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How often....

DesertGems — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:32:13 GMT

Do you clip and use coupons?

Always, Only for high items, like restaurants, car washes,

Almost never.

Responses, please!

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:52:00 GMT

I always clip coupons for things that I use, every little bit helps.. I use to look forward to receiving our Sunday paper that had plenty of coupons to go through and clip, now you're lucky to get any, they seemed to have cut back on these too.

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Snowpuppy — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:09:53 GMT

Back in the days of double and triple grocery coupons I belonged to a couponing club. We met once a month to trade coupons. You know back when people weren't paranoid to meet.

Now, I use % off coupon codes online but I don't use perks, points or anything like digital grocery coupons.

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Melzie — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:17:32 GMT

I cut coupons for things I use. They don't have long expiration dates these days and usually expire before I get to use them but when I run out of something, or if there's a good sale on something I use anyway, then I'll use them but I don't get caught up on using them just because I have them. I don't usually have more than 10 or 15 in an envelope at a time. Also, before I go shopping I look on line to see if there are any coupons for things on my list.

As for things other than groceries, it's the same thing. I save coupons for things I usually buy but don't buy just because I have them. I use them if I'm buying that thing anyway, not because I have a coupon burning a hole in my pocket.

I also don't like to use digital coupons because I usually forgot what I added, or forgot to add, so I don't bother.

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FiddleDeeDee — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:34:51 GMT

Never. The choices of food I purchase never have coupons OR they are attatched to foods I don't use/choose.

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Linda0215 — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:23:40 GMT

I don't. They're annoying and I never remember to use them. I'll go through my Target app and click the digital coupons for things I use but other than that no. I don't clip coupons.

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deeva — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:51:02 GMT

I used to be a big coupon user. But now, the coupons have very short expiration dates and most are for things I don't use.
I use apps for discounts on that products I buy.

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chlema — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:17:57 GMT

No longer get the Sunday paper so no, do not use coupons. The coupons they offer were usually for things I had no interest in. Once in awhile there would be a decent one for $2 or $4 dollars off but that did not justify the cost of $21.00 a month for Sunday paper.

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FastDogWalker2 — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:15:13 GMT

No, not any more. Our local newspaper has gotten unreadable - no content at all and the delivery was very spotty.

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Pezzie — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:15:34 GMT

I used to cut and use coupons all the time, but found that I used them less and less, because a lot of them required that you buy two or three of something to get .50 or .75 off. Then the expiration dates of the coupons kept getting shorter and shorter, so I stopped using them. I do however use digital coupons to my local Frys and Safeway.

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Newgate — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:23:15 GMT

I was a big coupon clipper until a few years ago but only for groceries. But it suddenly was not worth my effort any longer I was still spending a lot with or without coupons!!

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 02:43:44 GMT

The only coupons I use are the one's from CVS pharmacy.

They send out 25% off everything. Then I often get from there coupons like $5 off, 6$ off, etc.

I can use those all together.

I also sometimes shop at Harris Teeter grocery store with a percentage off every Thursday because I'm old. Ha!

I buy the same thing every time I shop.

Other than those, I don't use coupons.

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sunshine 919 — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 02:46:12 GMT

@DesertGems wrote:
Do you clip and use coupons?
Always, Only for high items, like restaurants, car washes,
Almost never.
Responses, please!

Almost never, however when that coupon show was on TLC I would watch. I was fascinated how people could spend so much time on coupons but the time spent was worth it. Although after one big haul I didn't understand the need to keep doing it. Some of those people were addicted. There storage rooms were amazing.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 10:13:07 GMT

I don't use grocery coupons anymore. Our groceries are both specific and basic. There are never coupons for keto pantry staples, Most of our groceries are purchased at Costco, Aldi, or Walmart. Some items I order from Amazon and once in awhile I may find some if our staples at places like Home Goods, TJMaxx, or Marshall's. If Costco is running a sale on something I buy, the discount comes off automatically. Aldi and the Home Goods group doesn't take coupons.

if I came across a coupon for something else that was going to buy, a service to use, or event to attend, etc., of course I'd use it, but that rarely happens. We don't get the Sunday paper anymore either. I've learned to ask for the senior discount, I just have to remember to do it. DH is better at that than me. 😉

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CalminHeart — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 11:58:48 GMT

I was a major coupon clipper while my kids were growing up. Since covid, I've been ordering my groceries online and they automatically add all the available manufacturer and store coupons.

If I'm getting an oil/filter change, buying online, or doing certain other things, I always look for coupons and promo codes. I shop around for the best price but only at reputable websites.

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wonderfulworld — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:29:54 GMT

I used to use coupons all the time but no longer get the paper. If I am sent coupons in the mail from CVS or a grocery store I will use them if I need something.

I also use the ones grocery stores print up with your receipts. They can amount to some savings.

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wonderfulworld — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:36:31 GMT

As an aside, I do not think that I go to stores as much as I did before COVID. I bet our grocery bills have dropped. However, on line shopping bills have increased I am sure.

No more going out to eat or going to the mall for entertainment like I used to.

I do go to stand alone stores like Bath and Body Works and Kohls.

This thread has made me think about how my 'shopping' life has changed.

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Spurt — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:24:24 GMT

I use some of the online coupons on Instacart---saved $3 on laundry soap, $2 on toothpaste Value Pack....etc etc...

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kate2357 — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 17:57:32 GMT

I use the coupons from the local Kroger store (Fred Myers here in Seattle). They send coupons for items customers buy already ... it's awesome actually. Also the local Safeway store gives out 10% coupons for groceries when you get your shots at their pharmecy. Love that ... as we've had so many shots the last couple of years. Just finished up the shingles 2nd shot. I use the 10% off when I do big shopping days (meaning, when I buy meat). I do look at electronic coupons too, but less often. Many of those coupons are for items I don't buy. But as for clipping coupons out of the paper/magazine? Never. Never did even when my boys were at home and eating anything that didn't move.

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DesertGems — Sat, 06 Nov 2021 18:08:37 GMT

Thank you all for the great posts! 😉