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More on Susan Samtur’s supermarket savings

Posted on June 9th, 2009 – 3:01 PM
By John Ewoldt

In today’s Dollar Duo video, hear couponista Suman Samtur of New York amaze me with $170 worth of groceries for $21, thanks to coupons. For more information about her supermarket savings programs, go to her website . Samtur’s coupon program is not free. I have always heard that it’s not a good idea to buy coupons but Samtur thinks it can result in significant savings. Anyone else out there who buys coupons and finds it worth the investment? Or not? (Samtur’s program allows you $25 worth for $5).

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10 Responses to "More on Susan Samtur’s supermarket savings"

hsl says:

June 9th, 2009 at 4:17 pm

When you visit Ms. Samtur’s site, you will find the list of coupons includes lots of specialized cleaning products and all kinds of processed foods but no fresh produce or basics like flour, plain rice or pasta, etc. So I guess if you are going to be spending money on lots of snacks, pre-processed (and generally overpriced) foods and need to have an arsenal of cleaning products instead of basics like white vinegar, etc., then you might actually save some money. However, I doubt that these super-couponers really help people achieve true frugality in their grocery store spending.

Oh, and for that $5, you only get $25 in coupons–so how do you find the other $125 or so in coupons she managed to use for her single shopping spree? It sure isn’t from the coupons I see in newspapers around here!

DRC says:

June 9th, 2009 at 4:29 pm

http://www.thegrocerygame.com is a website that I had checked out in the past. They match up local grocery store and drugstore sales with the sales flyers and has lots of links for free printable coupons.

Jen says:

June 9th, 2009 at 8:59 pm

I think it’s OK to “buy” coupons from places if you will really use the store, but I am not a fan of paying for coupon matchups from places like the Grocery Game–you can find this information online–for free. I have never bought coupons–besides buying two Sunday papers.

I think every shopper is different with different needs, and you have to figure out a system of using coupons that works for you. It’s a process, and there are lots of great resources available.

mensan says:

June 10th, 2009 at 6:25 am

These super couponers address the wrong issue. Why are you buying so much cr@p in the first place? No coupon is going to give you combination of lower grocery bills and cleaner, healthier living than to quit buying the latest “toy” - a new and improved cleaner. Big woo.

Laura says:

June 10th, 2009 at 8:34 am

I’ve never been able to wrap my mind around *buying* coupons. Someone making money off my being too lazy to do it myself? No thanks.

But I am *very* fond of Carrie Rocha’s PocketYourDollars.com, which is a FREE website where she matches up local store flyers with coupons available from the paper or online.

I think you have to be careful to not be buying something just because it’s “a great deal” - if you aren’t going to use it, it’s not such a great deal to spend any money on it.

Terry says:

June 10th, 2009 at 10:02 am

I’m a frequent couponer and save ususally 30% per week on my grocery bill of combined fresh produce, milk, bread, meat, and yes, junk food. Susan Samtur has great ideas and is promoting her website. However, one item she failed to mention is the internet has revolutionized coupon clipping. You are able to go to free sites such as http://www.coupon.com or http://www.smartsource.com and print coupons with higher face values from the convenience of your home. Remember there is nothing free in this world. Free coupons costs you printer ink and time. The grocery store, not the farmer are making money in our food supply distribution system. Consumers need to become saavy in the art of spending their earnings wisely.

Lee says:

June 10th, 2009 at 11:06 am

I agree with DRC thegrocerygame.com is the way to go.

Carrie Rocha says:

June 12th, 2009 at 10:26 am

I agree that getting stuff free for the sake of free is silly - unless you decide in advance that you will do it pass along to food shelves or charities. But, the mindset of shopping ahead on things your family uses when you can get it for free or pennies on the dollar is smart. We got out of $50k in debt by switching our mindset about shopping.

Chris says:

June 15th, 2009 at 9:17 am

I agree with the other comments. Why buy stuff that is not the brand that you do not use. I also use vinegar and do not use other chemicals. I watch for store sales ( but do not run to all different stores). Why be wastefull.

Sarah says:

June 15th, 2009 at 11:03 am

Yes, I buy coupons on occassion via Ebay. My favorite free coupon site is afullcup.com. They have coupon matchups as well as previews of the upcoming week’s coupon inserts and sales ads. When I see something I use a lot of is going to be on sale I will buy a lot of them on Ebay. It’s great for non-perishables like boxed foods, cleaning products and grooming products. Much cheaper than buying a load of Sunday papers too. I’ve even bought coupons for free items- like free Gerber products, at a fraction of the cost that it would be to buy the item without a coupon.

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