Couponing Rant: This is NOT Cool, it is Couponing Theft | What are your thoughts?

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  • @mizzmary861
    @mizzmary861 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Exactly what makes us as couponers look bad. Your not entitled to the coupon until you've purchased the item. It's the actions of others who are sadly going to cause paper coupons to end.

  • @deanamunch1328
    @deanamunch1328 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’m 100% with you on this. And it’s this kind of thing that is making it harder on us, as couponers. The fact that the manufacturer put the coupon inside the sealed box means it’s a gift for someone who already bought the product. This is flat out stealing unless they do it how you suggested by buying the first one and rolling the rest. Thanks for the video.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely agreed! Thanks Deana!

    • @jocelyneanderson9121
      @jocelyneanderson9121 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree 100%. What also bother me is that some people brag about being for donations trying to look good.

  • @meganbush6718
    @meganbush6718 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Who needs Axe this badly? Lol I agree, it's wrong. The people who are doing it probably know and don't care.

  • @melissachochard4756
    @melissachochard4756 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    🎄🎄🎄 Good morning, Shana...
    This deal is all over IG....And NOPE, I would not do it! Too many "clean cut" ways to accomplish the same goal, and ONE IS HONESTY....😆😆😆😆 Not giving up my integrity for some AXE products...
    Happy New Year!!!

  • @melissagoodwin502
    @melissagoodwin502 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    ive said it in other comments im amazed at just how greedy people are. i just cant believe it. shame on them. just shows why paper coupons are not going to be around much longer. but what really bothers me is that new couponers are seeing this and they are going to think its okay to do things like this. so thats a whole nother issue in itself.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That gets me too! And it will ruin it for the rest of us.

  • @ShiningLight411
    @ShiningLight411 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    People are trash for opening a product & not buying it. 😡

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      There is some Grey area if you open and then also purchase it, but to damage the product and then not buy it is awful!

  • @cnk2hoo
    @cnk2hoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is why I'm excited to hear that the p&g is gone. I'm really hoping that fewer paper coupons will be offered to hopefully equal the playing field.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am not upset about losing the inserts either. I never get them anymore anyway.

  • @zblingcreations6445
    @zblingcreations6445 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Not okay. Same as several TH-cam couponers that have multiple cards when it clearly say one card per household. Same as clearing the shelves because of glitches. Knowing the coupon should not be used for the item that’s it’s attaching to. We can go on and on. Each person has their morals and uses their judgment.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have never understood the multiple cards. I have a hard enough time keeping up with one. I would have to take my organization to another level to keep it all straight!

  • @mr.beachwalker7154
    @mr.beachwalker7154 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    my thoughts are I would not open the box to use the coupon. also, I do not think the 1 Free Product coupon they put in there was intended to scan for the gift set it came in. would not be surprised if they stop putting coupons in the gift sets.

  • @cvilla5668
    @cvilla5668 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I started couponing in 1978. There have been so many changes but as couponers we just m9ve forward.

  • @tampeters2489
    @tampeters2489 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    it may be wrong and theft but it isn't fraud ...Can't control what other people do so I TRY not to let it bother me who needs that stress

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I think I said fraud but meant theft. It's stealing none the less.

    • @g_willow
      @g_willow ปีที่แล้ว

      It is fraud tho, fraud is intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain. So yes fraud.

  • @jasierose13
    @jasierose13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve been to three Walmarts and I haven’t seen a single box that wasn’t opened. It’s so frustrating!

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's crazy! I bet Axe won't include a coupon next year or at least this good of a coupon.

  • @ashleyfeezor6865
    @ashleyfeezor6865 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It also looks bad going to the register getting 50 gift sets for free I don’t think the manufacturer meant for the coupons to be used on gift sets just a single item just bc it scans doesn’t mean it’s for the product as we all know it also says limit of 2 per trip but ppl using 10 a trip then walking to the car coming back in getting 10 more over n over lol just nuts

    • @ashleyfeezor6865
      @ashleyfeezor6865 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ppl just overdo it to the point I don’t blame cashiers for being suspicious! It looks bad that is why cashiers are alert

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Right, I personally would feel uncomfortable doing that many.

  • @rosacarrillo6129
    @rosacarrillo6129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beyond frustrating! The last 2 I found after going to 3 other Walgreens were opened and coupons were gone. And just went to Walmart and was excited I saw about 7 of them but all were opened, no coupon and one had a missing product too 🙃 so annoying.

  • @suzboeh633
    @suzboeh633 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just came across your channel. I have been couponing for 40 years, yes since 1982. I have seen all the changes. Opening packages before purchase to remove the coupon is theft and is inexcusable. As others have said, this hurts not just the stores but all couponers who play honestly. I am sure you know that that "extreme" show showed people using coupons illegally, such as on items the coupon was not valid for. Lots of stores stopped doing double coupons during the run of that show. In my area, one store relaxed their chain imposed limit of 20 coupons a day to be doubled and the number of like coupons that could be doubled just for the taping of the show. The store got lots of backlash and issued a public apology. When a new store offering double coupons opened in my area, they had problems with people coming in to attempt to use coupons illegally and would target young cashiers. The store had to bring in older, experienced cashiers from other stores to keep away the scammers. Walmart traditionally has been a difficult store in which to coupon for decades, so I rarely attempt to use a coupon there- not worth the hassle. Within the last year, I had a chain drug store not be able to credit me for a coupon that clearly stated all varieties but would only work on one specific type. Clearly there was a problem in the store's system. You can see from these examples that sometimes it is the consumer who is wrong and other times it is the store. As they say, YMMV, but I always take the high and honest road and it seems you do as well. I just subscribe to your channel and would love to hear your Kroger issue, since that is my store of choice where i now live.

  • @mssendfitness
    @mssendfitness ปีที่แล้ว

    Remember when some companies would print the coupon on the inside of the package. Usually it was cereal boxes, or something like crackers, other snack items. You had to cut the box up with scissors to get the coupon. Its really rare to find items with printed coupons inside now.. if at all.

  • @carlsanders4680
    @carlsanders4680 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fixing to cook dinner. Will put my 2 cents in later. So sad !!!! No wonder coupons are going away !!!!

  • @nicolettecash794
    @nicolettecash794 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I couldn't agree more. I picked up two of the old spice at Walgreen's before Christmas. I did open them prior to just to see if the coupons were in them. I was purchasing regardless.
    My frustration was with pjs. I was at Target to get matching pjs for my daughter and 2 nephew's. Sadly all of the boys pjs were pulled apart from their set of 4. Not a single size had a full set. I was fortunate two of the employees put two different sets (ended up with 3 tops and 1 bottom rather than 2 of each) and marked them down. I was so grateful. I just didn't want to pay for both half sets at the register. I wish people in general would be considerate not just the coupon community.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's crazy! Why would you rip apart PJ sets???

    • @cori7209
      @cori7209 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This used to happen every year with swim suits. Was so happy they started selling the majority as single pieces!

    • @nicolettecash794
      @nicolettecash794 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShoppingwithShana Thats what I thought. It wasn't that all 4 pieces to the set were there for any of the sizes. There were 6-8 on the rack but not one was a full set they were all partials. The girls sets were fine it was just the boys.

  • @AriaDiamond
    @AriaDiamond ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Omg a similar thing happened to me when I first started couponing at Target years ago. It was when printable coupons first started being a thing and some people didn't understand and treated you like you were a scammer...I try to be honest and follow all couponing rules so being accused really pushes my buttons lol.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      IKR, you need to be 100% sure someone is a scammer before you throw around accusations!

  • @cori7209
    @cori7209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I'm buying the item and I know the coupon is in there, I would open it and use the coupon. I would NEVER open it and take one if I wasn't buying the product. Imo, it's like opening a pop and drinking some of it before you pay. If you're not comfortable doing it, then don't. This is like people using 3 coupons when the coupon says limit of 2. Every couponer has a line that they won't cross. To each his/her own.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My main issue is opening the product, taking the coupon, and then leaving the damaged product on the shelf.
      If you are buying the item, it's definitely a Grey area but I don't believe that was the intention of the manufacturer. Otherwise it would be a peelie.
      I use to get popcorn chicken and let the kids eat it as we shopped and pay for it at the end, so I do get that.

  • @stephaniehealy1382
    @stephaniehealy1382 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely hate when “couponers” do this. I have no issue calling them out when I see it happening.

  • @vikkirountoit497
    @vikkirountoit497 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think it's really generous of any manufacturer to provide coupons and this coupon is exceptional - I also think it's appropriate to purchase the product before you open it end of story. If you don't own the item you have absolutely no business taking anything from the box. This is a great example of the definition of theft.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Well I definitely won't expect these coupons for next year in their gift boxes.

  • @kieshab9908
    @kieshab9908 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I couldn't agree more...yes it's theft straight out theft but they think they have done nothing wrong...I know you can't control what others do, but it's not good for the next person bcuz no one wants to purchase an opened box...but yea and they are crazy enough to post it, make videos about it....

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right and part of paying for the product if that coupon so the person buying it isn't getting what they paid for.

  • @peachhipgirl75
    @peachhipgirl75 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The coupon is part of the product, so this is definitely theft. Might as well be shoplifting. This is the kind of thing that makes couponers look bad.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is how I see it too. Especially if you leave the damaged box on the shelf. Ugh!

  • @dboudriault2091
    @dboudriault2091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Its calling stealing call it what it is.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      I think calling it theft is the same thing and it's in my title and thumbnail. But yes, that is what it is.

  • @benitagibson8395
    @benitagibson8395 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I with you bought the first 1 and kept rolling

  • @michellefannin6459
    @michellefannin6459 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That coupon has a monetary value!!!!! So, it is theft!!!! The box states IF you purchase THIS item we will give you a coupon to purchase another AXE product up to (6.50?) whatever value. That coupon is PAPER MONEY so to speak! PEELIES Do not say that. They state When you buy...etc.... Ive been couponing for years and I do not agree with Opening the box and leaving the box there.

  • @anncrowther2797
    @anncrowther2797 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm very new to this world. And I personally consider this wrong. Even if it's not fraud I consider it theft. I also think it's morally wrong. People floor me in what they consider okay behavior. I'm a very firm believer of Karma. She will find them and help them have the day they deserve.
    Have a wonderful day and a Happy New Year's

  • @01Lenda
    @01Lenda ปีที่แล้ว

    I think, we have a bunch of entitled folks, who are thieves, that have no conscious.

  • @desireedegenar6110
    @desireedegenar6110 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes the 3 count does have the coupon in it.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are right, I went and got my 2 gift sets I bought at the 50% off sale at Kroger a few weeks ago which were the 3 count and they had the coupons in them.

  • @robertadunaway7030
    @robertadunaway7030 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is totally wrong to just take the coupon and not buy the product you opened. That would be like taking the coupons out of the Sunday paper and not buying a paper.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      And people do that to Sunday papers all the time too. SMH

    • @gloria.t-06
      @gloria.t-06 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true

  • @lindavidamia8199
    @lindavidamia8199 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to walmart yesterday and there were about 10 boxes open🤦🏽‍♀️ luckily i found some on a top shelf and purchase and today i went to meijer today got 4 free boxes with the coupons i purchased. Yes its so wrong. And its not couponers doing it, its greedy, disrespectful people.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Probably a lot of people who resell products who usually coupon too.

  • @ashlipope5079
    @ashlipope5079 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just saw a couponer I don't sub too. Talking about an issue I didn't agree with. But she got pulled aside and accused of stealing coupons to get the stuff.. at Walmart.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Couponing to me is not worth getting accused of stuff. I am glad things are moving Digital so I don't have to justify myself to cashiers.

  • @brendaspencer6691
    @brendaspencer6691 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just plain wrong. This is what ruines it for honest couponers.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really does hurt honest couponers which bothers me the most.

  • @coolasschk
    @coolasschk ปีที่แล้ว

    That shiz with Axe happened where I live... So pissed. Also saw a man in line at target returning the ARm and hammer laundry tabs that was giving 10.00 this past week on Swagbucks... Returning items after purchasing and getting all the rebates is a dirty game, please don't... We Want couponing to stay around

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's my issue too. If they want to risk there rebate accounts for returning then whatever but when they Crack down on me because of their choices it ticks me off.

  • @AmyStotts
    @AmyStotts ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, it's not fraud, but might be misuse. I can see it from both sides... Some say it's ok as long as you're buying it and say it's like a peelie... You're gonna use the peelie on a product. Oh, and peelies- is taking peelies theft? Taking peelies without purchasing the product? I know the legal answer to that one, but I'm trying to say that some people believe the axe thing is ok just like some people think taking peelies is ok.
    Anyways, at this point in "the game", we're not going to save old school couponing from dying off. There's not just one thing causing couponing to take the turns it's taking.
    All of that said, if anyone disagrees with me, please don't attack... I'm not trying to get in any arguments. 😊. I've just been at this for almost 16 years and I've been watching this progress all along the way.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I said fraud but meant theft. And my opinion is peelies are on the outside to use at the time of purchase, if you take & don't buy that product you haven't damaged the product. Damaging the box to get to the coupon that is intended to be used after purchase but using it on the damaged box is a Grey area at best however damaging the box to take the coupon but not even get the product is definitely theft.
      No attacking! You are awesome!

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BTW, I do think this is why we will be going completely Digital within the next 5-10 years of couponing.

    • @AmyStotts
      @AmyStotts ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShoppingwithShana I do totally agree that opening it up and just taking the coupon is stealing. But, I can see where people say it's ok as long as they're buying it. I considered doing it at walgreens IF my store was ok with it, but that would be the only way.

    • @AmyStotts
      @AmyStotts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ShoppingwithShana I think you're being very optimistic. 😁. I think paper coupons will be gone within 2 years. The stores are already pushing digital couponing to a large extent... Kinda not fair to the people who can't afford or don't want to own electronics. I just hope that when it's all digital that we'll have 1) more than 1 digital for each product or 2) resets like on ibotta and shopkick. Otherwise, at the drugstores, especially, scenarios will be kinda blah. If it's buy 2 colgate and we have 1 $1 digital, I'm not up for buying 2.
      I've said before that we're going to be extreme rebaters soon. If you look at Walmart deals lately, you can get your entire haul using only rebates.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AmyStotts oh its definitely going that way! 2 years definitely wouldn't surprise me either. Lol, I like the extreme rebaters! 🤣

  • @joybell9
    @joybell9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u for addressing this. I saw this 2 days ago with Axe and Gillette. It was disturbing. My conscience would never allow me to do this. I will not watch the channel (who claims to be an expert in couponing) again. Keep up your honest work.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Common sense should tell you opening a product and lessening the value of it is not right. I can somewhat understand the thought if you are buying it then what does it matter (although I would NEVER do that). But absolutely no excuse to damage it and then leave it on the shelf.

  • @carlsanders4680
    @carlsanders4680 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shana., I wish I could talk in person. So much to say.

  • @marymontgomery3515
    @marymontgomery3515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I went to 1 Walgreens nothing

  • @couponingwithmichelle
    @couponingwithmichelle ปีที่แล้ว

    I accidentally bought an axe set at Target that someone had ripped off the coupon and it was attached to the box :/ it wasn't even that good of a coupon. It was like $3/2 or something. Still annoyed though since I bought it with the coupon making it a better deal overall.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah that is just not right. It's not fair to the consumer who bought the product the right way.

  • @brendahere
    @brendahere ปีที่แล้ว

    Rolling is fine. Opening boxes before you bought it is so wrong!. I saw another issue that I thought you were going to talk about. it has to do with a $10 extra care glitch, where the customer is able to get the til to take the $10 off multiple times. To me its just fraud, even if the register lets you do it.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      I honestly didn't see that one! At CVS? Tell me more.

  • @marymontgomery3515
    @marymontgomery3515 ปีที่แล้ว

    So sad 😞

  • @meifangliu6295
    @meifangliu6295 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please leave some for those in need of affordable personal care products. Don’t clear the shelf!

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      I didn't buy any, just sharing what's happening.

  • @kbart9576
    @kbart9576 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's so sad!

  • @carlsanders4680
    @carlsanders4680 ปีที่แล้ว

    What they did I could never do.

  • @sherrynalder1359
    @sherrynalder1359 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is infuriating!

  • @rosedavern8097
    @rosedavern8097 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg that’s bad , now the coupon people be affected what this people doing not the right way, I Portillos the gifsets then I use the coupon what I purchase on it

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know, we all pay the consequences for the few that abuse the system.

    • @rosedavern8097
      @rosedavern8097 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShoppingwithShana True

  • @marymontgomery3515
    @marymontgomery3515 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree

  • @sharoncontini7499
    @sharoncontini7499 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did it the right way.

  • @kristanixon7852
    @kristanixon7852 ปีที่แล้ว

    This clearly is stealing from the product in the store. Absolutely it makes it harder for couponers who do things the right way.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      Completely agree! The coupon is amazing but I guarantee we won't get this next year.

  • @johnnaledoux2554
    @johnnaledoux2554 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes as a couponer we can get great deals without doing this

  • @joyb7434
    @joyb7434 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I completely agree with you, I would not do this! I also don’t believe in the ✨ glitch that some people use. I am happy getting as good of deals as I am even if it’s not always free!

    • @angelamillstumax8569
      @angelamillstumax8569 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel the same. Integrity is big for me and there's always good deals no need to cheat

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right no need to compromise your integrity for sure!

  • @beybslifeintheus494
    @beybslifeintheus494 ปีที่แล้ว

    great deal

  • @mike-yp1uk
    @mike-yp1uk ปีที่แล้ว

    It's just greedy.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      I know we all want good deals and I will definitely never pass on a freebie but it has to be a valid way.

  • @rissellangbecker878
    @rissellangbecker878 ปีที่แล้ว

    The government is doing exactly that every day... what was you expecting from people??

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure, I personally hold higher standards for myself than the government.

    • @rissellangbecker878
      @rissellangbecker878 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ShoppingwithShana I am with you on that too, but if your own government is not following the basic laws please don't expect that abusive people will.

  • @sab3295
    @sab3295 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's stealing I think!

  • @ralonb
    @ralonb ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think you're preaching to the choir. The people who do this aren't watching. They don't care.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True statement! My viewers are the best!

    • @ralonb
      @ralonb ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ShoppingwithShana Honestly I think it's far worse when people on social media encourage people to commit fraud. A lot of people who are new may think things like this are ok, and can get in trouble and/or mess things up for everyone else.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ralonb I have noticed since inflation we have more trying to coupon to save $ and many could be lead astray for sure.

  • @preciousowusu7743
    @preciousowusu7743 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dead wrong.

  • @yotatoumanidis6923
    @yotatoumanidis6923 ปีที่แล้ว

    and now that is on youtube and more people can see it more people are going to do it

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's already all over the internet and being encouraged. I am not concerned that more will do it by me and I might be helping new couponers to realize this is not ok.

  • @sarahmiller72282
    @sarahmiller72282 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I bought one of these as a gift for my husband for Christmas, then I seen that everyone was getting them by cheating the system 🫤. I have a coupon that I earned by purchasing this a few weeks ago, but won’t be able to get in on a free one because everyone has already bought them out. 😔kind of sucks for the few of us that try to coupon the correct way.

    • @ShoppingwithShana
      @ShoppingwithShana  ปีที่แล้ว

      I bought 2 during Kroger's 50% off Gift Sets! I need to open them and get my coupons! Lol! I gave one to my son for Christmas and the other is sitting in my gift closet.