10-14-2005, 04:26 PM
Quote:I'm glad to know that I'm not the only Lurker who takes retail gimmicks and uses them against the corporations. So let's discuss. I'll go first.
My family members get together once a week and look though circulars for all the local convenience stores. They look for every item that has an online rebate or coupon that makes the product free, then go out on a spree buying everything they can get for nothing.
It isn't uncommon for me to fill out about $50 or so of rebates each week. They even pick up junk that will never be used if it's free. (I mean really, how many personal alarm systems do you need?) Riteaid is a big hit for free products.
Grocery purchases are usually 50% less from coupons. Clothing is always bought at greatly reduced prices. After a shopping trip, the women will go through an elaborate unveiling procedure allowing us to guess the prices they paid for their purchases.
Being cheap can be fun :)