[sthguard]

Granted some of the bargains are good, but from the looks of her purchases and pantry, she’s getting mainly processed food and nearly-useless general merchandise. Besides, do you really have 15+ hours per week to spend on coupons and shopping?

[Daisyjane69]

She stated she spends a couple hours a week. I figure she means 2-4 hours. I note she uses her computer for organization, which probably helps. I’m not organized enough for that myself.

[MosesKnows]

processed food and nearly-useless general merchandise

I became intrigued with coupons once upon a time...until I realized that the coupons were mainly for foods that I should never be eating.

The dollar off for fish is a neat idea. The coupons I get for fish, cheese, bulk foods, etc is usually a dollar off a four dollar min purchase.

Nonetheless, if her family is satisfied, good for her.

[ColdWater]

Egad! I just blew a month’s food budget and I haven’t even finished my steak!

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Besides, do you really have 15+ hours per week to spend on coupons and shopping?

Aye...therein lies the rub.

[tiki]

If we keep bleeding jobs many people will have the time.

[LomanBill]

>> she’s getting mainly processed food
>>and nearly-useless general merchandise

Yep. And if a larger number of people exploited these “benefits”, the gravy train would soon be derailed by the simple eliminaton of manufacturer’s profits.