by admin on February 22, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Stress is bad.
• Keep track of sales in your price book. Sure it is a lot of work, but after a few years you will no longer
need it, and you will be very glad you know what a REAL sale is in your area.
• While free is good, some products aren’t even worth that price.
• Save your CRTs for a few months, you never know when you will need one for a rebate.
• Calling on a glitch can result in the reward being redeemed at 50% later on. Well, at Rite Aid anyway.
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by admin on February 15, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• First rule of couponing: never call on a drugstore (or online) glitch.
• Second rule of couponing: never call on a drugstore (or online) glitch.
• You have to be willing to take the good with the bad when couponing.
• Not all organic is a wise buy. Check out the dirty dozen to see if it makes economic sense to buy organic produce.
• Do not dismiss expensive retailers as being too costly. Sales + coupons = significant savings, especially at the clearance rack.
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by admin on February 8, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• The dollar stores can be a reasonable stop while on vacation to get you through a week’s worth of goods.
• Shopping without coupons can be really costly.
• If you are going to take the time to lug 40#s worth of whole, unlcipped inserts with you while on vacation, then spend the time using them while you shop.
• Pick up the local Sunday paper when you are vacation or working in an area not by your home if only to settle your curiosity about denominations and regional coupons.
• Never buy more than you can transport home. (where’s the head banging icon?)
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by admin on February 1, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Buy an entertainment book for travel, but actually have it with you when you leave home.
• You need to decide in advance your budget for entertainment, knickknacks and incidentals when you travel. On the fly decisions can be costly.
• Online booking services can be invaluable for cheap hotel rooms. Unless you are really er, adventurous, get a 3 star room or better.
• Cruises are an economical way to see different areas inexpensively. If you like the port, you can always plan a week-long stay at a later time.
• If you book a flight with miles, see what the cancellation policy is for full return of miles and taxes. On Delta, it is 72 hours prior.
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by admin on January 25, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Before entering the express line, check out the carts ahead of you. Just because you know how to count doesn’t mean everyone does.
• If shopping at a particular store location becomes uncomfortable, call corporate to complain. If that does not result in an attitude adjustment by store personal, move to the next location down the road.
• Generally speaking, there usually aren’t coupon inserts on holiday weekends. Always check the coupon schedule though, as you never know who is being different. *cough*proctorandgamble*cough*
• Rotate that stockpile occasionally if you don’t put the new stock in the back faithfully.
• Occasionally cooking from scratch can not only be better for your heath, it may make financial sense too.
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by admin on January 19, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• I hate when the coupons and the sales don’t line-up.
• If a store is out of a product, ask for a raincheck.
• File your rainchecks and be aware of their expiration dates – just as you would your coupons.
• CVS rainchecks never expire!
• If you like a product, email the company and request coupons! Include your NAZ and you never know what surprise might arrive in the mail.
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by admin on January 11, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Enough with the fine print “limit xx” on coupons. If a manufacturer can’t put limits in regular print, and code it into the coupon barcode, that they want their smart customers to not purchase more than one, or two, or four of their products in an order, then shut-up about it already.
• Should I feel like a rebel when I ignore (ok, don’t get my magnifying glass out to read) non-coded coupon limits?
• Waiting for the new inserts reminds me of an five year old waiting for Santa.
• Trying something new can be scary. Very scary indeed.
• Rotate your stock so the older goods are pulled forward. Less loss due to expiration date that way.
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by admin on January 4, 2012
I’ve been at this couponing gig a long-time. Along the way, I’ve learned a thing or two and I’d like to share this knowledge in little snippets which is a tad different from my long, drawn out, normal 3pm posts.
• Shop different stores occasionally. That store you always thought had lousy deals may have improved.
• Sometimes you have to try new methods of coupon organization when your old method just isn’t working for you.
• Just because it is on sale doesn’t mean you need more of it. Check your stockpile first.
• If you get bored and need a couponing break, continue to check the ads. There could be a “hot deal” that sparks your interest and gets the couponing-juices flowing again.
• If you have a lot of inserts to sort, clip and file, stack alike coupon sheets on top of eachother. Staple the coupon to be clipped in the corner, not over the barcode or price, but at the edge. Clip. Your coupons will be together and sorted. This is very good when you have six or more inserts as it can be a real time saver.
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