5 EXTREME COUPONING SECRETS | What You Really Need to Know About Extreme Couponing | Couponing 101
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- Опубликовано: 29 июл 2024
- In this video, I'm sharing 5 things that I've learned being an extreme couponer over the past 10 years that many don't talk about.
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I work at dollar general and i just want to say you are SO RIGHT about having relationships and being nice. there’s a couple regular couponers who come in my store who i don’t mind helping and i’m always patient with because they’re NICE
As opposed to the rude ones who get angry at me when i make mistakes
I was a hairdresser for 20 years. There is nothing harder than dealing with the public. There are some people out and that helps to balance it all out guess. 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
I was trying to say that there are some really good people out there.
Thank you from us coponers for being that nice cashier!
I'm a penny shoppers! It's easy. Ty for what you do.
Couponing is hard, more so harder for influencers because we make it easy for our viewers by doing the hard part.
GregThatDudeTv hi Greg! I follow you too. That is so true, thanks to you guys I do what you put together, makes my live so easy
Yes Greg thank you all...
Thanks for all that you do!!!!!!
Agreed! That is how i learned Greg! By watching people like you and Star and Toni and just doing what yall do :)
Hello greg and star! I watch ur vids and want permission to post ur vids in my fb couponing group of 8000.star i love ur $5 hollas
The time commitment is worth it in the beginning. I once spent 8 hours i Walmart but spent 70 cents, yes CHANGE on about $400 worth of shampoo and personal care items. That 8 hours took care of my bathing needs for 3 months! Thank you so much star for all you do!
I know, my husband and kids are always complaining how long I be at the stores.
@@jacobmaldonado8573 sammmeee 🤣
Thank you for this!!! I absolutely love my low low OOP!!! I’ll rather lose ECBs or Walgreens store points than lose the money in my bank account. NO reason to have 80 ECBs or 120k points if I’m still paying 10 or more oop just to get the same back in ECBs or points. Miss me with that. Store money doesn’t pay my bills 😂😂😂
Thank you! I have been so weird about using ECB's and ending up paying out of pocket. You are so right, can't send ECB's to make my truck payment.
Thank you for this. Often my OOP is higher because I buy products that I really do want, rather than grab the cheapest items that qualify the threshold requirements. I also buy the more expensive cosmetics like L'oreal and skip the Wet & Wild ECB promos. But I definitely need a budget and to discipline myself more in that the best deal/discount is to spend NO money at all.
Aloha Star, my name is Lei and I come from Maui Hawaii. I am writing to thank you for all the tips that you share. Here in Maui we are several dollars higher. After Co-vid 19 hit I found myself unemployed and unsure of what life was gonna be like. Being a preschool teacher for 20 years and having breast cancer in 2018 it made it impossible for me to be around children . I prayed and taught about how i could save money. I went online and heard your testimony. The Lord was speaking loud and clear, its time for a change. I started watching you and i was hooked. I literally fell asleep listening to you couponing. I swear to Jesus, it started adding up for me. I prayed , Lord show me the loop holes here in Hawaii. I applied what you were teaching and did the work. One of my biggest issues , is the only newspaper here on Maui is shutting down. NO INSERTS!!! OMG!!! but one of your lessons you shared about clipping services. THANK YOU! I have made a budget and let my earnings from coupons.com pay for it.I just started selling bundles and taking your wisdom with pricing and just everything....donating to my church ministries..in Hawaii we say , MAHALO NUI LOA which means lots of thank you....i didn't want to write a novel..this stuff is life changing and you had a big part in that. If you can give me any other advice my email is leinaalab@aol.com
YAS! Secret #5 - I felt that! It’s really hard out here in the couponing street! My family refuses to go couponing with me cuz there are times when I’m holding up the line or going back and forth with the manager! 😂
Couponing has changed tremendously over the last 10 years.
True!!!!a lot of changes
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Yes definitely
Yes it did! The rebate apps and digital manufacturers coupons didn’t exist 10 years ago! Printable coupons were the ones being referred to as “digital coupons” since they came from the fancy shmancy internet 🤣
Exactly! LOW OOP which is why i prefer CVS instead of walgreens
I agree Walgreens is difficult with points and can’t pay with points and register rewards won’t print and don’t like the reward system at Walgreens
@@somedude6267 Walgreens sometimes have deals that can be low oop... points and RR can be used on "buy" deals while on "spend" deals you are only able to use RR. But Points = My Money i should always be able to use it.
Me too
Another couponer named MyOwnIdentity is a genius when it comes to Walgreens couponing and low OOP.
Walgreens u have to know I don't plus it's too far away. I would rather go to cvs or Walmart
I'm glad I watched this. I haven't done a budget. I've spent well over a 1,000 trying to learn how to coupon from mistakes and not wanting to inconvenience anyone, including myself. I'm building relationships with managers. I'm learning but, I'm getting discouraged with the mistakes I'm making.
I’m with you .
I have been couponing for 5 years and it had truly changed my life. I have saved money and been able to live off my stockpile when I became a single mom. I am now teaching classes to family and friends and making coupon binders and shipping all over the US. I love seeing your videos each week and they help me so much to make sure I'm getting the most bang for my buck. Please keep doing what you are doing you have no idea how many people you are helping.
The CVS that I go to they love me!! I know everyone even managers!! This year I made them masks when Covid hit! They were very appreciative 😁👍🏻
Gapay is a relative of my Mom’s side. Here in the Bay Area 😆
This is my 51 year of couponing.
🙌🏾🙏🏾❤️
That's amazing 👍👍
Wow, congratulations. I have 2 to 3 years. 😊❤️
What was couponing like 50 years ago?
I just started couponing at the beginning of August and I have saved a fortune! I have a family of 10 and every penny I can save on household stuff and put toward food for my family is HUGE! I have learned SO much from you - where other couponers make it seem so glamorous, your videos and tutorials always give the real side of it which I greatly appreciate! I have even been able to start helping my community with everything I have been able to get for free or make money on so my whole town is thankful to you and everyone else who has led the way!!!
Yes and yes. That is why even though i watch lots of couponers, I only subscribed to you and couple of others. Because I only care about how much money coming out of my purse rather than how much store credit I'll get in return. If i have to spend more of my own money, it better be for something that'll make me a good profit in return. ❤❤ you Star. Keep it coming sister.
Another tip i think is helpful is splitting up your transactions that way you know if everything is working right because if you have a big transaction it will be harder to tell what when wrong and then you have to voud it or you will pay to much. Been there done that. Lol
As a cashier in a grocery store, I can attest to the relationships with the customers who have the coupons. We're nicer and more forgiving to our customers who are nice and pacient, while customers who are rude and belittling, we will make it harder for them to be a couponer.
Being genuinely nice is so true. I’m french so extreme couponing is impossible here, they do everything for you not to do it and you can NOT double coupons. And you can NOT stack coupons with sales.
But I live right in front of a small supermarket so we just go there a lot when we need anything. I worked there, my sister worked there, and my mom will chat and joke with just anyone , so she knows half of the cashier, ask about their studies, wish them happy birthday. She always did that genuinely.
And she has been printing coupons for a few years now. And sometimes, the cashier will just take expired coupons or doubled them just because it’s her. Even if my mom doesn’t want to give them expired ones or anything, they will just be like « just give it to me they never check »
Genuine kindness opens so many doors
It’s so comforting to hear you say it’s hard, because when you have a very obsessive/addictive/competitive personality 😬 I can sometimes make couponing miserable and insanely frustrating. I loved this video, a breath of fresh air for me!
OMG I’m that person exchanging my money for store money! 🤦🏽♀️ That hit home for me. You’re so right! Putting myself on a budget and focusing on a low OOP is the goal for me! Thanks!
I love all my store's cashiers. Even the mean 1's softened up once they saw I wasn't a rude couponer. Lawd, I need that connect to inserts tho!!. 🙏🙌 👀 Pray with me, please!! I started couponing the end of Feb 2020 by watching your videos (thank you). It feels like a 2nd job but it's worth it!!
Star!!! Girl friend, all I can say is 👏👏 yessssss. This video hit on EVERYTHING. These new age couponers have no idea how easy they have it, begin able turn on a RUclips video or look 👀 at a post and get ALL the details. Oh wayyyyy back in the day you had to actually read a whole blog post to get a deal and still had to do a ton of work before going in store. I tell ppl all the time, couponing takes as much time as you choose to give it. You can decide to get a second job to make up for financial deficiencies...or you can cut little pieces of paper. Thank you for putting this real talk out. 💚
I love how you always set up your filming camera in front of your stock pile so we can admire it and dream
YESSS! People often think extreme couponing is cutting out coupons and shopping. There is so much more involved if you are serious about it. When my husband retired we NEEDED to save all we can on staples/groceries so I became a serious couponer. It is like having a part-time job. I enjoy it so that doesn't bother me but other people don't understand it's alot of work sometimes! Thanks for putting this info out there lady!
I needed this ! 🙌🏻 I’m a newbie who has been paying a high OOP and was settling because of the reward point I was earning. After all these tips I plan on investing more time to know my deals before going in store. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
OMG! Finally someone who coupons who acknowledges the true Out Of Pocket (OOP) cost with couponing....any cash paid at the register should be budgeted for. Thank you!!!! I recently questioned 2 different highly- viewed couponers on RUclips about their "budgets" and "double-counting" store rewards, and both had almost no idea about the errors in truly calculating the cost of items. This is a major issue, and I am SO glad you discussed it in this video!! Excellent point....and it looks like I'll be adding your channel to my "coupon video viewing" routine!!!
I love Rule #4. I follow it strictly! The cashier's are there, doing their job and as a couponer, I feel responsible for having my transaction ready and correct. If something doesn't work, I never expect an over ride but because of the relationship I've built with them, they will often go the extra mile for me.
That really helped me. I needed to hear “it’s worth it”. Sometimes it’s easy to get discouraged but I’ll keep reminding myself of why I do this. Thanks!💕
You’ve taught how to coupon and I thank you !!! Before I found your videos I was running with my head chopped off and spending more money couponing than I was without them. You taught me not to chase all those deals . Know the cycle when coupons come out and when sales are . I used to go once a week couponing now it’s once, maybe twice month. I’m not extreme couponing, just buy what I use and you taught me how !
U r soooooo right about the “Relationship” part! I myself figured that one QUICKLY! I got a newspaper connect and I only go to store I have a relationship with or know the managers r cool to deal with. I think my 8 yr MARY KAY SALES DIRECTOR experience has really prepared me for this. It’s been only 5 yrs for me couponing, but it has saved me during Covid on every level from the hustle money, to us having a stockpile when everyone else was in long lines for TOILET PAPER😂 ‼️🙏🏼🎉🙌🏼 and I especially love being able to HELP the ones I choose to help, when I can see there is a true NEED 💘
When I started... I totally overdid it and spent waaaay over budget for couponing. Lol it’s been over a year since I started couponing and now, I do not spend CASH! I do whatever I can to not pay cash money out of pocket EVER! Fetch is my number one key in now paying cash for any of my products :) and of course, you guys really make it less stressful for us. Love you guys!
I dont always know the cashiers at my stores but I'm always friendly and thank them for their time because sometimes I can spend a good amount of time at checkout when I have 3 or 4 transactions. Kindness goes a long way.
Star u are a good person and i have learned so much over almost 11mos, doing this and still know I have a lot to learn ...Thank you and god bless
Your the best star! You explain everything so well & easy. It really takes a lot of preparation for couponing, Each Sunday I wake up at 6 to get my inserts & then looking at the sales ad at CVS to see what I can match up with my CRTs. It takes me usually 2 hours to do so because I like to be prepared & have a list on hand. When your videos come up I head back in store to pick up what deal I missed that you showed 😀 after your videos.
Thank you so much, Thien ❤️❤️. I’m the same way. I have to be prepared.
I just started looking into couponing the past couple weeks and I just wanted to say you're so much nicer than this one other person I watched... They pulled up couponing policies and basically said if the store refuses you should pull up their policies and they HAVE to take your coupons... Seemed really rude. But your video brought a positive light to couponing for me! I love that you talked about forming relationships with the employees ❤️
You are a Blessing to me. I am still learning. Keep doing what you do. Thank you, God bless you.
Yes! I so many deals online that have a high OOP, but then you get rewards back from your purchase, and I'm like noooooooo! Yes, after I pay for the products I'll get some store rewards back, but I'm using my own dollars to get those in the first place!
I'm never rude to the cashiers because in the end its 90% my fault the transaction didn't come out how I wanted it too lol, but laaawd as soon as i get home I vent to my husband and i'm always sayin " I'm not even gonna bother learning" or whatever, but he adds everything up for me and say's "but look you saved our family x amount of money". So he keeps me going but as a new couponer I can say its probably one of the hardest skills to get the hang of. But thank you for all the information you really have taught me something new in each video i've watched!
Another thing to mention is taking that extra time to prepare makes such a difference. You will leave money on the table otherwise. A pretty big RUclips coupon channel has a woman who every single week goes shopping and doesn’t use the digitals because she didn’t look over her account. She just throws together deals, over pays and says “well if you need the items” NO! We can not afford to be out here dropping $5, $10 here and there. It adds up. We are here go spend as little as possible. Period.
100%
I just LOVE and APPRECIATE you're honesty, guidance, and transparency! Thank you for all you do!!!
I am new to cuponing. But my goal is to spend less out of pocket every week or so. Thank you so much Star for your videos I learn something every single time I watch you.
This was so helpful for me... I coupon as a hobby and I realize that I do over-spend, even though I get stuff for cheap... its because I don't budget well enough... thank you for sharing this great info!!
How much is the average budget for an experienced couponer?
When you make something look easy, girl it means your AWESOME at it!
Thank you ❤️🙏🏾
I am happy she mentioned overspending by counting money and store credit as the same thing. Spending oop is what counts. Money and store credit is not the same. Store credit has its benefits but it can't increase your bank account or pay rent.
I love hearing your voice in your videos and seeing your face is even better 😊 thanks for a great video. God bless.
Thank you ❤️🙏🏾
Girl ive seen a few channels that say they had 5$ money maker by spending 25 dollars and getting 30 back in points! Oh no, not me!!
Could you maybe go over some steps on how you get deals together for CVS. Do you check out the ad first or see what coupons are coming out? See what rebates any of the sale items might have? Whats giving back ecbs? I just am not sure what the easiest way to start. Honestly, I watch a couple of hauls and just copy the deals if i have all of the same coupons. I want to be able to do it myself tho. Ive been couponing for a while and when i started the drugstores, it was too confusing to learn all of wags quirks and try to do cvs too. I was getting deals mixed up between the 2 stores or thinking i had a digital at wags that i had seen on the cvs app lol. Im ready to try cvs again.
This video was needed! Very important and great tips! Especially about the rebate apps. People need to be using them, they are game changers for sure.
"I dont play those type of games"... Yes honey! Thank you for being so transparent. You are the only person I can watch on youtube for couponing advice.
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Thank you Star for being so real and open with and about your couponing. I was watching your most recent cvs haul and how you did it and a light bulb went off in my head that she is doing this different than I ever learned. I sat on my floor researching for hours how you did that. And like you said couponing is a lot of work. I used to do it years ago, I did ok. But not with the understanding I am receiving now. You don't just coupon and stockpile to do it, there is a purpose and an art to this. Thank you Star for being there to open my eyes. I really appreciate what you do and all you share. By the way...lol....I did have a cashier say to me just this week I can not let you take out all of this merchandise out of this store for free. She was a manager, and she called another manager up to help her. I was nice and patient. I waited. The other manager came up and verified. I'd already had another interaction with him the week before and told him what I did. So he knew me and was fine with the transaction. I'm not she she really understands yet, but I will continue to be nice and patient and try to explain more as I learn more. As I'm still learning. May God bless you on this journey. Thank you again!!!
I certainly appreciate all the time and effort you put in on your couponing..... because then you bless us out here with all of your knowledge... I cannot say thank you enough. But I can say you're an awesome lady and I love how you kept it all the way real ....
I did a couple of deals at CVS and I told my husband... O God, I love 💘 🌟 Star, she's amazing 👏 she teaches me so much and I'm thankful 💖
This is so INCREDIBLY helpful, every other person I've tried watching about couponing always says " I spent $$ BUT I did get store credit so I only spent $$" which i guess it does make sense, but to me it's not a good deal. I 100% agree with you. They also bring stacks of coupons, and not everyone can hustle and afford stacks of coupons. Perfect video for beginners. I've learned more from you in 15 minutes than the countless videos and forums I've read in the couple months I've tried to start couponing.
Yes Star! It is about time someone said it. I get so annoyed seeing people make posts about the “I spent $21 on this transaction at the beauty event but they gave me back $27 in point.. they paid me for getting this” and the only thing I can think is NO! You just spent over $20 on stuff we get almost free at cvs every week.
I am so glad you discussed a budget! My mother and I both coupon. I have a $20 budget every two weeks and she has no budget. She recently stopped because it was costing her too much money. Crazy.
Yes! The Time Commitment! I spend like 10 hours on Sunday putting my deals together a but I feel it’s cause I’m still super new. I always try to give myself a budgets that’s so important! (No more then $15- $20 cash going in the store). I’ve been going to the same locations many times to coupon to the point where they are calling me “coupon queen” when I walk in which gasses me up haha! I worked retail for years so I’m SUPER nice to cashier/staff. These tips were great! Thank you so much for always being helpful and nice!
$15-20 cash per week ?
@@mizzmiami3242 Yes i only go into the store to coupon once a week
Your videos have changed so many lives; mine included. Thank you.
Thank so much. The time commitment was the one thing that really surprised me . And than when selling my bundles people try to haggle you down and they have no idea how much time went into it. The time spent cutting out the coupons time in the store dealing with rude cashier's gas spent going from store to store. Than the time spent clipping digitals and putting away the stock afterwards . I am so thankful to you because you have encountered me and taught me so much . I do love the relationships that I have built up with certain cashier's.
hi, i’m beginner couponer and yes, it’s hard and my husband told me if couponing is easy then a lot of people will do it. I commit my Sunday to do my couponing at CVS and yes, it’s rewarding too at the same time. I’m planning to start my vlogging although i’m scared but i’ll do it for my family. Thank you so much. I’ve learned so much from you. God bless you 🙏
Yes! someone finally said it!!! Yes you are paying out of pocket. Those rebates go on the next order, not the order you just paid for!! Thank you so much for saying this. I say this to every video I watch that says.... but after the rebates I got all this for 2.39! I do not know what planet those people live on, it's definitely not earth.
I refuse to go to Walgreens now every time I go there my app doesn’t work or digitalis don’t come off or my points don’t go on it gets to much I just choose to stay at cvs and dollar general. You have so much wisdom star I appreciate you!!
That is one reason I stopped because of the time commitment, I felt it was taking over my life. I've slowly started back because I despise paying full price for anything...lol and having a budget is a must. Like you mention it is very addictive and those coins add up real fast if you're not careful.
How do you set up a budget for couponing when you’re not trying to spend any money at all? $50 per month on out of pocket expenses? How much is your new budget ?
Mizzmiami 32 I give myself a $20/weekly budget. Normally on Sunday, I decide what deals I'm going to do and which stores. Anything over $20 OOP is too much for me.
What’s helped me curb the amount of time committed to couponing and maintain my joy is to decide what was important to me at that time. I tell myself that I don’t need to spend every good coupon and I don’t need to chase after every good deal. There will always be deals. Maybe I won’t go out of my way to get a laundry deal this week because I already have lots and maybe a different deal at another store or online is more worthwhile.
Nola Benedict I use my time couponing as a way to workout. I never drive to the store for deals.. I walk to cvs (2 miles) and I bike to Walgreens (5 miles) there’s no time wasted for me and it’s a motivation to workout! Now I just have to learn how to budget lol
Since I have so much stuff because I went crazy couponing when I see something dirt cheap and I need it. I make sure I have plenty of coupons for that item and stockup. But sometimes things are so cheap and free, I get it and help friends and family. I myself have 7 kids and some don’t live with me and I help well they come home shopping 🛍 lol 😂
I know this is an older video, but I have to say, THANK YOU FOR THIS! It takes me hours, too. I felt like I was stupid because it takes me a while figuring the deals out and organizing them before I go to the store and make my purchases. There have also been times when deals didn't work, and I was embarrassed, because again, I felt dumb. I feel so much better, i can't even.
I started to get into more serious couponing a few years ago, but got a job where I didn't have the time to commit. Now I have the time.
I appreciate your points in this video, because it seemed like I was taking so long to get things together and was wondering if I was "doin' it wrong." I am happy to hear that I am on the right track. Little things - like knowing the Walmart app has the locations of the items in the store, while the online website does not, helps me easily find things, and organize the order I shop so I am not backtracking. THAT kind of stuff saves me time so I can to devote time to couponing where I can't "go any faster" getting things together.
I am taking to heart all I hear. I just recently found you. I agree that with the money OOP I have, I can't have it locked up in Extra Care Bucks awaiting the next great sale to be able to spend it. And, as some of you have said, it won't pay the bills that require cash. It does me no good to stock on 3 months of shampoo if I already have enough for six, but need more food!
I love your friendly great attitude! Being agreeable with store clerks is always advised, even if you aren't couponing! Everyone appreciates a pleasant transaction. :-)
I am SO glad I found you! I am joining "the family!"
I’m crying girl! I can’t believe you have Lysol !! 😭😭😂😂😂 ugh. You’re so lucky and blessed. I want to start couponing when I move out of my moms house
Girl you can start now don't wait
Ada Aguilar I just feel like I don’t have enough time to invest into it for it to be worth it right now. I work two jobs and I’m in college
Rebekah McCray girl I’m in college too! I still make it work. Trust me, it’s a good time to start young. You don’t have to fully commit, I only coupon at 2 stores and always make sure I complete assignments before going out couponing to not make it seem likes it’s taking over my life. Its great, there’s amazing deals right now for school supplies so don’t miss out just because you can’t make the time for it. Just a few hours of your day will benefit you for a life time 😀
You can do anything you put your mind to. And ever forget that. God bless 🙏❤️
I don't know why it took me so long to watch this video! I needed to hear your reinforced truth. I haven't been couponing long, but after2 years, I have learned to prioritize my couponing the same way. Your channel has been instrumental in shaping how I get the BEST benefits and keep couponing. Thank you Star! You are such an inspiration!
Star, you are so right
( ex). I was working on deals the other day, my daughter left and came back in a little while, she said mama are you still working on CVS. I SAID YES!!
Couponing is hard. Thanks to you not as hard if not for your help. I just explained the red box machine at cvs to a friend. She is a frequent cvs shopper and didn’t know the box existed. I couldn’t believe it.
When you said couponing has kept your lights on, and has paid your mortgage on more then one occasion I instantly got the chills my soul felt those words!!
You are so right! I know when I started I also made a deal with myself to find a use for everything I would buy, bc I live in a small apt but now have been having fun donating everything to places in need :). So true about the budgeting and time commitment bc it is so addicting, thankfully I have stayed within my budget haha
I love couponing! I've been doing it for a few years to make sure I'm getting more bang for my buck instead of robbing peter to pay Paul. But here lately I've been researching how to step my game up a little more. It is very time consuming but what might be a little shocking...I actually enjoy randomly researching for stuff...it's like a hide and seek game for me. Plus whatever products I know my family aren't going to use or even have room for, gets donated to friends/family or when you're in a store parking lot and a person tells you they don't want money just something to eat (true story) and you make sure it's plenty just because it's the right thing to do. Apologies for being long-winded..my most recent shopping trip yesterday...in total I saved about a hundred bucks (which is okay...2 of my coupons wouldn't scan..basically I had over 100 items at one store and it averaged out to $1.31 per item along with freebies yayy). Overall, saving money is like a reward after all our prep. My son says he's not surprised anymore when I come home from shopping and it's helping him learn how to organize/budget/get some exercise unloading it and putting it all up. Life skills all around haha Thank you for sharing...Liked, Shared and Subscribed. :-)
Finally someone who says it like it is and I don't think anyone can say they don't understand this video and your meaning I finally understand thank you for that look forward to your next video keep on couponing
I’ve been waiting for something like this! Extreme couponing on TLC is the reason I started, however you are right the cashiers in Brooklyn frown on the customers with coupons, and I constantly find myself either paying too much or arguing with them! Especially in a state like New York, where everyone is on the go! I’m definitely guilty of paying too much money so far! Only because the papers doesn’t come with the coupons you be getting! Thank you Star! Absolutely love your channel!
It is hard to make relationships in store right now such high turn over of employees. I am always nice to all employees
Thank you for being so open and honest about the work, effort, and lessons you've learned along the years of couponing! I'm just beginning my journey and value your knowledge!
Hi Star I am new to couponing, I have a hard time stacking coupons, and budgeting. Alot of stores don't like couponing. Your information is awesome.
I am just seeing this video and I'm glad to have come across it. I spend hours combing through the coupons and the flyers for deals and I always think I must be doing something wrong to be taking so long. I'm glad you mentioned that because you're right, no one does.
im 17 and I'm trying to start getting into extreme cupping now so that way when I move on my own I will save $$$$$ my parents have been trying to get into it but never did I guess ill be giving them all my bulk when I'm older too :))
You are wonderful 😊❤️
Star, I can't believe this video has been on u tube for 2 years and I am just now seeing it. But then again I've only had a android phone for about 4yrs. Before thatI I had a hand me down that was 20 yrs old and still worked when my friend talked me into getting the android. I'm old school and definitely not high mantinance. Now about you. You are the bomb as a couponer and a wonderful and caring person. I thank God for people like you. You do the most important thing there is and that's to help people. I only watch less than 10 couponers.but most are trying to make the most money that they can. There is nothing wrong with that but when things are left out
that they should tell you that's just wrong. Because we're trying to do the same thing, get by with a littleleft over. I appreciate you so much for being the person that you are. I would say " Star, please don't ever change" but I know that you won't because you are one of those people that are good to bone and your heart wouldn't let you. Thanks for everything you do to help me and everyone else. God bless you and your family. 💯💛❤️💛❤️💛❤️💛❤️
Love what you said about store credit not counting as your money. I only count store credit if it takes money off of it and lowers my out of pocket. Whoo Hoo for you!
I love your honesty! "I don't play those games" made me smile. I really appreciate all of your hard work. I've been couponing for about a year and am becoming a very dedicated couponer and you are one of the main people I make sure to watch. I very much relate bc of our faith and beliefs in the Ramsey system. Keep it up!!
Star thank you for this video, I have been couponing right now for 2 years, I was one of those couponers hustling backwards LOL. I found your videos several years ago and when I started following your tips I started seeing the difference. Thanks again!
Hi Star,
I figured out what I did wrong. I had it all rung together and I should have had 4 or 5 transactions that day I went. I learned the hard way. I really enjoy watching your videos.
I love that you are looking out for us!!
Great video. You are so right about all of this, I just started back in February 2020. However, the one that hit the hardest is the out of pocket that I see some couponers paying. I'm like you if I have to pay $20 of my own money, I don't care if the store gives me $20 back. That is my idea of extreme couponing. I like $5 or under. Or even better, I got a $0 out of pocket deal at CVS today. It was a small deal, $44 but I learned from you and others from the beginning so I am not likely to come out of pocket for more than $5. That's just me. I am mostly only doing Walgreens and CVS cause I have a physical challenge and those 2 stores are enough for me. However, it is fun, challenging, and all of the above you mentioned. Thanks again for the wonderful video.
lol .. I like that , “now we’re cookin with grease !! “
YES! Im a beginner still but ive been doing it.long enough to realize couponing can be expensive and end up defeating your whole purpose to SAVE!!! If I don't need anything why go and spend $10 for $30 worth of.laundry soap if I have plenty...I can use that $10.for gas or something else!!!
Star, I’m so happy I found you. THANK YOU! I think we all live in an instant gratifying world and forget how much work something like this could be. TY for sharing your secrets and your deals with us!🙏🏼
You are so right!!!! Everything you said is true! My stores love me and I love them! I’ve helped them out and they’ve helped me! When I 1st started couponing years ago there wasn’t RUclips. Channels to do the work for us. I’m super grateful for all my RUclips family now! We study each ad to find the best savings and even receipts to know how we’re taxed. There is so much more to couponing then just getting free stuff. You have to love it! It’s a lifestyle! That’s what I tell people.
Thanks for all you do star!!! ❤️💕
Star!!! I'm dying!!! LOL! Today after watching your Sunday haul twice, My thought was "dang I wish I could pick your couponing brain as Well as what is the order of how you put together the perfect 👌 epic Scenario?" Then I turn on yt and this video pops up!!!! No way!!!! No freaking way lol!! Seriously you have no idea of the on point timing this video is for myself and my family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! ❤ Seriously girl....I died! 😂 Thanks 😊
So true. I’m a newbie and I reap my rewards but my shoulder is to plow crunching numbers for 40ish + I love you Star 💫 I started couponing with your very informative videos. Your camera isn’t all over the place. You’re my #1
Loved the thumb nail...clicked right away! I started couponing pre- internet..yeah I'm that old! Started with flyers and a pencil...couponing has come a long way baby!!🙄
I appreciate your videos so much, Star!!! I have only been couponing for approximately 8 months, but my skills have improved drastically. You’re a greater teacher and such an inspiration. Thank you!!!
Thank you for your honesty about couponing. I was very guilty of #3 and had to step back and re-evaluate how I shopped.
Star you’ve helped me so much with couponing! Like you’re literally the only couponer that knows how to explain! Love you Star!
Love you! So glad my videos have helped! ❤️🥰🤗
THIS IS THEE BEST COUPONING VIDEO THAT I’VE EVER SEEN!!😍😘🥰!!! And believe me-I’ve watched MANY!! I just thought it was me... I’d watch a video, go to the store and the deal wouldn’t work for so many different reasons: they didn’t have the exact same product-causing me to be confused and the savings is not there😩!! Not realizing how much time it actually takes to put together the deals and understanding what stacking is...I am SO glad that you explained that because I was actually concerned that something was shady about stacking. THANK YOU for taking the time to explain!! You’re the best😘😍🥰. ✌🏽&❤️
Love your videos. I started couponing last year after watching you. I do spend money out of pocket but that is good for me and my goals. I donate about 95% of what I buy. I can not afford to donate $100 in cash to these places, but I can donate $100 worth of product that I spent $10 on. I donate to animal shelters, homeless shelters, group homes, missions. I may change my objective in the future, but for now I am doing a good thing and that makes me very happy. Thank you for helping me be able to help all these people!
I have been couponing for over 18 years. It is always room for learning. and your channel is a awesome refreshment course for those that fall off like I have done so many times. I have couponed less these few years because I keep everything, but yes my adult children do come and donate money for getting things.
Great video, I am so glad you covered the rewards and points. I feel the same way when I spend $20 but get $15 in store rewards, I still spent $20 OOP. Right on point with the budget. You are amazing. Thanks for another great 101 Couponing video.
I am a beginner and I think the OOP is always going to be High at first to get all the points , register rewards, cvs bucks .. especially because I buy things that I actually use 🤔
All of this is so true. I just started in January and yes I have a big stock pile now but I spent more money than I thought. I was buying every single deal and just this week realized how much I need to cut out. Thanks for your videos, I follow alot of girls but your experience really makes the difference.
Thank you so much for posting this video!!! I started couponing maybe 4 or 5 days ago & i thought i was saving money by spending money & getting rewards back!! Normally I would have never spent this much money especially on products i could do without. I had a feeling I was couponing wrong but you confirmed it!!
As a newbie, i truly appreciate you
Yes, I was what I would call a lazy couponer here lately until I found you and another extreme couponer and tbe two of you have my out of pocket down to ZERO of my money!
I'm in for the hundreds! Listen to this lady. She knows her business