offer good deals. They do this often and with my legitimate coupons/ECB’s I am already saving tons…I don’t need to lie to get a good deal. Thanks again!

By: retrodeb

retrodeb — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 05:02:00 +0000

Thank you so much for posting this. I have been really troubled when I see suggestions of using those online newspaper coupons, or using a BOGO coupon on a BOGO offer. I did in fact do the later once, and felt really awful about it later, because I know that it is not the manufactures intent that I get two products for nothing.

I have also had experiences lately when I am using the coupons in a legitimate way, but felt like I was getting the third degree by the cashier. I guess they have had so many people trying to push through coupons that really shouldn’t have been accepted, that they question the legitimate coupons as well.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 00:38:00 +0000

I completely agree. I am not sure if you have been following the stuff about the Facebook scam, and if it were me, and I used Fraudulent coupons, I would take back the items to the store. Its stealing if you know, and do nothing about it. Its also irresponsible. I have a few friends who used them before they knew that they were fraudulent, and their response was “Shew, I am glad I used them before they were found to be Fraud.” Their response should have been, “oh no, these poor stores are getting ripped off, and its partially my fault.” Its sad how greedy people get when they get good deals. Especially when they have 20 bottles od shampoo stockpiled, why do they need one more? i could go on and on….the sad thing is, this is going to ruin it for the rest of us if people don’t stop being so disrepectful.

By: Lylah

Lylah — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:43:00 +0000

great and true thought – the idol of frugal living. love your blog!

By: a_lamb79@yahoo.com

a_lamb79@yahoo.com — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:32:00 +0000

I just want to say WOW. As soon as I started reading this I felt the conviction of the Holy Spirit all over me. I’ve been doing some dishonest couponing for a while. Ecspecially since everything seems to be a certain amount off of 2 items instead of just 1, which I personally believe is the manufacturer’s way of dealing with our economy issues. I’ve been using the 1 off 2 items coupons on just one item at most of the stores I visit because using it on 2 is a far less better deal and surprisingly, I haven’t had much of a hard time “pushing” them through. I’m sure the color drained from my face while reading this because I realized what an awful thing I’ve been doing. And although I knew it wasn’t completely honest my thought on it was “no harm, no fowl” because the manufacturer and the vendor get their money and I get my good deal. But from this blog I can see that the real issue here is not about the manufacturer or the store it’s about ME (and you) and our Lord. Not only is this thing dishonest but yes, it is bad for the reputation of fellow couponers and the future of couponing but the worst thing is that is says to our Lord – I don’t trust you. I don’t trust that you will take care of me in this trying economical time and I don’t trust that you will provide me with all the things I need and I don’t trust you that I can get by if I don’t get every single item free or discounted. Of course, the bible says we should trust in the Lord with ALL of our hearts. I am repenting of this sin and vowing to change my couponing ways. I just want to thank you for spreading the message that was laid on your heart because I know that it was meant for someone like me. God Bless!

By: Centsible Savings

Centsible Savings — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:56:00 +0000

This is such a great post! I’m going to share it in my Sunday Sustenance post! I gave you a bloggy award!http://www.centsiblesavings.com/2008/08/i-got-award.html