Coupons

Suggested Websites for Accessing Online Coupons

Aside from product companies and grocery or food stores, coupons may be obtained from other websites that gather coupons from various sites and information supplied by other consumers. Some of these sites include RedPlum.com, Coupons.com, CoolSavings.com, CouponMom.com, SmartSource.com, CouponSurfer.com, OnlineCoupons.com, CouponCabin.com and Valpak.com. There are even sites such as HeyItsFree.net that offer free samples and product updates.

For Twitter users, “CheapTweet” and “Coupon Tweet” accounts gather coupon codes and deals from Twitter merchants and other Twitter users. The coupons and savings are published in a user-friendly manner with options for users to tailor the sites according to personal preference, to vote on the coupons, and to comment on them. Also, “heyitsfree”, “freestuffrocks”, “freenology”, and “fstimes” provide updates and news-feeds on free goods.

Many of these suggested websites are supplied with other types of news-feed options such as Facebook, Twitter, and e-mail subscription, which require minimal effort provided the user has these news-feed accounts set up. Some of these sites require a ZIP Code to be entered in order to personalize money-savings coupons geographically, such as states or counties.

ADDITIONAL COUPONING TIPS FOR SAVVY SHOPPERS

• Use multiple coupons for an item whenever possible. A typical scenario here is combining a grocery store coupon with a product discount coupon. Check out the store policy regarding combining coupons(. E.g. multiple coupons, doubled savings) as not all stores participate in these cost-saving practices.
• Buy only what you need. Don’t buy the product only because you have a coupon. However, you may want to try out a new product and save money on the purchase.
• Read coupons carefully. There may be some requirements or restrictions. Some coupons are very specific to grocery stores and product type (e.g. flavor, volume, quantity).
• Stay alert for savings. Coupons or information about where to get them may be overlooked in the magazines or newspapers to which your family subscribes.
• Do your research. Spend some time looking for resources on how to organize your coupons, where to get coupons, and what is available online. Consider joining e-mail lists, participating in online forums, and exploring reader blogs on couponing. Participants in these e-sites are usually very generous in giving advice and sharing their experience.

If you are new to couponing, it may take some time to locate the best resources and create the organizational method that best meets your needs and suits your style. However, as the system becomes more familiar, you will find yourself enjoying major savings.

Taken from: Smart Shopping: Tips on Coupon Use for Grocery Shopping