Poll - 2019-01-30 | Las Vegas Advisor

It’s still early in the year and a lot of LVA members have received their 2019 Member Reward Books. We’re wondering: Do coupons still rule? So we’re asking: How often do you use coupons when you come to Las Vegas?

2190 Total Votes

All the time.

19% (408)

I use coupons only for things I’d do anyway; I don't do something simply because there's a coupon.

15% (335)

Convenience is important. Is the value of the coupon worth what it takes to use it?

12% (264)

I look for coupons beyond LVA’s Member Rewards Book and American Casino Guide, such as from freebie magazines, Las Vegas ticket brokers (Tix4Tonight), Groupon, AARP, the Entertainment Book, etc.

11% (249)

I love to go on coupon runs and use all the coupons I can.

11% (242)

At times, deciding where to stay, eat, or gamble, etc. depends on where I have a coupon.

11% (233)

I'd like to use more coupons, but most seem to be 2-for-1 and I come to Vegas alone.

8% (167)

None of the places I stay, eat, or recreate offer coupons.

3% (63)

I use only high-value coupons, such as those for free rooms, $25 matchplays, or 2-for-1 shows.

3% (59)

I don’t rent a car, thereby nullifying most of the places that offer coupons.

3% (56)

I'm more interested in line passes for buffets and clubs than money-off coupons. I hate to wait in line.

1% (31)

I feel cheap using small-value coupons.

1% (23)

I don't even know where to get coupons from, but I'd use them if I did.

1% (22)

I use coupons when I'm on my own or with my spouse, but I don't feel comfortable using them when I have guests.

1% (21)

I’m philosophically opposed to coupons (I always pay retail; adding up all the useless stuff I’ve ever gotten with a coupon, the costs far outweigh what I would’ve spent if I’d only bought/done things I really needed or wanted to do, even at full price).

1% (17)

Analysis

It's good -- and not unexpected -- to see that the number-one vote-getter is "All the time," with nearly one out of five voting for "coupons rule."

Beyond that, 11% go on coupon runs, another 11% look for coupons wherever they can find them, and yet another 11% make travel decisions based on applicable coupons.

It's also interesting to see that second (15%) and third (12%) places are claimed by discriminating coupon users: tried-and-true experiences and convenience.

Of course, respondents being LVAers, very few are philosophically opposed, don't employ them in mixed company, feel cheap using the small ones, and are more interested in line passes than dollar discounts. Still, enough of you are reticent enough about coupon use to make a blip in the percentages.

But for those 22 voters who don't know where to get coupons, we offer these links: Gold membership (free, with coupons for the asking) and LVA membership, which comes with our Member Rewards Book that pays for your membership many times over if you use even just a few of the most valuable offers.

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Comments

Seamans Jan-30-2019

use

I use the MRB coupons and the American casino Guide coupons. I love coupons.

Dennis Eudaley Jan-30-2019

Rental cars

I use downtown coupons from LVA & ACG.  If rental cars were cheaper or there were GOOD coupon discounts for them, hint, hint, I would use many more at outlining areas.

Ray Jan-30-2019

coupon use

One of the things I hadn't thought of when you did the preview is that occasionally, not often but sometimes, we will go someplace different or do something different that we hadn't done before because the coupon gave us the opportunity to try something with less risk.

Randall Ward Jan-30-2019

use

I use them when I can but wish more were half off as opposed to 2fer.

Texas Transplant Jan-30-2019

Always use coupons and I hav

Use the MRB coupons in Vegas.  I have visited many new restaurants and casinos because of the MRB, In December Golden Gate, Plaza, Four Queens becasue of MRB.  Went to Magnolia at the Four Queens. (First time to the Four Queens in about 5 years), GREAT restaurant. Stayed to gamble for "a little while" and loved the casino,  Would up gambling there three times in the next three days.  As a result I am staying there in March for my next trip.  After 39 years of coming to Vegas, it is the first time i am staying downtown.  would never have happened without the coupons in MRB.



I get the "Entertainment" coupon book, use it for meals, oil changes, etc. at home

melman Jan-30-2019

Coupon expiration dates

Some years, the only time that we can visit LV is around the holidays, and unfortunately coupons are weird in late December.  Some casinos accept coupons from the next year's ACG book (which Santa always brings us) before Jan 1 but others don't.  And many coupons expire in mid December so they are no good by the time we get there.

For many years, LVA sold their book at reduced price at year-end.  This seemed very fair to us, so we always stopped in at the office, to get our coupon books and load up on books and other gift items.  But AC now sees fit to charge full price for a book where many coupons are expired and the rest only have a few days left.  That's very short-sighted because he loses out on the opportunity to sell all the other stuff that we'd also buy.

Vickar Jan-30-2019

Couponomy

I agree with raysue.  We have discovered some real gems that have become our favorites because we used a coupon to try a new venue.

gaattc2001 Jan-30-2019

Last time I got the LVA coupon book...

My wife lost it at Ellis Island within two hours. Hope it found a good home.
Nowadays, since we haven't been to the strip or downtown in years, coupons aren't a big deal for us. Two of the off-strip properties we visit give you--or used do give you--a sheet of site-specific coupons when you check in; but that's about it. 
Our Vegas trips are now pretty specific, such as for the WSOP, so we don't get out to a lot of different places. I would agree, though, that the WSOP could use some coupons.

Susan Johnson Jan-30-2019

Dec discount

I agree with melman.  We've gone to Vegas in Dec sometimes for our wedding anniversary.  It was great to be able to stop by and have my husband get a MRB because my coupons that we liked were all used up.  Without the coupons we would not have gone to most of those casinos at all.  But even so, I LOVE those coupons!

Wendy Clow Jan-30-2019

Coupon use

My wife and I have been going to Vegas for eleven years now. We always have the MRB and the ACG books in hand. That's our bible. We have an eleven year winning streak because of it.

Toad Jan-30-2019

I actually wrote LVA

I actually wrote LVA about this not to long ago and got a response back which was nice as I didn't expect one. 

I wrote it would be nice if they could get some coupons or deals for mobility scooters or medical equipment in general. Also more coupons for solos. LVA and ACG tend to offer little that I can take advantage of and save money that I would usually do. With that said I am not your normal Vegas fan. I gamble very little as I know I won't win and I don't drink much at all. I go for food, shows, shopping and attractions.

O2bnVegas Feb-01-2019

a great divide

I am happy for those who have great fun (and conserve their money) using coupons.  I love reading about the coupon runs of LVA'ers.

That said, my players cards serve as my coupons.  I confine my 'stay and play' trips to a certain few properties, thus just about everything I want is already loaded on my cards without having to print, cut, organize and tote physical coupons around.

Seamans Feb-09-2019

coupons

I use them every chance I get.

David Miller Feb-16-2019

Coupons

 Anyone not using the MRB and ACG coupons is just wasting money. Plus, they are a great way to get paid to see and visit other properties. For savvy people they are a no-brainer.

Roy Furukawa Feb-16-2019

Coupon Hopping

I'm planning on doing a downtown MRB coupon hopping trip later this year. Lots of good match plays and some good food coupons. I'll likely pay for my subscription just with the coupons good for downtown.

Poll : 30 January - 12 February 2019

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