Author: Jenn
Website: http://www.coupontrunk.com/2010/03/30/when-coupons-might-not…

Most of us love coupons. We may not love having to hunt them down, keep tabs on expiration dates, and make sure that we follow whatever guidelines that are outlined by the manufacturers that produce the coupons, but generally we all gladly jump through hoops in return for saving money. But there are instances where coupons may not save you much, or even anything.

One big thing that turns me off of coupons is when I have to purchase a large quantity in order to save. It’s one thing if I have to purchase 2-3 items to save a dollar or more. But when a manufacturer specifies that I have to purchase twelve cans of cat food in order to save a measly $0.50 — no lie (Purina, I’m looking at you!) — I’m more than likely going to pass.

Or what about those rebate coupons? You know the ones; buy a bunch of stuff from such-and-such manufacturer and you’ll get $10 or even $20 back. But the products are so random and “out there” that you probably won’t be able to incorporate them into daily use,…

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