Well, you have to have coupons in order to use them, so where in the world do you find them? There are a variety of types and ways to acquire coupons, let’s explore them all!
Tinkering with Where to Find Coupons:
- Sunday Newspaper Coupon Inserts
- Newspaper Boxes – pay full price, but no way to get refund if there are any coupon inserts missing
- Stores/Gas Stations – pay full price, but you have a chance to check that the paper is complete with all projected inserts
- Subscriptions – watch for great specials and promos to get the most bang for you buck
- Dumpster/Recycle Diving – not recommended for safety reasons
- Neighbors/Friends/Family – have them share with you
- Insert Distribution/Clipping Services – you pay for their time/service
- Internet Printable Coupons ***Copying of coupons is fraud***
- Magazines
- Make sure to check your magazines as they may sometimes have bonus coupons in them!
- Mail
- Make sure to sign up for any great samples and coupons that come available
- Contact your favorite companies to request if they have any coupons available to be sent to you
- Catalinas
- These are coupons that print from a special Catalina Machine near the register and they may be manufacturer coupons or store coupons.
- Sometimes, store rewards programs will print Catalinas towards a future purchase.
- Tear Pads
- These are little pads of coupons found near the products it is for and you tear off the one(s) you need.
- Peelies
- Find these coupons attached to the item that you PEEL off of the product. READ the coupon as sometimes the cashier MUST peel it off!
- Blinkies
- These are little boxes that spit out coupons when they notice movement – may be a store coupon or a manufacturer coupon.
- Product Placements
- Find these coupons INSIDE of the item’s container or wrapping that you have purchased.
- Mobile Coupons
- Did you know you can get coupons on your phone for some places? HOW COOL!
- These coupons may be a special code, barcode, QR code, or even a link to specific coupon for the store’s personnel to discount your transaction.
- Target App
- There are select Target specific coupon that is a special % off/$ off/GC promo that may be stacked with other coupons.
- Also check your Target App for digital manufacturer coupons to be taken off when the app’s bar code is scanned.
- Coupon Apps
- Checkout 51 – New to Checkout 51, then download it for FREE!
- Fetch Rewards – New to Fetch Rewards, then sign up for FREE! – Use code EU4VF for $3 (3000 Fetch Points) to get you started!
- Ibotta – New to Ibotta, then sign up for FREE!
- Shopping Rebate Apps
- Rakuten – New to Rakuten, then sign up for FREE! (online shopping)
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Let’s Get Tinkering with How To Coupon!
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