Know Thy Coupon
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Know Thy Coupon
In case you run into any problems with your coupons, KNOW what all the “official” language on it means.
One Coupon per Purchase
If you buy one bottle of shampoo, you can use one manufacturer’s coupon for that bottle. If you have additional coupons, you have to buy another item to be able to use that coupon. You are not allowed to use two manufacturer’s coupon per item. So if you had 10 coupons and 10 coupons, this is allowed. I used to think this meant I could only use one coupon per transaction. How far I’ve come! J (You can still use (1) manufacturer’s coupon and (1) store coupon at most stores.)
One Coupon per Item Purchased
This is the same as one coupon per purchase but with better language specifically stating one coupon per item purchased.
One Coupon per Customer/Family
This is rare but I have noticed this on some internet coupons or a big coupon like $5/20 purchase. The way around this is to make multiple transactions (if store allows) or multiple trips. YMMV on these types of coupons.
One Coupon per Transaction
You are only allowed one coupon for this item for each transaction. This is to try to limit how many you purchase in a transaction. So, just make a few transactions whether in one trip or multiple trips to get around this.
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I love this! I’m new, and am starting very slowly, as I don’t know what a lot of this means. I do have a very small blog that I started for friends and family, (and hope to branch out) and I know some of them would benefit from this post.
I’d like to post this link to my blog, if you don’t mind.
oh, and I found an error. Hope you don’t mind.
“So if you had 10 coupons and 10 coupons, this is allowed.”
Lovin’ your blog,
Marty
I am totally new at this and was wondering about two questions.
1. what does “do not double” on the coupon mean?
2. I’m trying to maximize all the coupons to use for one item. How can I do this? You mentioned one mfg coupon for one item and then one store coupon can be used for the same item. Is this correct?
Amy, i learned from an article that if a coupon states “Do Not Double” but the UPC starts with a 5, then the register will not know to not double, the cashier has to stop the doubling by hand (in stores like Giant Eagle where it is standard policy to double coupons 99 cents and under). you can make sure it doubles by taking it to the Self-Checkout lane. but if it starts with a 9, then there is no possibility of doubling it.
(if you already knew this, sorry to butt in, briana!)
My local CVS will NOT accept internet coupons. They have a big sign about it. It’s a shame. (for me!) I have been using your techniques for a few weeks now, and LOVE it, but the store mgr. looks at me like I am stealing. I tell him that they make their money back (and more with handling) but I still feel awkward. I may have to change stores just for my own comfort. You know, why do they offer coupons if they don’t want us to use them!!!!
First ~ I love the blog…check it 2-3 times a day or more.
I am somewhat new to couponing. I knew how to use 1 coupon on an item and didn’t take much time to shop the ads, just bought what we wanted when we wanted. Now we are tightening up and I’m learning to stack coupons.
My question is: If the coupon has a picture of an item on it, how do you know if it will work for other items of the same brand?
Thanks!