I was about to check out at BodyBuilding.com last Thursday and randomly typed 'SALE2024' into the promo box, and it actually worked, has anyone else stumbled onto a random code that still works months later?
My A5 clippers died mid-groom on a matted poodle last Tuesday. I panicked and almost bought a new set from the pet supply chain for $120. Called around and found a mom and pop hardware store three blocks away that sells the exact same model for $60. They even had replacement blades in stock. Has anyone else found random non-pet stores carrying grooming gear for less?
I was looking for a deal on some new kitchen towels and clicked a link that promised 80% off at a big store chain. It looked real enough, had the store logo and everything. I put in my email to get the coupon code, then it asked for $2.99 for 'processing.' I figured that was fine since I was saving so much. But after I paid, the code didn't work and the site just redirected to a blank page. I tried emailing their support but never heard back. So I lost $2.99 plus whatever the towels were going to cost full price. Has anyone else fallen for those shady coupon popups?
I was at Target yesterday buying like $80 worth of cleaning stuff and was so proud of my coupon stack. This random lady in line behind me just goes 'you know you can combine a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon on the same item right?' and my brain broke lol. I had been using one coupon per item this whole time like a fool. Apparently I missed that rule back when I started couponing in 2021. Now I'm wondering how much money I left on the table like $200+ easy. Anyone else have a dumb coupon moment where they realized they were doing it all backwards?
I used to just slap any coupon code I found into my cart without reading the fine print. Someone on this sub called me out for missing a "exclusions apply" note on a $50 off $200 Home Depot code. Turns out that code was for appliances only, not the power tools I was buying. Now I always scroll down to the terms before trying any deal. Caught myself 3 times last week alone catching similar gotchas. Has anyone else found a specific store that hides their worst restrictions?
I signed up for a new cashback app back in January and just hit $2,300 total across all my cards and apps for 2024. That's after fees and everything, not just the promotional numbers they flash at you. Most of it came from stacking grocery store deals with a specific card that gives 5% on supermarkets this quarter. I never thought clipping digital coupons and checking a few apps before checkout would actually add up to real money. Has anyone else tracked their yearly cashback and been surprised by the total?
I bought this cheap garlic press from a discount site last Wednesday and the handle literally broke off while I was crushing ONE clove. There was garlic juice and little metal shards everywhere in my kitchen. Has anyone found a garlic press under $15 that won't fall apart after a single use?
I was cleaning out a drawer last night and found a pair of scissors stained with newsprint ink. It hit me how much couponing has changed since the 90s. Back then my mom would spend Sunday afternoons with a stack of papers, scissors, and a glue stick for her coupon binder. Now I just punch a code into my phone at checkout and save $15 without even printing anything. The digital shift started around 2010 for me, but it really took off once stores got their apps working right. You still run into online codes that expired yesterday though, which is frustrating. Am I the only one who misses the ritual of flipping through those colorful inserts?
I was trying to snag a limited promo code that kept showing as expired on my end. My buddy screenshotted it working on his phone and that's when I realized I never actually clear cookies, just history. Anyone else think they were doing it right this whole time?
Found this site that claimed to stack 4 coupons on a big tent order. Spent 2 hours hunting down codes and applying them. Cart kept erroring out at checkout. Turns out the site was just aggregating expired codes from 2021. Wasted a whole Saturday morning. Anyone else find these coupon stacker sites are mostly garbage?
I bought a 2TB NVMe for $45 from a site that looked like it was built in 2005, fully expected a brick in the box. It showed up in a plain bag, but I tested it and it's legit, running at 3,500 MB/s. Anyone else gamble on sketchy hardware and actually win?
I used to think those grocery savings apps were worth it because they gave me digital receipts and coupons. Then last month I actually added up the subscription cost over two years. That's $360 I could have spent on actual food. Now I just use a free notes app on my phone to track prices on things like eggs and milk. The only real deal was the app getting my money, not saving it. Anyone else catch themselves paying for stuff that's basically just a list?
I was browsing deals around 2 PM yesterday and saw a name brand blender marked down 80% to $45. I clicked through fast since it said "only 3 left" and entered my payment info. Then I noticed the seller was something like "Deals4You99" with 0 reviews and the domain in checkout was weird. I backed out and checked Amazon again and the listing was gone. Has anyone else nearly fallen for those super urgent deal listings from brand new sellers?
I signed up for a bulk spice subscription back in January, mostly because my wife insisted. I figured it was just another way to get overpriced jars of cumin. After 4 months, I actually checked what I was spending per ounce versus the grocery store. The subscription was $12 a box for 6 jars, and the same amounts at the local market would have cost me almost $20. Has anyone else tried a recurring deal they were skeptical of and found it paid off?
Honestly, I spent way too long trying to stack two discount codes on a pair of boots last night. Took me 45 minutes of refreshing and testing combos before I got 30% off total. Has anyone else had a deal that just refused to work at first?
So I been using Honey for like 6 months thinking I was killing it with coupon codes. Then my buddy at the station showed me his Rakuten earnings. Dude made $230 cash back in 3 months just on normal shopping. I go check my Honey history and I had like $12 total. Switched to Rakuten last month and got $40 back already on stuff I was gonna buy anyway. The quarterly check is kinda nice too vs the gift card nonsense. Anyone else get burned by one of these before realizing the other was way better?
I managed to combine three different store coupons with a digital rebate app on my weekly run to Fred Meyer and saved $47 on a $120 total. Usually I just grab whatever looks good, but this time I actually planned around the sales flyer. Anyone else score a bigger split than that recently?
I jumped on a deal from that flash sale site last month, the one that promises early access to 80% off coupons. Paid $40 for a year and thought I was being smart. Turns out all the good deals are gone within 3 minutes of posting, and my internet isn't fast enough to compete. I managed to snag one discount on a kitchen gadget and it arrived broken. Customer service never got back to me, so I'm out the $40 plus the hassle. Anyone else fall for these paid membership deals and regret it?
Last week I jumped on what looked like an amazing lightning deal for a big pack of AA batteries. I clicked buy without checking the seller history because it said 70% off and only 3 hours left. Turns out it was a third party reseller selling counterfeit batteries that leaked all over my TV remote. Amazon refunded me after I filed a claim but it still took 4 days of back and forth. Has anyone else gotten burned by those timer countdown deals?