TLC's Extreme Couponing

It's baaaaack! The outrageous show that sparked a craze around the country has returned to TLC. I admit that I watched the first season. I admit that I'll probably watch this season. It's incredible to see how those people get $1,000 worth of groceries for $50. That said, I have a few thoughts:

• I think the show is mostly staged. Unless store coupon policies differ greatly in other parts of the country, I don't see how it's possible to get items for that cheap.
  
• I can't imagine spending 9 hours at a grocery store, nor can I imagine spending 30 hours per week clipping coupons. Those people are nuts.
  
• Is a stock pile that large really necessary? Doubtful. Who could use all that stuff before it expires anyway?
  
• It's people like that who will cause stores to get even stricter with their coupon policies.

If you've never seen the show, check out this link: TLC's Extreme Couponing. Here's a clip. 

If you've watched the show, what do YOU think about it?