Learn to Coupon

Quick start to Couponing!

Everyone wants to save money and couponing is a great way to save money on  household products your family use everyday! Couponing is a rewarding experience and I am proud to be a part of the couponing community. Couponing isn't for everyone. It does take time and patience. So if you do not have time and your patience is short couponing may not be for you. I know you've probably seen beautiful haul pics on social media  and envied every post. Those are the good times. However you probably rarely hear about the bad times. There are definitely bad times in couponing and this is where time and patience comes in. You will not score every deal, cashiers will not be very friendly, supervisors and stores will make up their own policies and even refuse to take your coupons. During these troubling times you will have to remember to always remain calm, polite and courteous even when you are right because you will have to coupon at that store again and you do not want to be known as the irate customer. Store associates and managers will remember you!

I learned to coupon from watching people on Instagram. It took about 3 or 4 months before I felt comfortable enough to do my first transaction. So the best advice I can give you is to be patient, watch and learn. The following is my quick start to couponing.

1. You must have a wireless printer

2. You must have a Computer/Laptop/Tablet (1 device is enough but the more devices the better)

3. You must have a Mobile phone (1 mobile device is sufficient however if you have access to multiple cell phones the better)

4. Follow couponers on social media

5. Learn the coupon terminology

6. Learn to read the breakdowns

7. Learn Store coupon policies

8. Download couponing apps

9. Subscribe to text alerts on your phone

10. Print and collect coupons from stores (ex: peelies, hang tags, blinkies)

NEVER COPY COUPONS!

Common Newbie Questions

1. Where can I print coupons from?

There are many sites to print coupons from. Below is a short list of popular sites to print coupons from.

• coupons.com
• redplum.com
• smartsource.com
• pickupthevalues.com
• pgeveryday.com

2. How many coupons can I print?

• You are usually allowed to print 2 coupons per device. This means if you have 1 computer and 1 cell phone you can print 2 coupons from your computer and 2 coupons from your cell phone for a total of 4 internet printable coupons.

3. How come I cannot copy coupons?

• Copying coupons is illegal. Each coupon has a unique code and coping coupons can get your computer/device banned and if caught using copied coupons you can be arrested.

4. What happens if I do copy coupons?

• Copying coupons can get your computer/device banned and if caught using copied coupons you can be arrested.

5. How do I get more internet printable coupons?

• The only way to get more internet printable coupons is to have more devices to print from. You can usually print 2 coupons per device.

6. What are coupon inserts?

• Coupon inserts are the coupon booklets found in the Sunday newpaper. There are 3 major coupon inserts, P & G (Proctor and Gamble), Redplum, and SmartSource.

7. Where is that coupon or what insert did that coupon come from?

• Do a google search for a "Coupon Database" input the coupon you are looking for in the search. All databases are not the same/updated so check a few databases before you conclude that the coupon is no longer available.

8. Should I buy inserts?

• It is completely up to you if you would like to purchase inserts. Purchasing inserts will definitely increase the number of products you acquire and also give you access to other coupons that are not available to print online.

9. How many inserts should I buy?

• I recommend new couponers to buy 6 - 10 sets of inserts. This will allow you to do a deal 1 to 2 times for practice. Having too many coupons can be overwhelming for new couponers.

10. Which insert has the best coupons?

• No particular insert has better coupons than another. They all collective carry great coupons from week to week.

11. How many coupons should I use in a transaction?

• I recommend new couponers to keep their transactions small. You should use no more than 4 manufacturer coupons in a transaction.

12. Is the deal at my store/city/state?

• If you see a deal posted in a store that is located in your area 9 times out of 10 that deal is available in your store location. However clearance deals, glitch deals, and special sales may note be available in your location. The only way to find out is to go to the store yourself. Do not call the store. If you call the store you will not score the deal because either the employees will get it or the manager will not honor it or pull the item completely from the sales floor before you even get there.

13. How do I know what coupons are coming out?

• sundaycouponpreview.com

14. Where can I preview sales ads?

• Freestufffinder.com
• iheartcvs.com
• iheartriteaid.com

15. What is the difference between per purchase and per transaction?

• Per purchase means you can use one coupon per item being purchased. You can use multiple of the same coupon as long as each coupon has a matching item to go with it.
• Per transaction means you can use only one specific coupon per store transaction or checkout. Transaction simply means a completed store checkout or all items you are paying for together equals a transaction.