Comments on: The Science Fiction of Coupons? http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/ personal finance that makes cents Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:52:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Do you still clip coupons? Do you ever get any of them online? - My Investing Blog http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-113181 Do you still clip coupons? Do you ever get any of them online? - My Investing Blog Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:16:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-113181 [...] them less the more my salary goes up, and time goes down; but they are very good places to find deals to live the frugal way if you’ve got the time! Author: hank Similar Posts:Am I off my [...] [...] them less the more my salary goes up, and time goes down; but they are very good places to find deals to live the frugal way if you’ve got the time! Author: hank Similar Posts:Am I off my [...]

]]> By: shhhush http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-90840 shhhush Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:29:36 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-90840 I collect Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons; I've got about 15 right now. I don't think there's a limit on how many you can use at once (they are per item only), and the store around here even takes them when they've expired. I don't think I've bought any home product full price in 5 years. Combine them with some serious willpower (last time I went I had ten items in my cart, but only ended up buying the three I absolutely needed!) and the savings add up. I collect Bed, Bath and Beyond coupons; I’ve got about 15 right now. I don’t think there’s a limit on how many you can use at once (they are per item only), and the store around here even takes them when they’ve expired. I don’t think I’ve bought any home product full price in 5 years. Combine them with some serious willpower (last time I went I had ten items in my cart, but only ended up buying the three I absolutely needed!) and the savings add up.

]]> By: Through a Glass Darkly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-4261 Through a Glass Darkly Wed, 26 Jul 2006 18:03:31 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-4261 I do think it's true that, if it's your nature to be a spender, coupons can make you buy things you wouldn't buy. (It's the same mentality as shopping for clothes and going, "It's on sale, so I must need it!") I tried coupon clipping for a little while, but my husband and I eat organic, local, and whole foods as much as possible, and we eat vegetarian at home. There are very few coupons that work for me: Lunchables or sandwich meat? Nope. But if I end up with any that do--like my Amy's Organic coupons I got after I wrote to them--I'll happily use them. I saved $20 yesterday on a gift at Bed, Bath, & Beyond with one of their coupons that they mail out! (I've had it 2 months; they stay good a while.) I do think it’s true that, if it’s your nature to be a spender, coupons can make you buy things you wouldn’t buy. (It’s the same mentality as shopping for clothes and going, “It’s on sale, so I must need it!”) I tried coupon clipping for a little while, but my husband and I eat organic, local, and whole foods as much as possible, and we eat vegetarian at home. There are very few coupons that work for me: Lunchables or sandwich meat? Nope. But if I end up with any that do–like my Amy’s Organic coupons I got after I wrote to them–I’ll happily use them. I saved $20 yesterday on a gift at Bed, Bath, & Beyond with one of their coupons that they mail out! (I’ve had it 2 months; they stay good a while.)

]]> By: bpetyo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-77 bpetyo Thu, 18 May 2006 11:52:44 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-77 Hello, Most likely, Punny Money will convert to coupon-hood when he finds out how much money he can save on name brand items. My May 18th post talks about 5 steps to get started with coupons. I'll suggest my post to Punny Money. Hello,

Most likely, Punny Money will convert to coupon-hood when he finds out how much money he can save on name brand items. My May 18th post talks about 5 steps to get started with coupons. I’ll suggest my post to Punny Money.

]]> By: J.D. http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-17 J.D. Fri, 05 May 2006 20:23:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-17 You're absolutely right. And store coupons that give blanket discounts (through doubling, or for purchasing a set amount) are another key. My wife and I need a better organizational system. We often save coupons for things we use only once in a while, and when it comes time to use the coupon, we find that it expired three months ago! You’re absolutely right. And store coupons that give blanket discounts (through doubling, or for purchasing a set amount) are another key. My wife and I need a better organizational system. We often save coupons for things we use only once in a while, and when it comes time to use the coupon, we find that it expired three months ago!

]]> By: VinTek http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-16 VinTek Fri, 05 May 2006 19:38:10 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2006/05/05/the-science-fiction-of-coupons/#comment-16 I'm a firm believer in coupon clipping. One key, as mentioned, is to buy only what you need. Another key is to save those coupons and save them until the item goes on sale. You'd be amazed at how much stuff you can get for free or nearly free by doing that. I’m a firm believer in coupon clipping. One key, as mentioned, is to buy only what you need. Another key is to save those coupons and save them until the item goes on sale. You’d be amazed at how much stuff you can get for free or nearly free by doing that.

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