Don't Fall into the Coupon Trap!

by Lindley
(Colorado)

While I am obviously a huge fan of the coupon, it is important to remember that coupons are a marketing tool released by a manufacturer to convince you to buy a particular product. Don't forget that coupons should be used on your terms when the deal is right!

Here are a few things to keep in mind:


1)Combine coupons with sales.
If an item is not on sale, using a coupon will make it cheaper but a store/generic brand will still probably be less (even with the coupon!)


2) Check unit prices on items.
Often, large companies spend a lot on fancy packaging and then offer less of a product in the package. For example- 6 bags of fruit snacks versus 10 bags in a box.


3) Try to save the lower coupons (for .25 or .35)for a double or triple coupon situation.
Using that coupon without a big sale could result in paying more than you normally would for something!!


Happy Shopping!

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