Comments on: Coupon Myths: Busted {Part 1} http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html Balancing Faith, Family and Frugality Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:00:15 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: shannon flora http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-15175 shannon flora Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:17:21 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-15175 thanks for all your info on the couponing,i been slacking lately and by reading all these comments makes me want to get back to it.i savedso much doing my coupons,thanks,shannon flora thanks for all your info on the couponing,i been slacking lately and by reading all these comments makes me want to get back to it.i savedso much doing my coupons,thanks,shannon flora

]]> By: Michelle http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-15109 Michelle Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:44:56 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-15109 Some people have an excuse for everything. This is what I call LAZY!! I do know that companies have the right to put a coupon in our hands and that we are not making them do it.... Some people have an excuse for everything. This is what I call LAZY!! I do know that companies have the right to put a coupon in our hands and that we are not making them do it….

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]]> By: Anna http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8115 Anna Sat, 30 May 2009 15:09:09 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-8115 ooh i forgot one, people say they can't coupon because they live way out in the country and can't drive to the stores easily. ooh i forgot one, people say they can’t coupon because they live way out in the country and can’t drive to the stores easily.

]]> By: Eric http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8104 Eric Thu, 28 May 2009 20:47:24 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-8104 I am uncomfortable with what it seems to take to make couponing truly successful. Purchasing coupons and then needing to say oh, I'm not buying the coupon but the person's time to cut it is ethically questionable for me. I'm not going to use more than 1 coupon if the coupon indicates that it is one per item regardless of if the cashier's catch it, etc. Honestly, the more I read dedicated couponing sites (and I'm new to this one so I'm not referring to it specifically) the more uncomfortable I am. I am uncomfortable with what it seems to take to make couponing truly successful. Purchasing coupons and then needing to say oh, I’m not buying the coupon but the person’s time to cut it is ethically questionable for me. I’m not going to use more than 1 coupon if the coupon indicates that it is one per item regardless of if the cashier’s catch it, etc. Honestly, the more I read dedicated couponing sites (and I’m new to this one so I’m not referring to it specifically) the more uncomfortable I am.

]]> By: Anna http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8097 Anna Wed, 27 May 2009 22:20:18 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-8097 i have been trying to get people at work hooked on couponing and it has not gone so well, among the favorite complaints:<br />- waste of gas to drive to all those stores<br />- already shop at Sam's or buy store brand<br />- think they will pay more just because they have a coupon<br />- think they will buy stuff they dont need<br />- don't find coupons for stuff they want<br />- don't need to financially<br />- too time consuming<br />- socially unacceptable <br /><br />I have even had people go so far as to try to convince me not to coupon any more lol! as if I would ever do that!<br /><br />So I asked a guy at work what was keeping him from couponing and here was what he came up with:<br />- don't have time for a big shopping run, just like to get in and get out for the one or two things I need. I shop at my convenience and coupons usually have an expiration date that forces you to go when you're not ready.<br />- I don buy store brand alot but I am not specific to one brand I buy what best suits my needs and usually there is not a coupon for the stuff I need. Coupons temp you with either junk items or high profile named items. I don't want to get caught up in the scam.<br />- don't want to have to fumble with all those coupons at the checkout counter and incovenience the cashier or the people waiting in line behind me.<br />- don't get the paper so I don't get the flyers with all the coupons.<br />- don't like cutting and I am horrible at it, so cutting coupons would annoy me. I will also be upset if I spend the time cutting coupons but I don't have the time to get to the store before the coupon expires.<br />- I have trouble remembering to bring my shopping list into the store, how will I ever remember to bring in my coupons.<br />- don't have room to stockpile or store things I don't need but have a coupon for. Also storing it my put it past its expiration date.<br /><br />as you can see, his comments show a lack of understanding of what couponing is all about. oh well its his loss! i have been trying to get people at work hooked on couponing and it has not gone so well, among the favorite complaints:
- waste of gas to drive to all those stores
- already shop at Sam’s or buy store brand
- think they will pay more just because they have a coupon
- think they will buy stuff they dont need
- don’t find coupons for stuff they want
- don’t need to financially
- too time consuming
- socially unacceptable

I have even had people go so far as to try to convince me not to coupon any more lol! as if I would ever do that!

So I asked a guy at work what was keeping him from couponing and here was what he came up with:
- don’t have time for a big shopping run, just like to get in and get out for the one or two things I need. I shop at my convenience and coupons usually have an expiration date that forces you to go when you’re not ready.
- I don buy store brand alot but I am not specific to one brand I buy what best suits my needs and usually there is not a coupon for the stuff I need. Coupons temp you with either junk items or high profile named items. I don’t want to get caught up in the scam.
- don’t want to have to fumble with all those coupons at the checkout counter and incovenience the cashier or the people waiting in line behind me.
- don’t get the paper so I don’t get the flyers with all the coupons.
- don’t like cutting and I am horrible at it, so cutting coupons would annoy me. I will also be upset if I spend the time cutting coupons but I don’t have the time to get to the store before the coupon expires.
- I have trouble remembering to bring my shopping list into the store, how will I ever remember to bring in my coupons.
- don’t have room to stockpile or store things I don’t need but have a coupon for. Also storing it my put it past its expiration date.

as you can see, his comments show a lack of understanding of what couponing is all about. oh well its his loss!

]]> By: Cara http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8094 Cara Wed, 27 May 2009 20:05:47 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-8094 I agree for the most part. But we use only Tom's or Jason's toothpaste, and Tom's deodorant. And realistically for our family of 4, I generally buy maybe one thing of tooth paste each every 4 months at the most, and the last time I bought deodorant was when CVS had a sale on it and I stocked up, last summer. <br /><br />I did try couponing, and donated the stuff that I didn't use to our women's and family shelter. What I did use that I got was a huge stock pile of toothbrushes, a 'mineral makeup' mascara, and a boatload of q-tips. <br /><br />It was fun to try out, but for this family it didn't prove to be worth the time invested. I agree for the most part. But we use only Tom’s or Jason’s toothpaste, and Tom’s deodorant. And realistically for our family of 4, I generally buy maybe one thing of tooth paste each every 4 months at the most, and the last time I bought deodorant was when CVS had a sale on it and I stocked up, last summer.

I did try couponing, and donated the stuff that I didn’t use to our women’s and family shelter. What I did use that I got was a huge stock pile of toothbrushes, a ‘mineral makeup’ mascara, and a boatload of q-tips.

It was fun to try out, but for this family it didn’t prove to be worth the time invested.

]]> By: Jodie R. http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-8089 Jodie R. Wed, 27 May 2009 17:04:12 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-8089 Lol, yes there's no shortage for toothpaste and deodorant coupons! I have been stockpiling both of those items and now will only buy toothpaste and deodorant if it's free! Lol, yes there’s no shortage for toothpaste and deodorant coupons! I have been stockpiling both of those items and now will only buy toothpaste and deodorant if it’s free!

]]> By: Amy http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-6756 Amy Wed, 27 May 2009 04:28:39 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-6756 LOVE this!<br /><br />I've introduced one of my BFF's to the joys of coupon and sale shopping, and she is officially addicted! And, she is now a fan of CVS :)<br /><br />I guess the myth I hear about how much time it takes to coupon and make lists. I have three kids ages 5 and under, and if I can find the time for it, most everyone else could, too, if they really wanted too! Truly, I think it is a matter of choice: do you want to take the time or not.<br /><br />And, it does take time to coupon, especially at first. BUT, for me, the time is worth it! LOVE this!

I’ve introduced one of my BFF’s to the joys of coupon and sale shopping, and she is officially addicted! And, she is now a fan of CVS :)

I guess the myth I hear about how much time it takes to coupon and make lists. I have three kids ages 5 and under, and if I can find the time for it, most everyone else could, too, if they really wanted too! Truly, I think it is a matter of choice: do you want to take the time or not.

And, it does take time to coupon, especially at first. BUT, for me, the time is worth it!

]]> By: Petula http://kingdomfirstmom.com/2009/05/coupon-myths-busted-part-1.html/comment-page-1#comment-6755 Petula Wed, 27 May 2009 00:36:52 +0000 http://www.alyssa.wpmom.com/?p=688#comment-6755 I have a friend who says she's not organized enough and she doesn't like getting the coupons or something like that. But when I tell her about an awesome deal and how I used a coupon and caught something on sale to double the deal, she says she can't do that. <br /><br />I told her to start small and once she sees how far her money will go and how much money she'll save she'll be hooked. (I often wonder why she keeps complaining about not having money when she doesn't do everything to save money.) I guess we can't convince everyone. :) I have a friend who says she’s not organized enough and she doesn’t like getting the coupons or something like that. But when I tell her about an awesome deal and how I used a coupon and caught something on sale to double the deal, she says she can’t do that.

I told her to start small and once she sees how far her money will go and how much money she’ll save she’ll be hooked. (I often wonder why she keeps complaining about not having money when she doesn’t do everything to save money.) I guess we can’t convince everyone. :)

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