I don't mind extreme couponing per se... but when we watch the show it just seems very unrealistic, especially when double coupons are used. Such coupon acceptance policies simply do not exist in any practical sense where I live and shop.
But, I never saw the point - for instance, with the "coupon whisperer" here on FR - to using coupons to buy a bunch of stuff that I don't want, or need, or will never use.
Agreed. Most of what we buy in a grocery shopping/restock trip are perishable fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and other unprepared food items. These are very rarely discounted. Most of the items we see shown on the show are overly processed foods, snacks, sodas and other unhealthy crap.
We have much better luck with stretching our dollar when we shop at Costco, or buy store brands at other retailers.
Might be worth trying "Target". At least in my area, their sale prices consistently beat Wal-Mart, Sams, and Costco. They allow doubling up usage of manufacturer's and store coupons, too.
If I wanted to just run out and grab something, I'd likely hit Costco, or WM. BUT, if I take the time to hit circulars, and shop fairly carefully every week, Target beats most everybody on dry goods, and on most processed foods (like bread, cereal, etc etc etc). Still go to the grocery store for produce, meat, etc etc etc. But Target is getting more and more of my money on everything else.
I don't work for Target, or own stock in them. Just passing along what I've found.