Sunday Newspaper Inserts
Most people find it easiest to start gathering coupons by
purchasing a Sunday newspaper (or several newspapers). The inserts available vary from publication
to publication. You may get higher value
coupons in newspapers with larger circulations, like the Detroit Free Press vs.
The Flint Journal, for example. The
coupons you get in a home-delivered newspaper may also differ from the same
newspaper purchased at a store or through a newsstand. Always physically check your newspapers
before purchasing to make sure that the inserts are actually inside. It isn’t uncommon for inserts to be missing,
or for one publication to have more inserts than another.
Purchasing newspapers in multiples helps to build your
stockpile faster. Some people purchase
newspapers based on the number of people in their household, such as one paper per person.
Coupon Insert Schedule
While not exact, each week on Friday you can head to http://sundaycouponpreview.com and
take a look at the coupons to expect in that weekend’s newspaper. The preview is simply a means of getting an
idea of what’s – hopefully – coming your way. Always remember that coupons are
regional and that the actual coupon values will vary.
Digital Coupons (eCoupons)
Digital coupons can be added to your store loyalty card
(like your Kroger Plus card, Meijer MPerks account or VG’s YES card) by
downloading them from your PC or an app on your smartphone. All that you have to do is register, add your
shopper card number to your account, and review the list of available coupons.
You can then choose which coupons you would like to use and add them to your
card. That’s it! When you go shopping, these coupons will automatically be
redeemed at check out.
There are pros and cons to using digital coupons. One of the pros includes not having to clip
or carry coupons. A card attached to
your keyring or an app on your phone is all you need. Another pro is the availability of store
brand coupons. The cons to digital coupons are that they do not double and they
take precedence over paper coupons. If
you have a paper coupon that will give you a better deal, save downloading the
digital and use your paper coupons instead.
If you download the digital coupon, you won’t have a choice of what
coupon, digital or paper, to use at the register. It will take the digital coupon first every
time. Use digital coupons as a last
resort.
Some popular digital coupon download sites are:
Kroger
http://kroger.softcoin.com/programs/kroger/digital_coupons/?campaign=DigitalCoupons&banner=Kroger
Ordering Coupons
Instead of buying newspapers every week, some people opt to
order only the coupons they need, in the quantities they want. There are a couple ways of doing this –
coupon clipping services and eBay.
eBay
You can also order coupons from individuals on eBay at http://www.eBay.com (search for “coupons”). Be aware of the coupon expiration dates and
the seller’s location. Sellers, like
clipping services, cannot charge for the coupons themselves. You are paying a fee for the seller’s time
and efforts.
Coupon Clipping Services
Coupons from
the Sunday newspaper inserts can be purchased from various coupon clipping
services online. These services charge a
fee for their work (obtaining coupons, clipping, sorting, and mailing), not the
coupon itself. Pay special attention to
things like shipping costs, where the coupons are being shipped from, and any
minimum or maximum order limits. The
following is a list of clipping services that some of our members have used (you
can find others online by searching “coupon clipping service”):
Individual Clipped -
Kuntry Klippers (Ohio)
Coupon Carryout (Ohio)
klip2save (Tennessee)
We clip u save (Tennessee)
The couponclippers (Florida)
Wizclipz (Florida)
Lori has 3 kids (Florida)
Coupon Dede (Texas)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510067132550485/ (Washington state - formerly Coupon Sam)
http://www.ebay.com (varies)
http://www.couponfleamarket.com/ (varies)
http://thehappycouponer.com/ (varies)
Genesee Coupon & Insert (Michigan - our own Heather Beason)
http://www.insertinsanity.com/ (Florida - sister-site to WizClipz)
http://www.ourcouponclippingservice.com/ (Florida)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1410480735888370/ (Washington - formerly Coupon Sam)
Yes, you can print coupons!
In most cases, you are allowed to print two coupons per computer. If you have more than one computer, you may
be able to print more, meaning you can build your stockpile faster. There are a lot of other links out in
Cyberland , however most of them take you to the same places. This is a short list of sites some of our
members use:
App Printables
There are now Apps available for smartphones and tablets
that will allow you to print coupons if you have a Wifi printer that is
compatible with your device. Check your AppStore or GooglePlay for these apps;
please note that these Apps may not be compatible with all forms of smartphones
and tablets. Some Android devices are able to print some forms of PDF coupons
that Apple products cannot print. Continue
to check your device for updated versions of these Apps and for new Apps to be
released.
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