No more "My Coupons Got Lost/Stolen/Thrown Away" Threads Please

[kellyschool1]

There have been many regulars who have started a trade thread, not asking for RAOKs saying they were trading for pretty much everything because they lost their binder or had it stolen that did not get deleted since they were trading, not asking for RAOKs. I am sure (since I know I have myself) traders were generous in extras or sent them a RAOK.

But when they are new, few posts etc or plain ask for a RAOK, it goes against the rules and is kinda rude IMO. If I lost my wallet I wouldn't expect SCers to send me money.

If someone came on here and signed up today and the only post they did was to get coupons.... I would be like "ya thats a scam!" I would send a legit person a RAOK Bundle. I am always very generous when I send out coupons for tades. I do totally agree with you that it is plain RUDE!!! I also agreed with Milly when she said ppl want the work done for them. I know exactly how that is. People hear of you couponing and then they want you to tell about every deal and coupon. I will help them to a extent. But not forever. I take a lot of time searching and reading about coupons, deals ect ect...Im not doing double or even triple for everyone else. I mean ppl that I actually know.

I do see coupons as a form of money when we all save. But to ask ppl for money when you lose a wallet/purse is a lil much. I dont think its fair to compare them. Money vs Coupons is not the same. Money is easily replaced. Just go to the bank. BUt a FPC for dog food isnt as easy to come by. (dog food example). IMO.

[joricher21]

I have been sitting on this forum for months reading a zillion posts, thinking to myself, what the heck is RAOK, no one ever put the long form for it. lmao, Got it now, random act of kindness,

thanks

[ColleenMGorecki]

Yes, and it give you a great feeling to send someone a ROAK

[Jeniana]

I think this needs a *bump*

[Tweetybird999]

I was just about to have a fire/mugging/earthquake/loss of consciousness/robbery/bad luck and collect for a number of worthwhile causes all in one week...guess I'll just keep my misery/kindness to myself, just as I do always.

[KamGirl]

I know the frustration of losing-misplacing something..but I agree with the rest who are wary!
I've been taken advantage of a few times here--Im chalking it up to experience!

[Slaney]

With how fast coupons come out & expire it's really not hard to build a collection. When I started I had an awesome coupon collection all on my own in less than a month!

[hollyquaiscer]

I have been sitting on this forum for months reading a zillion posts, thinking to myself, what the heck is RAOK, no one ever put the long form for it. lmao, Got it now, random act of kindness,

thanks

A RAOK means Random Act Of Kindness Someone will send coupons to someone else, wanting nothing in exchange, or give coupons to another person in a store.

[MrsSunshine]

friendly bump

[SusieQ1982]

So this is a bad time to say that a dinosaur came marching through my house and crushed my coupon binder, right?

And then a dog came and ate it and barfed up all the bits and Michael Jackson did the moonwalk over the remains.

Boy, I have a twisted mind.

[harbie]

So this is a bad time to say that a dinosaur came marching through my house and crushed my coupon binder, right?

And then a dog came and ate it and barfed up all the bits and Michael Jackson did the moonwalk over the remains.

Boy, I have a twisted mind.

but we love it

[JennyFromTheRock]

but we love it

I guess you tracked down this thread and bumped it in response to my lost coupons thread. But FYI - I'm not looking for a ROAK, nor would I accept one, I didnt loose all my coupons, just 1 small baggie, Im not asking for anything, I'm asking if a SC member has found it to return it for a reward. Don't worry, I've seen this thread before, I even mentioned it in my thread.

[bluzsuz]

I also agreed with Milly when she said ppl want the work done for them. I know exactly how that is. People hear of you couponing and then they want you to tell about every deal and coupon. I will help them to a extent. But not forever. I take a lot of time searching and reading about coupons, deals ect ect...Im not doing double or even triple for everyone else. I mean ppl that I actually know.

I feel the same way about people wanting to know all my secrets on couponing, I will share my knowledge (and coupons) to some extent - but you have to put some of your own 'blood sweat and tears' into it to really appreciate the end reward of a good shop.

I lost a ziploc bag with all my recent P&G coupons and I thought I had lost my right arm,and hubby thought I was crazy for backtracking and calling the stores I had been in trying to find them, BUT lo and behold when I called Lawtons, they said YES! we have them right here... they looked to organized to be thrown out.

I got them back!

And do you know what I think I got them back??? I coupon fairy'd the Vim that was on sale that day for .99. I left quite a few of the $1 Vim coupons right beside it... The coupon Gods shine on those who RAOK.

[AmberLab]

Jenny, yours was not the only "lost" thread posted today. There was another one, your and that one have been expired.

[dariusz8]

agree with this thread completely.... this isn't the best of places to come to if your sincerely looking to find "lost coupons". Backtrack and leave your name/phone number at the stores with the higher up management(not just a cashier) if it turns up they will let you know.... Honestly if someone found your coupon stash at a store/park lot and didn't return it to the store i am pretty sure they intend to keep and use it them self unfortunately.