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Quick Couponing 101

Quick Couponing 101. Getting Started. Get organized! Get an accordion file folder or zippered binder with baseball card holders and tabbed dividers. Make time to regularly weed out expired coupons. Create a system that works for you. (Separate by aisle, shopping order, brand, etc.)

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Quick Couponing 101

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  1. Quick Couponing 101

  2. Getting Started • Get organized! Get an accordion file folder or zippered binder with baseball card holders and tabbed dividers. • Make time to regularly weed out expired coupons. • Create a system that works for you. (Separate by aisle, shopping order, brand, etc.) • Network with other couponers to find out their best practices, pitfalls to avoid and to arrange coupon swaps.

  3. Finding Coupons • Sunday paper (sundaycouponpreview.com) • Weekly free papers thrown by The Clarion-Ledger (Hinds Ledger, Rankin Ledger, Madison County Herald) • Clipping services (www.thecouponmaster.com is my favorite) … find services on the West Coast to get higher-value coupons • Online (coupons.com, btfe.com, lozo.com, grocerycouponcart.com, couponsurfer.com) • Entertainment Book

  4. Finding Coupons • Magazines (All You, Better Homes and Gardens, Parents, etc.) • Blogs (iheartkroger.com, iheartcvs.com, thekrazycouponlady.com, bargainbriana.com) • Product packaging • Ebay • Catalinas (printouts you get at the register when checking out) • Store loyalty coupons (mailed to your home)

  5. Tips- Kroger • Kroger doubles coupons up to 60 cents. If you have a 60-cent coupon, it’s worth $1.20 at Kroger. • Weekly sale flyer comes out on Wednesday. • Check Georgia Kroger sale fliers on Sunday; what goes on sale Sunday in Georgia will be on sale here the following Wednesday. • Scout out the store beforehand to find unpublished sale items. • Store coupons and e-coupons loaded to your card do not double. Try to first find a paper coupon.

  6. Tips - Kroger • Look for “cart buster” deals, 10/$10 specials, “Buy 4, Save $4” type sales. • Use coupon on top of sale price to get the biggest savings. • KNOW THE STORE POLICY BEFORE YOU GO. Kroger now limits use of coupons printed from Web sites and the number of identical coupons-per-transaction you can use.

  7. Tips - Kroger • Tell people behind you line that you have coupons and it may take a while. • Always be courteous to managers. They will get ugly with you if they think you’re trying to cheat them or “beat the system” in some way. • If you have a bad experience, report it on the survey on your receipt. • Never completely clear a shelf. This is not fair to other shoppers.

  8. Tips - Kroger • The 15-item-or-less checkout does not have a catalina machine. • Don’t check out at the self-checkout lane. This takes too long and creates problems for the Kroger employees. • Don’t take more than two of the same coupon from the print-out machines on aisles. • You get fuel points on the amount after scanning your Kroger card but before coupons.

  9. Tips - CVS • WWW.SOUTHERNSAVERS.COM. You cannot fully appreciate CVS without this Web site. • Look for products that offer Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) after purchase. This is FREE MONEY you can use on your next transaction. • Combine ECBs, coupons and “Buy $30 get $10” promotions to get items free. • Southernsavers.com has shopping lists including available coupons, ordered in a way to show maximum savings.

  10. Other Stores • Wal-Mart does not double coupons. I don’t shop there for this reason. • Walgreens is tricky. You must use store and manufacturers coupons in a specific order for them to count. I very rarely coupon shop at Walgreens. • Fred’s doubles coupons up to 70 cents on Saturdays. It’s a great place to get FREE cleaning supplies, dental and hygiene items. • Super D does not double coupons, but you can get toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc. at great prices with coupons.

  11. Stockpiling • It is OK to stockpile. • Items usually go on sale once every two-three months. You want enough to last you until the next sale cycle. Otherwise, you’ll pay full price for it when you run out. • If you can get something for free or very cheap, get a lot of it — you can always give to charity or to family members and neighbors. • You’ll need a deep-freeze and/or additional fridge to stockpile frozen or refrigerated items.

  12. FYI • ALWAYS read the fine print on coupons. Look for transaction limits, purchase restrictions and expiration dates. • Rain Checks – if a store is out of an item you can ask for a rain check to purchase the item later at the sale price. • Pay attention during checkout - watch for pricing errors and make sure all your coupons ring up. • Look for smaller sizes to get the biggest savings. • If you want more than 15 of an item, order in advance from the store.

  13. Links and Resources • www.hip2save.com • www.smartsource.com • www.redplum.com • www.shortcuts.comWho I am: Sandi Beasonsandibeason@gmail.com(601) 573-1737

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