Do You Use Coupons When Grocery Shopping?

June 26, 2007

On June 26, 1981 one of the world's craziest coupon-clipping excursion occurred. Virginia Campbell of Mountain Home, Idaho is reported to have purchased $24,460 worth of groceries for only 67 cents! I don't know what's more impressive, the fact that she got it for practically free, or the fact that she needed $24,460 worth of groceries! Either way it got me wondering, do you use coupons when grocery shopping?

Source: Benton News

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4 years 8 weeks

I love coupons not only for grocery shopping but when I shop online. Sites like retailmenot, coupon cabin, and http://www.3tailer.com/coupons have saved me tons!

mominator 5 years 46 weeks

i like to use them when i remember.

kikidior 5 years 46 weeks

i always forget to clip em or save the ones they give u after your sale. i wish i was thrifty I've never learned to save money. Never spoil your children they'll turn into stuck up spoiled adults and they'll manipulate u into keeping them spoiled. So yeah teach your kids to clip coupons and stuff yah!

kikidior 5 years 46 weeks

i always forget to clip em or save the ones they give u after your sale. i wish i was thrifty I've never learned to save money. Never spoil your children they'll turn into stuck up spoiled adults and they'll manipulate u into keeping them spoiled.So yeah teach your kids to clip coupons and stuff yah!

mollipop 5 years 46 weeks

Sometimes, but I don't always find coupons for the types of foods I buy.

sls1825 5 years 47 weeks

I don't go searching for coupons. But, I occaisonally get them at the store or through other ways and I'll use them.

rocknrollmaw 5 years 47 weeks

Yes i sure do! Ralph's doubles coupons too it's GREAT! I save so much even the checkers are impressed!

rocknrollmaw 5 years 47 weeks

Yes i sure do! Ralph's doubles coupons too it's GREAT!I save so much even the checkers are impressed!

bookgirl 5 years 47 weeks

Yeah, I like to use them for dry cleaning, beauty/health products and household items. Plus they usually have them for things like yogurt and milk, plus my grocery store doubles any coupon under $1.

crispet1 5 years 47 weeks

It is time consuming to cut out coupons. Also, looking through the coupon books makes you think you need more stuff than you actually do.

Beautifulbarbie 5 years 47 weeks

Nope.

Beautifulbarbie 5 years 47 weeks

Nope.

LaLaLaurie06 5 years 47 weeks

I'm with rbex. My grocery store gives me a special card that gets scanned every time I make a purchase. Each purchase counts toward points for coupons. Some of the coupons are for items that I use, others are not. But my store also gives me monthly coupons for like $10 off a purchase of $40 or more. So that's nice. I'm also trying to work out when I can make it to the grocery store to take advantage of their free peanut butter coupon!! I have pb&j all the time for lunch.

rainonme224 5 years 47 weeks

sometimes,if i remember. i usually forget to use them though.

katiey424 5 years 47 weeks

I cut coupons on Sunday. It's like a game. Our grocery stores show the amount saved and the percent of the bill you've saved. The highest percent that I've saved is 40% off one bill! Usually it's anywhere from 15-21%.

katiey424 5 years 47 weeks

littlebee 5 years 47 weeks

I generally don't use coupons because most of the time, they're for a product I can get cheaper in a different brand, or even generic. I also try to fill my diet with "fresher" foods, (although I'm addicted to salty snacks. yum!), and I've NEVER seen a coupon for anything that didn't come in a jar or a box.

amandaaa 5 years 47 weeks

usually. my mom is training me to do so. she always hands me envelopes full of coupons for me to use. and regarding the story, how is that even possible? most coupons are usually something like $.70 off two boxes of crackers or something.

bfly1133 5 years 47 weeks

I am always using coupons or purchase sale items. I plan my weekly meal plan around what is on sale and what I have coupons for. It helps with ideas and it saves money. Most of the coupons I use come from grocery store circulars and they always have things that are healthy.

RosaDilia 5 years 47 weeks

Oh, most def, especially when you're a single parent on a tight budget.

carito8 5 years 47 weeks

Well I only use the ones that some brands give you on the supermarket, like for the Van's organic waffles they always give me coupons and also for the smart balance products.

rbex 5 years 47 weeks

I agree with Jen. The only coupons I usually see are for junk food and things that I don't eat. My grocery store (and most, I think) offer a special card that acts like a coupon, though, which comes in handy.

LaLaLaurie06 5 years 47 weeks

I have a coupons folder but I always forget to grab the coupons before I walk out the door. :( Most of the coupons in the folder are expired by now I'm sure. But every once in awhile, I'll remember and break them out.

jhuck 5 years 47 weeks

I never see coupons anywhere anymore, but even if they were still readily available I still wouldn't use them. Cutting them, keeping them, and using them just isn't my thing.

crispet1 5 years 47 weeks

Good point, Jen.

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