I love the grocery coupons. I have been debating purchasing one, but we dont eat out much so not sure that part would be worth it, but the grocery store coupons are GREAT!
the best coupon we have ever used was one for a rental car. we saved a ton of money with that one. i used to read the entertainment book when i was younger for fun. i loved all the possibilities that were in it. also i could use the chuck e cheese coupons to convince my parents we really NEEDED to go ! :D
I've never had an Entertainment book, but the coupon that would benefit me most is as many 2 for 1 beers at The Happy Gnome as possible. Mmmmm.... Belgian style beer .....
We recently took some coins and gold jewelry to our local Sears Department store where there is a little coin shop tucked away behind the appliance department. The fellow buys and sells gold, coins, etc. We were able to discuss the value of each item and were under no obligation to sell him anything that we decided to keep. I felt like we were treated fairly. We left with a check and felt satisfied with our transaction. He did require us to show a valid driver's license.
I think the best one locally was a minigolf course and batting cage that just put a bunch of coupons in for a free round or a free bucket of balls for the driving range or for a free round in the batting cages. Best of all, it was right next to a Home Depot so I could kill 2 birds with one stone! An entire summer's worth of entertainment once every few weeks.
I love the grocery coupons! My MIL used to give us her coupons since she never shopped at a particular store. But I think she uses them now because we never get them anymore and I don't really want to ask for them. Anything that helps lower the grocery bill is a great deal!!
I have enormously expensive glasses because my vision is just terrible. I actually bought the book just because of the Pearle Vision coupon they had in there last year. I saved $125 off a full pair of glasses. It got the cost of my frames and lenses down to something much more manageable. The rest of the book was just gravy at that point-- I'd more than made back the money I spent on it.
The best coupon I've used out of an Entertainment book was a free week at a local gym. My best friend & I were able to try it out before committing to a contract!
I don't know if they still have coupons for local bowling establishments in the Entertainment book, but I always enjoyed using those when I was younger. It was a nice cheap night out when you're in HS or college. (Or, heck, even now!) Movie ones (drive-ins or traditional theatres). And of course any restaurant coupons. Free or cheap(er) food is always awesome!
i thought pawn shops kept a paper trail (driver's license or some such). one could also get their items back (if found) from a pawn shop. the police could investigate.
how much gold does this place get, there would be no way to ever return it to the rightful owner. good luck having the police search for stolen items wherever these places are. i bet a thief could even use their real name and checking account and no one would ever make a connection.
I would love the Two-For-One coupons! My boyfriend and I are trying to cut back on eating out, but that would let us do so ocassionally without spending as much.
We have used these for years & have almost never been steered wrong on a meal. But they also have discounts on attractions - museums and even on theatre tix!
When I was a bandgeek in high school, we did these as fundraisers. My mom got them for a few years. The only ones that we would use really were the fast food coupons (Burger King, MacDonalds, Wendys).
I haven't had one in the last 10 years, but I did actually look at the 2009 one. I found coupons for dry cleaning and local area restaurants, which I'd use about once per month. I think the grocery coupons are great! I'm always looking for ways to drive down my grocery bill.
I love the grocery coupons. I have been debating purchasing one, but we dont eat out much so not sure that part would be worth it, but the grocery store coupons are GREAT!
I would love to try it out!!
I love the buy one get one free coupons for restaraunts.
the best coupon we have ever used was one for a rental car. we saved a ton of money with that one. i used to read the entertainment book when i was younger for fun. i loved all the possibilities that were in it. also i could use the chuck e cheese coupons to convince my parents we really NEEDED to go ! :D
I don't eat out that often, so I think any coupon would be useful. They would at least give me chances to try new places!
I would be interested in coupons for Barnes and Noble - like 25% or 30% off one item.
I've never had an Entertainment book, but the coupon that would benefit me most is as many 2 for 1 beers at The Happy Gnome as possible. Mmmmm.... Belgian style beer .....
We recently took some coins and gold jewelry to our local Sears Department store where there is a little coin shop tucked away behind the appliance department. The fellow buys and sells gold, coins, etc. We were able to discuss the value of each item and were under no obligation to sell him anything that we decided to keep. I felt like we were treated fairly. We left with a check and felt satisfied with our transaction. He did require us to show a valid driver's license.
Is this considered passive income?
I think the best one locally was a minigolf course and batting cage that just put a bunch of coupons in for a free round or a free bucket of balls for the driving range or for a free round in the batting cages. Best of all, it was right next to a Home Depot so I could kill 2 birds with one stone! An entire summer's worth of entertainment once every few weeks.
The Dunkin' Donuts coupons hands down! Subway too.
Good luck!
Sue
The best coupons I have seen in the Entertainment book were for eyeglasses. I think they saved more money than many insurance plans.
I've never used the book before, although I have been tempted. The movie and restaurant discounts sound the most interesting to me.
I love the grocery coupons! My MIL used to give us her coupons since she never shopped at a particular store. But I think she uses them now because we never get them anymore and I don't really want to ask for them. Anything that helps lower the grocery bill is a great deal!!
I like to ski.
Haven't been a big fan ofn frugality so far
I have enormously expensive glasses because my vision is just terrible. I actually bought the book just because of the Pearle Vision coupon they had in there last year. I saved $125 off a full pair of glasses. It got the cost of my frames and lenses down to something much more manageable. The rest of the book was just gravy at that point-- I'd more than made back the money I spent on it.
The best coupon I've used out of an Entertainment book was a free week at a local gym. My best friend & I were able to try it out before committing to a contract!
I don't know if they still have coupons for local bowling establishments in the Entertainment book, but I always enjoyed using those when I was younger. It was a nice cheap night out when you're in HS or college. (Or, heck, even now!) Movie ones (drive-ins or traditional theatres). And of course any restaurant coupons. Free or cheap(er) food is always awesome!
i thought pawn shops kept a paper trail (driver's license or some such). one could also get their items back (if found) from a pawn shop. the police could investigate.
how much gold does this place get, there would be no way to ever return it to the rightful owner. good luck having the police search for stolen items wherever these places are. i bet a thief could even use their real name and checking account and no one would ever make a connection.
would probably have the smarts to pawn that stuff. No paper trail.
sounds like a great way for a thief to get rid of some stolen goods.
I would love the Two-For-One coupons! My boyfriend and I are trying to cut back on eating out, but that would let us do so ocassionally without spending as much.
We have used these for years & have almost never been steered wrong on a meal. But they also have discounts on attractions - museums and even on theatre tix!
When I was a bandgeek in high school, we did these as fundraisers. My mom got them for a few years. The only ones that we would use really were the fast food coupons (Burger King, MacDonalds, Wendys).
I haven't had one in the last 10 years, but I did actually look at the 2009 one. I found coupons for dry cleaning and local area restaurants, which I'd use about once per month. I think the grocery coupons are great! I'm always looking for ways to drive down my grocery bill.