extreme couponing is legal theft

[BadBoy]

Someone's getting fucked in the end. As I previously mentioned, extreme couponing defies the intentions set by the grocery store and manufacturers standards. I understand manufacturers have overstock, but they're actually taking a hit when they don't make any profit off these goods. It's bad business.

I believe the grocery stores could give two fucks whether there are coupon users or not. Probably creates unnecessary overhead on them since they have to follow the manufacturers rules in order to be compensated for them.

What I don't get Einstein, is why you start an argument stating it is theft, but now its bad business? No shit, Sherlock. The manufacturers know what they are doing. If they want it to stop, stop printing the fucking coupons! Pretty simple really.

Again, you cannot fault crafty consumers. You have to think outside the box.

 

[Dana]

Of course I like to spark debate. That's why I'm here. Donnot worry though, if this one dies, I'll just make another topic.

Of course you will

 

[alice in chains]

There's an accounting method for that, however. Damaged, broken, stolen, and returned merchandise...extreme couponing may work in the end...but it will eventually stop because it's basically cheating the system.

 

[Dana]

Simple solution with a not so simple method... Deflation... End debate ///

 

[Panacea]

You don't have the concept of how coupons work. The manufacturers reimburse the stores for the cost of the coupon. So while the store may have had some sort of "loss" (costs for paying stock people, someone to ring the items), the loss is minimal, its not like they lose what they paid for the product. They only lose on any mark up they may have added to the cost of the goods.

I don't get why people are all worked up over someone taking advantage of the couponing system when we have people sucking YOUR tax money dry on welfare and food stamps who could otherwise be working. This statement only applies to those taking advantage of that system, not legitimate people, which only makes up for a fraction of the people not abusing the system, same applies here. Not everyone has 40 hours a week to clip coupons and go shopping.

I spent four years mailing manufacturer coupons out, so I have an awareness of that.
The thread specifies the extreme side of the couponing system, which I really do believe will go through changes eventually, if for no other reason than the fact there are a lot of clashes with store policy and couponer expectations. I don't think these people are bad, I think they're usually a bit off or potentially mentally ill...hoarding things they'll never use, obsessing over the free acquisition of toothpaste? It's mostly sad.

 

[alice in chains]

I believe the grocery stores could give two fucks whether there are coupon users or not. Probably creates unnecessary overhead on them since they have to follow the manufacturers rules in order to be compensated for them.

What I don't get Einstein, is why you start an argument stating it is theft, but now its bad business? No shit, Sherlock. The manufacturers know what they are doing. If they want it to stop, stop printing the fucking coupons! Pretty simple really.

Again, you cannot fault crafty consumers. You have to think outside the box.

It's funny how you have such animosity towards me and I haven't done a thing to entice you. :eek Maybe I insulted your wife. Anyway back on topic.

It is bad business and it is theft. The two can coexist! I know the manufacturers know what they're doing and I'm sure they will stop it soon enough because the dollars will start to show.

Definately the consumers are crafty but it's also unethical to take advantage of a system, is it not? I haven't yet changed my OP premise, lol.

 

[BadBoy]

It's funny how you have such animosity towards me and I haven't done a thing to entice you. :eek Maybe I insulted your wife. Anyway back on topic.

It is bad business and it is theft. The two can coexist! I know the manufacturers know what they're doing and I'm sure they will stop it soon enough because the dollars will start to show.

Definately the consumers are crafty but it's also unethical to take advantage of a system, is it not? I haven't yet changed my OP premise, lol.

Is this kid for real?

 

[BadBoy]

I spent four years mailing manufacturer coupons out, so I have an awareness of that.
The thread specifies the extreme side of the couponing system, which I really do believe will go through changes eventually, if for no other reason than the fact there are a lot of clashes with store policy and couponer expectations. I don't think these people are bad, I think they're usually a bit off or potentially mentally ill...hoarding things they'll never use, obsessing over the free acquisition of toothpaste? It's mostly sad.

I wasn't directing my earlier post toward you (just so you know) and I would also agree with your assessment here. People who hoard do have some sort of mental illness. Those shows make me sick to my stomach.

 

[alice in chains]

Is this kid for real?

aww lol im sorry, don't be mad =D smile

 

[Abcinthia]

Couponing isn't big in the UK so my knowledge of the subject is rather limited to what I've seen on tv.

I watch Extreme Couponing sometimes and I'm utterly shocked at it. Not the idea of using a large amount of coupons in one go per se but the sheer quantity the people buy and store. That's what shocks me. People stockpiling things like hundeds of boxies of nappies/diapers when they don't even have children and aren't planning children anytime soon. Or buying 68 bottles of mustard just because they have coupons.

 

[BadBoy]

aww lol im sorry, don't be mad =D smile

Oh trust me, someone like you can never get me mad. You're not smart enough.

 

[alice in chains]

Is that your way of letting me know you hate the fact I'm right about the coupons? Ahh, a battle of wits when one has been stumped never fails. Let the game start.

Tell me how you assess I'm smart or dumb just from my views on coupons?

 

[Peter Parka]

You're seriously arguing and getting wound up about fucking coupons??? :24::24::24:

 

[BadBoy]

It's funny how you have such animosity towards me and I haven't done a thing to entice you. :eek Maybe I insulted your wife. Anyway back on topic.

It is bad business and it is theft. The two can coexist! I know the manufacturers know what they're doing and I'm sure they will stop it soon enough because the dollars will start to show.

Definately the consumers are crafty but it's also unethical to take advantage of a system, is it not? I haven't yet changed my OP premise, lol.

Is that your way of letting me know you hate the fact I'm right about the coupons? Ahh, a battle of wits when one has been stumped never fails. Let the game start.

Tell me how you assess I'm smart or dumb just from my views on coupons?

This. Your childish statement here.

 

[alice in chains]

You're seriously arguing and getting wound up about fucking coupons??? :24::24::24:

I LOVE to argue

 

[alice in chains]

This. Your childish statement here.

Yes but didn't you call me unintelligent before I made that post? You still haven't explained why you show animosity towards me.

 

[alice in chains]

I believe the grocery stores could give two fucks whether there are coupon users or not. Probably creates unnecessary overhead on them since they have to follow the manufacturers rules in order to be compensated for them.

What I don't get Einstein, is why you start an argument stating it is theft, but now its bad business? No shit, Sherlock. The manufacturers know what they are doing. If they want it to stop, stop printing the fucking coupons! Pretty simple really.

Again, you cannot fault crafty consumers. You have to think outside the box.

This comment enticed me to make the remark about your wife. So you provoked me first.

 

[Demonicpixie]

My Fiance's Mother is such an extreme coupon-er, I've seen her end up only having to pay for half of her purchase by the time she was done. She calculates it just right to where she gets maximum savings. She used enough coupons one time to spend about 10 cents on the majority of the groceries in her cart.

 

[BadBoy]

This comment enticed me to make the remark about your wife. So you provoked me first.

I don't even have a wife. You also made this comment before I said you were not smart enough to piss me off. I called you Einstein and Sherlock.

 

[alice in chains]

now it's been boiled to the base called nitpicking lol im done with this thread! =P