{"id":3134,"date":"2010-12-29T01:37:13","date_gmt":"2010-12-29T01:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/?p=3134"},"modified":"2010-12-29T03:11:15","modified_gmt":"2010-12-29T03:11:15","slug":"deals-o-the-week-extreme-couponing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/2010\/12\/29\/deals-o-the-week-extreme-couponing\/","title":{"rendered":"DEALS O’ THE WEEK, EXTREME COUPONING"},"content":{"rendered":"

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EXTREME COUPONING<\/strong>
\nCheck out the show called Extreme Couponing on The Learning Channel (TLC) airing on Wednesday, December 29th at 8:00 PM. They contacted me to be on the show. I had to submit a video and other stuff. I didn’t make this round, but they said they may get me on if the show takes off. We’ll see. <\/p>\n

The first batch of couponers were more for their wowing viewers with their stock and dumpster diving. They could’ve made it on the show Hoarders too. Their hauls were pretty impressive. I try to temper my stock some by donating and balancing my time with all I do, so I’m not sure I’m made for TV as far as that goes. But the show will bring people into the crazy world of super-couponing. As many of you know it is a wild one.<\/p>\n

MY TOP TEN RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011 <\/strong>
\n10) Resist the penchant for having daisies painted on my cheeks by clowns at local festivals.
\n9) Get enough courage to throw out my throat culture collection.
\n8) Stop making fun of people that keep their mouth open when they are perplexed.
\n7) Succeed in having someone name their baby Nipsey.
\n6) Stop interrupting people when they talk by raising my hand when I want to talk.
\n5) Whistle with more gusto.
\n4) Stop making loud bleating sounds and dancing the robot when I find a great buy at a garage sale.
\n3) Train my cats to do the laundry and minor math equations.
\n2) Grow a handlebar mustache in which I can have sparrows perch from to sing their elaborate songs.
\n1) Keep practicing to become the next American Idol. <\/p>\n

THE QUICKEST LANE<\/strong>
\nWhat lane is the quickest? One with less people or one that is longer but the people have less items in their cart? <\/p>\n

Although it varies, the checkout lane with the least amount of people should be quicker than one with more people irregardless of the number of items each has. Figuring that it takes only a couple seconds to scan an item and bag it, it takes a minute or two to transition from one customer to the next since it takes time for introductions, moving carts, scanning the loyalty card, and credit card payment. <\/p>\n

People with children may take longer to go through a line since they will be busy trying to attend to the child while they are near the candy by the register. <\/p>\n

Self scanners aren’t always quicker. Giant Eagle self-scanners will beep if you use more than two of the same coupon. They will also beep if you save over 30%. If they beep, a cashier will have to intervene to scan the coupon. If you have alcohol it will take longer to get through self-checkout since you\u2019ll have to wait for someone to scan it. Produce that needs to be weighed will typically take longer in a self-checkout lane too since a cashier will be more experienced at scanning it. <\/p>\n

Some other tricks to move up in line is to get uncomfortably close to the person in line in front of you. They most likely will let you move in front of them. Another trick is to recite the Gettysburg Address out loud. People tend to scatter when you do that just like a cockroach when you turn the lights on. Lastly, try tickling the person in front of you until they lose control and can’t stand anymore and that is when you make your move to dash in front of them. <\/p>\n

CHIKFILA<\/strong>
\nMake your reservation for a premiere tasting of the Spicy Chicken Biscuit. From January 3 to 8, 2011, Chick-fil-A\u00ae is giving a limited number of FREE Spicy Chicken Biscuits to customers who make a reservation. It will not be added to the menu until January 10, 2011.
\nClick here to reserve yours:
\nhttp:\/\/www.getspicychicken.com\/<\/a> <\/p>\n

GASBUDDY<\/strong>
\nWith the rising gas prices it is wise to find the best gas price in town. I use gasbuddy.com. You can find the best prices and see a map of the prices and stations around town. That way you can see if the best price is near your home, near work, or another destination. You may find a price 30 cent price difference between those locations.
\nClick here:
\nhttp:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

SPEEDWAY<\/strong>
\nI have a Speedy Rewards card. I get points for every dollar I spend to later redeem for gift cards and discounts. Plus I get a Speedway gift card at Marc’s where it gets me 10 cents off per gallon. Can’t beat it. And then I troll around the store for coupons and beer rebates while my car is filling up. <\/p>\n

Sign up at http:\/\/www.speedway.com<\/a> and they will send you coupons every so often. I just got one for $1 off on my next gas purchase. <\/p>\n


\n\"Up<\/a><\/p>\n

GIFT CARDS <\/strong>
\nGet discounts of up to 25% off of the gift card value to hundreds of top merchants. Customers can upload their own photo onto a Visa Gift Card. They will buy customers unwanted merchant gift cards for cash. All physical cards and printed & shipped the next business day. Each card can be personalized to the recipient
\nClick here to order:
\nGIFT CARD DEALS<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Buy,<\/a><\/p>\n

PLASTIC JUNGLE <\/strong>
\nDidn’t get the gift cards you want? Sell them and get up to 92% back on Plastic Jungle. Also buy, sell & trade gift cards. You can save up to 30% on gift card purchases too.
\nClick here:
\nPLASTIC JUNGLE<\/a> <\/p>\n


\n\"Check<\/a><\/p>\n

BORDERS<\/strong>
\nGet $5 eBooks at Borders. Valid through 12\/31\/10.
\nClick here:
\nBORDERS EBOOK DEAL <\/a> <\/p>\n

LAKEVIEW PARK <\/strong>
\nGet a free cup of coffee at the weekly Tuesday hikes at 9 AM at Lakeview Park. Make ten hikes and get a free mug. <\/p>\n

ALDIS<\/strong>
\nCucumbers – 75 cents\/3 pack
\nGrape Tomatoes – 69 cents\/package
\nAvocados – 2\/$1
\nBaby carrots (I prefer them to the elderly adult or teenager carrots) – 49 cents\/bag <\/p>\n

RITE AID <\/strong>
\nDayquil\/Nyquil – free after $3 coupon and $2 UP reward
\nGillette Fusion Proglide razor – 97 cents after $4 coupon and $5 UP reward <\/p>\n

RITE AID WELLNESS PROGRAM<\/strong>
\nGet discounts for purchases with the Wellness program at Rite Aid. Members-only sales and 10% or 20% off Rite Aid products are some of the benefits. Get 1 point for every dollar spent and 25 points for filled prescriptions. Get a one-time 10% off deal when you earn 125 points. At 500 points you will earn silver+ status and 10% off non-prescription products and free health screenings. At 1,000 points earn gold+ status and 20% off non-prescription products. Earn a $5 off $25 purchase coupon and other coupons when enrolling and activating your Wellness card account at http:\/\/www.riteaid.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n


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CELLPHONESHOP.NET <\/strong>
\nDid you get a new cell phone, camera, or Iphone and need some accessories. This is where you can get it cheap. Batteries, cases, cell phone power cords for cars, etc. all for up to 90% off. I got extra cell phone batteries for around $5 each. Use the codes below to get additional discounts. <\/p>\n

Coupon Code: HOLI2011
\nDiscount: 20% Off
\nMinimum Purchase: $30
\nExpiration Date: January 10, 2011 <\/p>\n

Coupon Code: CXMAS202
\nDiscount: 15% Off
\nMinimum Purchase: $20
\nExpiration Date: January 10, 2011 <\/p>\n

Click here to order:
\nCELLPHONESHOP DEALS<\/a><\/p>\n


\n\"Restaurant.com<\/a><\/p>\n

RESTAURANT.COM<\/strong>
\nReceive 80% off all orders with promo code \u201cCLEARANCE\u201d. Get $25 gift certificates for $2! Plus now until 12\/31 – BUY 5 restaurant specific gift certificates and receive 1 FREE $25 Restaurant.com eGift Card! Certificates don\u2019t expire!
\nClick here to order:
\nRESTAURANT.COM 80% OFF DEAL<\/a><\/p>\n

GIVE AWAY FREEBIE – $10 Restaurant.com gift certificates. The Feed It Forward\u2122 program allows you to give up to 40 $10 Restaurant.com Gift Certificates every day through December 31. The reward is e-mailed to each recipient. And the best part is – it\u2019s FREE to do!
\nClick here to begin:
\nhttp:\/\/feeditforward.restaurant.com\/ <\/a><\/p>\n

WINE SPECIALS <\/strong>
\nCladdaugh – Legacy Village – Fridays – half off bottles of wine – pretty amazing since you usually see this kind of deal Sunday to Thursday and not on a Friday.
\nPonte Vecchio – Cleveland – Half off wine list on Wednesdays
\nClyde’s Bistro – Half off wine list on Tuesdays <\/p>\n


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GROUPONS<\/strong>
\nFor $60, you get two hours of house cleaning from The “Mini Maid” Group in Willowick (a $160 value). “Mini Maid” Group brings their professional purging services to affected abodes in Lake, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Summit, Lorain, Medina, and Ashtabula counties <\/p>\n

$199 for Six-Week SAT or ACT College Entrance-Exam Prep Course from The College Review ($399 Value) <\/p>\n

Cranberry Beauty Services from Revelations Salon & Spa in Lakewood. Choose Between Two Options. <\/p>\n

$20 for $40 Worth of Mediterranean Fare at La Strada <\/p>\n

Click here to order:
\nhttp:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y8jq9wv<\/a><\/p>\n

OPENING <\/strong>
\nThe Bier Haus – Strongsville
\nRugs2U4Less – Mayfield
\nBest Gyros – Richmond Heights (where Arthur Treachers was)
\nParagon – Euclid (where the old Coppertop was located)
\nShoe Carnival – Mentor (where the old World Market was located)
\nFamily Dollar – Cleveland on East 79th and Euclid Ave <\/p>\n

HAPPY NEW YEAR!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Joe
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