Comments on: Sometimes Coupons Are a Lot of Hassle for Very Little Gain

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:25:43 +0000

I’ve never been much of a coupon person. I think they’re a pain, too. They lead to too many hassles and are often more work than they’re worth. But, they are often a hobby for most people. They are a hobby for most and can be insurance for their budget if they’re willing to put in the time.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:24:04 +0000

Adding kids to the mix is an interesting one. I definitely clip less coupons now that I have my son in tow. It’s tough to keep them organized and I don’t have time to search through a ton of them while he’s sitting in the cart. I also want to waste less time driving around for deals. I want to spend quality time with my son, not drag him from location to location to save a couple of bucks!

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:17:49 +0000

In reply to April. I try this too. Especially in the super market and I leave the products with 'free coupons' at the very end. That way they can view the price right on the register tape as they are ringing it up and if they miss the coupon they don't have to scroll through the entire register tape.

By: Newlyweds on a Budget

Newlyweds on a Budget — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:55:54 +0000

that sucks about the paper, but you can think of it as you got a two for one deal instead, right?

i have definitely sometimes had issues with coupons but at the time, my money was worth more than my time, so i would do whatver it took to get the money. remember that i don’t have kids.

now however, i never use coupons, unless it’s online and i do a quick google search beforehand. the minimal savings just aren’t as worth it to me anymore.

By: April

April — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 02:18:54 +0000

I use lots of coupons, and have caught lots of register errors. What I have started doing is putting the item with its coupon on the counter together. That way they don’t get missed (as often). If it doesn’t seem right, I question it right then.
A few times I have emailed in a complaint and gotten it resolved that way, and sometimes have even received a gift certificate for my troubles