Stinky FPC - What would YOU do ?

[thriftygranny]

I think putting it in a ziploc with borax and a drop of essential oil would work better than baking soda as it is an odour eliminator and a disinfectant. But really how much is this FPC worth? You need to out weigh the effort put into desmelling it and then actually using something that smelled like cat spray. I enjoy saving money but would never pass off something that smelled like that it is an awful stench.

[smileyKT]

I would try my best to de-stink it and then use it with a ziploc bag if it still bad. You could even put a note at the corner of the bag warning those at the office who may want to open it.

[nicolthepickle]

Poor cashier that's going to receive that. I bet there will be stories.

[MillieH]

I'd use it.. just put it in a ziploc .. the smell can't be the worst problem, I'm thinking there must be cooties..

[Tbites]

I think putting it in a ziploc with borax and a drop of essential oil would work better than baking soda as it is an odour eliminator and a disinfectant. But really how much is this FPC worth? You need to out weigh the effort put into desmelling it and then actually using something that smelled like cat spray. I enjoy saving money but would never pass off something that smelled like that it is an awful stench.

I hear your point on "what's this fpc worth to you".... but like I said in my OP.... this FPC is not for me.

[Tbites]

bury it in some freshly ground coffee for a couple days. people do that to send marijuana around...if coffee can cover up pot it should cover up cat pee...

Bahaha, I always thought the drugs and coffee thing had to do with the drug dogs not being able to smell the drugs because the smell of coffee was overpowering... but not that it was an odor eliminator ?.... I watch too many movies

[Tbites]

Just bring it to a store that has a cashier who has given you coupon grief in the past. Payback

I would use it myself and as suggested, pass it to a cashier that has given you grief before. As I have cats, I may stick one in the litterbox today and pass it tomorrow !

LMAO you guys are vindictive !

[Shwa Girl]

Just bring it to a store that has a cashier who has given you coupon grief in the past. Payback

Only problem is, not just one cashier will handle it. The cash office too. Then the coupon handling place the store sends it too.

[Carlotta]

I can't believe people are suggesting you use this coupon. Throw it out!!! It's completely unsanitary. Would YOU pee on a coupon and then hand it in to someone else to handle?? Would you like a cashier to handle a coupon that had been soaked in cat pee and then handle your apples or bananas next?? Get a grip people.... that's just nasty! I can't believe this is even being debated!

[hatherb]

I had a similar but not so pungent dilemma, I traded for some truly awesome coupons and they came reeking of cigarette smoke... like they filled the room when left on table.Well some of them I wanted to trade out but was embarrassed to send so I was spraying them with glade and hoping not to be judged. Oh well had to share. I like Patty Smyth's idea.

[GeorgiaK]

Tbites, only you would have this problem. LMAO.....can hardly wait to see what you do.

[Slaney]

Dip it in febreeze. It should cover the smell & not ruin the coupon.
Although I personally would just say thier cat pee'd on it because I've made it a rule not to let myself be embarassed by other people's behaviour.

[cath007]

I dont know what she would do with the coupon but I made a fantastic trade with her last week...I had this coupon x5 and my friend dont want it anymore so win-win for 2 of us ( Tbites) Hope you are not offended by my post.

[Tbites]

P'en toute You're a very easy trader... I've had that stinky coupon sitting in a ziploc bag full of Borax for almost a week now ... the majority of the posts here made me feel like I'm not THAT crazy for not wanting to waste an FPC.

[PurpleBunny89]

I can't believe people are suggesting you use this coupon. Throw it out!!! It's completely unsanitary. Would YOU pee on a coupon and then hand it in to someone else to handle?? Would you like a cashier to handle a coupon that had been soaked in cat pee and then handle your apples or bananas next?? Get a grip people.... that's just nasty! I can't believe this is even being debated!

But its okay for the cashier to handle dirty money that may or may not of been pee'd on as well, rolled up and used to snort drugs, etc etc and then touch your apples and bananas. I really don't see any difference at all in my opinion. You can still use and redeem a FPC if its in a plastic baggie so why should you throw it out.

I had a similar but not so pungent dilemma, I traded for some truly awesome coupons and they came reeking of cigarette smoke... like they filled the room when left on table.Well some of them I wanted to trade out but was embarrassed to send so I was spraying them with glade and hoping not to be judged. Oh well had to share. I like Patty Smyth's idea.

Oh my gosh I know! I host trains a bit and once or twice I have gotten an envelope that stunk up my mail box, everything in it, then my whole office while going threw it and everyons envelopes on the way home. It was horrid I had to take a break halfway threw because I was so sick and had a bad headache. Ick.

EDIT: I personally would still use it. Free is free, especially if it is for a product I use. I like the idea of putting it in a ziploc and explaining to the cashier why it is in there and maybe writting a little warning on the baggie too for anyone else.