Your Thoughts: Selling Your Stockpile – Yes or No?
Check out the following email I received from reader, Ronni:
[h2s_box]The reason I am writing today is to ask: How do you feel about couponers that resell their stockpile items? This has recently become a HUGE scandal here in West Texas as there is a person who is known to clear shelves, hits the stores when the trucks deliver and has the employee’s give her the items she’s couponing before they are even stocked on the shelves and has now rented a space and is re-selling items which she procured with coupons.
After following you for some time I am aware about how you feel about ‘extreme couponing’. Most of us in this area are friends and we are not extreme couponers. Just regular couponers LOL. The problem we are facing (beyond crabby cashiers, non coupon educated management, etc) now is that the resale lady is making it more difficult for non-extreme couponing families in this area to save as much money or catch the really great deals.
Are we in this area wrong to be “just jealous” that she beats us to the deals and in turn makes a buck off of her saving ability? Or are we right in feeling that this is completely tasteless? What are your thoughts?[/h2s_box]
I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic! Thanks for any insight you can provide.
i don’t really like the fact shes making it hard for everyone else….but if she is gonna sell cheap…she should take coupons as part of the sale…whats good for the goose….lol
People who act like this lady are totally unethical and greedy. They don’t care if they hurt everyone else or if anyone else gets in on deals. This is why retailers and manufacturers have changed policies and coupons that makes it harder for everyone. I feel that retailers should put limits on these people to make it more fair for everyone.
I personally do not see a problem with reselling, transferring, donating or care-packing your stockpile – its all the same in my opinion. I paid for it and I am allowed to resell, transfer, donate and/or carepack that item. I put fault on the stores for allowing shelf-clearers to continue. Thankfully, most stores have limits on deals. If there is a deal where I want a large amount of product, I will special order it. If there is a deal that is cleared from the shelf when I get to the store, I move on and get a raincheck if applicable.
I completely agree with you. Rainchecks are awesome 😉
“I put fault on the stores” I disagree with this comment. All this allows is to pass the buck/blame onto someone else. Why, as human beings, can’t we take responsibility for our own actions? Put fault where due, and that is the person who feels it necessary to clear the shelf on purpose, with the sole idea of reselling when it’s affecting the lives of many other people who could use 3 or 4 (giving an example) of an the 75 or so quantity that was scooped up out of greed.
I Agree. Where the heck did “personal responsibility” go in America? As humans it is our responsibility to take care of ourselves while still taking others into consideration. Get your sales items, but only what you need.
Do we really want to teach our kids to selfishly hoard for profit, or false security? Or would we rather teach them to think about others.
Even apes don’t hoard crap loads of stuff. This is why we have such huge divides… Too many people taking too much, leaving others with less. And yes, it starts at the bottom with small things like this.
Show your kids by example what being human is really about…and it’s not selfish hoarding.
Many coupons state in the fine print they cannot be used on purchases meant to be resold. So people who disregard that could potentially be charged with larceny if they’re caught.
No. Give a few items away to people you visit, or to people who visit you. That’s not weird, it’s sharing. And it’s a nice thing to do. Who doesn’t need a box of Kleenex?
I only buy what my house hold needs and maybe a small donation…even when it is free. As far as Im concerned the world does not revolve around me and sharing is caring. Cannot stand someone that will take advantage of a good thing for self gain. She is taking advantage and i think it is probably tax fraud. Do do what she is doing…i think she needs a resale license and i dont think she would be allowed to do this type of bulk resale at regular stores with coupons… and she should be paying taxes on the stuff she sells. She has made a business for herself.
Bravo… Totes agree
First, let me say that by no means am I an extreme couponer. I have never cleared a shelf. I do coupon every week and have a nice little stockpile of which I am very proud. If I get things I do not use or that are free, I donate them to the Food Bank (the woman loves me!). I lost my job in April and am struggling to find another one. This summer, my family had two garage sales. I sold a lot of junk and I sold some of my excess stockpile. If you don’t like it, I’m sorry, but you don’t pay my family’s bills. We needed that money and I will do it, again, if I have to.
And you should. Good for you.
family first i say.
But the difference is, you didn’t get your stockpile with the intent of reselling. I think what you did was way different. You took what you had and got much needed money for your family. You did it with morality and responsibility.
This lady was buying with the only purpose to resell. Her reasons are selfishness, greed and utter lack of concern for others.
No comparison.
Good luck to you and your family!!
There is a difference to selling your stockpile to help your family through a tough time and what the lady is described as doing. I do consider what she is doing as unethical and, possibly, illegal. Although, while I admit that I can see this woman’s side, (as I teach my kids) just b/c you CAN, doesn’t mean you SHOULD.
Maybe the lady is helping her own family through a tough time too. Who really knows!
I have to disagree. In my opinion, selling your stockpile and even buying with the intent to resell does not necessarily make someone greedy. It just sounds illogical to say that its ok for someone to sell at a yard sale to alleviate financial hardships and at the same time say its not ok for someone to sell at a booth or business place. They may also be going through financial hardships and whether its illegal or not is not our problem to worry about! & I’m perfectly fine with someone selling their belongings. That being said, if they plan on reselling, consider other couponers who may shop at your store before clearing the shelves. If you plan on buying big amounts simply order ahead to keep everyone happy.
I know someone who sells her stockpiles but she uses expired coupons as well as coupons that aren’t expired and drives to several different stores in order to get everything she needs. I personally don’t agree with it if you’re going to use expired coupons or clear out shelves before anyone else gets a chance. At the same time, stores should have enough product to sell to all customers, especially those who don’t abuse the policies especially since we outnumber those that do abuse. I’ve gone to stores to get items that are on sell an hour after they open and the item is already sold out which leads me to suspect that they didn’t have enough of the item in the first place. Having enough items to open an entire store is crazy but honestly, considering how expensive everything is, can you really blame her? I work in a restaurant so I understand the need to have sell items available for everyone.
i agree these drug stores advertise a product 2/$5 but only keep 2 or less on the shelf because they are only allowed to order 2 when they sell out. when my rite aid is sold out the manager special orders for me and i get a rain check. rite aid still takes the coupons even in ad coupons even if they are expired if you have a rain check.
I worked at RiteAid 34 years ago before it was RiteAid and I have to say it was no different then. There was never enough stock for sales. What “hammer” says is true, any time I have gone in for a particular item and it is out they will give a raincheck and they will honor all related coupons even if they expire before the stock is replenished. Because of problems with the registers they will even adjust the raincheck to accommodate UP rewards, so a customer won’t lose them due to dates. So, don’t forget your rainchecks!
My comments as far as the lady that clears shelves and resells have already been addressed. It is rude, unethical and if she is not collecting and paying sales tax, it is also illegal. However, if I have gotten products to “try out”and had to buy 2, then finding I didn’t care for the product, I will sell or donate the unused one. The one that was sampled, I often give to friends or in the case of toiletries I just leave them for use in the guest bathroom.
I see no problem with selling items at a garage sale because you are desperate for money to cover other expenses. It is all about the initial intent.
i personally know someone who sells couponed items for cheaper price, i mean she has a right to make money and buyers are also buyingcheap stuff too. i dont see probblem
I agree uyanga!
I been cuponing for 18 years! And it has got really crazy now! But, I know a lot of ladys that do have flea market booths! They do have permits but, some people have told them that’s wrong! But, everyone does whatever they believe on, and I myself when I see a person that are verly learning I don’t mind advising them how to cupon. But, all this have gotten out of control, I had a lady that I had showed her how to cupon last year! Hadn’t heard from her until this friday – she is selling inserts and charging to teach a class. Well, me everything I get is for my 4 girls, my mother and brother’s familys. And I make bags for a group home for special kids- toothpaste anything makes their day. 2 ladys went dumpster diving at a church the dumpster was outside and this parishioner block there car so they couldn’t go anywhere- so, do as permission before going dumpster diving.
I personally do not see a problem with it. I have bought items from other couponers in my area as I work full time and do not always have the time to run out and stock up on everything I need myself. Its a way for me to still save money and the people to get compensated for the time they spend couponing. Now, if you are opening up a store…that may be extreme. I don’t see anything wrong with re-selling in general though. To each their own.
I’m a personal shopper and my hook is that not only do I do the shopping for my clients but I use coupons. My clients include seniors and busy, working families. I then pass the savings on to my customers – they get the register tape so they can see what exactly was spent. Everything is done legally and I pay additional taxes on my income as well as having registered my business and have a tax ID #. I NEVER clear shelves but when I get a great deal and have additional items, I’ll send out an email blast – “Tone Body Wash for $1!” I’m registered, bonded and licensed. I’ve found a way to turn my hobby into a business – it’s a win/win for everyone!
This is a great idea and a great way to make additional income Jennifer. I love letting people know about the deals, but they are never confident that they can get. I would like to set up a business like that because you could charge them $2.00 for the body wash that they would of paid $8.00 for.
I only stock up if its less $1.00.
Jennifer,
I really like your idea about becoming a personal shopper. I have been looking into turning my hobby into a business as well and was wondering if maybe you would explain a little more about what you do. For example how much you charge and if you just buy whats on sale or do you follow a list that your clients provide? Thanx 🙂
Jennifer that is a great business and I am sure your customers appreciate your coupons. Just out of curiosity how did you get a shopping business started?
I created a Facebook account with my business name and had close-to-free brochures and business cards printed up (using some coupon code from VistaPrint – of course I heard about that here – ha!) Then I advertised on my Facebook page to my friends which led to someone who worked as an activity planner in a senior community which lead to another community hiring me. Most of my friends know I coupon because I regularly post my shopping trips and scenarios on my Facebook page. I have several neighbors come over to “shop” in my basement – they usually will pay $1 per item but if they are going thru hard-times (which some have at one time or another) I give it to them for free. When I needed just a couple more clients, I advertised on Craigslist. I charge $20 on orders $0-$50; $30 on orders $75-$150; and so on. They can see they automatically save at the minimum 50% so the fee I charge is still less than what they would have paid for if they were in the stores. They can’t be picky about brands though! Everyone is happy and I’m home when my kids get off the bus – plus I get my shopping fix in 😉
I feel that shelf clearing is wrong. My family has a very small budget for food and personal items. I count on using my coupons to get us by. I hate going to the store and finding an item cleared out just hours after the sale began. I do have a stockpile that will last us until the next sale or until it expires. But I did not clear a shelf to stock my stockpile. It’s taken me four years.
That being said I have never purchase food or personal items with the intent to resell and I have never sold any of my food or personal items. I do sell some big ticket toys that I find deals on. Our food and person item budget is small and our christmas and birthday budget is close to nothing. If I find a good sale on an item I want to get for my daughter, I will buy two and sell one on craig’s list for a great price. I don’t make enough to cover the cost of the one I purchased for my daughter but I make enough to justify the purchase and not kill my budget. Maybe I’m in the wrong?
You are not in the wrong. We all do what we have to do for our own families.
un.couth. period.
My mom and I sell our extras… It is what it is. Once a year we have a sale to get rid of any extra stuff we may have because there are some things you need to buy that you don’t want so you can get the things you do! We don’t clear shelves and a lot of times we shop mid to end week just to make sure we don’t take what others want as well. As far as being against the law…??? we have had some people that are in law enforcement shop at our sales, so it seems to be ok here. As far as donating, we have had troubles do that…they seem very leery of taking food products thinking it may be contaminated. And we do make baskets for family at Christmas and birthdays….We are not extreme couponers, but if it is free and I have a coupon I’m going to get it! Bottom line for us is that selling what we have left over once a year helps pay for gas, newspapers, printer paper, ink, & internet bill… not making a killing but it helps and I will continue to do it as long as I can! :o)
I am not a fan of selling your stockpile. I think that couponing has got completely out of hand. Because of the show extreme couponing stores are no longer doubling coupons and they are limiting the amount that you can use. Most of us, like myself coupon to save our family money buying one or two of the items. It needs to be done respectfully. If this type of behavior continues it will ruin couponing for the rest of us.
Or, the values on coupons have been lowered. $.25 off dish soap or toothpaste? Not even worth it when doubled.
I meant …even when doubled.
I’ve never sold any of my stockpile. But I think that the bottom line is, if you own something then you have the right to sell it if you wish. No matter if it was given as a gift or bought with coupons or whatever. If it’s yours, it’s your choice.
I have been couponing for about 3.5 yrs now. Just about 1 year ago i have been selling some of my stockpile but I am not a person who clears the shelves. I only shop at cvs and sometimes at rite aid. I have stop shopping at walgreens for about 2yrs now. I only have 4 cards for cvs ( boyfriend, best friend, grandma and myself) and 3 for rite aid (boyfriend, best friend and my mothers). Currently i only have 15 up rewards for rite aid and maybe about $50-65 ecbs and i try to “recycle” so if i give 20 ecbs i expect 20+ ecbs back. I’m not a person who wakes up at 7am in the morning to clear the shelves in the store but i start shopping at 6pm on sunday or even start on monday. I have never bought more than 8 items of the same product in a single transaction. I think selling some of your stockpile is okay but making it a “job” to clear the shelves and resell them is no fair for the other families who buy them for their own family. In my city you are allow to make a yard sale on the first sat of March, July, Sept and Dec so I have only made 3-4 yard sales total involving some of my stockpile. My cvs and rite aid are very friendly with couponers and they know their coupon policy so i have never had a problem with them.
Not ok in my opinion. If you don’t intend to use it then don’t buy it. I have had times where I couponed and got diapers I didn’t like or a new product I didn’t like and I could see where it might be ok to put that stuff out at a yardsale, but I personally just gave away or donated things I didn’t use up.
SELL ME STOCKPILE ? NO WAY !
We have people selling your stock in VA too. It upsets me ,because things like that are making the value of coupons go down. If we can see it ,the people putting out the coupons can see it too…It does not make it far to people who really need coupons to live on. Am I jealous no….Just don’t take it if you don’t need it….Help the people who need it out….And do they put it as income on their TAXES>>>>>
There is nothing wrong with reselling. First of all, we all have to buy those coupons, second, we paid for those items. Who cares if she clears the shelves, it’s first comes first serves. I’m sure the manager loves it to see their shelves cleared. If you don’t need those stuff, have a yard sale, or give them to those that help you in return. Bottom line is that’s everybody’s business. More power to that lady. Don’t hate!!!
DD I agree with you I live in california and i pay taxes on newspaper and nonfood items I pay taxes for ink and internet I don’t clear the shelves I pay taxes for everything and if I want to sell after I given to my my mother, grandmother, aunt, sisternlaw and still have some left I don’t see a big deal I think that its worst to steal then clearing shelves with coupons.
I’ve never couponed for something with the intent to resale–I have sold some of my things before, but it usually happened after I realized that even though I gave stuff away to friends and family, there was still a couple bottles of product that were just cluttering my shelves, etc. that I still wanted to get rid of (I’m NOT an extreme couponer–just been doing it for several years now and the stockpile grows steadily). And when I do sell them, I sell it for lower than retail price because I feel that is just more fair. I do know a lady that sells her stockpile often on FB and it is a little irritating, esp. on deals where I knew that the shelves were cleared on Saturday night (!!) and I needed just 1 (I only have ONE cvs card and same for wags–I only get enough for my household–we don’t have the room for anything else!! lol) and there she is, selling what I was needing at full price. Overall, I think that within reason, it’s not completely wrong, but it can be frustrating.
If her facebook friends are foolish enough to buy an item for full price like you say, shame on them!!! Some people on here admit to selling stuff, but feel it is ok, because they sell their stuff cheap (like 50 cents) and “don’t make much money” Selling is selling whether its full price or a quarter.
Personally I think its greedy to sell your stockpile and goes against my “couponing code of ethics” (only use unexpired coupons for the correct item, no shelf clearing, respect for limit of like coupons, etc.). I’m fine with people buying things to donate within reason, but most coupons do state clearly that they are not valid if you intend to resell the item.
I coupon every week but never have more than 2 coupons for a particular product. Couponing saves me so much money but I rarely shop early in the week and am lucky if the items I want are still on the shelf. I am generous with other shoppers and clerks, contribute items with the less fortunate. Couponing enables my husband and I to use new products and those we wouldn’t pay the high retail price for. Since its just the two of us, I never stock up on close dated items. I usually have a small stock of paper products, cookies, candy but thats about it. Once every summer, I join with friends for a yard sale. Prior to the sale I go through all my shelves and drawers and price items that I have in excess. Everyone appreciates the cheap prices and brand name health and beauty products and I appreciate knowing I’ve gotten my own products “free”. Yes, I know that some of the excess toothpaste, brushes etc. will go straight into my yard sale pile but you’d be surprised how many I “retrieve” for our own use come yard sale time. I hate that people DON’T use coupons but I rarely see an extreme couponer in our area. Follow the store rules and it can be a fun way to shop!
How is.selling product any different than charging someone $30 to teach them how to coupon, you can learn on your own by free blogs and tutorials. There was a lady that would not let me on her coupon blog because i had a yard sale which included a small amount of my stock pile the week before school to buy my kids new school clothes wouldnt have been able to had i not held the sale. That lady makes $600/$900 a week by holding thes couponing classes yet i was judged by simply make $75 from a yard sale. HIPOCRITICAL!
My job is not to judge what others do. I can only judge myself . I do get frustrated when I get to see an empty spot for an item that I want. But it happens and I move on. I don’t know if it was a shelf clearer or just many people walking in and getting a good deal. I don’t know what a shelf clearer is going through. I am sure that if the professional shelf clearer re-seller could get a better job, they would. Instead of anger I feel pity.
Absolutely wrong, I know a lot of people who coupon because they have to – clearing shelves for personal profit is selfish. On the flip side – when the tax man cometh, she will learn the hard way
I think that what this person is doing is not only wrong but immoral & greedy. I’ve only cleared a shelf when there were only a few of an item left, meaning that plenty of others were there before me. I have never even considered selling any of my stockpile. I have, however, donated & shared much of the items I get at such low prices and/or free.
Stockpiling one thing but today, with the uneasy job market all over, one needs to save money when ever possible, not to mention due to the extreme weather conditions all over, hurricanes, tornados where stores are closed and loss of electricity, one needs to have food on hand that aren’t perishable.
If one needs money selling one’s stockpiling is just like selling one’s clothes. During the great depression, people were selling anything they had.
As for making it hard for others because of stores changing their coupon policy because of people selling their stockpile, no one said life was going to be easy, nor that people had concern for their fellow man.
I do not have an issue with reselling your stockpile extras. I do have an issue with the stores allowing some people to break the coupon policy and not allowing others to do the same. You would have to buy boxes of merchandise and with the coupon limits at most stores how does the seller get so much merchandise while still following along with the coupon policy?
I will not sell my extras. I only donate to people in need.
I am a person who coupons for my 3 children myself and fiance to save us money.Sometimes i give things to my sister ,mom and childrens school.I dont agree with couponers who just get too much stuff clear shelves to resell.If you dont need it dont take it from someone else who does.I think its really greedy and selfish.
With the rising cost of ink for the computer printers, how much is one really saving with coupons?
The coupon values any more are ridiculous! You have to buy three items to get a dollar off? Coupons are not worth the time and effort anymore. JMO
It sounds to me like this woman this article is about has made this her regular business. Not sure about the whole using coupons to resell afterward part…But she is definetly in business for herself and if she is not following the irs, state and local
rules/regulations for this. She will get caught and in big trouble.
https://www.sba.gov/community/blogs/community-blogs/business-law-advisor/how-legally-sell-your-goods-fairs-garage-sales-
As far as setting up business to resell the items bought with coupons…idk. They are designed for CONSUMERS. Whether or not there is a law against this…shame on her.
Her daily business setup this way? no question…its wrong.
There is nothing wrong with it. First come first serve. If you wanted the item that was free then I suppose you should have gone to the store a little quicker. You cannot get angry at someone for doing something perfectly legal! Plus I must add couponing is a TON of work! She worked hard for the items she got for “free”. There is so much clipping, planning, and then the actual trip! It’s def time consuming. It’s frustrating when you go into a store and hope to snag an item for free or cheap and the shelf is cleared but it’s not the end of the world. If I wanted it I should have gone when the coupon first came out. Plus she is probably selling the stuff at a huge discount so everyone wins!
This weekend while shopping I saw a lady scream at her young son, because as she said, she didn’t have a coupon for a candy bar he really wanted. I offered to pay for the candy bar for her young son, and she started to scream at me, that she was an extreme coupon shopper, and wanted him to learn how to become one at a young age.
If she wants to resell their stuff she should be buying wholesale. THAT is how a business is run. Coupons were designed for MANY consumers to get a good deal…thats advertising. Not one greedy lady to make a business out of different companies coupon campaigns…thats just bs.
Actually coupons were designed for customers to try the item once. Either because it is new to the market OR because the company needs to boost sales. The company sends out a high value coupon. The company expects MANY consumers to try their product. The company hopes the consumers will love their product and keep buying at full price. If you want to yell and such at least get the facts your screaming about correct!
You just said the EXACT same thing I said. 🙂
and whos yelling. i am debating. that is why this article is here.
I don’t know….personally I don’t think it is a big deal. The items are not stolen, they are gotten legitimately with coupons and those extreme couponers do have to put a lot of work into what they do. Sometimes you have to do what you can for money. But that’s my opinion. I stockpile some and if I had to sell for money for my family I would. If I didn’t need the money I would donate. Guess it all depends on your family situation.
I used to feel very strongly about shelf clearing and reselling. I guess I still do, but but all my sky-is-falling concerns have come to pass–lower coupon values, more restrictions, fewer freebies–so I’m apathetic now. I also simply coupon less; it’s just not fun and I don’t need most of it anyway. I just spent the last of my ECBs and I don’t plan on going back. I’m tired of buying stuff I don’t want just to get a deal on what I do want. That said, I am preparing for a yard sale and I am cleaning out my stockpile. I can’t fathom why people actually buy products at yard sales. I sure wouldn’t! Other people’s yard sale stuff skeeves me out in general. I remember years and years ago seeing a guy selling deodorant at a community sale. At the time, I didn’t realize what he was doing and I was thinking “why would anyone buy deodorant from him when there was a coupon for a free one in the paper last week?” Naive me. Remember those free product Qs that used to appear in the paper every so often? Sigh.
You got it erin 🙂
If everyone thought this was an ok way to run a business…because thats what it is if you are reselling on a daily basis. Coupons would either not exist or their usage would continue to become more and more difficult.
Shelf clearing, reselling and using multiple cards all show an incredible lack of character.
I don’t care if people resell their stuff, but I do hate when people sell actual blinkies, tearpads, and peelies from the shelves.
Why do people think they can tell other people what to do with THEIR stuff? People are so concerned with what other people are doing. Like the baby from the video says, “Worry about yourself!”
I have couponed since 1984. My husband and I are both disabled and it has become a
necessity not a hobby. I do not think what she is doing is right, I too am afraid if this behavior continues the stores will simply tighten up on couponing and that will effect all of us who do this as a way to make ends meet. I feel like since the “Extreme Couponing” shows have came out that stores like CVS and Walgreens have tightened up on their deals so it scares me.
I think its fine to resell items that you have purchased. It is no different than having a yard sell and selling items you purchased and never opened. As other readers have mentioned above, if you cant get in on a sale for a reason and someone else does and they are selling below store price that is great! My daughter Jessica had a major brain surgery twice in a 26 hour time and was hospitalized for a week and is just now 2 weeks later starting to get back to a somewhat normal. I missed the last 3 weeks of coupons to take care of her and if I can get in on something I would have if I did not have this emergency happen to her, I would have purchased and now can get from someone else, below store cost, then that is awesome! Now that Jessica’s VP shunt is working, I am trying to get back to what I was before…..a mom to 5! I thinking selling items that you have in your stockpile is fine, keeps things from going to waste and helps out others!
Personally, I can’t stand “shelf clearers”. People who purposefully try to get everything for themselves is just rude, selfish & wrong. Everyone deserves a fair shot to take care of themselves as well.
That being said, (I am NOT an extremey) I do sell stockpile items at my garage sale. I also give to family & friends, do gift baskets and donate items. If/when I get a great/free deal, I may hit a few different stores so I never clear a shelf. I have no problem adding items to my already scheduled garage sale, if I have too much in my stockpile at the time. Then I actually feel good about “cleaning house” & help other people get stuff at a great price too! (Especially since not everyone has time to coupon) Though I’m not sure I could condone actually “setting up shop” to do such an operation.
Just remember the golden rule…
I think its fine to resell items that you have purchased. It is no different than having a yard sell and selling items you purchased and never opened. As other readers have mentioned above, if you cant get in on a sale for a reason and someone else does and they are selling below store price that is great! My daughter Jessica had a major brain surgery twice in a 26 hour time and was hospitalized for a week and is just now 2 weeks later starting to get back to a somewhat normal. I missed the last 3 weeks of coupons to take care of her and if I can get in on something I would have if I did not have this emergency happen to her, I would have purchased and now can get from someone else, below store cost, then that is awesome! Now that Jessica’s VP shunt is working, I am trying to get back to what I was before…..a mom to 5! I thinking selling items that you have in your stockpile is fine, keeps things from going to waste and helps out others! However, the person u described I think should be shut down, as this is not right and she should not be able to do what she is doing. I think this is completely selfish and inconsiderate of her. It keeps others from getting the same low price that she got and in the end even if they pay less than store value, they still pay more…..that is not fair!
If things are going to waste you’re buying too much. Save your family money by only buying what you need and can use.
NO!!! Buy only what you need and leave the rest for someone that needs it.
I don’t have an issue with reselling but I strongly dislike shelf cleaners, esp if its day 1 of a sale. Not everyone can or should be expected to wake up at 7!yo get to a store to get a good deal on something
absolutely no way sell any of the stockpile…if she wants to get that many items ..but then turn around go to the nearest school…shelter or hospital and donate them….help those who are less fortunate and may be unable to get to the store themselves…
🙂 agreed! at least there are a few ethical people out there…cant believe the amount of people that think doing this is ok. Donate your freebies! people saying “Do what you can to make a buck.” taking adavantage of a good thing totally! i guess some people value a buck more than they value the law (because im sure you guys are all set up as a business)…low ethical standards right there.
I don’t agree with it. Very few realize why coupons were originally established. Manufacturers and retailers don’t put out coupons to let consumers make a profit. It is used as marketing, they want you to be able to try their product in hopes you will like it enough to buy again. I think selling your stockpile is like a slap in the face to manufacturers and, like others have mentioned, is why coupon values are dropping.
I also feel its wrong to get items just because its free or cheap knowin you will never use it or will just throw it away. I think that is wasteful and/or hoarding.
I agree, I think a lot of people are using “stockpiling” as an excuse for hoarding.
I know – one of the things I loved about coupons was getting to try new things. And I was converted many times into a long time consumer. However, now it’s a rare thing to get a coupon for a free or discounted item AND also find the item on the shelf. It has to be costing companies a lot of lost customers.