The new season of TLC’s Extreme Couponing is slated to start tonight. Since this is tv, we know that Extreme Couponing does not show us REALITY. I wanted to give a couple tips to Learn to Coupon – without being extreme. You can save a ton of money and be ethical.
:: To get started couponing, you really need to understand what coupons are and how they work. Take a few minutes to read this post here about the anatomy of a coupon.
:: Decide which stores you want to start shopping at. Start small at one or two stores. Choose your stores and find their coupon policy. Here are a few key stores:
:: Target Coupon Policy & How To
:: Walmart Coupon Policy & Price Matching
:: Rite Aid Coupon Policy & How To
:: Start printing and collecting coupons. Here are some resources:
::Weekly Coupon Preview (you can find these coupons in your newspaper)
:: Check the Coupon Database for the newest coupons.
:: Decide on your buy price. Check out our stockpile price list guidelines. (Note: These are just guidelines to help you determine your prices)
:: Stockpile Price List Pantry
:: Stockpile Price List Toiletries
Other good resources:
- Understanding Coupon Barcodes
- Understanding Buy One, Get One Free
- Stacking Coupons
- Where to Find Coupons Part I
- Where to Find Coupon Part II
- Where to Find Online Coupons
- How to Organize Your Coupons Part I
- How to Organize Your Coupons Part II
- What is a Catalina
- Coupon Lingo & Terminology
- Understanding Coupon Matchups
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