[wbill]

Well, I see "extreme couponers" point. They're just "playing by the rules", "only using what's provided by the manufacturer", etc etc etc.

And, I use coupons all the time. They're a key part of my shopping. I figure that I get about 1 free week of groceries every month.

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. Who wants 15 cases of "Ladies' Speed Stick"? Even if it is free? Seems kind of greedy, to me.

[simplesimon]

Heck, I’d love to find even 2 or 3 lady speed sticks for FREE.I almost never get free stuff but I pick up a couple of things here and there to help my grandmother out and my oldest son but yeah, 15 lady speed sticks if you don’t need it, does sound a bit greedy but then again, who am I to judge? < shrugs > Maybe they donate it to a women’s shelter or to salvation army stores ? Now that would be a great thing to do, if that is what folks do with it.

[pnh102]

Well, I see "extreme couponers" point. They're just "playing by the rules", "only using what's provided by the manufacturer", etc etc etc.

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.

[MamaB]

Yeah, I have come across the show a few times. Just what are they going to do with all that food before it spoils. I don't care how much you eat, you will never be able to eat a room full of food when it is added to every week or so unless you are the Duggar Family’

[Cletus.D.Yokel]

Here’s the deal:

Get “15 cases” [/overthetopexample] of Lady Speed Stick and then take them to a “no questions asked” outlet for store credit. Buy items you need using the credit.