So this article was a rather interesting read. 8 Reasons You Should Not Use Coupons…. I read what and as usual, I love her candidness. So, I felt compelled to give you 8 Reasons You Should Use Coupons, in David Letterman style..
8 Reasons Why You Should Use Coupons
#8 Reason to Use Coupons –
Coupon binders are sexy.
#7 Reason to Use Coupons –
Someone has to hold the line up at the grocery store.
#6 Reason to Use Coupons-
The coupon police will be out of a job.
#5 Reason to Use Coupons-
Who else is going to dumpster dive and save all that paper from the recycling bin?
#4 Reason to Use Coupons-
If the dining room table doesn’t have stacks of coupons, you might actually have to serve a sit down dinner.
#3 Reason to Use Coupons-
What will the cashiers have to complain about?
#2 Reason to Use Coupons-
When people call you crazy at the store, you won’t be able to blame it on all the coupons.
#1 Reason to Use Coupons-
The ambulance bill to transport you to the hospital after you pay retail is more than you can afford.
In all seriousness, I thought this article was a little over the top… There is a happy medium to using coupons. I would love to hear what you think!
Coupon Mamacita says
Cannot stop laughing…..BECAUSE IT IS TRUE! I thought I was the only one with a dining table full of coupons!! That writer is missing out from al lthe fun and “high” joy!
Shannon says
I should have a contest to see who can win the ugly coupon pile contest!
Christi M. says
You are hilarious!
I’m never giving up couponing.
Amanda says
My husband did the same thing. I went away last weekend on a girls weekend and when I came home Sunday he had cut all my coupons, orginzied them and started our lists. He has now saved my blogs that I follow in is favorites on his laptop..HE loves Couponing as much I as I do!!
Deidre says
Love the countdown! Using coupons and shopping smart is the way to go!
Melinda Brito says
I just read somewhere that the average coupon user saves about $1200 a year. I’d say that’s a good reason to use them.
Nicole W. says
Of course binders are sexy, not a day goes by that I am not hit on in the frozen food section.
You and Mindi have done a great job w/ your rebuttals!
mindy says
I am so glad that I am not the only one with a table covered in coupon piles!!! Made me feel so mjuch better. Thanks for a laugh:)
alex says
Loved it, Loved it. You all are so great out here. Keeps me going with all the couponing challenges I have in Philadelphia. I am going to print and carry it around with me.
Caroline says
LOL! Great list!!!
Harry Martin says
The post was *fantastic* I LOL several times.
And Christine, thanks for finding the hypocrite side of the MSN writer
Jessica says
That woman is crazy…did you see the dates on all the articles? The 2 about saving money were written over a year ago, and she obviously knows what she’s saying….and the article bashing couponing was written a few days ago…how sad that she’s probably making a ton of money off that article….
Christine says
EgyptLyn says
I love the one about the cashiers not having anything to complain about! I’ve been a cashier myself, so I can say that….but seriously, most of my cashiers are more of the “Cheer Me On” type than the “Oh No, Here comes that lady with all the coupons….I’ll never get my break!” I have a close friend who I used to go grocery shopping with in the 70s, and since we were young parents,this was our”Big Night Out”. We used to see who could save the most with our coupons and it was fun. But she doesn’t clip or even use coupons anymore because she works so much…she said “I don’t have time for that, I’m too busy working” and my reply was this: “Well, maybe if you used more coupons, you wouldn’t have to work so much”. She looked at me like I had 2 heads. I guess some people would just rather complain. Not me…I’ve been able to afford a little more of the nicer things because I use coupons & deals! Thanks Again!
Mary says
My favorite one is the coupon police being out of a job. LOL
Seriously, what would those nasty managers/cashiers do without something to b**** about?
Jen @ Little Bit This n That says
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!! I cannot stop laughing at this!
judy says
so funny love it !!!!!!!!!!
kathy t says
Couponing is more than saving money at the grocery store. There is also a thrill and excitement that occurs when we get a good deal or something for free!!! We feel good!!
Anonymous says
they are stupid and you waste your time
Jill says
I can’t imagine why anyone wouldn’t want to save money. My family makes fun of me when I brag about how much I saved at the store (and I am an amatuer compared to most of you) but they admit later they are impressed.
Milissa says
Fabulous!! I love it.
Kristy tatum says
Loved it! Thanks!
Josie says
I love #4, seriously true!
Anonymous says
I hate coupons they waste time
Jen T says
I love Mindi’s reply – ** Couple binders ARE sexy ** .. that’s right! I swear I was reading her reply and was thinking, “Omg.. I could have written this.. “. I love her. =)
Jen T says
@Meagan – Lol.. my s/o thought I was crazy when I started to clip coupons. He thought anything on sale by itself was a “great deal!!”. I started to come home, and made him stand there with me as I pulled everything out of the bags and then I showed him the receipts. He’s just flabbergasted, even still after a couple months of this same “show-and-tell” routine. =) Now when I ask, he hunts down coupons and ads for me at his job and brings me stacks of inserts. =)
Judith says
Someone has to hold the line up at the grocery store. LOL That’s my favorite…
Anonymous says
your holding up the line with those stupid coupons
S.Carter says
the article was written by someone who was just jealous cause they dont follow your blog, and dont get how to save… i like being in the “in crowd” thanks momma !
Carol K says
I think the author of that article hasn’t actually tried couponing. I admit I thought the same things for a long time; now I look back and feel sick to my stomach over what my ignorance costs over the years. Her # 1 reason is so off base I want to reach through the computer and smack some sense into her. I only need to use 2 $0.50 coupons a week to cover the cost of my paper and come out ahead. Beyond that, she could do like I do and get inserts from friends and family. Another thing I think the author has going on–(just a guess based on my own previous experience) is a bit of snobbery. It’s easy to get caught up in that “only poor people need to use coupons” mentality. The irony is that the people that I know who DON’T use coupons are the poorest, and the ones who do are more well off. What an inverse relationship that is to the attitude she and many others have about coupons.
Meagan says
I am willing to bet that that article was written by someone who does not clip! I save tons of money on things that I DO need and the repeat coupons are usually shaving creams, razors, shampoos, diapers..things that people RUN OUT OF AND NEED TO BUY IT AGAIN!! wheew….ok I am done. My husband made fun of me every Sunday and said these exact same things for a couple of weeks until I started getting stuff for free, now he says “you dont have a coupon for that?” haha!
Renee Taylor says
Awesome…. Awesome…
Alexis says
I personally felt like the article was pointless. All of the reasons were just someones opinions and basically why they don’t personally want to cut coupons…because they’d rather be mopping while watching TV? Seriously? Someone just needed a story to write and chose that. I cut coupons religiously but I don’t cut ones I know I will not use are not interested in trying. I have saved hundreds of dollars by clipping coupons which has gone to paying for that TV that I am watching while clipping and not mopping!
Linda says
I like your post better than their article!
Raina says
You are so funny! My coupon caddy is SO sexy! LOL