Do you buy the Entertainment Book in your area?

I ordered one through InboxDolalrs back in May. I got it for $15 since it was part of the way through the year, InBoxDollars was give you $8 for getting the book, so mine ended up costing me $7. I got my money back in no time. There are lots of coupons in there that I will never use, but the ones that I will and have used make it worth it even at $30 which is what my sister and my sister in law paid for theirs.

Yes, and I used to sell these books for my community college and my choir. The ones in my area are worth buying because there is so much to do here. I live in the Los Angeles area of California, and the Entertainment Books we have are perfect for us because we have so many places to eat at and have fun at.

I use to buy it when my girl's schools were selling them for a fundraiser. I have since stopped. There is another one out called KIDS, that has more kid friendly coupons in it. If you are going to buy one, I would wait until after the holidays, because they will start lowering the price. Sometimes you can even get them as low as $5 once June hits.

I have never bought an entertainment book. My in-laws buy them though. I love to flip through it when we go to visit every few months. They use a few of the coupons in there. My mother-in-law also encourages us to use any of the coupons that we want. I always use the Target one for free digital prints. We have used the food coupons a few times too.

I think it is a good buy. The one that really helps me though is the school partners card. I paid 10.00 and have gotten WAY more out of it then 10.00. If you go out to eat & other entertainment places alot it will probably save you money. Are you able to scan the offers first to see if its stuff you will actually use?

My father used to buy it but I think it was more for fundraising purposes as I do not remember him using but a couple times, that was back in 97. I think its hard to get the full use of Entertainment Books at all unless you spend half the week going to places, eating out every day and such. For me I have thought about using them now that I have kids and would like to take them on regular trips so I just might but I still would find it disappointing if I was not able to use at least half of the book. Its a good challenge. Hey, maybe with the economy situation, many more of us will find them more valuable and if they keep it at 30$ ok, thats perfect--though if they went back to 25$ like when they started, even better but I have been seeing discounts available and i would definately buy it discount price. Ultimately, I can very well see the EB encouraging overspending and this is what makes me wary.

i hardly buy one... but i think it is worth it if you use it often... i will check the coupon first and see what they offer... and if what they offer is the thing that i often use, then i will definitely buy the book... again, it depends on the individuals... but most of the people say that it is worth it... take care and have a nice day...

I have never purchased one myself but most of the places that would be in ours would be nearly an hour drive from where we live. So wouldn't really save us much money anyway.

We bought a book like that one year. We really didn't find it was worth it. My husband purchases a golf book every year. The book is $60 and the coupons are all 2 for 1 golf coupons, which is very worth it when they golf every week. But the other books I find make me shop or eat out more than I really want to and the restrictions make it harder... at least the one we bought.

Hi maddysmommy, I don't buy any of those things... at most, I might just browse through at the bookstore then leave it. Or try to note down any useful information. However, such things tend not to interest me too much so I seldom read them anyway. I rather spend the money on books I need or want. But if like you say, it gets you discounts and coupons, sure, if they are worth more than the price of the book which is 30 bucks this time round for you, it is as good a deal as any. Cheers!

I would do this, yes, because there's usually something in there that's worthwhile. Its not going to be a habit with me, of course, but you will find a few things to attract your attention.

I have bought one once and i did use it but not as often as i'd like, i know of alot of people that do buy it and say it is worth it. i may by one this year since my son is in school.

I'm actually waiting for them to deliver my '09 book. I have already started using the printable coupons on their website. They have a ton of coupons for the Houston area and if its a coupon I know I won't use, I give it to a friend that will. They even have coupons you can use monthly. How bad can it be??

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