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People taking peelies (coupons) off items in the store

486 September 25, 2008 at 05:01 PM in Chat (4)
Do you think it is wrong or okay for people to take peelies (coupons) off of items in the store when they don't ever buy that item?
Do you think it is wrong for people to take peelies (coupons) off items they don't buy in the store?
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.teri.
09-25-2008 at 06:20 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:20 PM.
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Sonofabeech
09-25-2008 at 06:22 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:22 PM.
Quote from Devedander :
I vote it's wrong.

Those who do take them and make up reasons why it's ok are just rationlizing something they know to be wrong but want to do anyway and not have aguilty concience. Like those who sneak into concerts and movies (because they didn't actually take anything from mthe performers) or download movies "they wouldn't pay to watch so no one is loosing anything".

It's an honor thing. It's obviuos what the idea is from the company giving away the peelies and they are just trusting you to not do the wrong thing even if no one will catch you.

Sample trays at the store: Sure you can just empty the whole tray into your purse/bag. If they really didn't want you to take all of them they would post a guart at the sample tray. But you know you shouldn't.

All the rationlizations have holes:

They should have put it on the inside if they don't want you to take it - Can you imagine if everything you own but wasn't nailed down got taken and someone said "you shoulda locked it in a safe if you didn't want it stolen". Or if someone poured paint on you and said "If you didn't want your clothes soiled you should have worn a poncho"?

If I take the peelies now but then buy the product next month on sale the company gets what they wanted in the end right? Not really... the company wanted to give you a discount off their product... either the peelie or the sale... not both at once.

With all the greedy people out there litterally risking (or costing) peoples lives out of greed it's all the more sad to see that we can't trust people to not take advantage of simple little things like this. It's like when you won't be home to hand out candy on halloween and so leave a bucket of candy so everyone can take some and your neighbor says the first kid just emptied the whole thing into his bag.

At least those are usually kids though... adults though... just kind of pathetic Frown

People who steal to survive in third world countries... who have to steal a loaf of bread or something, I sympathize with them. Those who have made a life of crime stealing cars or jewlery, well that's a life choice, but if you are going to give up your morales, at least you did it for something big.

But to give up your morales for a coupon? Ouch...
My gawd! I really wasn't expecting the Spanish Inquisition!!!
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.teri.
09-25-2008 at 06:23 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:23 PM.
Quote from Devedander :
I vote it's wrong.

Those who do take them and make up reasons why it's ok are just rationlizing something they know to be wrong but want to do anyway and not have aguilty concience. Like those who sneak into concerts and movies (because they didn't actually take anything from mthe performers) or download movies "they wouldn't pay to watch so no one is loosing anything".

It's an honor thing. It's obviuos what the idea is from the company giving away the peelies and they are just trusting you to not do the wrong thing even if no one will catch you.

Sample trays at the store: Sure you can just empty the whole tray into your purse/bag. If they really didn't want you to take all of them they would post a guart at the sample tray. But you know you shouldn't.

All the rationlizations have holes:

They should have put it on the inside if they don't want you to take it - Can you imagine if everything you own but wasn't nailed down got taken and someone said "you shoulda locked it in a safe if you didn't want it stolen". Or if someone poured paint on you and said "If you didn't want your clothes soiled you should have worn a poncho"?

If I take the peelies now but then buy the product next month on sale the company gets what they wanted in the end right? Not really... the company wanted to give you a discount off their product... either the peelie or the sale... not both at once.

With all the greedy people out there litterally risking (or costing) peoples lives out of greed it's all the more sad to see that we can't trust people to not take advantage of simple little things like this. It's like when you won't be home to hand out candy on halloween and so leave a bucket of candy so everyone can take some and your neighbor says the first kid just emptied the whole thing into his bag.

At least those are usually kids though... adults though... just kind of pathetic Frown

People who steal to survive in third world countries... who have to steal a loaf of bread or something, I sympathize with them. Those who have made a life of crime stealing cars or jewlery, well that's a life choice, but if you are going to give up your morales, at least you did it for something big.

But to give up your morales for a coupon? Ouch...
Valid points...lengthy too.
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Devedander
09-25-2008 at 06:24 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:24 PM.
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Valid points...lengthy too.
I am long winded... ask me about religion or politics... better yet ask me about religiouis politicians bounce
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Schooby
09-25-2008 at 06:26 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:26 PM.
Quote from Devedander :
I am long winded... ask me about religion or politics... better yet ask me about religiouis politicians bounce
Tell me all about Pope-on-a-rope please. Girly


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And yes, I still remember where your user title came from...good times.
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.teri.
09-25-2008 at 06:27 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:27 PM.
Quote from Devedander :
I am long winded... ask me about religion or politics... better yet ask me about religiouis politicians bounce
shake head better not, you might try to convert me. Wink
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LiTeSTriKe
09-25-2008 at 06:27 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:27 PM.
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That's horrible.
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jenni.
09-25-2008 at 06:31 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:31 PM.
Quote from laTeri :
shake head better not, you might try to convert me. Wink
please don't...
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.teri.
09-25-2008 at 06:34 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:34 PM.
Quote from LiTeSTriKe :
That's horrible.
what? the badger or the peelies? They are both impressive.
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LiTeSTriKe
09-25-2008 at 06:35 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:35 PM.
Quote from laTeri :
what? the badger or the peelies? They are both impressive.
the pink. it blinds me!
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jenni.
09-25-2008 at 06:35 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:35 PM.
Quote from laTeri :
what? the badger or the peelies? They are both impressive.
Doh I didn't even notice the badger had peelies. laugh out loud
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.teri.
09-25-2008 at 06:36 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:36 PM.
Quote from jennidbell :
Doh I didn't even notice the badger had peelies. laugh out loud
funny, I didn't notice the badger...laugh out loud
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Kristin
09-25-2008 at 06:38 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:38 PM.
Quote from jennidbell :
Doh I didn't even notice the badger had peelies. laugh out loud
Me either LMAO
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Devedander
09-25-2008 at 06:39 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:39 PM.
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Tell me all about Pope-on-a-rope please. Girly


laugh out loud

And yes, I still remember where your user title came from...good times.
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Can you imagine when your all old and recounting your life... the hours that went into the lounge? Big Grin
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09-25-2008 at 06:40 PM.
09-25-2008 at 06:40 PM.
Quote from LiTeSTriKe :
the pink. it blinds me!
Ya, I'm not too crazy about bright pink coupons with bright green lettering.
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