Friday, June 17, 2016

Where To Find Coupons From?

So, you want to save money?  Who doesn't!  The big question is where do you find coupons from to use at the grocery store or drugstore.  Also, how do I find ones for the products that I use?  Here is my experience and advice on where to find them!


First, get the Sunday paper every week!  Unless Monday is a holiday, like the 4th of July, they typically don't have coupon inserts in the Sunday paper that weekend before.  Usually P&G (Proctor and Gamble), SmartSource and Red Plum are the companies that put them out.  I usually check out the following website for a preview of the coupons that are coming out and then determine if it's worth it for me to purchase the paper that Sunday.  http://www.sundaycouponpreview.com/


 
The next place to look for coupons are online.  Below is a list of the coupon website where you can print coupons directly from their site.  Keep it mind that printing costs you ink so factor that in as well to make sure it's in your benefit to print that coupon.  I always print in black and white which saves on my color ink which is more expense to purchase.  Some of the sites require you to download the latest flash player or coupon installer.  All of these are legitimate sites.
 
http://www.coupons.com
http://www.redplum.com
http://www.hopster.com/coupons
http://saveinstore.com/
http://www.smartsource.com
http://coupons.target.com
https://www.pgeveryday.com
http://coupons.walmart.com/
http://www.coolsavings.com/coupons
http://www.boxtops4education.com/coupons
https://www.valpak.com/
http://www.commonkindness.com/ - organic coupons
http://www.mambosprouts.com/ - organic coupons
http://www.healthylifedeals.com
https://ecoupons.upromise.com/coupons
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/coupons - if you have a Whole Foods Market
http://www.shaws.com - if you have a Shaw's Grocery Store
 

Here is a great site to search for brands of coupons:
http://thekrazycouponlady.com/print-coupons/
 
Also, go to products websites that you use.  Most times they offer coupons for certain products to print off or have mailed to you.  Also, sign up for their newsletter and you will find coupons in there sometimes.


Also, you can find coupons in stores near the products.  they sometimes have peelies on the products or have coupon booklets right there on the display.  These are known as tear pads. Or even blinkies in a machine in the aisle.

Note Coupon Fraud:
Coupon fraud is defined as “intentionally using a coupon for a product that he/she has not purchased or otherwise fails to satisfy the terms and conditions for redemption, when a retailer submits coupons for products they have not sold or that were not properly redeemed by a consumer in connection with a retail purchase, or when coupons are altered/ counterfeited.” 
 
1.) Never try to use a coupon intended for a specific product and size/or count on something not what the coupon states.  
2.) Photocopying coupons is fraud.  You are allowed 2 prints per computer - anymore than that is coupon fraud.
3.) Disregarding expirations dates. When a mistake happens it does not constitute fraud because that was not your intention to mislead, but if you make a practice of it, then you are purposely doing coupon fraud.
  • Read the fine print on the coupon.  Make sure you follow the terms and conditions on the coupon.
  • Coupons may not be transferred.  You can not trade, buy or sell a coupon.
  • Limit four per transaction by a household in a 24 hour period. 
  • DND - DO NOT DOUBLE. Some state not to double but that is based on the store and what the managers policy is.
Penalties of those convicted of coupon fraud vary but the longest prison sentence has been 17 years and highest financial is $5M.




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