On 1/13/2018 2:30 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> Do men have an aversion to using coupons or discounts for groceries
> and other retailers?

I do think so. It seems like some men really don't like the
appearance of handing over a slip of paper to save 50 cents.
I haven't noticed that in women.

Once in a while I'd give Ron a coupon and I could see he wasn't
all excited about it. Then he'd forget. I'd be annoyed but
hey, it's a dollar (whatever). For some reason he's a lot better
about it now, go figure, though I rarely ask him to use a coupon
anyway.

> $5.98 for an 8oz/package and started to burn off. I ripped a $2 off
> coupon from the shelf ring and offered it to him, "$2 off coupon!".
> He took the coupon, said "thanks", and walked towards the packaged
> cheeses tossing the coupon into the coolers. Ok, Hrmpf.

Ha, I bet using a coupon is bad enough, but a guy gave it to him??
It's silly.
> point out the BOGOF coupon and he said, "Nyoh... thanks". His wife
> walks up behind us and slaps him kindly on the head and grabs the
> coupon while he sighs and grabs another bag of pasta. I mumbled an,
> "Ouch, sorry about that, dude".

For some reason, people can be embarrassed to use them and it seems
like men, generally. I'm sure there are plenty of women who feel
the same way. I just haven't met them.

> In the Asian section I need soy sauce. I grabbed a piddly little 5oz
> bottle of Kikkoman(*) while a lady grabs a 10oz bottle. I pointed out
> that she can get 2 5oz bottles for $.80 less than that 10oz bottle.
> "Hell yeah - Thanks! You the man!" (she also complimented me on my
> calves, too, which she said she saw walking in the door behind me,
> which actually isn't unusual, but I've always had a hard time coming
> up with a witty comeback for that. Suggestions?).

And she was following you around the store, obviously!

> But you can totally blow off these observations and theories watching
> how women shop at Whole Foods compared to the men. Some stores are
> marketed to men, and others to women.

Interesting, I haven't noticed how people shop there, but coupons
I clip aren't stuff I buy there so I'm not surprised I don't notice
others using them. Other than that I don't notice what women vs men
buy.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/13/2018 2:30 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> Do men have an aversion to using coupons or discounts for groceries
>> and other retailers?
>
> I do think so. It seems like some men really don't like the
> appearance of handing over a slip of paper to save 50 cents.
> I haven't noticed that in women.
>
> Once in a while I'd give Ron a coupon and I could see he wasn't
> all excited about it. Then he'd forget. I'd be annoyed but
> hey, it's a dollar (whatever). For some reason he's a lot better
> about it now, go figure, though I rarely ask him to use a coupon
> anyway.

Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he doesn't
shop much for me.

Cheri

On 1/13/2018 11:59 AM, Cheri wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> Once in a while I'd give Ron a coupon and I could see he wasn't
>> all excited about it.* Then he'd forget.* I'd be annoyed but
>> hey, it's a dollar (whatever).* For some reason he's a lot better
>> about it now, go figure, though I rarely ask him to use a coupon
>> anyway.
>
> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
> doesn't shop much for me.

Ron likes food shopping. Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
want them used.

These days it seems like coupons expire so fast I really have
to plan to hit the store practically the week I clip them.
So I clip them to toss them anyway.

nancy

Sqwertz wrote:

> > Do men have an aversion to using coupons or discounts for groceries
> > and other retailers?

>
> > $5.98 for an 8oz/package and started to burn off. I ripped a $2 off
> > coupon from the shelf ring and offered it to him, "$2 off coupon!".
> > He took the coupon, said "thanks", and walked towards the packaged
> > cheeses tossing the coupon into the coolers. Ok, Hrmpf.

> > I point out the BOGOF coupon and he said, "Nyoh... thanks". His wife
> > walks up behind us and slaps him kindly on the head and grabs the
> > coupon while he sighs and grabs another bag of pasta. I mumbled an,
> > "Ouch, sorry about that, dude".

> > In the Asian section I need soy sauce. I grabbed a piddly little 5oz
> > bottle of Kikkoman(*) while a lady grabs a 10oz bottle. I pointed out
> > that she can get 2 5oz bottles for $.80 less than that 10oz bottle.
> > "Hell yeah - Thanks! You the man!" (she also complimented me on my
> > calves, too, which she said she saw walking in the door behind me,
> > which actually isn't unusual, but I've always had a hard time coming
> > up with a witty comeback for that. Suggestions?).

> > But you can totally blow off these observations and theories watching
> > how women shop at Whole Foods compared to the men. Some stores are
> > marketed to men, and others to women.


Steve, why are you reducing to "cruising" in the aisles of grocery stores...???


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Greg

In article >,
says...
>
> Sqwertz wrote:
>
> > > Do men have an aversion to using coupons or discounts for groceries
> > > and other retailers?
>
> >
> > > $5.98 for an 8oz/package and started to burn off. I ripped a $2 off
> > > coupon from the shelf ring and offered it to him, "$2 off coupon!".
> > > He took the coupon, said "thanks", and walked towards the packaged
> > > cheeses tossing the coupon into the coolers. Ok, Hrmpf.
>
> > > I point out the BOGOF coupon and he said, "Nyoh... thanks". His wife
> > > walks up behind us and slaps him kindly on the head and grabs the
> > > coupon while he sighs and grabs another bag of pasta. I mumbled an,
> > > "Ouch, sorry about that, dude".
>
> > > In the Asian section I need soy sauce. I grabbed a piddly little 5oz
> > > bottle of Kikkoman(*) while a lady grabs a 10oz bottle. I pointed out
> > > that she can get 2 5oz bottles for $.80 less than that 10oz bottle.
> > > "Hell yeah - Thanks! You the man!" (she also complimented me on my
> > > calves, too, which she said she saw walking in the door behind me,
> > > which actually isn't unusual, but I've always had a hard time coming
> > > up with a witty comeback for that. Suggestions?).
>
> > > But you can totally blow off these observations and theories watching
> > > how women shop at Whole Foods compared to the men. Some stores are
> > > marketed to men, and others to women.
>
>
> Steve, why are you reducing to "cruising" in the aisles of grocery stores...???
>

Didn't I see you on a roasting spit, hog head?

https://imgur.com/a/jCmVb lol

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 1/13/2018 11:59 AM, Cheri wrote:
>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
>>> Once in a while I'd give Ron a coupon and I could see he wasn't
>>> all excited about it. Then he'd forget. I'd be annoyed but
>>> hey, it's a dollar (whatever). For some reason he's a lot better
>>> about it now, go figure, though I rarely ask him to use a coupon
>>> anyway.
>>
>> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
>> doesn't shop much for me.
>
> Ron likes food shopping. Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
> coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
> want them used.
>
> These days it seems like coupons expire so fast I really have
> to plan to hit the store practically the week I clip them.
> So I clip them to toss them anyway.
>
> nancy


Yes, many of them for one week only and so on, I definitely use the medicine
type, like low dose aspirin, etc. I very seldomly use them for things I
don't ordinarily buy, but once in awhile I will.

Cheri

On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
>> doesn't shop much for me.
>
> Ron likes food shopping.Â* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
> coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
> want them used.


I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying anew
product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 08:49:24 -0500, Nancy Young >
wrote:

>On 1/13/2018 2:30 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> Do men have an aversion to using coupons or discounts for groceries
>> and other retailers?
>
>I do think so. It seems like some men really don't like the
>appearance of handing over a slip of paper to save 50 cents.
>I haven't noticed that in women.
>
>Once in a while I'd give Ron a coupon and I could see he wasn't
>all excited about it. Then he'd forget. I'd be annoyed but
>hey, it's a dollar (whatever). For some reason he's a lot better
>about it now, go figure, though I rarely ask him to use a coupon
>anyway.
>
>> $5.98 for an 8oz/package and started to burn off. I ripped a $2 off
>> coupon from the shelf ring and offered it to him, "$2 off coupon!".
>> He took the coupon, said "thanks", and walked towards the packaged
>> cheeses tossing the coupon into the coolers. Ok, Hrmpf.
>
>Ha, I bet using a coupon is bad enough, but a guy gave it to him??
>It's silly.
>> point out the BOGOF coupon and he said, "Nyoh... thanks". His wife
>> walks up behind us and slaps him kindly on the head and grabs the
>> coupon while he sighs and grabs another bag of pasta. I mumbled an,
>> "Ouch, sorry about that, dude".
>
>For some reason, people can be embarrassed to use them and it seems
>like men, generally. I'm sure there are plenty of women who feel
>the same way. I just haven't met them.
>
>> In the Asian section I need soy sauce. I grabbed a piddly little 5oz
>> bottle of Kikkoman(*) while a lady grabs a 10oz bottle. I pointed out
>> that she can get 2 5oz bottles for $.80 less than that 10oz bottle.
>> "Hell yeah - Thanks! You the man!" (she also complimented me on my
>> calves, too, which she said she saw walking in the door behind me,
>> which actually isn't unusual, but I've always had a hard time coming
>> up with a witty comeback for that. Suggestions?).
>
>And she was following you around the store, obviously!
>
>> But you can totally blow off these observations and theories watching
>> how women shop at Whole Foods compared to the men. Some stores are
>> marketed to men, and others to women.
>
>Interesting, I haven't noticed how people shop there, but coupons
>I clip aren't stuff I buy there so I'm not surprised I don't notice
>others using them. Other than that I don't notice what women vs men
>buy.
>
>nancy

I think a lot of people consider using coupons is like being on food
stamps. I also think whoever does the cooking becomes the better food
shopper. I get the weeky flyer on line and study it because I do all
the cooking, however we both discuss menus which takes a big load off
of me having to always plan what to prepare. Today turned out to be
easy peasy, she phoned after her knee rehab session and asked if she
should pick up Chinese from our favorite eatery... for me it was a no
brainer, I replied pick up lunch and dinner. She arrived home with
enough for lunch, dinner, and lunch for tomorrow too. Works well as
we both enjoy Chinese restaurant food. With my wife being from Belize
they have a very large Chinese population and many Chinese
restaurants. The thing her father taught her was to never order beef,
pork, or chicken dishes, only order shrimp dishes... guess why? And
Fortunately shrimp farming is a major Belize industry... however when
we are there we don't eat shrimp, we much prefer conch (pronounced
conk), we also like giant grouper, typically stuffed, wrapped in
banana leaves and baked in a wood fired oven. Of course washed down
with Belikin.
http://www.belikin.com/

On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:

>
> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ* anew
> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
>
>
>

The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must be
eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for processed foods
that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off dishwasher detergent
that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:11:39 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
> >> doesn't shop much for me.
> >
> > Ron likes food shopping.Â* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
> > coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
> > want them used.
>
>
> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying anew
> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.

I belong to the affinity program at the grocery store where I do most
of my shopping. Every few weeks they send me coupons for stuff I actually
buy. Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout displays "Would you
like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!

Cindy Hamilton

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:52:41 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:11:39 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> >> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
>> >> doesn't shop much for me.
>> >
>> > Ron likes food shopping.* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
>> > coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
>> > want them used.
>>
>>
>> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
>> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying anew
>> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
>> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
>> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
>
>I belong to the affinity program at the grocery store where I do most
>of my shopping. Every few weeks they send me coupons for stuff I actually
>buy. Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout displays "Would you
>like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!

What a strange question. As if you're going to answer "No, I'm
retarded."

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:38:56 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>
> I think a lot of people consider using coupons is like being on food
> stamps.
>
>
My impression is men don't like to shop for food and hate standing in
line to be checked out. Anyone who hands over coupons is delaying them
another 30 seconds from getting out the door.

The men that I notice using coupons tend to be retired men on a fixed
income. They've realized bit saved here and there is to their benefit.

On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:38:56 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
>>
>> I think a lot of people consider using coupons is like being on food
>> stamps.
>>
>>
> My impression is men don't like to shop for food and hate standing in
> line to be checked out. Anyone who hands over coupons is delaying them
> another 30 seconds from getting out the door.

??? I have no problem shopping. I used to do almost all the shopping,
which made sense because I did almost all the cooking. My wife has
pretty well taken over both functions lately.


> The men that I notice using coupons tend to be retired men on a fixed
> income. They've realized bit saved here and there is to their benefit.

I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.

On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:

>> Ron likes food shopping.Â* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
>> coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
>> want them used.
>
>
> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ* anew
> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon.

Unless I wanted to try that item anyway, a coupon doesn't entice
me.

Usually when I give him a coupon it's for eggs or bleach or something
like that. Last time it was a store coupon for prime rib roast. Not
Hamburger Helper or something.

> Some of
> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.

If I can match a coupon to one of those sales it makes my day. Go
figure.

nancy

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
>
> > On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 1:38:56 PM UTC-6, Sheldon wrote:
> >>
> >> I think a lot of people consider using coupons is like being on food
> >> stamps.
> >>
> >>
> > My impression is men don't like to shop for food and hate standing in
> > line to be checked out. Anyone who hands over coupons is delaying them
> > another 30 seconds from getting out the door.
>
> ??? I have no problem shopping. I used to do almost all the shopping,
> which made sense because I did almost all the cooking. My wife has
> pretty well taken over both functions lately.
>
You are a rarity.
>
> > The men that I notice using coupons tend to be retired men on a fixed
> > income. They've realized bit saved here and there is to their benefit.
>
> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
>
When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
for himself, is when I see them using coupons.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> >
> > I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> > something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ*
> > anew product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the
> > coupon. Some of the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to
> > advertise their sales and then have sale signs on the shelves
> > where they are stocked.
> >
> >
> >
>
> The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must be
> eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for processed
> foods that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off dishwasher
> detergent that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.

It depends. A wise shopper will check the alternative items to see if
the coupon works. If you are brand specific on a few things (many of
us are) then those always work.

Nancy Young wrote:

> On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> Ron likes food shopping.Â* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
> >> coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
> >> want them used.
> >
> >
> > I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> > something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ* anew
> > product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon.
>
> Unless I wanted to try that item anyway, a coupon doesn't entice
> me.
>
> Usually when I give him a coupon it's for eggs or bleach or something
> like that. Last time it was a store coupon for prime rib roast. Not
> Hamburger Helper or something.
>
> > Some of
> > the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
> > then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
>
> If I can match a coupon to one of those sales it makes my day. Go
> figure.


I used to clip coupons from the Walgreen's sales flyer, it got so tiresome that I forever swore off couponing. Also, I use to clip coupons from the flyers in the Sunday paper or Wednesday's food section, and it has been at least a decade since I've bought a physical newspaper...

Clipping coupons is one of those things I consider "antique", alongst the lines of writing checks, faxing, or paying cash...

I like food shopping, but the places I shop are cheap enough that I really don't need coupons...

Here are excerpts from part of a thread from a local Chicago food forum, I can't believe peeps obsess anymore about coupons, "secret words", and having to chat up store stuff to find out about sale prices (especially at KRAP store like Jewel):

http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic...4649&start=270

'Hi- Jewel has another word of the day freebie tomorrow. Jenny Lee's Swirl Bread classic cinnamon. The secret word is toast. It is located in the bakery department. For those of you that might be interested Jewel has their pub burgers on sale today only for $.99. I think they average a half a pound. They also have WW pasta on sale 2/$1 right now. I just bought ten boxes of it last night. You should also check and see if your store has the $5 coupons for the Open Nature air chilled chicken. I just got another package of b/s chicken breast last night, and I figured out it cost me $2.20 a pound with the coupon. There is a limit of one coupon per visit...'

....


Jewel MyMixx Saturday freebies for 01/13/18

Panera Dressing
Fage

Interesting. My freebie today is for Grain Berry cereal.

Jewel sometimes throws a curve ball and changes the products offered. I'm told that the Panera offer has been rescheduled to next month.
I regret the error and hope I didn't cause anyone an unnecessary shopping trip to Jewel.

....

Hi- Jewel has another freebie again tomorrow only. It is Welch's Fruit Rolls. There are three different flavors to choose from. The secret word is "Unroll the fun"

....

Jewel also has Jewel butter on sale for $1.88 and there is a $1 coupon on mymixx for it, and so you can get it for $.88. The coupon on mymixx is good through 12/17. I am sure there is a limit of one at that price. Jewel also has cutie clementines on sale for $3.88 a box. Unfortunately I believe there are only coupons out for halos. There are lots of other good deals at Jewel this week too. The Saturday salad bar is advertised as being $2.99, but I noticed it was $3.49 when I went to the Evanston Jewel store on Chicago Avenue. Hope this helps'

....

Jewel has the wedges of Stella cheese on sale B1G1F starting today, and there is a coupon good for $1 off any Stella product in the big book of savings located at the front of the store. Most cashiers at Jewel don't know this, but you can use 2 coupons on a B1G1F purchase.'

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Greg

On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
>>

>>
>> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
>> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
>>
> When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
> for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
>
So, do you then hit on them?

graham wrote:

> On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
> > On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>
> >> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
> >>
>
> >>
> >> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
> >> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
> >>
> > When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
> > for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
> >
> So, do you then hit on them?


Now, graham, why do you insist on being on so dirty - minded...???


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Greg

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 21:20:12 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
>> On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>
>>> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
>>>
>
>>>
>>> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
>>> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
>>>
>> When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
>> for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
>>
>So, do you then hit on them?

For their coupons?

On 2018-01-13 9:32 PM, Steve La Wertz wrote:
> graham wrote:
>
>> On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
>>> On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>
>>>> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
>>>>
>>
>>>>
>>>> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
>>>> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
>>>>
>>> When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
>>> for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
>>>
>> So, do you then hit on them?
>
>
> Now, graham, why do you insist on being on so dirty - minded...???
>
>
Really? What's "dirty" about my question?

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:20:17 PM UTC-6, graham wrote:
>
> On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
>
> > On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>
> >> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:

> >>
> >> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
> >> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
> >>
> > When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
> > for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
> >
> So, do you then hit on them?
>
>
Nope, it's a safe bet I have more money than they.

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
>> > something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ
>> > anew product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the
>> > coupon. Some of the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to
>> > advertise their sales and then have sale signs on the shelves
>> > where they are stocked.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>>
>> The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must be
>> eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for processed
>> foods that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off dishwasher
>> detergent that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.
>
> It depends. A wise shopper will check the alternative items to see if
> the coupon works. If you are brand specific on a few things (many of
> us are) then those always work.


Yep.

Cheri

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 15:43:56 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>
>> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
>> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying ÿ anew
>> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
>> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
>> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
>>
>>
>>
>
>The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must be
>eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for processed foods
>that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off dishwasher detergent
>that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.

BJ's always has tons of coupons. Online, in mailers and in-store. Those I
still use.

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On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 3:54:54 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 12:52:41 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2:11:39 PM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
> >>
> >> >> Sounds like my dh, he never "remembers" to use them, but then...he
> >> >> doesn't shop much for me.
> >> >
> >> > Ron likes food shopping.Â* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
> >> > coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
> >> > want them used.
> >>
> >>
> >> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> >> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying anew
> >> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon. Some of
> >> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
> >> then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
> >
> >I belong to the affinity program at the grocery store where I do most
> >of my shopping. Every few weeks they send me coupons for stuff I actually
> >buy. Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout displays "Would you
> >like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!
>
> What a strange question. As if you're going to answer "No, I'm
> retarded."
It's probably a way to get people to pay attention to the display.
The question probably times out after a few seconds.


Cindy Hamilton

On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 10:49:12 PM UTC-5, Steve La Wertz wrote:

> Clipping coupons is one of those things I consider "antique", alongst the lines of writing checks, faxing, or paying cash...

I generally write checks only for contractors or to pay my property taxes.
Cash, however, I use for all purchases under $10, and for some that are
more. If I have the right cash to pay the tab and leave a tip at a
restaurant, it's more efficient than waiting for the server's round-trip
with my credit card.

Cindy Hamilton

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> Bruce wrote:

> > Cindy Hamilton wrote: Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout displays "Would you
> > >like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!
> >
> > What a strange question. As if you're going to answer "No, I'm
> > retarded."

> It's probably a way to get people to pay attention to the display.
> The question probably times out after a few seconds.

If I saw a display like that, I would probably look closely for
any "fine print" before I clicked on it.

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 19:49:08 -0800 (PST), Steve La Wertz
> wrote:

>Nancy Young wrote:
>
>> On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> > On 2018-01-13 12:11 PM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>> >> Ron likes food shopping.* Still, I figure if I'm going to clip
>> >> coupons, why should it be his problem so I'll usually go if I
>> >> want them used.
>> >
>> >
>> > I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
>> > something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying* anew
>> > product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the coupon.
>>
>> Unless I wanted to try that item anyway, a coupon doesn't entice
>> me.
>>
>> Usually when I give him a coupon it's for eggs or bleach or something
>> like that. Last time it was a store coupon for prime rib roast. Not
>> Hamburger Helper or something.
>>
>> > Some of
>> > the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to advertise their sales and
>> > then have sale signs on the shelves where they are stocked.
>>
>> If I can match a coupon to one of those sales it makes my day. Go
>> figure.
>
>I used to clip coupons from the Walgreen's sales flyer, it got so tiresome that I forever swore off couponing. Also, I use to clip coupons from the flyers in the Sunday paper or Wednesday's food section, and it has been at least a decade since I've bought a physical newspaper...
>
>Clipping coupons is one of those things I consider "antique", alongst the lines of writing checks, faxing, or paying cash...
>
>I like food shopping, but the places I shop are cheap enough that I really don't need coupons...

The on-line circular for the Tops Market in town shows coupons you can
click and you get the discount at checkout. I don't use most of the
coupon items but this week their coupons feature PA Dutch egg noodles;
99¢, I like egg noodles.


>Here are excerpts from part of a thread from a local Chicago food forum, I can't believe peeps obsess anymore about coupons, "secret words", and having to chat up store stuff to find out about sale prices (especially at KRAP store like Jewel):
>
>http://www.lthforum.com/bb/viewtopic...4649&start=270
>
>'Hi- Jewel has another word of the day freebie tomorrow. Jenny Lee's Swirl Bread classic cinnamon. The secret word is toast. It is located in the bakery department. For those of you that might be interested Jewel has their pub burgers on sale today only for $.99. I think they average a half a pound. They also have WW pasta on sale 2/$1 right now. I just bought ten boxes of it last night. You should also check and see if your store has the $5 coupons for the Open Nature air chilled chicken. I just got another package of b/s chicken breast last night, and I figured out it cost me $2.20 a pound with the coupon. There is a limit of one coupon per visit...'
>
>...
>
>
>Jewel MyMixx Saturday freebies for 01/13/18
>
>Panera Dressing
>Fage
>
>Interesting. My freebie today is for Grain Berry cereal.
>
>Jewel sometimes throws a curve ball and changes the products offered. I'm told that the Panera offer has been rescheduled to next month.
>I regret the error and hope I didn't cause anyone an unnecessary shopping trip to Jewel.
>
>...
>
>Hi- Jewel has another freebie again tomorrow only. It is Welch's Fruit Rolls. There are three different flavors to choose from. The secret word is "Unroll the fun"
>
>...
>
>Jewel also has Jewel butter on sale for $1.88 and there is a $1 coupon on mymixx for it, and so you can get it for $.88. The coupon on mymixx is good through 12/17. I am sure there is a limit of one at that price. Jewel also has cutie clementines on sale for $3.88 a box. Unfortunately I believe there are only coupons out for halos. There are lots of other good deals at Jewel this week too. The Saturday salad bar is advertised as being $2.99, but I noticed it was $3.49 when I went to the Evanston Jewel store on Chicago Avenue. Hope this helps'
>
>...
>
>Jewel has the wedges of Stella cheese on sale B1G1F starting today, and there is a coupon good for $1 off any Stella product in the big book of savings located at the front of the store. Most cashiers at Jewel don't know this, but you can use 2 coupons on a B1G1F purchase.'

On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:32:48 -0800 (PST), Steve La Wertz
> wrote:

>graham wrote:
>
>> On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
>> > On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >>
>> >> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
>> >>
>>
>> >>
>> >> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
>> >> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
>> >>
>> > When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
>> > for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
>> >
>> So, do you then hit on them?
>
>Now, graham, why do you insist on being on so dirty - minded...???

He's envious that the ladies don't hit on him. Mosey on over to the
saw-seege case and the gals will hit on you, even some guys will ask
what you are going to do with that saw-seege.
About a month ago Thomases' English Muffins were on sale. B1G2. I put
three in my cart and noticed a good looking 40ish gal take one pack
and begin to walk off. So I says "Hon, they are on sale, take two
more for free" and I showed her the little sticker on each pack that
says so. She says "Really". She flashes me a big smile and takes two
more, then lingers a bit checking me out before moving off. Twice now
I've seen her shopping and she always stops to say hello and asks how
are you? One day she'll give me an opening and I'll get up the nerve
to tell her how I love to eat muffins dripping with melted butter.

Cheri wrote:

> "cshenk" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> >
> > > On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> >>> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> >>> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ
> >>> anew product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the
> >>> coupon. Some of the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to
> >>> advertise their sales and then have sale signs on the shelves
> >>> where they are stocked.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > > The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must
> > > be eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for
> > > processed foods that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off
> > > dishwasher detergent that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.
> >
> > It depends. A wise shopper will check the alternative items to see
> > if the coupon works. If you are brand specific on a few things
> > (many of us are) then those always work.
>
>
> Yep.
>
> Cheri

Definately. Since I scratch cook for the most part, I can't get
coupons for most of what I want. When I see them, it's for like the
highest sodium product like Heinz Tomatoes and such. BLURGH!

I use some products though like salad dressings that I prefer not to
mess with making myself. The occasional frozen pizza fits well when we
want one and I didn't think of it in time to make dough. Charlotte
likes the little square ones so when I see a coupon for those, we get a
few at 5/5$ plus a 75cent (that doubles) if you buy 3. 5$-1.50= 3.50/5
for my price. 70cents each.

My tracker shows overall, I am now at 55$ per adult per week here.
This incudes some side items that are not food. Thats 7.87 a day.
Because we are 3, we get savings on larger family packs (and vacuum
seal them) and it probably doesn't hurt that we are low meat eaters (we
actually eat probably 1/4 lb meat a day total).

I get gob-smacked by people who think it's 20$ a day to feed a person a
healthy diet.

Lesmond wrote:

> On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 15:43:56 -0500, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> > On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
> >> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in trying ÿ
> anew >> product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the
> coupon. Some of >> the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to
> advertise their sales and >> then have sale signs on the shelves
> where they are stocked. >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> > The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must
> > be eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for processed
> > foods that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off dishwasher
> > detergent that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.
>
> BJ's always has tons of coupons. Online, in mailers and in-store.
> Those I still use.

I do too when it's time to go there. Best deal at BJ's was a cut rate
sunroom with an additional military discount. Renters damaged my 4th
bedroom to the point were we walked into the house at what used to be
the window from it.

10,000$ fix, was from all others 40-60K.

On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:

> Definately. Since I scratch cook for the most part, I can't get
> coupons for most of what I want. When I see them, it's for like the
> highest sodium product like Heinz Tomatoes and such. BLURGH!
>
> I use some products though like salad dressings that I prefer not to
> mess with making myself.

Now, that I don't get. A serving of Wishbone Italian dressing (not
that I know what kind you buy, but that's what I grew up with) has
265 mg sodium. A whole can of Hunt's tomato sauce (couldn't find
Heinz) has 380 mg sodium.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:12:34 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>
>> Bruce wrote:
>
>> > Cindy Hamilton wrote: Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout displays "Would you
>> > >like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!
>> >
>> > What a strange question. As if you're going to answer "No, I'm
>> > retarded."
>
>> It's probably a way to get people to pay attention to the display.
>> The question probably times out after a few seconds.
>
>If I saw a display like that, I would probably look closely for
>any "fine print" before I clicked on it.

Oh no, one of those slow old people! He seems to try and read
something. He's looking for his reading glasses. He's mumbling to
himself. Let's go to another checkout.

Cindy Hamilton wrote:

> On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
>
> > Definately. Since I scratch cook for the most part, I can't get
> > coupons for most of what I want. When I see them, it's for like the
> > highest sodium product like Heinz Tomatoes and such. BLURGH!
> >
> > I use some products though like salad dressings that I prefer not to
> > mess with making myself.
>
> Now, that I don't get. A serving of Wishbone Italian dressing (not
> that I know what kind you buy, but that's what I grew up with) has
> 265 mg sodium. A whole can of Hunt's tomato sauce (couldn't find
> Heinz) has 380 mg sodium.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

Sorry Cindy but a Hunts can had 410mg per 1/4 cup and 3.5 servings per
can. Thats 1,435mg per can.

http://www.hunts.com/tomato-sauce/tomato-sauce-0

HUnts is pretty much the same.

Now in my lap is Tuttorosso. Serving size is double at 1/2 cup. Sodium
is 15mg for 1/2c. As it is a 28oz can, it has 7, 1/2 cup servings (or
14 based on the hunts can). Its also GMO free, GF, and made in the
USA. If I got the math right, it has 210mg sodium in a 28oz can.
THats what hunts has in a 1/4 cup?

They like to be tricky on servings sizes.

Want a shock? Try them. I think they taste *way better* than Hunts,
Heinz, Contadina or any of the other mainstram ones that are sodium
bombs.

Sheldon wrote:

> On Sat, 13 Jan 2018 20:32:48 -0800 (PST), Steve La Wertz
> > wrote:
>
> >graham wrote:
> >
> >> On 2018-01-13 4:48 PM, wrote:
> >> > On Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 5:12:13 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> On 2018-01-13 5:59 PM, wrote:
> >> >>
> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> I can't say I have ever seen a male retiree type using coupons. It seems
> >> >> to be only women using them. That is just my personal observation.
> >> >>
> >> > When I see an older man shopping, and I can pretty much tell he's shopping
> >> > for himself, is when I see them using coupons.
> >> >
> >> So, do you then hit on them?
> >
> >Now, graham, why do you insist on being on so dirty - minded...???
>
> He's envious that the ladies don't hit on him. Mosey on over to the
> saw-seege case and the gals will hit on you, even some guys will ask
> what you are going to do with that saw-seege.
> About a month ago Thomases' English Muffins were on sale. B1G2. I put
> three in my cart and noticed a good looking 40ish gal take one pack
> and begin to walk off. So I says "Hon, they are on sale, take two
> more for free" and I showed her the little sticker on each pack that
> says so. She says "Really". She flashes me a big smile and takes two
> more, then lingers a bit checking me out before moving off. Twice now
> I've seen her shopping and she always stops to say hello and asks how
> are you? One day she'll give me an opening and I'll get up the nerve
> to tell her how I love to eat muffins dripping with melted butter.

Yup, there ya go...

I'm still laffin' about the Austin Midget's story upthread about someone following him around the store, admiring his "sexy calves", LOL...


--
Best
Greg

On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 14:13:01 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 1:32:41 PM UTC-5, cshenk wrote:
>>
>> > Definately. Since I scratch cook for the most part, I can't get
>> > coupons for most of what I want. When I see them, it's for like the
>> > highest sodium product like Heinz Tomatoes and such. BLURGH!
>> >
>> > I use some products though like salad dressings that I prefer not to
>> > mess with making myself.
>>
>> Now, that I don't get. A serving of Wishbone Italian dressing (not
>> that I know what kind you buy, but that's what I grew up with) has
>> 265 mg sodium. A whole can of Hunt's tomato sauce (couldn't find
>> Heinz) has 380 mg sodium.
>>
>> Cindy Hamilton
>
>Sorry Cindy but a Hunts can had 410mg per 1/4 cup and 3.5 servings per
>can. Thats 1,435mg per can.
>
>http://www.hunts.com/tomato-sauce/tomato-sauce-0
>
>HUnts is pretty much the same.
>
>Now in my lap is Tuttorosso. Serving size is double at 1/2 cup. Sodium
>is 15mg for 1/2c. As it is a 28oz can, it has 7, 1/2 cup servings (or
>14 based on the hunts can). Its also GMO free, GF, and made in the
>USA. If I got the math right, it has 210mg sodium in a 28oz can.
>THats what hunts has in a 1/4 cup?
>
>They like to be tricky on servings sizes.
>
>Want a shock? Try them. I think they taste *way better* than Hunts,
>Heinz, Contadina or any of the other mainstram ones that are sodium
>bombs.

Tuttorosso tomato sauce has "natural flavors" in it. You do realise
that means ground up bedbugs?

> wrote in message
...

>>Jewel has the wedges of Stella cheese on sale B1G1F starting today, and
>>there is a coupon good for $1 off any Stella product in the big book of
>>savings located at the front of the store. Most cashiers at Jewel don't
>>know this, but you can use 2 coupons on a B1G1F purchase.'


DH uses Nexium, I had a 7.00 off coupon and the store (CVS) gave a 5.00
Extrabucks on the purchase.There was also a coupon for 3.00 off Mucinex DM
which I needed, so all in all was a good saving and well worth my time to
cut the coupons out of the paper.

Cheri

Cheri wrote:

> > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > > Jewel has the wedges of Stella cheese on sale B1G1F starting
> > > today, and there is a coupon good for $1 off any Stella product
> > > in the big book of savings located at the front of the store.
> > > Most cashiers at Jewel don't know this, but you can use 2 coupons
> > > on a B1G1F purchase.'
>
>
> DH uses Nexium, I had a 7.00 off coupon and the store (CVS) gave a
> 5.00 Extrabucks on the purchase.There was also a coupon for 3.00 off
> Mucinex DM which I needed, so all in all was a good saving and well
> worth my time to cut the coupons out of the paper.
>
> Cheri

Those are good ones!

"cshenk" > wrote in message
...
> Cheri wrote:
>
>> "cshenk" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> >
>> > > On 1/13/2018 2:13 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> > >
>> > > >
>> >>> I don't usually bother with coupons because they are usually for
>> >>> something I don't usually buy. I don't see much saving in tryingÂ
>> >>> anew product just because it is a few cents cheaper with the
>> >>> coupon. Some of the stores I regularly shop at have flyers to
>> >>> advertise their sales and then have sale signs on the shelves
>> >>> where they are stocked.
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > > >
>> > >
>> > > The people that are saving hundreds of dollars using coupons must
>> > > be eating more chemicals than food. Many of them are for
>> > > processed foods that we don't buy. Another will be 50 cents off
>> > > dishwasher detergent that I can buy at BJs for $4 less.
>> >
>> > It depends. A wise shopper will check the alternative items to see
>> > if the coupon works. If you are brand specific on a few things
>> > (many of us are) then those always work.
>>
>>
>> Yep.
>>
>> Cheri
>
> Definately. Since I scratch cook for the most part, I can't get
> coupons for most of what I want. When I see them, it's for like the
> highest sodium product like Heinz Tomatoes and such. BLURGH!

I very seldomly use coupons for food products, the exception being coupons
for Farmer John bacon, ham, pork roast, Foster Farms chicken etc. I mostly
use for laundry products, cleaning products, paper products, medicinal
products and things like that. A new Grocery Outlet opened in town recently,
it is a very nice store, and so far every week they have a 5.00 off coupon
on a 20.00 purchase.

Cheri

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 14 Jan 2018 09:12:34 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>>Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>
>>> Bruce wrote:
>>
>>> > Cindy Hamilton wrote: Once in a while the touchpad at the checkout
>>> > displays "Would you
>>> > >like to have $5 deducted from your bill?" Oh, heck yes!
>>> >
>>> > What a strange question. As if you're going to answer "No, I'm
>>> > retarded."
>>
>>> It's probably a way to get people to pay attention to the display.
>>> The question probably times out after a few seconds.
>>
>>If I saw a display like that, I would probably look closely for
>>any "fine print" before I clicked on it.
>
> Oh no, one of those slow old people! He seems to try and read
> something. He's looking for his reading glasses. He's mumbling to
> himself. Let's go to another checkout.


Yes, please rush to another checkout line because your time is oh
soooooooooo important because you have to rush back to RFC. Geez, get a
grip. LMAO

Cheri