coupon workshop

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Coupon Workshop

Presented by: Camp Pendleton Frugal Wives

We Love Coupons!

+Don’t believe everything you see!

  Not realistic

  Fraud has been committed

  Some stores in the show double and triple coupons

  It is a TV show, its goal is to get ratings

  Normal hauls don’t give them ratings

+Lets get you Started...

  What do you want to accomplish, by couponing?

  Don’t be discouraged though out the process

  Any savings are better than, no savings at all

  Couponing is an art, it takes time and effort.

  An educated couponer, is a happy couponer

  Set realistic expectations for each of your shopping trip

+Coupon Lingo

  BOGO: Buy one get one (Free or 50%)

  $1/1: One dollar off one item

  $5/$20: $5 off a $20 transaction

  P&G: Proctor & Gamble insert

  RP: RedPlum insert

  SS: SmartSource insert

  Stacking: Store and manufacture coupon used together

See reference page

+Purchase and Transaction

  Purchase: A purchase is the item you are applying a coupon towards. Each item is a purchase.

  Transaction: A transaction is the collection of all items which were bought together. One transaction = one receipt

  One coupon per purchase: 1 coupon per item

  4 coupons per transaction: 4 ‘like’ coupons per receipt

What is the difference?

+Now where to get coupons

  Sunday newspaper: LA Times, UT San Diego and NC Times

  Weekly store advertisements

  Commissary coupon table

  Manufacture websites, store websites, facebook

  Smartphone Apps

  Mail

  Magazines- All You

+Printable Coupons

Sources

Couponnetwork.com Coupons.target.com

+Smartphone Applications

Shopkick Key Ring ibotta

geoqpons Cartwheel Snip Snap

+Coupon Resources

Match-Ups and Newbie Guides

thekrazycouponlady.com Supercouponlady.com

Coupondivas.com

southerncalisaver.com

+Getting Organized

  Use an accordion file system   Organize by insert type and date

  Only cut what you need

  Great for shopping match-ups

  What works for you, may not work for someone else!

Organization is KEY!

+Getting Organized: Binder

  Use a coupon binder

  Dividers for categories

  Sheet protectors/card holders keep coupons organized

+Sharing is caring!

  Sharing coupons in encouraged

  Trading at coupon swaps, great way to get started!

  Use CP Frugal Wives to trade coupons in between swaps

  Swaps are events created within the group, look at events tab

  Buying and selling coupons is ILLEGAL

+Expired Coupons

  Participation is voluntary

  Only commit if you can be consistent

  Assigned a buddy overseas

  Send coupons once a month, by the 25th of each month

  Send picture of receipt or envelope to Stephanie for accountability

  Cost of shipping varies

Overseas Coupon Buddies

+How Do I Use My Coupons?

  Know the rules for price-matching

  Know the store policies for where you shop

  Know the sales for each week

  Read your coupons for specific coupon rules

  Plan your trips!   Make a list

  Organize coupons so they are easy to use at check out

  Be courteous!!! Inform people you are using coupons

+How to Use Coupons

  Read the coupon

  Follow the limit!

P&G: Procter & Gamble

+Stacking Coupons

Store and Manufacture Coupon

+Legal Couponing

  Rules are there for a reason, follow them

  Selling a stockpile is ILLEGAL

  Photocopying coupons is FRAUD

  Selling coupons is ILLEGAL

  Misuse of coupons, not following the rules on actual coupon

Rules are Important

+Coupon Misuse

Using coupons for unintended products

+Couponing Tips

  Create a separate email for couponing ie. coupons@gmail.com

  Find a buddy, to go on trips with or plan with

  Stay up to date on policies, be an educated couponer

  To get the best use of coupons you will need to break away from brand loyalty!

Random Tips

+Some Things to Remember

  Be able to separate fact from fiction. Just because someone does something one way, don't assume it's allowed or legal.

  Find a way that works for you, it’s fun to save money with coupons. Find a way and stick with it!

  Have fun with your trips and be encouraging to others

  Stay organized, it will make shopping much easier

  You are not going to get every deal, pick and choose what you want to shop for

  Most important, when in doubt ask!

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