Don't/won't have cable/satellite and shows like this are a definite part of the reason. Haven't seen the shows but I've read articles about them and seen news blurbs about them. Now that stores are tightening up the coupon redemption policies they're starting to cry about it. I don't get many opportunities to get coupons. The Sunday paper doesn't warrant the cost. And I won't go driving to 10-20 stores to try to maximize them out. I will take coupons for occasional items and try to couple it with clearance prices or at least sale prices and if there's a store coupon to stack all the better but I don't use many coupons other than in the store flyer when I'm going there and there's something I'm getting anyway. I keep a pantry. I have way more laundry and dish detergent than I need but considering the cost, I have a couple year supply of each and have given away a lot. I also have given away brands in stock I'd rather not use to keep the ones I like and get for lil' or nil. For instance I gave away Ajax to keep Dawn and gave away Arm & Hammer to keep Tide that was next to nothing or less. I also know prices on a lot of frequently used items so if I'm at a store and see something on clearance or on sale, I'll pick it up. That does far more in reality for me than messing with too many coupons. And Aldi doesn't take coupons when I shop there. AFAIC, most of the time, coupons are more of a feelgood thing, giving the buyer the impression they're saving money, not unlike the clubco stores. Give people the impression they're saving money and they'll pay any price.

I don't know the answer to your question...but i've been more then FUMING all day...I keep my coupons in my car...in a walmart sack...i go thru them before I go into the store, tear out what i need, toss the expired...I took the bag outta my car before driving to Bumpkins last Thursday...I was headed to the grocery store this morning..DH cleaned the garage and threw my coupons away...MSATAS... Most of our stores have the scanner at the self check out...try scanning it...if you've bought the item and they take it, it'll go thru with no probs!

I did go to coupons.com printed off a few. I am going shoping at WalMart tomorrow (ick) but it is on my way to a biz appt. I dont usually go there but with the price of gass I dont go out of my way much any more. i will let you know if they accept them.

I just started lurking here (and maybe posted a time or two) very recently, thanks to the new "most recent posts" feature. I just wanted to say that I love these sites that you take the time to find and post every day. I really look forward to seeing what you've found. So, thanks, Casey!