...but you dont really need it...

I seem to do this alot. Especially at Walgreens. I use their rebate program and get my rebate paid back to me on their card just because I get an extra 10%.
I stock up on toothpaste, shampoo, body washes, razors, ect. (whatever is on sale & I have a coupon)

Just a couple weeks ago I had a few $4 off venus breeze razors and used it on top of a $2 walgreens coupons they were on sale for $8 so I got 4, not on the same day but spread out. I can use the same razor probably for about 2-3 months so these razors will last me at least 3 yrs! because they all came with 2 refils.

But yet I still continue to get razors or some other product because I get them for a good price. I tell dh "well eventually we will need them" he agrees.
Sometimes I stop myself from buying things because I know we have enough, especially shampoo products. Guess its just hard for me to pass up a good deal.

Anyone else do the same?

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I do this but with modifications. I only get it if it is 100% free. I sell items at a garage sale. I also barter them. I also will donate items with a tax write off for full face value.
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You can always donate the stuff. You won't be out of pocket at all if you're getting the things free!

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I try to buy things that are a good deal enough for a year. I sometimes will get enough for 2 years, but rarely. I believe that stores will always offer great deals, so when I notice I need to start looking, I usually find a good sale before I run out.
Also, I tell my friends about sales or get things as gifts...ie: bath n body soaps 5 for 15...
I have friends who do stock up like you are describing. I think it's good to be frugal!

I was worried I would do this, but just like sahmommyuv3 I try to look for things that we are gonna be running out of soon. The only reason I get things I don't need is if they are free or practically free, maybe only a couple dollars. I love allgirls idea of selling these extras at a garage sale.

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I will if it's free or under $1. I haven't paid for a razor or toothpaste in I couldn't tell you how long. As a matter of fact cvs has a razor for sale for $2 and I have 2- $2 coupons for it. So I'll be heading out for that.

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Maybe you could trade them on the bartering board and get something you could use in return.

I do do this if I have a coupon and it is on sale. Or if it is something that is a name brand and I really like it but don't want to pay full price for it and have a coupon, I will buy it.

I have been trying to get out of the habit of doing that, and have been doing pretty good with it.. I don't normally getthings for free, but I do use coupons so it is much cheaper.

I do this but on a Much bigger level - It is My Huge Huge downfall - and sometimes I wonder if just staying home and Staying away from The Internet completly would Help me

I think its great if you do the Really cheap or free items -
I do those too -

But I am also A sucker for Bath and body works and Victoria secrets sales and coupons - And who Really Needs all that stuff ??


Plus if I Get like a $10 Off 50.00 Coupon for lets say gap kids -
I go in there and spend About 100.00 anyway - Buying Tons Of clearence stuff for my kids that are Yes great Prices But Um - Does My Son Really Need another Pair of khakis for 4.99 Or does my DD need a Cute sweater just because its 8.99??

No they don't =

I am really trying hard to stop my Great deal spending -
I think its too Much of a Good thing - and its Doing us more harm than good -

I will do it if the product is free or near free.