SHOP TIL YOU DROP! and other not very well thought out ramblings...

COURTESY and SOURCE: CHATTANOOGAN.COM
Friday, the website Chattanoogan dot com published an interesting article written by Ms. Judy Franks.

So, the economy is down. The general revenue coming in -- is down. Governments are trying to balance budgets with shortfalls. While white knuckling a wallet seems like a very smart thing to do -- I sometimes wonder if the whole "SHOPPING" thing is now out of style?

Remember when "SHOP TIL U DROP" was on logo gear everywhere? AND the movie industry focused on the sociology of mall life?

I wonder if trends to "shop local" truly pinch the larger retailers? as moms and pops make very strong efforts to rock it out in the local markets.

Apparently, savy shoppers have cornered an area of retail that not allows one to shop but to DODGE prices by clipping AND USING - coupons.

I say the AND USING part because clippin the buggers is only a third of the actual task of savings.

Ms. Franks article says that the retailer KMART is doubling coupons with values UP TO $2. -- Got a two dollar coupon -- well, by the time it's all said and done, the saving is $4! Very nice!


So, this Sunday -- when you're sorting through your paper -- or even cruising the web to supplement your shopping list with coupons -- it's an interesting tidbit to keep in mind. But don't forget to visit your local fresh markets too!