Couponing

iMax · 19-09-2011 11:51am

stirliz wrote: »

Why is it that P&G as a big global company producing so many different household products give lots of coupons away in America and not here in Ireland? It's not really fair or is it?

There's a couple of reasons. It's a much bigger, more competitive market. We have a history here of "Price to market" (set something at a price, if the market accepts it, that's what they're willing to pay, why bother discounting). Cost of getting the product here - we're a small rock off the coast of europe.

Unfair yes, but that's the way things are.

stargazer 68 · 19-09-2011 12:11pm

Just wondering - for those of you who have written to companies requesting coupons etc - what did you say in your mail?

Tirabaralla · 19-09-2011 3:18pm

iMax wrote: »

There's a couple of reasons. It's a much bigger, more competitive market. We have a history here of "Price to market" (set something at a price, if the market accepts it, that's what they're willing to pay, why bother discounting). Cost of getting the product here - we're a small rock off the coast of europe.

Unfair yes, but that's the way things are.

And that's why, in recession times, using coupons while still buying those brands instead of going to discount places or going for own's brands should help the willing of these giants (and smaller companies too) to hand out more coupons in smaller countries (like Ireland) too...

stirliz · 19-09-2011 3:28pm

Tirabaralla wrote: »

And that's why, in recession times, using coupons while still buying those brands instead of going to discount places or going for own's brands should help the willing of these giants (and smaller companies too) to hand out more coupons in smaller countries (like Ireland) too...

Exactly!!

I wouldn't be buying even with coupons, if the item doesn't come cheaper then the own brand alternative.
Together with offers they are in very good value most of the time!
Tesco has done good job, because they have lots of different products to choose from and many times it does comes cheaper then Aldi or Lidl

(it seems that it has changed in last half year or so

)

siber · 19-09-2011 4:54pm

Dovies wrote: »

Hey folks
Anyone got some good suggestions for sites for stg coupons. Heading over in a couple of weeks with my daughter - she is starting Uni - so some coupons would be useful. Thanks

UK Online Grocery Coupon links: (I wish we had so many here)

http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/solution/triedandtested/home/removing-household-odours.aspx Lots and lots of links on here.

http://www.couponstar.com/OurClients/LiveCouponPromotions.aspx
http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/solution/triedandtested/home/removing-household-odours.aspx

http://www.beforeishop.co.uk/CouponWeb/Index.aspx?pid=11416&nid=29&zid=oj54

siber · 20-09-2011 7:43am

I noticed a discussion on the Money Saving Expert UK forum where some members on there had €5 Huggies Vouchers. It seems that when they purchase particular packs they come with both £5 and €5 vouchers. Obviously the €5 vouchers are of no use to those who are UK based. There are a number of people on there willing to donate their €5 vouchers.

I no longer have a requirement for Nappies but I'm sure some of these €5 vouchers would be of use to some of you on here.

Here is a link to this discussion: http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=3497077

cherryghost · 20-09-2011 4:07pm

I'd just like to thank everyone for posting their coupons. Went shopping with a buttload of coupons yesterday evening. My usual shopping bill of 35 euro came in at just a smidgen over 19 euro!

Irishchick · 20-09-2011 6:27pm

The woolite is a steal if you combine the tesco offer with the coupon. Save the coupon to your comp and stock up while the offer is on!

brightkane · 20-09-2011 7:53pm

Irishchick wrote: »

The woolite is a steal if you combine the tesco offer with the coupon. Save the coupon to your comp and stock up while the offer is on!

Is the woolite good for regular washes? We don't have any wool goods I don't think!

stargazer 68 · 21-09-2011 9:08am

siber wrote: »

UK Online Grocery Coupon links: (I wish we had so many here)

http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/solution/triedandtested/home/removing-household-odours.aspx Lots and lots of links on here.

http://www.couponstar.com/OurClients/LiveCouponPromotions.aspx
http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/solution/triedandtested/home/removing-household-odours.aspx

http://www.beforeishop.co.uk/CouponWeb/Index.aspx?pid=11416&nid=29&zid=oj54

Brill - will have to print them all of and make sure she is stocked up before I leave her!!!

stirliz · 21-09-2011 9:50am

brightkane wrote: »

Is the woolite good for regular washes? We don't have any wool goods I don't think!

Yes, woolite is for regular washes, not just for wool

ali09 · 21-09-2011 2:02pm

just found this one over on uk forum, started saving sterling coupons as we are going on a trip very soon, when this one downloaded got a nice little surprise of a euro coupon too.....

Llalla · 21-09-2011 3:49pm

Money saving offer is here:
http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/fantasticsavings/home.aspx

hairyairyfairy · 21-09-2011 3:59pm

llalla
just checked the website, do i need to get a code from the pack with the sticker? or can i use a receipt i already have which has those items on it? and what if i have BOGOF on the receipt?
i must still use my 2 x Dunnes coupons which have the E5 off Fairy so there is E10 spent/saved, if you know what i mean
thanks

stirliz · 21-09-2011 5:35pm

I think you have to make sure that item you pick has the "piggy" sticker on it too? and then you need receipt?
I am going shopping tomorrow and will be looking around

, but I think I haven't seen these piggy stickers on these items for some time now :rolleyes:

Irishchick · 21-09-2011 6:28pm

There is a new coupon on pigsback. 50c off capri sun ten pack

hairyairyfairy · 21-09-2011 6:38pm

Apple (not orange) Caprisun, 2 for E6 in Tesco and so with coupons 2 for E5

CuppaCocoa · 21-09-2011 8:02pm

Llalla wrote: »

Money saving offer is here:
http://www.supersavvyme.co.uk/fantasticsavings/home.aspx

Can't get this to work? It gets to 'please confirm' but the bottom part of the message is cut off? Have tried it on two different computers.

sunnyside · 21-09-2011 8:46pm

Anybody got a pdf of the carefree coupon?

For people still using the Killeen coupon Tesco Mahon Point have mops and sweeping brushes in from the brand and the coupon worked fine for me on them.

iMax · 21-09-2011 8:52pm

sunnyside wrote: »

Anybody got a pdf of the carefree coupon?

For people still using the Killeen coupon Tesco Mahon Point have mops and sweeping brushes in from the brand and the coupon worked fine for me on them.

You're still using the Killeen one knowing full well it's been withdrawn ??

It's attitudes like yours that ruin couponing for everyone. No wonder more companies don't do it here.

Unbelievable.

ali09 · 21-09-2011 9:13pm

sunnyside wrote: »

Anybody got a pdf of the carefree coupon?

.

here you go!!!!

sunnyside · 21-09-2011 9:15pm

iMax wrote: »

You're still using the Killeen one knowing full well it's been withdrawn ??

It's attitudes like yours that ruin couponing for everyone. No wonder more companies don't do it here.

Unbelievable.

I didn't know this, date on it is the end of the year.

Frowzy · 21-09-2011 10:11pm

iMax wrote: »

You're still using the Killeen one knowing full well it's been withdrawn ??

It's attitudes like yours that ruin couponing for everyone. No wonder more companies don't do it here.

Unbelievable.

Jeepers, jump down someone's throat why don't ya? Talk about attitude!!

I used the voucher recently and didn't know it had been withdrawn. The coupon was issued with an end date of the end of the year, were people supposed to be inspired to know that it wasn't to be used anymore?

I'd like to Thank the poster for sharing the info about the Killeen items, which are actually half price at the moment in my local Tesco.

iMax · 21-09-2011 10:18pm

@Frowz7 & @sunnyside

Did you hear of or get the killeen coupon here & how long are you following the thread ?

You'd know it's misuse has been discussed at length here & other sites where it was publicised. If you're actively couponing, you'd know this. There's no reason not to know it.

Frowzy · 21-09-2011 10:30pm

iMax wrote: »

@Frowz7 & @sunnyside

Did you hear of or get the killeen coupon here & how long are you following the thread ?

You'd know it's misuse has been discussed at length here & other sites where it was publicised. If you're actively couponing, you'd know this. There's no reason not to know it.

I don't answer to you iMax, what's your problem?

Everyone makes mistakes!

Deedsie · 21-09-2011 10:34pm

Frowzy wrote: »

I don't answer to you iMax, what's your problem?

Everyone makes mistakes!

I agree Frowzy, massively OTT reaction there from iMax!

Coupon King · 21-09-2011 10:41pm

iMax wrote: »

You're still using the Killeen one knowing full well it's been withdrawn ??

It's attitudes like yours that ruin couponing for everyone. No wonder more companies don't do it here.

Unbelievable.

Get over it!!

Its only a Coupon!

uck51js9zml2yt · 21-09-2011 10:52pm

Frowzy wrote: »

Jeepers, jump down someone's throat why don't ya? Talk about attitude!!

I used the voucher recently and didn't know it had been withdrawn. The coupon was issued with an end date of the end of the year, were people supposed to be inspired to know that it wasn't to be used anymore?

I'd like to Thank the poster for sharing the info about the Killeen items, which are actually half price at the moment in my local Tesco.

I used mine a few weeks ago in tesco. the stock was half price and I just had to buy more than €5 worth to use it.
Kileen havn't informed me they are withdrawn:rolleyes:

eclectichoney · 21-09-2011 11:34pm

Guys, seriously stop using the Killeen coupon. You may think it's 'only a coupon' but given that some people have obviously been using it multiple times and perhaps over a long period, I don't think it is overstating things to say it may have been used 5000+ by now - thats €25,000 of a hit for a small Irish company, which pretty much translates as somebody's salary and quite possibly somebody's job.

Coupon King · 21-09-2011 11:40pm

eclectichoney wrote: »

Guys, seriously stop using the Killeen coupon. You may think it's 'only a coupon' but given that some people have obviously been using it multiple times and perhaps over a long period, I don't think it is overstating things to say it may have been used 5000+ by now - thats €25,000 of a hit for a small Irish company, which pretty much translates as somebody's salary and quite possibly somebody's job.

Thank you for your comment but this topic has already been discussed to the death over several pages of this thread.

Can we all please get back on topic and continue to post new coupons and special offers.

Thanks.

Couponing

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