Anyone here hardcore coupon collectors???

Metallica_Band · **11-27-2004, 9:09 PM**

Hey there...anyone here hardcore coupon collectors??? I ran into this one person who had 3 boxes full of grocery coupons...she said once that someone stole her boxes...I bet she even alphabatizes them...She went looking thru her coupons and gave me some to use toward my purchases...I like nice ppl...

Anyone like that here??? My sister is kinda like that but not as hardcore as that one lady I ran into...
THANX
C'YA

dmws61 · **11-27-2004, 11:00 PM**

I have a bunch of coupons but nothing like that :0)

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 12:29 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmws61

I have a bunch of coupons but nothing like that :0)

Same we have a lot of coupons (around 4,000) but they all fit into one box.

outnumbered · **11-28-2004, 2:02 AM**

4,000 coupons? Where on earth do you get them all?

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 2:08 AM**

Inserts and with the help from a friend

The 4,000 is over a course of 6 months. It slowly adds up.

ladygab · **11-28-2004, 2:37 AM**

I would love to collect coupons. I know they save a lot of money, and right now we have to scrape by. We don't get the paper, but I am really thinking about getting it, just so I can get the coupons, from Sunday's paper.

Is there other places you can get coupons? I have seen some that sell them, but I don't see the sense on buying them, when I am trying to save money, make sense? In my area, they don't double anymore, so that is hard also.

My cousin use to save 100's of dollars in grocery's but her children would eat anything. My husband's children is very finiky and won't eat a lot of stuff, so it is worthless to hang on to some coupons cause they just won't eat it. I wished they wouldn't be so finiky in eating. I guess that is what keeps from from collecting them too. It would be nice for the throw away stuff, that is what I call anything not food related.

So glad I found this board!
Kelly

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 2:55 AM**

Hi Kelly,

MrsHoneybee received the following info from her Ann's Coupons subscription

Quote:

Date: Fri, 26 Nov 2004 18:26:41 -0800 (PST)
From: r2d2 <johnjjja@yahoo.com>
Subject: ~~~ COUPON INSERT SALE, INSERTS .10-.20 EACH BOX SALES
$20-35 ~~~

I HAVE REDUCED ALL INSERTS AND BOX SALES !!!!!!

ALL SS, VAL, AND P&G INSERTS ARE .20 EACH PLUS S/H. INSERTS GO BACK FOR
6 WEEKS. ALSO ALL SSPLUS ARE .10 GOING BACK TO 10/10.

BOX SALES. SSPLUS $20 PLUS S/H (APPOX 35-40 POUNDS OF COMPLETE
INSERTS) SS/VAL/P&G $35 PLUS S/H MIXED BOX OF BOTH TYPE INSERTS $28 PLUS
S/H.

I WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING. EAT ALL YOU WANT AND ENJOY.

THANKS TO ALL MY LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND TO EVERYONE!!!
JOHN

That's what I would recommend. It's also cheaper than a $1.50 newspaper, you get 100% coupon inserts.

Hope this helps

ladygab · **11-28-2004, 3:02 AM**

Wow thanks Ross, do you know when this expires? I get paid the 3rd, am on disability, and would love to buy these. I sure appreciate your help! It is nice to come out of lurkdom, and post, someone actually answers you! LOL

Thanks again, and going to check it out now.
Kelly

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 3:11 AM**

Kelly,

I have e-mailed John asking him, hopefully he'll answer

We're glad you came out of lurking and decided to post

***freesia39*** · **11-28-2004, 3:15 AM**

i always thought that i was bad because i bought a thing to alphabetize my coupons for easy reference, compared to my mom who always kept them in an envelope, but now i pale in comparison to those who have boxes....

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 3:18 AM**

I believe MrsHoneybee categorizes coupons by insert date, type (food, personal care, etc.) and expiration date.

mjjandz · **11-28-2004, 7:42 AM**

I have a nice size box of coupons that I never go anywhere without.

Luckycharm · **11-28-2004, 10:28 AM**

The Cheapest and EASIEST way to get coupons is call around to your local stores and Gas stations. The inserts get thrown out and only the papers go back on mondays that aren't sold. Find someone willing to let you go through the inserts on Mondays and take what you want for FREEEEE!

Yes I'm a coupon junkie!

teresa92 · **11-28-2004, 2:31 PM**

I'm also a coupon junkie

I have mine in baseball card sleeves in a zip binder and divided by product types. It's easy because when I get to the frozen foods aisle in the grocery store I can just flip the page to "frozen foods" and all my coupons are easy to see without shuffling through loose coupons in a box.

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 2:34 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luckycharm

The Cheapest and EASIEST way to get coupons is call around to your local stores and Gas stations. The inserts get thrown out and only the papers go back on mondays that aren't sold. Find someone willing to let you go through the inserts on Mondays and take what you want for FREEEEE!

Yes I'm a coupon junkie!

There are a lot of stores around here but that's worth trying.

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 3:10 PM**

E-mail has been sent to John and Ann, let's hope they join our friendly forums

hughes130 · **11-28-2004, 5:44 PM**

I also use the binder method for my coupons. I used to use one of those coupon files but I hated thumbing through all of them. With a binder and baseball card holders it is so easy to see what you have and to pull the expired coupons.

hughes130 · **11-28-2004, 5:48 PM**

Rossman,
Yeah....I'm gonna need those reports....yeah...
love your avatar!

RossMAN · **11-28-2004, 6:45 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by hughes130

Rossman,
Yeah....I'm gonna need those reports....yeah...
love your avatar!

Do I also need to work on Sunday?

motoXmom · **11-28-2004, 7:15 PM**

I did have tons of coupons until when I turned my back someone took them from my cart. I was standing at the deli counter placing my order when I was finished they were gone!

Some people are so low.

Blue Kitty · **11-29-2004, 4:07 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoXmom

I did have tons of coupons until when I turned my back someone took them from my cart. I was standing at the deli counter placing my order when I was finished they were gone!

Some people are so low.

Everytime I read comments like that it shocks the hell out of me!! How could someone just walk up and take all the coupons? SHAME on THEM!!

I now find myself watching my binder too as if it was my purse.

Bad bad people!!!

Binder for me also. Just all around easier for me to deal with.

jaycebee · **11-29-2004, 5:03 AM**

I'm about like the description of the woman with boxes of coupons LOL
I used to clip just a few but now that i've made a pantry I like to be able to stock up on clearance and sales items especially with 3 boys. I keep the binder on me with the coupon's I use and have the extra's in a shoe box. Guess I'm a bit nutz becuase I keep all my refund info, reciepts and coupons in an access database, easier to keep track. When I worked full time I was in inventory & production control so I'm a good bean counter I guess

I needed to find a hobby being home and save money under a tight budget. I have a family of 6 and pets and i've brought down the food & misc budget to about $150 a month. And we eat better now then before my couponing. After doing food rebates a few months and keeping the checks I use that for my shopping deals.

So if you ever need any coupons just ask!
Oh and hi yall, new member been a lurker before this

motoXmom · **11-29-2004, 7:01 AM**

Jaycebee

to the boards! I know you'll love it here

RossMAN · **11-29-2004, 11:35 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by motoXmom

Jaycebee

to the boards! I know you'll love it here

Another warm welcome

Luckycharm · **11-29-2004, 3:50 PM**

Another Addict!!!

Hi Jaycebee!!

tinagailh · **11-30-2004, 12:22 AM**

HI!! I am a newbie too. I use the binder with basball card pages too. It seems to be the best for me.
I am lovin this bord!!
Tina

MrsHoneybee · **11-30-2004, 12:47 AM**

Hi jaycebee & hi tina.

motoXmom · 8:59 AM

Tina Have a

and

to the boards! You are going to have a Great time here!! Glad you could join us nutcases

Metallica_Band · **12-3-2004, 3:13 AM**

Awwww...so many welcoming to the n00bs...I never got a welcome...

...but I still love this forum...

motoXmom · **12-3-2004, 9:32 AM**

OHH I'm sorry

Here's a couple cookies

!! LOL

11-30-2004, 8:58 AM	#28
motoXmom Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,058	Tina Have a and to the boards! You are going to have a Great time here!! Glad you could join us nutcases Last edited by motoXmom; 11-30-2004 at 8:59 AM. Reason: hit wrong button

11-27-2004, 9:09 PM	#1
Metallica_Band Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 109	Hey there...anyone here hardcore coupon collectors??? I ran into this one person who had 3 boxes full of grocery coupons...she said once that someone stole her boxes...I bet she even alphabatizes them...She went looking thru her coupons and gave me some to use toward my purchases...I like nice ppl... Anyone like that here??? My sister is kinda like that but not as hardcore as that one lady I ran into... THANX C'YA

11-27-2004, 11:00 PM	#2
dmws61 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: INDIANA Posts: 19	I have a bunch of coupons but nothing like that :0)

11-28-2004, 2:02 AM	#4
outnumbered running in circles Joined: Nov 2004 Location: California, but I think it's trying to dump me Posts: 9,210	4,000 coupons? Where on earth do you get them all?

11-28-2004, 2:08 AM	#5
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	Inserts and with the help from a friend The 4,000 is over a course of 6 months. It slowly adds up.

11-28-2004, 2:37 AM	#6
ladygab Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 38	I would love to collect coupons. I know they save a lot of money, and right now we have to scrape by. We don't get the paper, but I am really thinking about getting it, just so I can get the coupons, from Sunday's paper. Is there other places you can get coupons? I have seen some that sell them, but I don't see the sense on buying them, when I am trying to save money, make sense? In my area, they don't double anymore, so that is hard also. My cousin use to save 100's of dollars in grocery's but her children would eat anything. My husband's children is very finiky and won't eat a lot of stuff, so it is worthless to hang on to some coupons cause they just won't eat it. I wished they wouldn't be so finiky in eating. I guess that is what keeps from from collecting them too. It would be nice for the throw away stuff, that is what I call anything not food related. So glad I found this board! Kelly

11-28-2004, 3:02 AM	#8
ladygab Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 38	Wow thanks Ross, do you know when this expires? I get paid the 3rd, am on disability, and would love to buy these. I sure appreciate your help! It is nice to come out of lurkdom, and post, someone actually answers you! LOL Thanks again, and going to check it out now. Kelly

11-28-2004, 3:11 AM	#9
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	Kelly, I have e-mailed John asking him, hopefully he'll answer We're glad you came out of lurking and decided to post

11-28-2004, 3:15 AM	#10
*freesia39* Moderator Joined: Nov 2004 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 8,744	i always thought that i was bad because i bought a thing to alphabetize my coupons for easy reference, compared to my mom who always kept them in an envelope, but now i pale in comparison to those who have boxes....

11-28-2004, 3:18 AM	#11
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	I believe MrsHoneybee categorizes coupons by insert date, type (food, personal care, etc.) and expiration date.

11-28-2004, 7:42 AM	#12
mjjandz THE BOSS Joined: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 506	I have a nice size box of coupons that I never go anywhere without.

11-28-2004, 10:28 AM	#13
Luckycharm I'm Banned Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,098	The Cheapest and EASIEST way to get coupons is call around to your local stores and Gas stations. The inserts get thrown out and only the papers go back on mondays that aren't sold. Find someone willing to let you go through the inserts on Mondays and take what you want for FREEEEE! Yes I'm a coupon junkie!

11-28-2004, 2:31 PM	#14
teresa92 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 156	I'm also a coupon junkie I have mine in baseball card sleeves in a zip binder and divided by product types. It's easy because when I get to the frozen foods aisle in the grocery store I can just flip the page to "frozen foods" and all my coupons are easy to see without shuffling through loose coupons in a box.

11-28-2004, 3:10 PM	#16
RossMAN Senior Member Joined: Apr 2004 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 18,577	E-mail has been sent to John and Ann, let's hope they join our friendly forums

11-28-2004, 5:44 PM	#17
hughes130 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	I also use the binder method for my coupons. I used to use one of those coupon files but I hated thumbing through all of them. With a binder and baseball card holders it is so easy to see what you have and to pull the expired coupons.

11-28-2004, 5:48 PM	#18
hughes130 Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 3	Rossman, Yeah....I'm gonna need those reports....yeah... love your avatar!

11-28-2004, 7:15 PM	#20
motoXmom Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,058	I did have tons of coupons until when I turned my back someone took them from my cart. I was standing at the deli counter placing my order when I was finished they were gone! Some people are so low.

11-29-2004, 5:03 AM	#22
jaycebee Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 55	I'm about like the description of the woman with boxes of coupons LOL I used to clip just a few but now that i've made a pantry I like to be able to stock up on clearance and sales items especially with 3 boys. I keep the binder on me with the coupon's I use and have the extra's in a shoe box. Guess I'm a bit nutz becuase I keep all my refund info, reciepts and coupons in an access database, easier to keep track. When I worked full time I was in inventory & production control so I'm a good bean counter I guess I needed to find a hobby being home and save money under a tight budget. I have a family of 6 and pets and i've brought down the food & misc budget to about $150 a month. And we eat better now then before my couponing. After doing food rebates a few months and keeping the checks I use that for my shopping deals. So if you ever need any coupons just ask! Oh and hi yall, new member been a lurker before this

11-29-2004, 7:01 AM	#23
motoXmom Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,058	Jaycebee to the boards! I know you'll love it here

11-29-2004, 3:50 PM	#25
Luckycharm I'm Banned Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,098	Another Addict!!! Hi Jaycebee!!

11-30-2004, 12:22 AM	#26
tinagailh Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	HI!! I am a newbie too. I use the binder with basball card pages too. It seems to be the best for me. I am lovin this bord!! Tina

11-30-2004, 12:47 AM	#27
MrsHoneybee Aussie Girl Joined: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,284	Hi jaycebee & hi tina.

12-3-2004, 3:13 AM	#29
Metallica_Band Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 109	Awwww...so many welcoming to the n00bs...I never got a welcome... ...but I still love this forum...

12-3-2004, 9:32 AM	#30
motoXmom Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,058	OHH I'm sorry Here's a couple cookies !! LOL