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Wow, that's pretty embarassing, putting out a how-to video on a product no longer for sale in the USA! Must have been in production for a very, very long time ...

For saucykat in Canada -- I think perhaps you are getting an over-inflated impression of couponing down here in the States. There are so, so many variables that help to diminish the value of coupon use. First, many (maybe even most) coupons issued are for things that you may not even need or want, or for new products that are unproven. Second, depending on where you live, some grocery chains have incredibly strict rules limiting their acceptance of coupons. For example, Publix here in Florida is extremely picky about the type and form of coupons they allow. Then there is the issue of time, gas expense, and, often, availability of the products themselves. So while devoted coupons users can indeed amass darn good savings, it takes all the variables being in their favor to do so, not to mention extreme diligence in menu planning and sticking to one's shopping list. I admire those who can do it well -- although, as mentioned, do not envy whomever happens to be behind them in the checkout line as they rifle through their "coupon-keepers" trying to match paper to product. In short, it's a lot of work and luck has to be on your side to achieve the maximum savings you've heard about in the US. So maybe your situation in Canada isn't as lacking as you may think.