here's what she posted
this is that holly chick from coupon cupboard. she seems pretty snippy in her email and she seems pretty snippy here. Aren't you la-ti-da
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In light of some very interesting PMs I have received about my cereal escapade, (read more here), I decided to put together this little thread. In all honestly I really could not care less if people think it is wrong or right. This works for me and it is what it is!
Here is the best one I received. I have to say I really do love these PMs so please, keep them coming! lol
Q. Do you really need to be so greedy and clear out the store of cereal when it is obvious that you couldn't possible use it all. Now there is none for the next person who only wanted a few boxes. I bet you are one of those people who sells it! I think your very rude."
A. Actually, I am not being greedy at all. You make it seem as though I walked into the store, emptied the shelf and took 100+ boxes home leaving nothing for anyone else in the whole town. These items were collected over the course of 7 days and 12 trips. At NO point did I "clear" the shelves or even come close.
Could I possibly use it all? Actually yes! The expiration dates on Cereal vary from 6 to 8 months. That is roughly 24 - 32 weeks. My family eats EASY 3 or 4 boxes of cereal a week. I am sure you are smart enough to do the math.
Do I sell it? You bet your azz I do! Now I am not one of these people who goes to the local Flea Market every weekend with a truck load. In the 5 years I have been couponing I have had less than a dozen yard sales.
Is this wrong? Nope! Why would it be? I aquired the items legally and does it say anywhere tha tones you purchase something you can't resell it? How is this any different than selling on ebay?
I am the mother of a 6 year old and a 16 month old and I get to stay home with them! I don't want to go out to work and stick my kids in daycare. (No, there is nothing wrong with this!) but I am not a "job" person. I like being with my family and working at things I LIKE to do. Not everyone has this option. I am blessed that I do. Saving TONS on groceries and making a profit twice a year is my financial contribution to the house. It's now a load of money but it is something.
I live in a nice house, I drive a new Jeep and you know why? Because I found a way to create a way to stay with my boys and make side money. If you want to pay $500 - $700 a month on groceries then be my guest! I would rather spend our money on nicer things than over priced food. My JOB is coupons and it has put my children in a better home, neighborhood and schools. So yes, I do NEED to sell to better my family's standard of living.
Some misconceptions you might come across about me..
#1. I am not a big time reseller.
#2. I do not keep this much cereal on hand all the time (I was stocking for a sale and just couldn't pass up the gas perks!)
#3. I would NEVER clear a shelf. My store limits 4 of the same coupon so that is not possible in a trip anyway.
Some Advice on Stockpiling
If you really have nothing to do with it then don't get it! I myself was guilty of taking everything free that I could get when I started out. It's exciting and becomes an addiction. As time went on I saw I was throwing out a lot of expired stuff because I just had to much. I started to donate it, give it to family and friends, now I resale it.
Don't have enough room?
Sit and just look around your house. You may find that you have even a tiny space you could use. I have a lot of bakeware and in our smaller house, I would store it in the oven to free up a cabinet for stockpile stuff. In my bedroom dresser I Condensed my drawers, hung a few extra things in the closet, and used the bottom drawer for H&B things in boxes. Does this seem a bit crazy? Maybe but as I stated above, it is what it is. You do what you need to do to make a better life for your family. As long as it is legal, don't let anyone tell you it's not okay
Holly
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In light of some very interesting PMs I have received about my cereal escapade, (read more here), I decided to put together this little thread. In all honestly I really could not care less if people think it is wrong or right. This works for me and it is what it is!
Here is the best one I received. I have to say I really do love these PMs so please, keep them coming! lol
Q. Do you really need to be so greedy and clear out the store of cereal when it is obvious that you couldn't possible use it all. Now there is none for the next person who only wanted a few boxes. I bet you are one of those people who sells it! I think your very rude."
A. Actually, I am not being greedy at all. You make it seem as though I walked into the store, emptied the shelf and took 100+ boxes home leaving nothing for anyone else in the whole town. These items were collected over the course of 7 days and 12 trips. At NO point did I "clear" the shelves or even come close.
Could I possibly use it all? Actually yes! The expiration dates on Cereal vary from 6 to 8 months. That is roughly 24 - 32 weeks. My family eats EASY 3 or 4 boxes of cereal a week. I am sure you are smart enough to do the math.
Do I sell it? You bet your azz I do! Now I am not one of these people who goes to the local Flea Market every weekend with a truck load. In the 5 years I have been couponing I have had less than a dozen yard sales.
Is this wrong? Nope! Why would it be? I aquired the items legally and does it say anywhere tha tones you purchase something you can't resell it? How is this any different than selling on ebay?
I am the mother of a 6 year old and a 16 month old and I get to stay home with them! I don't want to go out to work and stick my kids in daycare. (No, there is nothing wrong with this!) but I am not a "job" person. I like being with my family and working at things I LIKE to do. Not everyone has this option. I am blessed that I do. Saving TONS on groceries and making a profit twice a year is my financial contribution to the house. It's now a load of money but it is something.
I live in a nice house, I drive a new Jeep and you know why? Because I found a way to create a way to stay with my boys and make side money. If you want to pay $500 - $700 a month on groceries then be my guest! I would rather spend our money on nicer things than over priced food. My JOB is coupons and it has put my children in a better home, neighborhood and schools. So yes, I do NEED to sell to better my family's standard of living.
Some misconceptions you might come across about me..
#1. I am not a big time reseller.
#2. I do not keep this much cereal on hand all the time (I was stocking for a sale and just couldn't pass up the gas perks!)
#3. I would NEVER clear a shelf. My store limits 4 of the same coupon so that is not possible in a trip anyway.
Some Advice on Stockpiling
If you really have nothing to do with it then don't get it! I myself was guilty of taking everything free that I could get when I started out. It's exciting and becomes an addiction. As time went on I saw I was throwing out a lot of expired stuff because I just had to much. I started to donate it, give it to family and friends, now I resale it.
Don't have enough room?
Sit and just look around your house. You may find that you have even a tiny space you could use. I have a lot of bakeware and in our smaller house, I would store it in the oven to free up a cabinet for stockpile stuff. In my bedroom dresser I Condensed my drawers, hung a few extra things in the closet, and used the bottom drawer for H&B things in boxes. Does this seem a bit crazy? Maybe but as I stated above, it is what it is. You do what you need to do to make a better life for your family. As long as it is legal, don't let anyone tell you it's not okay
Holly
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