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 joining any type of club, investigate the true costs and benefits of joining.
• Outlet Stores can be a great way to stretch your dollars.
• Get to know your local store managers – cultivating a civilized dialog can go a long way towards a more pleasant shopping experience.
• Rewards are like currency, protect those RR, ECB and +ups as you would cash.
• Always consider your time and gas before chasing after a deal.
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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.
• If the opportunity presents itself to meet other couponers/deal hunters, take it. It is nice to “talk-shop” with people who don’t think you are crazy.
• And this is for my Erie Meet-up friends: Scan your CVS card two times at the CVS coupon kiosk before you check-out. Scan once, wait for printed coupons, scan again after the first coupons have printed for more (usually) CVS coupons!
• All drugstore ads are online at their respective websites prior to the start of a new sale cycle. Always double check your local ad for any differences than what you have seen on blogs or forums before you shop!
• Actually use your stockpile – that is why you accumulated it, to use.
• Fleabay can be an excellent place to buy coupons and forms, but watch the shipping costs which can make those little bits of paper extremely pricey.
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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 first of the month is usually the best time for new printable coupons.
• It is easier to keep track of your stockpile with some sort of organization.
• Be prepared for strange looks and questions from service workers that come to your house and see your basement stockpile.
• If you are new to couponing and deal-hunting keep in mind that accumulating a stockpile doesn’t happen overnight. Slow and steady usually wins this race.
• And remember – there is always a new deal. Years ago CVS was the place to shop for the best bargains, then Rite Aid. Maybe Walgreens will step up to the plate?
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by admin on April 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.
• Take the time to enjoy couponing – it can be fun saving money.
• If you are confused about a store (hell-o Walgreens!) and how to roll a deal, write it out before you walk in to shop. Make certain you have a plan B in case there is a stock issue.
• Try several coupon organization methods until you find the one that works for you!
• But remember to watch out for coupon thieves and take preventative measures so you are not a coupon-theft-victim.
• Take some time for other things – couponing can become addicting, and too much of a good thing.
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by admin on April 18, 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.
• It is never, ever, EVER ok to steal your neighbors coupons inserts – or anyone else’s for that matter!
• See above as Exhibit A on why the free standing newspaper boxes no longer carry coupon inserts. Many years ago they did, but someone would insert the cash for one paper and rob either all the papers, or just the inserts out of all the papers. It became so prevalent, that now a days few free standing newspaper boxes will contain newspapers with coupon inserts.
• Watch the new coupon barcode coupons – some that do NOT have the words “do not double” aren’t doubling, and since there is no longer a “5″ or a “9″ we can’t know ahead of time from the coding. Thank you for the heads-up on this Gita!
• Do not beat yourself up if you misplace a coupon you plan to use on a current sale. This is easier said than done as I can still get pretty upset when I misplace a pile of coupons.
• Yes, it really is possible to go to far to save money. Penny wise, Pound foolish indeed.
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by admin on April 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.
• Please, please, PLEASE read over your email before you hit send. You want to make certain what you are sending makes sense to the recipient, not just the voices in your head.
• A company’s customer service reputation is only as good as the last employee their customer encountered.
• The Coupon Inserts after a holiday are normally better than average.
• Coupon denominations vary by market. What I get in my local inserts you may not receive in your inserts, and vice versa.
• I still hate rebates, although I do like cashing the checks.
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by admin on April 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.
• Exactly what idiot is going to respond to a multimillion dollar lottery claim from Kenya? Or Nigeria Or Ireland? Or…
• Sometimes it is difficult to know what coupons to order or print when “hoping” for an upcoming sale. I tend to stick with coupons for products I know we will use, or that I am pretty certain a matching sale will result in free/cheap.
• Never think of of a printed coupons as a waste – if you use it, or would like to, and you are “taking a change” on the print, the less than a penny you use in ink and paper is well worth the “possibility” of using the coupon. You figure one $1 coupon would pay for 100 unused prints, and you know enough about your family’s eating habits and your sales to never take a chance on more few coupons per month.
• Sometimes a big upfront cost, like buying a cow, results in a huge overall savings.
• There are seldom coupon inserts in the newspaper on holiday weekends. Occasionally P&G likes to mess with us, but Smart Source and Red Plum are very good about keeping to a “no holidays” schedule.
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by admin on March 28, 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.
• Take the time to call corporate when you have excellent customer service in the store.
• At CVS, scan your CVS card at the coupon kiosk to get coupons before you check out.
• Once those coupons print, scan your CVS card a second time at the coupon kiosk to get even more coupons!
• Carry store policies with you or have them saved on your phone, to make for a smoother store transaction.
• Be happy with overage, but never expect it (except oddly, at WalMart!)
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