It's Friday - This week, I don't know...
I can't decide if it went fast or slow - all I DO know is that Monday seems so far away.
Everyone have a Great weekend! Be Safe
xo
Friday 4 May 2012
Wednesday 2 May 2012
*Rant* The Coupon Life...
**RANT WARNING**
...This post is in no way directed at anyone in particular, but it will definitely be a bit of a rant...
If you'd like to ask couponing questions I will answer as best as I can!
Extreme Couponers in Canada?
So many of my friends say, well you can't coupon like they do on the TV Show Extreme Couponing. And for the most part that is DEFINITELY true. (no questions asked) However there are some people who take advantage, abuse and cheat companies/stores out of money and products. These same people then go on to 'brag' or display their shops on Public Forums, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or their Personal Online Blog. They will also SELL their services for collecting/stealing mass amounts of coupons or "teaching people HOW to coupon".
Really? Don't you get Coupons, and take them to the store to purchase the corresponding items?
OH You mean, TEACH people how to "take advantage, abuse and cheat companies/stores out of money and products"
Now lets roll back the clock.
A friend of mine, was expecting her first baby and was looking at costs of Diapers, Food, Toiletries and all the other day-to-day necessities, and well, it simply added up. Found couponing and in no time had built a stock pile of diapers, toilet paper and toiletries to last her probably about 6 months. The money she saved doing so was amazing...a few thousand dollars saved in probably 3 months time. I was amazed, thought WOW that's impressive. Then started thinking. I'm single w/ two cats, WHY do I need to stock pile that much, I don't need to coupon, I don't need this stuff. She slowly started to teach me some tricks & trades and bam - I was Hooked.
I don't not have huge stockpiles of items, but don't get me wrong I love my coupons, and love shopping for those great specials and deals.
My Rules:
...This post is in no way directed at anyone in particular, but it will definitely be a bit of a rant...
If you'd like to ask couponing questions I will answer as best as I can!
Extreme Couponers in Canada?
So many of my friends say, well you can't coupon like they do on the TV Show Extreme Couponing. And for the most part that is DEFINITELY true. (no questions asked) However there are some people who take advantage, abuse and cheat companies/stores out of money and products. These same people then go on to 'brag' or display their shops on Public Forums, whether it be Facebook, Twitter or their Personal Online Blog. They will also SELL their services for collecting/stealing mass amounts of coupons or "teaching people HOW to coupon".
Really? Don't you get Coupons, and take them to the store to purchase the corresponding items?
OH You mean, TEACH people how to "take advantage, abuse and cheat companies/stores out of money and products"
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| Some of my Better Shops All this for Approx $50 |
A friend of mine, was expecting her first baby and was looking at costs of Diapers, Food, Toiletries and all the other day-to-day necessities, and well, it simply added up. Found couponing and in no time had built a stock pile of diapers, toilet paper and toiletries to last her probably about 6 months. The money she saved doing so was amazing...a few thousand dollars saved in probably 3 months time. I was amazed, thought WOW that's impressive. Then started thinking. I'm single w/ two cats, WHY do I need to stock pile that much, I don't need to coupon, I don't need this stuff. She slowly started to teach me some tricks & trades and bam - I was Hooked.
I don't not have huge stockpiles of items, but don't get me wrong I love my coupons, and love shopping for those great specials and deals.
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| This was another Successful Shop All this for Approx $40 |
My Rules:
- Be Generous - If I don't need the item, but have coupons & see a deal I will help out others. Or even "Coupon Fairy" - What's that? Leave a Coupon next to an item at the store.
- Don't be competitive - Really? I'm not going to horde a deal/coupon or special. It's not HOW many toothbrushes you have, or How much did you save on an item. If I see a deal, I will purchase, if someone saved more money than I did, or didn't save as much. Oh well.
- Follow the Rules - A savings is a savings. This could be $1 off an Item or $10 off an item. Some Stores allow "stacking" (use of more than one coupon) but if your store doesn't - don't FIGHT over it. Yes, companies are changing the wording on the coupons to prevent this, however, if your store says no, don't have a cow. Maybe find a store that will allow you do stack or take one coupon and still save money.
- Kind of like a Buffet - Take what you Need, Use what you take - Coveted Coupons. Some coupons don't restrict on size of an item, so you can buy a small bottle (travel size) and possible make some money on the item, or pay a very small amount (taxes). But don't take a whole stack of coupons in order to gain from them. Holding coupons as ransom is a little ridiculous.
- If you miss a deal/special/give-away - DON'T whine & complain about it. Oh well, move on. The companies don't have to give away freebies.
Don't get me wrong - I'm not anti-couponing. I'm anti-greedy/whiney couponers.
I have a little stock-pile of my products that I use on regular basis, some products I definitely did get for Free/or Just paid the Tax on. I am open to reasonable offers for Trades but try and scam me? Oh Karma's a Bitch and she'll look after you and your couponing!
Being an Admin of some Facebook Couponing Groups definitely offers up some daily challenges. Pretty simple
- Read the Information provided before asking questions.
- Read the Rules we have in place to protect out members.
- If you don't follow the rules - you'll get the boot - no explanation needed.
Thank you for my Rant -
Have a WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY
May post again later to ensure positivity!
xo
Ashleigh
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