{"id":3989,"date":"2011-03-07T02:08:19","date_gmt":"2011-03-07T02:08:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/?p=3989"},"modified":"2011-03-09T18:07:48","modified_gmt":"2011-03-09T18:07:48","slug":"deals-o-the-week-who","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joethecouponguy.com\/blog1\/2011\/03\/07\/deals-o-the-week-who\/","title":{"rendered":"DEALS O&#8217; THE WEEK, WHO&#8217;S WHO, EXTREME COUPONING"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/cjx\/placement\/1401\/468\/60\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXTREME COUPONING<\/strong><br \/>\nOne of the producers of the Extreme Couponers show on TLC needed a decision from me about being on the show.  There were a few things that had me concerned about being on the show.  One being that I didn&#8217;t want them showing my stock without showing that I donate it to charities.  They couldn&#8217;t agree to it.  So I told them no to being on the show.  I didn&#8217;t want to look like a hoarder and it wouldn&#8217;t be fair if they showed my stock without letting the viewers know that it gets donated.  A very minor demand, but that shows if they can&#8217;t agree to that then there will be a good chance they will do their best to make the segment good for TV, but possibly not for me. My integrity is worth more than being on national TV.   <\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m sure there will be plenty of people that will want to do the show just to get on TV.  However, the pilot show didn&#8217;t really show couponers in the best light.  They want ratings and they will do what they want to get them.  I can&#8217;t really blame them, but that is a huge risk for the reputation for anyone that goes on that show.  They also didn&#8217;t want to film me teaching one of my classes.  I even went as far as to tell them that after all, they are THE LEARNING CHANNEL and not VH1.  Although sadly, I do enjoy all the freaks they have on all the reality shows on VH1.  TLC even had a show about odd habits with one that showed a lady that eats toilet paper.  Umm, yeah, I think that was a good decision.  <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10674327\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-2783844-10674327\" width=\"234\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Save on all the things you love to do!\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>ENTERTAINMENT BOOK<\/strong><br \/>\nGet the Entertainment book for 50% off!  Plus get free shipping!  Great to use when travelling.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-2783844-10795617\">ENTERTAINMENT BOOK 50% OFF DEAL<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CVS<\/strong><br \/>\nMaxwell House instant coffee &#8211; includes decaf which normally cost $9.49 is on sale for $5 &#8211; get 3 and get $5 in extra bucks.<br \/>\nPledge &#8211; 2\/$6 &#8211; use BOGO coupon &#8211; get 4 and get $4 in extrabucks.<br \/>\nRevlon nail polish &#8211; 99 cents &#8211; plus use $1 coupon<br \/>\nWisk &#8211; 2\/$4 after $2 in extrabucks and two $2 coupons<br \/>\nGas X (use $4 coupon), Maalox, Benefiber (use 2\/$5 or $2 coupon), and Prevacid (use $4 coupon) &#8211; buy $20 worth get $10 in extrabucks<br \/>\nRivitalens contact solution &#8211; 89 cents after $4 in extrabucks and $3 coupon<\/p>\n<p><strong>SUN PLUM MARKET<\/strong><br \/>\nLocated next to Gales in Willoughby Hills.<br \/>\nBananas &#8211; 29 cents\/lb<br \/>\nPinova Apples &#8211; 69 cents\/lb<br \/>\nStrawberries &#8211; 3\/$4<br \/>\nOranges &#8211; 10\/$2<br \/>\nRomaine Lettuce &#8211; 99 cents\/lb<\/p>\n<p><strong>WALGREENS<\/strong><br \/>\nAlways &#8211; 99 cents after $2 register rewards &#8211; plus use $1 coupon<br \/>\nSoftsoap bodywash &#8211; 2\/$2 after $5 in register rewards<br \/>\n30 prints for $3 &#8211; use code 30SUNNY.  Goes through 3\/12.  Click here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10856298\">WALGREENS PHOTO DEAL<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>RITE AID<\/strong><br \/>\nColgate &#8211; free after $2 UP reward and $1 coupon<br \/>\nComtrex &#8211; make money after $4 UP reward and $1.50 coupon<br \/>\nSnickers &#8211; free after UP reward<br \/>\nEach item 99 cents after $6 rebate:<br \/>\nTavist<br \/>\nDoans<br \/>\nDesenex<br \/>\nMineral Ice<br \/>\nAscriptin<br \/>\nNoDoz<br \/>\nBufferin<br \/>\nCruex<br \/>\nKeri Lotion &#8211; plus use $2 coupon<\/p>\n<p>LaCross nail care items &#8211; 75% off<\/p>\n<p>Del Monte pineapple &#8211; 59 cents after $1 UP reward and max wellness card discount<br \/>\nMotts applesauce &#8211; 75 cents after $1 UP reward and max wellness card discount<br \/>\nBumbelbee albacore tuna can &#8211; 89 cents after $1 UP reward and max wellness card discount <\/p>\n<p><strong>WALMART<\/strong><br \/>\nGain fabric freshener &#8211; $3.12 &#8211; plus use $3 coupon &#8211; overage can be had with coupons at Wal-mart<br \/>\nCheck out Wal-marts new coupon policy.  They now accept competitors coupons and internet coupons.  Plus you can get overage.  Click here for the policy:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/walmartstores.com\/7655.aspx\">http:\/\/walmartstores.com\/7655.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to coupon policies it&#8217;s a good idea to have a copy of them should the cashier or store give you a hard time about their coupon rules.  They don&#8217;t always get it right.  They change somewhat often and with a high turnover of cashiers they may not always get the rules down right.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VALU KING<\/strong><br \/>\nFree after coupon mailed to homes:<br \/>\nValutime crackers<br \/>\nCampbells soup can<br \/>\nEggs &#8211; 99 cents<\/p>\n<p><strong>GIANT EAGLE<\/strong><br \/>\n$1 off per gallon of fuel with new or transferred prescriptions coupon in Giant Eagle ad for stores in Solon, Bainbridge 9grand re-opening), &#038; Chagrin Falls.  Coupon expires 3\/30.<\/p>\n<p>Colgate toothbrush &#8211; free after .75 coupon<br \/>\nColgate toothpaste &#8211; free after .50, .75, or $1 coupon<br \/>\nMrs T pierogies &#8211; $1 after $1 coupon<br \/>\nGet $20 worth of specified frozen food and get 15 cents off per gallon on gas at GetGo<br \/>\nZone Perfect bar &#8211; free after .55 coupon<br \/>\nMentos &#8211; free after .50 coupon<br \/>\nAlmond Breeze milk &#8211; 57 cents after .55 coupon<br \/>\nPillsbury Sweet Moments &#8211; .50 after purchase of 4 and .75 coupon<br \/>\nFarm Rich appetizers &#8211; $3.50 after .75 coupon found at <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>STAPLES <\/strong><br \/>\nFree after easy rebate &#8211; Sunday 3\/6 to Wednesday, 3\/9 only:<br \/>\nPentel RSVP pens\/5 pack<br \/>\nStaples gold paper clips\/200 pack<br \/>\n#10 Envelopes, pull &#038; seal security\/ 100 pack<br \/>\nHP Everyday 8.5&#8243; x 11&#8243; photo paper\/50 pack <\/p>\n<p>Valid all week for $1:<br \/>\nHammerhill ream of paper (after easy rebate)<br \/>\nStaples assorted highlighters\/8 pack<br \/>\nCrayola crayons 24 pack<br \/>\nEnduraglide dry-eraser markers<br \/>\nStaples 3 hole binder punch <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jdoqocy.com\/click-2783844-1110107?cm_mmc=CJ-_-2253582-_-2783844-_-Shop%20Joann.com\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.lduhtrp.net\/image-2783844-1110107\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Find thousands of craft supplies online!\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>JOANN FABRIC AND CRAFT STORES<\/strong><br \/>\nTheir ad has a bunch of 40% off coupons.  Also a 50% off coupon.  Get 50% off one regular-priced item online also (excludes sale or clearance items).  Use code NPF71.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/623shwx\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/623shwx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>DAIRY QUEEN<\/strong><br \/>\nFree mini blizzard on March 9th. Click here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dairyqueen.com\/us-en\/mini\/?utm_source=caBFCblast&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_content=minitreatmentbutton&#038;utm_campaign=0311mintoreo\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4bwk683<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FUJI JAPAN STEAKHOUSE <\/strong><br \/>\nMonday &#8211; 1\/2 off sushi.<br \/>\nSunday &#8211; Kids eat free with every 2 adult Hibachi dinners.<br \/>\n$15 off on you birthday with minimum purchase of a 3rd entree within 2 days of your birthday.<br \/>\nCoupons in Wednesday, 3\/2 News-Herald: first drink free on Ladies Night, 1\/2 off appetizers, BOGO Sake Bomb &#8211;  3\/3 &#038; 3\/10 only. <\/p>\n<p><strong>GOSCHINSKIS FIN FEATHER FUR OUTFITTERS<\/strong><br \/>\nFree deer antler scoring day on April 10th &#8211; 10 AM to 4 PM &#8211; located in Ashland<br \/>\nFree line winding Trilene XL monofilament &#8211; 3\/12 &#038; 3\/13 &#8211; limit 2 spools.<br \/>\nOpen Table charges our members $1 for every reservation made on opentable.com and only $.25 for reservations made on clevelandindependents.com or our <\/p>\n<p><strong>IAMS<\/strong><br \/>\nGet a free 1.8 lb bag of Iams dry cat food.<br \/>\nClick here for the rebate form: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iams.com\/cat-food\/ProductFamilyIndex.aspx#\">http:\/\/www.iams.com\/cat-food\/ProductFamilyIndex.aspx#<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>OLD NAVY<\/strong><br \/>\nClick here for a $5 off $25 coupon for Old Navy good through 3\/17:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/oldnavy?sk=app_202603343084972\">http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/oldnavy?sk=app_202603343084972<\/a><br \/>\nShop their semi-annual stock sale online with clothes starting at $4 at: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-2783844-10414287\">OLD NAVY DEALS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>UNPROVEN COLD MEDICINE<\/strong><br \/>\nOver 500 cold medications are being taken off the market because their claims are unproven.  Good to see the FDA cracking down on quack medicines.  Although I was hoping to pick up some more sarsaparilla tablets to help stunt the tail that I&#8217;m growing.<br \/>\nHere is the story:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/s\/ap\/20110302\/ap_on_he_me\/us_unproven_drugs_fda\">http:\/\/news.yahoo.com\/s\/ap\/20110302\/ap_on_he_me\/us_unproven_drugs_fda<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>PET SUPPLIES PLUS<\/strong><br \/>\nThey double coupon up to a $1 value.  In other words a .50 coupon will double to $1 off and a .75 coupon will double to a total $1 off.<br \/>\nSign up for the loyalty card and get BOGO (buy-one-get-one-free) coupons for:<br \/>\n1 lb biscuits<br \/>\nTennis ball<br \/>\nLarge bulk pig ears<br \/>\nDog toy<br \/>\nRope toy Rawhide<br \/>\n1 lb bulk seed<br \/>\nCat toy<br \/>\nand also get a $5 off a $50 purchase coupon.<\/p>\n<p>BOGO (buy-one-get-one-free) items through 3\/31\/11:<br \/>\nPurina Beneful Dog Food<br \/>\nMerrick Dog Food 5 Star Entrees<br \/>\nWhisker Lickens Cat Treats<br \/>\nKaytee Supreme Wild Bird Seed with Sunflower<br \/>\nFour Paws Wee-wee pads<br \/>\nNature&#8217;s Miracle Stain &#038; Odor Remover <\/p>\n<p>Get a $2 Wardleys fish food coupon making it free on some products at: <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/255z7qp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTINENTAL AIRLINES <\/strong><br \/>\nFind this week&#8217;s weekend deals on Continental airlines.  Lotsa $119 roundtrip deals.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.continental.com\/web\/en-US\/apps\/booking\/specials\/default.aspx?camp=COSP&#038;campyear=2007&#038;sender=EMAIL_MKTG&#038;language=EN&#038;camp=COSP&#038;campyear=2011&#038;sender=EMAIL_MKTG&#038;language=EN \">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4odff2b<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>TOPS<\/strong><br \/>\nGet freebies during Tops customer appreciation days.  The closest store to Cleveland is located in Erie.  They have stores in Pennsylvania and tons in New York.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.topsmarkets.com\/promotions\/special\/\">http:\/\/www.topsmarkets.com\/promotions\/special\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10381504\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.awltovhc.com\/image-2783844-10381504\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Buy glasses online now.\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>$39 EYEGLASSES<\/strong><br \/>\nTake a guess how much glasses are on this site.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4k3fb6p\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4k3fb6p<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Everyone know about 1-800-CONTACTS, but there are a lot of other online contact lense companies that have great deals.  So why stretch out those disposable lenses when they itch like crazy.  Get fresh lenses for cheap.  Get contacts for up to 70% off the manufacturers price.  Find contact rebates on these sites.  I found the prices vary on each site.  Some may have a better deal on one brand than the other and vice versa. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10493164\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-2783844-10493164\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"1-800-GET-LENS\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>1-800-GET-LENS<\/strong><br \/>\nReceive FREE Standard Shipping plus $5 off on all orders of $199 or more at 1-800-GET-LENS. Use code 1800-MO11. Expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\n1-800-GET-LENS: Get $30 off all orders of $299 or more with code FSA-NV11. Expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4awzl6p\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4awzl6p<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/click-2783844-10471734\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-2783844-10471734\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Contacts America, best lenses, best prices.\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>CONTACTSAMERICA.COM <\/strong><br \/>\nGet $25 off on all orders of $249 or more &#8211; Use Coupon Code CJP-VZ11. Expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\nContactsAmerica: FREE Standard Shipping plus $5 off on all orders of $199 or more with code USA-NV11. Offer expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\nContactsAmerica: Receive $30 off all orders of $299 or more using code FSA-IGAZ11. Expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4ux3s2h\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4ux3s2h<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-2783844-10466313\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.tqlkg.com\/image-2783844-10466313\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Just Lenses \" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>JUSTLENSES.COM <\/strong><br \/>\nFREE Standard Shipping plus $5 off on all orders of $199 at JustLenses.com. Use code JUST-WA10. Offer expires 11\/30\/10.<br \/>\nFREE Standard Shipping plus $5 off on all orders of $199 at JustLenses.com. Use code JUST-GM11. Offer expires 3\/31\/11.<br \/>\nUse your FSA and get $30 off all orders of $299 or more at JustLenses.com. Use code FSA-ABG10. Offer Expires 11\/30\/10.<br \/>\nUse your FSA and get $30 off all orders of $299 or more at JustLenses.com. Use code FSA-KLR11. Offer expires 3\/31\/11<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4lva5cy\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4lva5cy<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-2783844-10372114\" target=\"_top\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.ftjcfx.com\/image-2783844-10372114\" width=\"468\" height=\"60\" alt=\"Lens.com\" border=\"0\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LENS.COM <\/strong><br \/>\nFind deals on contacts on this site.<br \/>\nClick here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4hbnum9\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4hbnum9<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHOS WHO <\/strong><br \/>\nSaving money also means not spending money on scams.  As dumb as that sounds there are people that fall for scams all the time because they don&#8217;t do the research or because they fall for hard sells.  Sometimes as much as people&#8217;s Spidey senses tingle they fall for these schemes.  There&#8217;s one scam that plays on your ego.  Did you ever get one of those e-mails telling you&#8217;ve been selected to a Who&#8217;s Who directory?  I get them every so often.  Are they legit?  Some are.  Many aren&#8217;t.  I did some digging around and found plenty of fodder about them. <\/p>\n<p>The one that contacted me recently wanted to charge around $1,000 for a lifetime membership.  You usually get a plaque or book and your name listed in their &#8216;exclusive&#8217; directory.  I&#8217;d say a phone book is not much different.  LinkedIn is much better at networking too and they don&#8217;t charge you.  But how do you resist having a leather bound book that has your name listed in it that you can put in your den library?  I&#8217;d be sure to whip it out every chance I get.  When people visit I would press the book up against their noggin so that they could just see how special I was.  Well, maybe that might be a bit too pretentious. <\/p>\n<p>People look for affirmation that they&#8217;ve worked hard and have done great things.  So getting listed in a Who&#8217;s Who book feels good.  But if you really want to feel special I can put you on my own exclusive &#8216;Iron Ore Pyrite&#8217; list (it&#8217;s much more special than platinum and gold) for a small fee of $12.95.  I will post a message in my blog telling everyone how special you are (you will have to tell me first why you are special though).  And if you are really special I will put you in my Special People Hall of Fame.  That will cost you $999 for a lifetime membership.  I can sell you a cheaper &#8220;temporary&#8221; Hall of Fame membership for $99 that lasts only one year.  But since you know you are special for more than just one year and deserve the lifetime membership I think the $999 is well worth it.  You don&#8217;t want your &#8216;specialness&#8217; to be temporary after all.     <\/p>\n<p>A lot of these places stroke your ego by asking about you and your accomplishments to get you going.  They let you blather on and on about your accomplishments.  Who wouldn&#8217;t like to do that?  In this world of not getting appreciated for all you do it is welcoming to get some notoriety.   After all, not many people ask you about what you&#8217;ve done in your life and even when they do they really are only half-listening.  I have a hunch they paint  their nails or do a Sodoku puzzle while you talk nonstop about your supposed accomplishments. <\/p>\n<p>Most of them put on a hard sell. Some people take the bait when they offer the lower priced options like the $199 special.  For me that&#8217;s a couple month&#8217;s worth of groceries.  Here&#8217;s the kicker &#8211; it&#8217;s usually non-refundable.  Red flag alert! <\/p>\n<p>They also don&#8217;t like it when you tell them you need to check things first.  They know once you are off the phone you will most likely not call back.  Part of the reason is they know that if you do your due diligence you will most likely find out about the scam or it will put enough doubt in your mind about it.  Anyone that sells you that hard is usually not looking out for your best interests.  And why wouldn&#8217;t a legit company not want you to check them out?   <\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a few things I like to do just to confirm my suspicions about whether the company is a scam.  The first thing I do is I e-mail them back and ask them what I&#8217;ve done that is so special.  I always get no response.  Does that mean they don&#8217;t realize all my accomplishments like the one time I rolled all sixes in Yahtzee.  What it really tells me is that they ask anyone with a job to be on the list.  What&#8217;s their criteria after all?  If they asked me to spell pudding to test me on my specialness I might feel more comfortable. <\/p>\n<p>They really want to get your credit card info.  Once they get that then they can charge you.  You could dispute the charges via your credit card, but that is a pain too.  Some may even sell your credit card info.  They guise it with telling you it is information needed for the book and then pilfer your credit card.  Most of these companies have been in business for a very short time meaning they haven&#8217;t faced much scrutiny&#8230;.yet.   <\/p>\n<p>But what are you really getting?  The legit ones may help you network some, but I can do that on Linkedin and other better options.  Does it let me strut into a job interview and slap my Who&#8217;s Who plaque on the interviewers desk while I watch them quiver with delight?  Or will it network me with a boatload of other gullible people?  To me I&#8217;d expect a Who&#8217;s Who directory to only include the cream of the crop of each profession, but I found lots of people that said they were contacted by them that didn&#8217;t have any accomplishments worthy of being in a Who&#8217;s Who directory. <\/p>\n<p>There are some tricks to find out if they are legit.  A search of the company found that the company was rated an A in BBB.  So they have to be good?  Checking their complaints, almost 200 of them, most of them state that the customer failed to acknowledge acceptance to the BBB, meaning the customer wasn&#8217;t satisfied with the resolution.  BBB was shown to favor people who paid for their membership so you have to do some more digging as they can&#8217;t be fully trusted anymore &#8211; someone even tested BBB by creating a company called Hamas and they were given an A rating even though they weren&#8217;t legit.  I checked a couple other sources.  Using http:\/\/www.800notes.com I used their phone number to see if they had any complaints off their phone number.  There were plenty. <\/p>\n<p>Then I typed the name of the company and the word scam in a Yahoo search.  Tons more issues came up.  I noticed that some of these scam businesses will even have a site with the company name and the word scam in it &#8211; something like abccompany-is-a-scam.com.  They know a lot of people will try to search the company that way so then they use the web-site to instead direct them to a site that says they are legit, fooling even more people.  The word scam even comes up in the auto-pre-filled searches showing how often people used the word scam with them. <\/p>\n<p>Be careful about posters that say good things about the company too.  They could be the people from the company themselves posting bogus nice things about them.  Funny how most are posted under the name Anonymous.  Many of the past employees even comment on the blog or scam search sites and say how they had to make an outrageous amount of sales and weren&#8217;t paid.   <\/p>\n<p>The key is to be vigilant and aware that these things happen.  If it sounds fishy, then stay away.  Reputable firms that treat the customer right are worth their weight in gold &#8230;or iron ore pyrite. <\/p>\n<p>Here are a couple good links to articles on Who&#8217;s Who organizations:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/800notes.com\/Phone.aspx\/1-954-893-0114http:\/\/accrispin.blogspot.com\/2007\/04\/victoria-strauss-beware-whos-who.html?commentPage=3 \">http:\/\/800notes.com\/Phone.aspx\/1-954-893-0114http:\/\/accrispin.blogspot.com\/2007\/04\/victoria-strauss-beware-whos-who.html?commentPage=3 <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/498903\/what-s-what-with-the-who-s-who-?page=1 \">http:\/\/www.csoonline.com\/article\/498903\/what-s-what-with-the-who-s-who-?page=1 <\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT D&#8217;YA MEAN I&#8217;M NOT BUFF<\/strong><br \/>\nA poll by Muscle &#038; Fitness magazine found that 69% of American men consider themselves physically fit while 13% are actually physically fit.  It also found an average American man can perform 1 pull-up.  Perhaps if a hoho was placed on the bar it might pull that average up to at least 2. <\/p>\n<p><strong>REDPACK <\/strong><br \/>\nClick here for a .75\/2 coupon for RedPack:<br \/>\n<a href=\" http:\/\/www.redgold.com\/redpack\/coupon_promotion.aspx?promo_id=77&#038;urlcode=ebrp21113\"> http:\/\/www.redgold.com\/redpack\/coupon_promotion.aspx?promo_id=77&#038;urlcode=ebrp21113<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>OTANI JAPANESE RESTAURANT<\/strong><br \/>\nLocated in Golden Gate Plaza in Mayfield Heights.<br \/>\nTuesdays from 5 to 7 PM &#8211; Half price Hibachi<br \/>\nWednesdays from 5 to 7 PM &#8211; Half price sushi<br \/>\nThursday nights &#8211; Half price drinks <\/p>\n<p><strong>MENTOR BAPTIST CHURCH<\/strong><br \/>\nFree pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 19th from 9 to 11 AM at the Mentor Baptist Chirch at 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road. <\/p>\n<p><strong>HOMETOWN BUFFET<\/strong><br \/>\nKids eat for free on snow days when school is closed &#8211; lunch only.  Located at 9130 Mentor Ave. in Mentor. <\/p>\n<p><strong>CORKS <\/strong><br \/>\nTuesdays &#8211; two for $20 &#8211; select a bottle of wine and a select appetizer<br \/>\nMonday:  $2 off Specialty Martinis<br \/>\nTuesday:  2 for $20&#8230;Select Appetizer and Bottle of Wine for only $20<br \/>\nWednesday thru Friday:    Happy Hour from pm to 7pm&#8230;$1 off Featured <\/p>\n<p><strong>GROTTO<\/strong><br \/>\nLoacted on Shaker Square<br \/>\nSundays &#8211; Half off selected bottles wine<br \/>\nTuesdays &#8211; 10% off your bill when you show your Shaker Square Movie ticket<br \/>\nThursdays &#8211; Ladies Night &#8211; 25% off selected wines, $5 select martinis, $5 glass sparkling wine<br \/>\nFridays &#8211; Service Industry Night &#8211; 15% off bill after 10 PM<\/p>\n<p><strong>REDDSTONE<\/strong><br \/>\n1261 West 76th St, Cleveland by Battery Park &#8211; March 8th &#8211; Mardi Gras &#8211; 15 cent wings, $3 Hurricanes<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST DEAL MAGAZINES <\/strong><br \/>\nWeekly Deals: FAMILY FUN<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC  <\/p>\n<p>SHAPE<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC  <\/p>\n<p>PARENT &#038; CHILD<br \/>\nAdditional 20% Off<br \/>\n$3.76 for 1 year<br \/>\nCoupon Code: WKLYSPEC <\/p>\n<p>Daily Deals:<br \/>\n3\/7 &#8211; Nylon Magazine  &#8211; 1 Year  &#8211; $4.39<br \/>\n3\/8 &#8211; Natural Health &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $5.39<br \/>\n3\/9 &#8211; Marie Claire &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $4.39<br \/>\n3\/10 &#8211; Elle Decor &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $5.39<br \/>\n3\/11 &#8211; Sporting News &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $4.39<br \/>\n3\/12 &#8211; Muscle &#038; Fitness &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $4.39<br \/>\n3\/13 &#8211; Woman&#8217;s Day &#8211; 1 Year &#8211; $4.39   <\/p>\n<p>SALE AT BEST DEAL MAGAZINES<br \/>\nSUPER SAVINGS AT BEST DEAL MAGAZINES<br \/>\nTake An Extra 15% Off Most Titles<br \/>\nCode: PXCJ311 Offer Expires March 11, 2011<br \/>\n250+ Magazines under $10 with this coupon!<br \/>\n80+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $3.99 with this coupon!<br \/>\n35+ Popular Magazines &#8211; Just $5.24 with this coupon!<br \/>\nTAKE AN EXTRA $5 OFF $30 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MNDCJ311 Offer Expires March 11, 2011<br \/>\nTAKE AN EXTRA $7.50 OFF $40 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MQQCJ311 Offer Expires March 11, 2011<br \/>\nTAKE AN EXTRA $10 OFF $50 ORDER COUPON<br \/>\nCode: MQPCJ311 Offer Expires March 11, 2011 <\/p>\n<p>Click here to order:<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq\">http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/yegw9yq<\/a> <\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOUNT DRUG MART<\/strong><br \/>\nGet the Sunday Plain Dealer for $1.25 and the Daily PD for 50 cents through 4\/11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLOSINGS <\/strong><br \/>\nBlockbuster \u2013 almost 1,000 stores closing as they filed for bankruptcy \u2013 stores closing include those in Norwalk, Eastlake, and Lorain.<br \/>\nLook What I Bought Gift Shop &#8211; downtown Willoughby &#8211; everything 25% to 50% off<br \/>\nA La Moda &#8211; downtown Chagrin Falls &#8211; closing 3\/13 (although it was supposed to close in January) &#8211; everything 30% to 80% off  <\/p>\n<p><strong>OPENING <\/strong><br \/>\nXYZ the Tavern &#8211; next to Playhouse Square (sister location of ABC the Tavern, of course)<br \/>\nAlaturka Turkish cuisine &#8211; happy hour 4 to 7 PM<br \/>\nWexlers &#8211; Brooklyn<br \/>\nSugo Modern Italian Bistro &#8211; Cuahoga Falls<br \/>\nMatchworks Tavern &#8211; grand opening &#8211; Mentor at the old Cabanas location &#8211; Happy hour M-F 3:30 to 6:30 PM<br \/>\nBanana Blossom &#8211; 2800 Clinton Ave in Ohio City (where Halite\/Traci&#8217;s\/Jass 28 were located)<br \/>\nGray House Pies &#8211; Westlake <\/p>\n<p><strong>TRAVEL CLASS<\/strong><br \/>\nFind out how to get the best travel deals.  Want to go from Cleveland to Chicago for $2 roundtrip?  Want to find out how to get cruises for 80% off?  The class is Tuesday, March 22, 2011  from 7:00 P.M. &#8211; 9:00 P.M. in Aurora at the Aurora Community Education building.  Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/recpro.auroraoh.com\">https:\/\/recpro.auroraoh.com<\/a> or call (330) 562-4333.  Fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>LORAIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how to save 70% and more consistently on a number of topics!  The class is on Wednesday, March 30, 2011  from 7:00 P.M. &#8211; 9:00 P.M.  at Lorain Community College &#8211; Center for Learning &#8211; Call 440-366-4148.  Fee.  <\/p>\n<p><strong>TUSCARAWAS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how to save 70% and more consistently on a number of topics!  The class is on Monday, April 4, 2011  from 6:30 P.M. &#8211; 7:45 P.M.  Tuscarawas County Public Library &#8211; New Philadelphia.  Call them at (330) 364-4474 to register.  Free! <\/p>\n<p><strong>AURORA COMMUNITY EDUCATION CLASS<\/strong><br \/>\nLearn how to save 70% and more consistently on a number of topics!   The class is on Tuesday, April 5, 2011  7:00 P.M. &#8211; 9:00 P.M.  in Aurora in the Aurora Community Education building.  Register at <a href=\"https:\/\/recpro.auroraoh.com\">https:\/\/recpro.auroraoh.com<\/a> or call (330) 562-4333.  Fee.<\/p>\n<p>Joe<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\">http:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EXTREME COUPONING One of the producers of the Extreme Couponers show on TLC needed a decision from me about being on the show. There were a few things that had me concerned about being on the show. One being that I didn&#8217;t want them showing my stock without showing that I donate it to charities. 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