key to couponing
Many people who want to start couponing feel instantly defeated because they think they can’t unlock the “secret method” that will allow them to save a lot of money. I think couponing has developed a bad reputation of being complicated and time-consuming when, in reality, couponing is actually quite simple.
I’m going to teach you the key to really saving money with coupons in just 5 simple steps. Ready?
I hope you aren’t disappointed, but there really is no complicated algorithm. You don’t have to spend hours doing research or clipping coupons. You just have to use your coupons at the right time.
That means, don’t go buy your newspaper and use all the coupons right then. You want to hang on to them until the right time.
The right time is when the item is on sale at a very low price. It would be even better if you could combine a store coupon, Register Reward, or similar store savings.
Use your coupon on the item that’s on sale and you have a great deal!
An example would be when Electrasol put out some high value $2.25/1 Finish product coupons. I would have still had pretty good savings if I went and used my coupon right then and bought them at Walmart. However, I waited until Target had them on sale for $2.50 AND they were offering a $0.50/1 store coupon. By combining the sale, coupon, and store coupon I was able to get the detergent for FREE!
By following the five steps I listed above, I was able to get even greater savings than I would have if I’d just used my coupon right away.
Don’t let couponing become more complicated than it really is. If you give up before you start, you can really miss out on this very easy way to save money.
Are you overwhelmed by couponing? Is there any information you feel like you’re missing?
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We have our daughter cut coupons and then give her 1/2 the money we save.
these are great (and easy) tips!
Great tips for saving money on groceries!
Thanks for the tips!
Great tips!
Great tips for newbies!
Such practical & easy tips for finding those great deals! Thank you!
I have read your advice word for word time after time but evidently, I continue to not understand how the concept of couponing works. Trust me this is not a put down. I have read various other articles on this and it just seems to not register in my mind. I would like to get a firm grasp on this. I think I just might need a little more explaining. I've attempted couponing many times. The only thing that gets in my way is how to use them, how do i tell if it doubles, does the coupon automatically go to 1.00? I realize that this website was lat updated a while back, but if you'd be so kind, could you get back to me or anyone else on the page?
Hi Camryn. Sorry to hear you're having troubles. I recommend reading some of the beginner's resources. It has everything you need to understand how to coupon, where to start, and all the rules. Good luck! :)
Oh - and as far as your question about the doubles. Yes - the coupon will automatically double if you store allow coupon doubles.
https://www.couponing101.com/getting-started/
I don't understand how you can save on couponing. I buy store brand items, I boycott big box stores for environmental reasons and I never find coupons for brands I do use. How does this help if you want to be conscience of the environment and big box policy toward its workers, etc?
I've seen one episode of E.C. where the lady created her own table on Excel that had her pricing all organized. I'm trying to make one too but I am such a newbie at all of this. HELP PLEASE!!
Oh, and I've been reading down the list of posts and I think since this whole "shelf-clear"-ing thing is kinda getting out of hand because of the show, they should cancel it. I mean, its not that I don't like the show, but because of it, most policies are starting to change and whatnot. If you really think about it, every show has the same plot. It shows the couponer explaining why they got into couponing, they go on their shopping trip, wait anxiously and nervously at the register, and everything goes as planned, saving a whole lot! I love the show, but if its going to affect the couponers in the future, cancel it.