And even if it’s good when you cut it out and put it in your purse, when you finally get to use it, it will be expired. Happens to me every time! They used to put several months on them, but now it’s always a short date.
If you didn’t need or want the item of the coupon, that’s saving even more money.
I do like the reward card associated coupons, load them up online, forget about them and suddenly $0.50 off on the receipt for something you really were buying anyway.
I told this story before, so I apologize for repeating myself; but I stopped at the local market to pick up bread and milk. I am waiting in line behind a woman who is rifling through her purse looking for a 5 cent coupon on something she was purchasing. This is taking what seems like an unbearable amount of time, and a line is starting to form behind me.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out some coins, and not having a nickel, I laid a dime on the counter in front of the woman and said, “Here you go! You can use this!”
She turned to me and said, “But the coupon is only for 5 cents!”
Some places still honor them! Just ask! And ask for a senior discount on top of that! I got four items the other day for less than one of them cost! Shop smart…ASK!
Between their food stamps and other stuff it takes them forever to get out.I don’t like the self serve check outs they always seem to have a problem.
Yes, the self serve lanes are basically a joke, as there is always someone there helping folks get through the sale! I was in a store in Portland, Maine several years ago, where there was a lane for cash customers only, and they wouldn’t allow checks, credit cards, or coupons! I thought it was a wonderful concept, as I always purchase groceries with cash (you know, the green paper stuff you keep folded in a money clip) and never, ever use coupons…
LuvThemPluggers almost 9 years ago
And even if it’s good when you cut it out and put it in your purse, when you finally get to use it, it will be expired. Happens to me every time! They used to put several months on them, but now it’s always a short date.
Templo S.U.D. almost 9 years ago
If memory serves “Cul de Sac” character Petey Otterloop collects expired coupons.
pelican47 almost 9 years ago
Love the names of those cereals!
Phred Premium Member almost 9 years ago
Expired coupons are disappointing!
anarresa Premium Member almost 9 years ago
If you didn’t need or want the item of the coupon, that’s saving even more money.
I do like the reward card associated coupons, load them up online, forget about them and suddenly $0.50 off on the receipt for something you really were buying anyway.
nannyannie almost 9 years ago
Happens to me all the time!! So frustrating!
Odd Dog Premium Member almost 9 years ago
I’ll take my prunes liquefied and chilled in a glass thank you, shaken not stirred!
choo choo willy almost 9 years ago
Coupons expire very quickly now, they used to be good for 3 months or more or have no expiration date. Those days ar gone.
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
I told this story before, so I apologize for repeating myself; but I stopped at the local market to pick up bread and milk. I am waiting in line behind a woman who is rifling through her purse looking for a 5 cent coupon on something she was purchasing. This is taking what seems like an unbearable amount of time, and a line is starting to form behind me.
I reached into my pocket and pulled out some coins, and not having a nickel, I laid a dime on the counter in front of the woman and said, “Here you go! You can use this!”
She turned to me and said, “But the coupon is only for 5 cents!”
I replied, “Well, consider this your lucky day!”
ladylagomorph76 almost 9 years ago
Some places still honor them! Just ask! And ask for a senior discount on top of that! I got four items the other day for less than one of them cost! Shop smart…ASK!
neverenoughgold almost 9 years ago
Between their food stamps and other stuff it takes them forever to get out.I don’t like the self serve check outs they always seem to have a problem.
Yes, the self serve lanes are basically a joke, as there is always someone there helping folks get through the sale! I was in a store in Portland, Maine several years ago, where there was a lane for cash customers only, and they wouldn’t allow checks, credit cards, or coupons! I thought it was a wonderful concept, as I always purchase groceries with cash (you know, the green paper stuff you keep folded in a money clip) and never, ever use coupons…