Couponing can be difficult to start with but once you have done it a couple of times it becomes second nature and you'll never want to pay retail price again!
Think of couponing like a game, aiming to beat the retail giants but always be mindful of the couponing rules: don't clear a shelf and never, ever photocopy a coupon.
Start by checking the current coupons tab and print the coupons that interest you and that you will use (you aren't going to save any money by buying things you wouldn't normally buy just because you have a coupon). Then head over to the coupon matchup tab to see where the best offers are for that product. Finally visit that shop, buy the product, give the cashier your coupon (or scan the little barcode on internet coupons if you are on the self service) and enjoy your little victory against the retail giants.
After your weekly shopping trip, take your receipt and jot down the prices of the items you are buying regularly. After a few weeks you will have what is known as a price book. The price book can be used to figure out when that item will next be on sale or whether combining the sale and coupon will result in a stock-up price for that product. You can find out more about keeping a price book on the price book page.
If you get really into couponing, you may want to consider buying a coupon binder or somewhere to store your coupons in one place to prevent them from getting misplaced. Think of your coupons like cash- you wouldn't leave a £5 note scrunched up in the bottom of your bag- so why do that to a coupon? Also, keep a copy of the stores coupon policy in your coupon binder so if the supermarket tries to reject your coupon you have their coupon policy on your side. You can find most stores coupon policies on the coupon policies page.
Try to ignore the irritable shoppers behind you- turn around and say "yes it is worth it for 'just a few pence'"and when they see you've saved even more they'll soon quieten down. I once went back to a major supermarket for just 30p as the young checkout person had entered the wrong value of my coupon!
Once you've been coupon shopping a couple of times you'll start to create a stockpile of items you won't use immediately so you'll need somewhere to store them. Go to the stockpiling page to find out more.
Think of couponing like a game, aiming to beat the retail giants but always be mindful of the couponing rules: don't clear a shelf and never, ever photocopy a coupon.
Start by checking the current coupons tab and print the coupons that interest you and that you will use (you aren't going to save any money by buying things you wouldn't normally buy just because you have a coupon). Then head over to the coupon matchup tab to see where the best offers are for that product. Finally visit that shop, buy the product, give the cashier your coupon (or scan the little barcode on internet coupons if you are on the self service) and enjoy your little victory against the retail giants.
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If you get really into couponing, you may want to consider buying a coupon binder or somewhere to store your coupons in one place to prevent them from getting misplaced. Think of your coupons like cash- you wouldn't leave a £5 note scrunched up in the bottom of your bag- so why do that to a coupon? Also, keep a copy of the stores coupon policy in your coupon binder so if the supermarket tries to reject your coupon you have their coupon policy on your side. You can find most stores coupon policies on the coupon policies page.
Try to ignore the irritable shoppers behind you- turn around and say "yes it is worth it for 'just a few pence'"and when they see you've saved even more they'll soon quieten down. I once went back to a major supermarket for just 30p as the young checkout person had entered the wrong value of my coupon!
Once you've been coupon shopping a couple of times you'll start to create a stockpile of items you won't use immediately so you'll need somewhere to store them. Go to the stockpiling page to find out more.
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