My couponing philosophy
Awhile back, I started a thread titled "what's your couponing philosophy?" That's long since gone by, but I thought I would attach this to my profile, because it says some important things about who I am and why I'm on the forum:
1. I will follow the rules. Always.
2. I will buy what my family NEEDS and WILL USE as cheaply as possible, including a reasonable stockpile that does not take over my home or my life.
3. I will occasionally buy a few extra items to take advantage of a deal (example – you have to buy $20 worth to get the ECB or RR…or you have to buy 5 to get the special price). I will give most of the extra items away. If I don't know what I'll do with it, I'll leave it on the shelf, no matter how good a deal it is.
4. I will be generous and friendly in trading and in the store. I will show appreciation and be considerate of the needs of others. I will try to collaborate with others to benefit both of us, rather than compete with others to see who can get the most, or get there first.
5. I pledge to NEVER grab or snatch anything. I will not take more than a few of a tearpad, thus leaving plenty for the next person. I will not take peelies or winetags off products that I don’t buy.
6. I will go out of my way to help new people, and will give others the benefit of the doubt. On the other hand, I will quietly avoid contributing to those who are interested only in profit. To tell the difference, I will try to be wise without unnecessary judgment.
7. I will get over my disappointments quickly, and look around the corner for the next deal. It will always be there.
The way I see it, if I do these things, I will be successful in couponing, no matter how many deals I miss. And I will be at peace with myself.
1. I will follow the rules. Always.
2. I will buy what my family NEEDS and WILL USE as cheaply as possible, including a reasonable stockpile that does not take over my home or my life.
3. I will occasionally buy a few extra items to take advantage of a deal (example – you have to buy $20 worth to get the ECB or RR…or you have to buy 5 to get the special price). I will give most of the extra items away. If I don't know what I'll do with it, I'll leave it on the shelf, no matter how good a deal it is.
4. I will be generous and friendly in trading and in the store. I will show appreciation and be considerate of the needs of others. I will try to collaborate with others to benefit both of us, rather than compete with others to see who can get the most, or get there first.
5. I pledge to NEVER grab or snatch anything. I will not take more than a few of a tearpad, thus leaving plenty for the next person. I will not take peelies or winetags off products that I don’t buy.
6. I will go out of my way to help new people, and will give others the benefit of the doubt. On the other hand, I will quietly avoid contributing to those who are interested only in profit. To tell the difference, I will try to be wise without unnecessary judgment.
7. I will get over my disappointments quickly, and look around the corner for the next deal. It will always be there.
The way I see it, if I do these things, I will be successful in couponing, no matter how many deals I miss. And I will be at peace with myself.
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Posted 03-26-2011 at 11:22 PM by jwo
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I like this. ^-^/Posted 03-28-2011 at 01:34 PM by DarkRayne24 -
Great Philosophy! Thanks for sharing.Posted 04-06-2011 at 08:19 AM by Gr8day2save -
I just want to tell you that you really make me feel good about being on this website. If the people here are like this, than this is the place I have been looking for. Somewhere to find moral, simple and wonderful help in learning how to collect and use coupons. So I want to say thank you for posting this.Posted 04-10-2011 at 08:52 PM by jassanes -
Wonderful post! So glad I clicked on the link to it! Very inspiring
Posted 04-17-2011 at 02:57 PM by Shashahx -
Fabulous! I agree on all counts. Great post.Posted 04-18-2011 at 12:46 PM by stayhomemommy -
Love your philosophy and glad to know we share it with others!
Posted 04-21-2011 at 11:12 PM by monkeypill - Absolutely Beautiful!! I printed this (hopes that's okay with you) to remind me of the Golden Standards of Couponing!
(I aspire to do all you say, but could use reminding from time to time!) THANK YOU!!Posted 05-02-2011 at 06:11 AM by mom2gabenkatie -
I promise to borrow your philosphy as a guideline...we were discussing it in a hospital of all places yesterday...why we can never get the freebies...and why we have a coupon ministry at our church and give away our time and money so to speak for free to others....thanks....Posted 05-16-2011 at 06:14 AM by cassy1007 -
Very nice, indeed!Posted 05-16-2011 at 05:45 PM by BargainSeeker - Like!!! :smilePosted 05-22-2011 at 03:53 PM by Maggie117
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I like!!!Posted 05-26-2011 at 12:13 PM by londymommy - Amen!Posted 05-31-2011 at 07:51 AM by SilentMamaBear
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Very nice!Posted 06-04-2011 at 07:35 PM by momabrown3 
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Yep. Simple & covers it all.Posted 07-20-2011 at 07:42 AM by jpoole329 -
Ditto!Posted 08-01-2011 at 08:09 AM by knotta_crazyperson - Wow. I really, really love this. Someone should 'sticky' it right to the top of AFC for all of us to think about.Posted 08-13-2011 at 10:53 PM by Shanti_Writes
- Nicely said! I agree with everything you said.Posted 09-08-2011 at 05:39 PM by matica
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Love it!Posted 10-18-2011 at 08:09 AM by Econo-shopper -
This is absolutely wonderful...Thank you...and I agree with a pp...This should be stickied!Posted 11-15-2011 at 08:58 PM by richiesbaby
