My wife has an interesting theory about the people on the show Extreme Couponing: They are really just organized hoarders!
A TLC "Extreme Couponer" Digging in the Dumpster for Coupons
How can you not come to such a conclusion? As seen on the show, they turn their entire garage into store-like aisles full of goodies they got for “free”. They have rows upon rows of frivolous items such as +800 toothbrushes or +500 sticks of deodorant. How about the sacred 6-inch thick binder that is packed full of coupons but is still somehow categorized? My personal favorite: When they go dumpster diving looking for newspaper circulars! Heck, in one episode I saw, they even bring along their kids and friends! Yes, people do some pretty crazy things to save a buck.
Before I upset any couponers, I want you to know that this post is not about you. I applaud any and all attempts to try to responsibly save money. If couponing has made a dent in your budget, then good for you!
No, what worries me is the false prescient that this show about extreme couponing will give to the general public: That spending all your time couponing is the best return on your effort.
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