Building Your Stockpile

[Mackkenna]

One of the best things I've done is to make a wishlist for things I'd like to stockpile. It keeps me more focused and I'm not as tempted by all the freebies if they're not on my list. I just keep my eyes open for good Qs on those items and watch for a good sale- then decide whether or not the sale is 'stockpile worthy' or not. I'm moving down my list pretty quickly, so it really helps to have a game plan- especially when you're new at all this. Otherwise you end up with 300 shampoo/conditioner, 200 toothpaste.........etc. and no toilet paper or laundry detergent, etc. I also tend to shop in "themes." For the past couple of months, I've found excellent deals on laundry supplies, so that's been my focus. Lots of freebies that I had never noticed before - just took a little planning and staying focused. I did much better this year than last when I was basically a newbie at all this.
So, just make a plan/list and stick to it. Believe me, the deals will cycle through again. It's very, very rarely a once in a lifetime deal.

Hi there I am new to stockpiling but not new to couponing!!!! Just love it!!! Just a quick tip to share....if something is absolutey FREE I get it even if I don't need it....I give those items to needy friends, family or a local food bank...OR something else I LOVEEEEE ....I sell non-perishable toiletries, etc... in my rummage sales.

[mellbutler]

Hi I'n new to this stockpilling...have couponed on and off for yrs but really didn't know how to work it....I am learning now

got my first haul for $3.36 today and saved $19.41 plus $2.00 ecb

so that felt good


but....

are getting things for free wrong? Is it just being greedy? Am I hurting anyone by stockpilling? I intend to only stockpile only reasonable useage amounts....is taking advantage of a "deal" really taking advantage of someone/company?

has anyone else ever felt this way?

Also do a lot of you make mulpitle trips...like walgreens carefree free this week....you can only get one at a time...is it ok to do the same offer over but use the rr for something else?


also...in my area we have large bins for paper recycling which can be found at schools, churches etc. I realized I can find newspapers there very easily...and even found bound up unusde sunday inserts w/coupons...and grabbed some....now some may consider it stealing but I return all the other paper so for me it is borrowing, but I still keep a low profile...they are used for fundraising so I always make sure to put back more to compensate...so if you have similar bins check them out

[dirick]

If so, I would love to talk to you. I am a couponer, and a stockpiler, but the resale market is DEAD in my area (Bryan/College Station). I have been working with a partner that couldn't hang so now I'm solo and looking for a new stockpile buddy. I was hoping to find someone in the Houston or Austin areas as they are closest to me. PLEASE PM me if this appeals to you [IMG]http://www.********.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif[/IMG]

Thanks so much!
Dee Dee

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[ilovecouponing]

Thanks for sharing. I understand this more now. Lisa:)

[Fantasy]

I am from a small town and I usually do my main shopping at Giant... they only allow three coupons of the same thing.. How do I get around that?

[BostonRed]

i think i'm just a little overly excited about stockpiling and having the stuff ready.. haha

but, i think having stuff on hand as gifts is a great idea too, i think i'll start with that. thanks! :)

I realize this is an old comment, but I couldn't resist. As a single guy myself, I'd be pretty uneasy if I discovered my date had a pantry full of diapers and baby stuff.

[MrsCrafty]

I am from a small town and I usually do my main shopping at Giant... they only allow three coupons of the same thing.. How do I get around that?

The only way around that is multiple transactions. Or if they won't let you just break it up in one trip, make multiple trips or bring friends/family to run other transactions through for you.

[MrsCrafty]

I'm SUPER new to couponing and stockpiling. I saw an episode of Extreme Couponing and could not believe what they were saving. I know that's not all of it, and that we can't all save 99% on $600 grocery bills every shopping trip, but I never imagined I could combine coupons and sales to get things free or near free.

Well, I started gathering coupons right away, and have a moderate little coupon supply going now. I was excited for my first 2 stockpiling finds. Not huge hauls, but the first week I got 12 boxes of pasta for less than 50 cents each, and last week I got 14 meal replacement bars for 75% off (which I normally only let my DH get occasionally because of their high price).

I'm looking forward to my next stockpile, and hoping to luck into something I have or can get a bunch of coupons for. Right now I have typically 2 of each coupons. I feel a little better seeing that it can take 6 or more months to start a decent stockpile and that I'm not the only one who has started it one item at a time. Haven't gotten anything totally free yet.

Thanks to everyone for your insights here. It makes all this a little less overwhelming.

[Andie.Mike]

Hello there, I am totally new to both.. I am really liking the whole coupon thing.. I was wondering if there is anyone in my area that I would be able to meet up with and go shopping??? Plus I have an idea of what I am doing, but I am still so new that I really don't know what I am doing.. I'm also very excited to pass this on down to my girls and family..

[Thatdbme]

The website is great, I was feeling like a chicken with my head cut off until I read some of the forums on this site.