I have to say I feel caught when it comes to my new couponing experience. It is true that I am able to have some things that I could not purchase in the last couple of years. Things like razors, body wash, laundry soap ( I had to make my own, and it didn't turn out very well), hairspray, gel, rugs for the floor, hair ties, the list goes on. Money was that tight. Money doesn't come any easier these days, but I am making room for these things because I can get them at a significant discount. At least 75% off discount. I am asking myself, though, where do I draw the line? I have been able to shift my focus from body wash to toothbrushes, to other items that I have been able to stock up on a little. This weekend I spent $34 on items that I will need in the long run but don't need right now, as in today. I realize this is the idea of couponing, but if a person only has $50 until next week's payday, exactly what do you do?
It is a balance, yes, but I also spent $8 on papers just to get the coupons. I saved around $190 retail, but that is not Wal-mart's retail, it is a little inflated. And I guess it is true that I will not have to purchase those items again, however, I did get some things that I would normally not have. I am trying to stay away from those but if they are a dollar or less, or if I have wanted it for a long time I get it anyway, depending on my needs and money.
Perhaps the longer I do this, the better the results will be. Just meaning that I will know "a good deal" when I see one, and will know how many to buy in order to make it, plus by not paying retail price money should loosen up in the future, right?
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