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NBR... My mind is blown by extreme couponing!

So I played hooky from work because MS was kicking my butt and I'm watching Extreme Couponing. These people are amazing! Has anyone ever tried this? We definitely don't have the space for the extreme aspect, but I think I better start paying more attention to what's in my Sunday paper!!!
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Re: NBR... My mind is blown by extreme couponing!

  • LOL I'm watching it too - it's crazy!!  I still can't wrap my head around how they do it!

    too funny

  • You know, I've seen this show but I really wonder if it's all accurate.  Last time my DH and I went to the grocery store I asked the cashier if she ever gets people with a million coupons.  She said no, that they can refuse any manufacturers coupons and showed us a list about 10 pages long of bogus online coupons.  She said that you cannot use a manufacturers coupon combined with a store coupon.  They will not accept them together.
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  • I am VERY familiar with couponing, been doing it for years. It depends on your stores policies, but most stores here do take manufact. coupons and store coupons, together. Online coupons are hard to use because there are so many bogus ones out there. Its a very easy thing to do though, You basically need to clip and save every coupon for a few weeks, organize them somehow, then you shop, based on the sale ad only. ONLY buy what it on sale AND you have coupons for. Publix is good because they take a coupon for each item on BOGOF sales, so a lot of times you can get 2 free. I learned how to do it all from thegrocerygame.com  Hope it helps!
  • I coupon.

    This morning, I went to CVS and bought 6 4-packs of charmin TP, 12 pack of pop, a shick hydro razor.

    Using coupons and extra care bucks, I paid  $1.37.

    I don't have a HUGE stock pile, but we could eat for 6 months if there was a financial hicup...

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  • I could never do it to the extreme like the ladies on the show, but I have started to pay more attention to coupons and combine them with sale ads to try and maximize my savings.  I saved $35 off of a $97 grocery bill last week and bought things that I know we will use in the near future. 
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  • I keep hearing about this show...I need to watch it.  I just don't think I could handle any stockpiling of items though.  I hate having too much, or extra stuff.  It gives me anxiety.  I cancelled my Costco membership because besides electronics, I felt like I was buying sizes that were just too large to use and they lasted forever and I got sick of looking at them.  I hate jumbo sized food items.  Kind of grosses me out.

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    You know, I've seen this show but I really wonder if it's all accurate.  Last time my DH and I went to the grocery store I asked the cashier if she ever gets people with a million coupons.  She said no, that they can refuse any manufacturers coupons and showed us a list about 10 pages long of bogus online coupons.  She said that you cannot use a manufacturers coupon combined with a store coupon.  They will not accept them together.

    That must be a policy at that store.  I combine store coupons and manufacturer coupons all the time.  Like PP poster said I go to CVS and Walgreens and use manufacturer coupons with store coupons and Extra Care Bucks/ Register Rewards to make my out of pocket as little as possible.  I know that CVS, Walgreens, WalMart, and Target allow you to combine a manufacturer and store coupon because I have copies of their corporate coupon policies (and they advertise it in our papers) but the grocery stores around here have regional coupon policies so they do vary.

    I have never had millions of coupons but last time I went to Walgreens I think I had about 30 coupons.  But I paid $4 for 6 liters of smart water, 3 liters of a local root beer, a package of bar soap, shaving cream, two toilet bowl cleaners, two air freshners, an airwick freshmatic, and a candy bar so it was worth my time (And Walgreens gets money from the manufacturer so it was worth theirs too)

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  • I coupon too....and have a stock pile in my basement....don't judge me.  But it is pretty awesome and now my Husband loves going to the grocery store with me! 
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  • I may be able to get on board stockpiling the diapers:)

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  • Well, our condo won't fit a stock pile, but I'm going to get on board with being thrifty! I like the real-life options. Thanks ladies!!
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    Well, our condo won't fit a stock pile, but I'm going to get on board with being thrifty! I like the real-life options. Thanks ladies!!

    If you like reading blogs and message forums (which I would take as a yes on the message forums) I recommend afullcup.com and hip2save.com.

    The first is a forum where they post ads for various stores and coupon inserts from Sunday papers/ online coupons.  People post what they are buying based on the Sunday paper and the coupons so it basically takes the work out of it for you.  I look there all the time to stock up on shampoo and conditioner (I like Infusium 23 and DH likes Garnier and since these are usually pricey I watch for deals to get a couple bottles) and razor cartridges since these are outrageously expensive.

    The second is a blog.  I just started looking at it so Im not that familiar with it but a friend of mine got $75 worth of groceries for $5 with coupons and price matches that she learned about on this blog.

    There are also facebook groups that you can join for tips.

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  • i am not good about couponing but i do want to get into it. the thing that i find crazy about the show - that i would not do - is that sometimes they have like 9 transactions when they check out - its crazy. also, maybe some of you ladies know - how do you get produce and fresh fruit?? all i see if people buying 400 boxes of packages ramen noodles and tons of hygiene stuff. any suggestions??
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    I coupon too....and have a stock pile in my basement....don't judge me.  But it is pretty awesome and now my Husband loves going to the grocery store with me! 

    I have to go alone... Sad

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  • I am curious about produce too.  Do these people eat processed food only, or do they ever eat clean, fresh food?

    Also, the episode I just watched had a woman buy 540 yogurts (the type with candies on top to mix in) and 400 boxes of cat food.  I hope she gives some of this stuff to charity because there is no way all of that will be put to use.

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    I am curious about produce too.  Do these people eat processed food only, or do they ever eat clean, fresh food?

    Also, the episode I just watched had a woman buy 540 yogurts (the type with candies on top to mix in) and 400 boxes of cat food.  I hope she gives some of this stuff to charity because there is no way all of that will be put to use.

    I dont see them eat produce on the show but I coupon like crazy and I get coupons for cherry tomatoes and Cuties on the paper.  My grocery store also has a card and they track your purchase.  Every month I get a coupon for free baby carrots and $ off various produce items that I buy frequently.

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  • I just started couponing about a month ago after watching this show. I went this week to Albertson's (i live in Louisiana) and got $120 worth of grocers for $40. Once you save up your coupons you only buy whats on sale. I base what I cook each day based on the sale papers and what I already have stocked up.

    The people on the show buy meat and produce using the overages they get from purchases the coupon/sale value is greater than the price rung up. So they may buy 100 boxes of cereal if they get 50 cents back for each box. The overage most stores will apply to your bill so you can get your fresh vegetables and fresh meat. I can't stock pile so I won't ever be doing this, but it is nice to not pay $100 week on groceries for a family of 4 soon to be 5. Plus it is exciting to find really good deals. My DH is really getting into it as well.

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    I coupon too....and have a stock pile in my basement....don't judge me.  But it is pretty awesome and now my Husband loves going to the grocery store with me! 

    I have to go alone... Sad

    if I was in D-town...I'd go with you! 

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