Comments on: Honest Couponing?

By: CookieM

CookieM — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 06:43:35 +0000

Thank you so much for that post about honest couponing and respecting other people who use coupons. I work for one of these retail stores and it is aggravating when people try to go above and beyond and then get mad at us because we get mad that they break the rules. I understand the need to save money, especially in an economy like this, but taking advantage of retailers, manufacturers, etc. is just plain wrong. And just an added tip to anyone who considers couponing the dishonest way, if we notice that you try to take advantage we will give you a harder time then someone who does it honestly. (and that applies to most retail stores)

By: Kiro

Kiro — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:00:21 +0000

AMEN Steph!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:01:54 +0000

Of course it’s not your responsibility. Of course you should feel free to take as many of the items as you need for your family.

My opinion?
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:51:16 +0000

There are never 100 of any item on a shelf. Even if there are 25 (and that’s a lot) of an item on a shelf, and I take all the product, I might not consider that hoarding. Everyone should realize the element of “limited number on the shelf” when a sale is on – especially if there is a coupon out with the sale. I think it’s wrong for others to have an attitude just because one or 15 other people beat them to it. Yes, it would be kind of me to inform a mgr. if I’m taking all product, but I wouldn’t call it my responsibility. Just my opinion.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:28:55 +0000

Jenna,

There is a big difference between clearing the shelves and stockpiling. If there are only 1-2 left on the shelf, take them, obviously others have already gotten their fair share. If there are 100 on the shelf and you take 100, that’s hoarding – not stockpiling. Stockpiling is getting what you need for your family without denying everyone who shops at your store a chance to get in on the deal. If you plan on purchasing many items and you don’t think that the store will have sufficient stock, it might be a good idea to ask the manager to order more. I’ve heard that most managers will happily comply.

So, I’m definitely not against stockpiling! It’s one of the most imporant elements to saving money on groceries. I’m just against taking all there is and not leaving any for others.

I hope that answers your question. If not, my email is Stephanie (at) couponing101 (dot) com.

By: Jenna

Jenna — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:17:52 +0000

I don’t know. Just because you clear the shelves, does that make you “dishonest”? Are you against stockpiling too, because sometimes there are few items on the shelf to begin with.

By: The Grays

The Grays — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:36:00 +0000

Thank you! I am so sad when I go to get deals and every store around is out of all the good stuff! I think I’m going to start scouting out the deals immediately after church on Sunday!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:25:00 +0000

“Unless it’s the Glade Candle deal and you drove 45 minutes to go get it and you KNOW that you are right.”

Maybe except for then, lol!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 02:11:00 +0000

“Let it go – there are always more deals to come!”

Unless it’s the Glade Candle deal and you drove 45 minutes to go get it and you KNOW that you are right.

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:17:00 +0000

Excellent post! I agree wholeheartedly.

-Amber