Extreme Couponing didn't tell you "What the TLC show"

The online couponing community was all atwitter watching tonight's premiere of Extreme Couponing on TLC -- and reactions ranged from curiosity to amazement to outright rejection of some of the techinques featured on the show. Here are four couponing facts that Extreme Couponing didn't tell you, based on an online conversation that San Antonio Budget Grocery Examiner readers had about the show.

What the TLC show Extreme Couponing didn't tell you

Even the couponers profiled on the show make sure to pay it forward -- check out this YouTube clip featuring Krazy Coupon Lady and Extreme Couponing subject Joanie Demer at her local food bank delivering almost 300 pounds of couponed food. 3) Food companies and grocery stores love couponers.

Why would cashiers even care if a customer uses coupons? Did you learn any new couponing tricks from the premiere of Extreme Couponing -- or did the show leave you cold? What are your personal strategies on saving money in the grocery store? Want to stay on top of San Antonio's best budget grocery news, coupons and deals?