Blogs » Off the Clock

Shameless favor-asking

By KAYLA BUNGE Friday, August 29, 2008 - 3:15 p.m.

Ah, the beauty of the Internet--and in particular, GazetteXtra.com, where readers have for almost a year been able to leave comments on stories that sometimes have proven quite helpful to us reporters. In fact, we've been known to pilfer the story and blog comments for story ideas and local sources.

But I can't peruse any longer. I just need to plain come out and ask for your help.

A little more than a week ago, I wrote a blog seeking tips from readers for saving money at the grocery store. I received a ton of feedback--70 comments worth!--and I plan on referring to the post in the paper so readers can take a look at all the comments, not just the ones I'll feature in the newspaper in a week or so.

One comment caught my attention. A first-and-only-time user named u2katie posted an excellent comment about how she's able to use coupons to her utmost advantage. I wanted to do a feature about her, but I haven't been able to get in touch with her. Or the other user who seemed to have a similar story.

sigh

With a deadline looming, I'm starting to panic.

I'm in desperate search of a coupon king or queen who'd let me in on a few secrets of the scissors.

If that's you, or your relative or your neighbor, tell me about them. Or tell them to get in touch with me at kbunge@gazettextra.com or (608) 755-8251.

reader COMMENTS

Click here to view reader comments

(4)

ktaustin
Sep 3, 2008 at 11:46 a.m.
Suggest removal

That's funny, because when I checked out Aldi a few years ago everything was the same, or slightly more, than Woodmans. I guess it just depends on what you shop for (also that was a couple years ago). Sorry Kalya, I don't know any coupon royalty.

noname
Sep 3, 2008 at 11:44 a.m.
Suggest removal

I have also heard that Big Lots has some stuff, but is WAY cheaper too.

goarmy
Sep 3, 2008 at 11:18 a.m.
Suggest removal

Aldi's is a good place for food.

truth1
Sep 3, 2008 at 9:29 a.m.
Suggest removal

First thing, go to Aldi, most things you can find there will be less money than anywhere else and some of their stuff is BETTER than any of the name brand stuff anywhere else.
.
Their cereal deals can't be beat.

Before you post a comment, consider this:

Note: GazetteXtra.com does not condone or review every comment. Read more in our User Policy Agreement

Keep it clean. Comments that are obscene, vulgar or sexually oriented will be removed. Creative spelling of such terms or implied use of such language is banned, also.
Don't threaten to hurt or kill anyone.
Be nice. No racism, sexism or any other sort of -ism that degrades another person.
Harassing comments. If you are the subject of a harassing comment or personal attack by another user, do not respond in-kind. Hit the "Suggest Removal" button on offensive comments.
Share what you know. Give us your eyewitness accounts, background, observations and history.
Do not libel anyone. Libel is writing something false about someone that damages that person's reputation.
Ask questions. What more do you want to know about the story?
Stay focused. Keep on the story's topic.
Help us get it right. If you spot a factual error or misspelling, email newsroom@gazettextra.com or call 1-800-362-6712.
Remember, this is our site. We set the rules, and we reserve the right to remove any comments that we deem inappropriate.

Post Comment

Commenting requires registration.

News:

Opinion:

Blogs | Columns | Political Cartoons | Polls

Sports:

Multimedia:

Community:

Births | Couples | Obituaries | Death Notices

Blogs

Blog List | Latest Blog Entries

Services:

Reader Rewards | Retail Locations

Copyright ©2007 Bliss Communications Inc. All rights reserved. Use of this material and this site are subject to the GazetteExtra Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Content may not be published, broadcast, re-distributed or re-written.