Originally Posted by
ArmyWifeEdmonton
eBay has been pretty good to me!
I just paid $2.29 for 12 coupons I was REALLY looking for. I didn't drive around, I didn't "steal" (they are actually free), I didn't trade my first born, and I still have my stamps, fpcs and HVs. Why is it any different than trading or joining trains!? The person selling the coupons to me has access to coupons I can't find, she is asking for pennies, deal! She hunts the tearpads so I don't have to, I think it's fantastic.
I am committing a crime though: The coupons are void when transferred (small prints). JUST LIKE WHEN YOU TRADE!
There are all kinds of couponers, different people, different needs, different resources, background, etc. Many claim to give their extras to charity even. Where is the tolerance and compassion? If the tear pad is empty, it sucks! Yes! What can we do? Nothing! Oh wait, get up earlier, check more often, trade, buy on eBay, go on recycle walk and trade up my finds........and understand that the person(s) who took the coupons before I could get any, needs the savings as much, if not more, than me. boohoo! No, couponing is not what it used to be, but it's still a good way to provide for my family.
Disclaimer: my limit is 5 individual coupons when I do find a tearpad which is now impossible in this city.