Are you too embarrassed to use coupons at the grocery store?!
I'm not, and it never occurred to me that anyone would be until the other day when a colleague told me she doesn't use them because there is a "certain perception" that people have of coupon users!. I tried not to laugh, and I asked her what she was talking about!. She said people who use coupons are perceived as desperate and broke by other shoppers and by the store clerks, and she said they hold up the line because their coupons take a long time to scan and are often out of date!.
I think she has a point about people holding up the line, and I told her that!. I make it a point to use valid coupons and to purchase exactly what the coupons call for, so I've never held up a line!. I've never felt judged by other shoppers, and my husband appreciates that I save $25 to $35 a week on groceries!.
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I think she has a point about people holding up the line, and I told her that!. I make it a point to use valid coupons and to purchase exactly what the coupons call for, so I've never held up a line!. I've never felt judged by other shoppers, and my husband appreciates that I save $25 to $35 a week on groceries!.
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Gosh no!. I'd dance an Irish Jig for the manager if it would knock another $5 off my bill!. My wife is anal about clipping coupons and using them!. With 6 kids we've most likely saved enough over the years to buy another house!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Heck no, I'm not embarrassed to use coupons!. I've know of a woman that's heavily into using them and takes advantage of double coupon days at local supermarkets to get a whole basket of groceries for like $9!.00!. You have to know what to buy, when, and have storage space to spare at home!. I'm sure mine is like most households where you find yourself buying the same items over and over again!. Bulk buying makes sense economically if you have the storage space for item you will ultimately use anyway!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Absolutely not!. Most of the wealthy people I know try to save money everywhere they can, including buying clothes and products from places like Target or Walmart!. It's the people who don't think about their money and are more concerned with their image that generally are broke and desperate (desparately looking for others approval)!. I agree with you, save your money for better things!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
wow!. that's the perception your colleague has of coupon-users!. has that person NEVER bought anything on sale!? because that would also raise the perception of being "desperate and broke" by trying to save a buck!.
personally, i don't think coupons are cheap at all!. i understand it is a marketing scheme!. i don't use coupons at the grocery store because i'm too lazy to clip them or look for specific products!. besides, i use the store club card discount most of the time anyway!. so that's kinda like using a coupon!.
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personally, i don't think coupons are cheap at all!. i understand it is a marketing scheme!. i don't use coupons at the grocery store because i'm too lazy to clip them or look for specific products!. besides, i use the store club card discount most of the time anyway!. so that's kinda like using a coupon!.
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If your friend wants to spend money every time she goes shopping that she dosnt have to then better her than you!. Thats kind of a good example of "pride goeth before a fall"!. In this case, its her bank account that falls!. Add up your savings for a year with coupons and next time you talk to her, just mention how much you saved!. The kind of person that would judge someone for using cupons, is not the kind of person whose opinion matters!. coupon clippers unite!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
As with everything some people can and some can not - even in the use of coupons!.
Yes, we used coupons for a long time before we separated!. We saved a lot of money, and used valid coupons so never had trouble at check out!.
Since my separation I lost everything - I don't have a kitchen to cook in, or anything, but memories!.
But I use coupons if and when I can!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Yes, we used coupons for a long time before we separated!. We saved a lot of money, and used valid coupons so never had trouble at check out!.
Since my separation I lost everything - I don't have a kitchen to cook in, or anything, but memories!.
But I use coupons if and when I can!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Are you kidding me!? I live on coupons and always make a point to buy stuff on sale!. I actually feel better when I get coupons!. I feel like I'm cheating the man or something!. XD
In fact, I get upset when I found out that I bought something and there was a coupon I could have used for it!. That happened a few days ago, and then the damn coupon expired!. T_TWww@FoodAQ@Com
In fact, I get upset when I found out that I bought something and there was a coupon I could have used for it!. That happened a few days ago, and then the damn coupon expired!. T_TWww@FoodAQ@Com
ummmm nope nope if you tryn to make it you gon do wateva you got to get wat you need and if you have to use food stamps or coupons or wateva that is by far betta than selln drugs or somthin like that to earn yo cash so you can provide fo yo family i 4 one am not ashamed to get a good deal or to save money on something that i want slash needWww@FoodAQ@Com
I actually have to use them and I have no shame!. I'm a poor college student who needs that extra money and if I'm broke, so what!? No it doesn't take long if you get them from the sunday paper or out of flyers from the store!. I don't feel judged but if I am being judged, oh they can kiss my degree earning butt!Www@FoodAQ@Com
In my neighborhood I'm known as the Coupon Queen !.!. not really LOL!.!. People are always asking if I have coupons that I'm not using!. I love coupons!. I even have clerks at the check out line astonished by the amount of money that i save, and are always asking me how they can get coupons from manufactures!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'm 44 years old and have been working in the grocery business for the last 23 years (half of my life omg!) and this is the first time I've ever heard that!. I suppose she only buys national brands too!. With the price of food these days I like to save as much as I possibly can!. That extra cash be put into my gas tank!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you save that much money each week, then by all means keep using the coupons!. You're not desperate or broke, just trying to save money!. Besides, the expiration date is clearly printed on each one and it takes just as much time to scan as a regular store product!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't think your colleague has an esteem problem at all, some people (mistakenly) equate coupons with food-stamps!.!.!.!.Like I said it's not her self esteem!.!.!.!.but she is revealing HER prejudice toward coupon users!.
I coupons every chance I get!.!.!.!.and if it saves me money, the people behind me can just wait!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I coupons every chance I get!.!.!.!.and if it saves me money, the people behind me can just wait!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I once asked a question in front of a whole line of people, that held up the line for a minute!. (like using a verbal coupon)
Once I got the answer, which allowed me to purchase 2 for the price of one!.!.!.!.everyone followed me!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Once I got the answer, which allowed me to purchase 2 for the price of one!.!.!.!.everyone followed me!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I use coupons all the time!. Everything is way too expensive now a days!. And I use to be a checker and never thought a person was poor or anything like that when they use their coupons!. Your colleague is a snob!. sorry, had to say it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I use them all the time I even print coupons from online sites!.If the person behind me does not like me using them to save money then they can buy my food for me or shut the heck up!.Your friend sounds like a snobbbbbb tell her next time to buy your stuff for you!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I don't have a problem at all using coupons in the grocery store!. The only problem I have with coupons is that if I use them I tend to buy things that I don't really need just because I have a coupon!. I have to really watch that!.
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Your colleague has a self-esteem problem - just worries about what people think of her!. Just keep using the coupons and don't worry about it!. Tell her to get a life - no one is impressed with her!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I am with you on that! I don't care what other think in this day and age that anyone unless rich can afford not to use coupons!.!.I save about 10 to 15 every two weeks which adds up in a month!.
So Keep Clipping away!Www@FoodAQ@Com
So Keep Clipping away!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Uh, no! There is a Ziploc Gallon bag full of coupons stuck to my fridge right now! You should never be embarrassed when you can save a little dough, especially in the economical hardships right now!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Mercy NO!. I will take all you give me!. My money dose come easy!. and that' friend of yours needs to look at the price of food these days, tell her to send her coupons
to me!. And thank you!. LOL, Www@FoodAQ@Com
to me!. And thank you!. LOL, Www@FoodAQ@Com
I usually don't coz the products the coupons are for are things that are too expensive to buy anyway!. Like, I buy the most generic things and use other discounts like store saver cards!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Heck No, I just wish I could find more coupons for things we use =)
Your colleague worries too much about what people think or is really saying how she sees coupon shoppers; but didn't want to say it that way!.
Keep clipping =) Www@FoodAQ@Com
Your colleague worries too much about what people think or is really saying how she sees coupon shoppers; but didn't want to say it that way!.
Keep clipping =) Www@FoodAQ@Com
Heck no! I have 3 teenagers to feed and I will save money any way I can!. Like you, I am careful to only hand over unexpired coupons for items I am actually purchasing!.
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Every little bit helps!Www@FoodAQ@Com
That is Smart I should start doing that you're smart S-M-A-R-T i once did 50 dollers of coupons than every body started ripping the from the papers man don't be embarrassed
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I've never been embarrassed to use coupons!. There's nothing wrong with saving on something!. I always give the cashier my coupons ahead of time and they just scan them!. It doesn't hold up the line!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
No, with the economy now, you should save as much money as you canWww@FoodAQ@Com
heck no! if anything i get super excited to use them because that means i actually remembered to BRING THEM WITH ME TO THE STORE!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hell no! I'm not too embarassed to use coupons!. The problem is remembering to bring them with me when I go to the grocery store!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no i never felt embarrassed for using coupons
and the way groceries are going up
i see no reason not to use them
saving a little money never hurt
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and the way groceries are going up
i see no reason not to use them
saving a little money never hurt
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I don't think Foodstamps or Coupons are embrassing in these times!. Some people just wish they can get them right now!.Www@FoodAQ@Com