A Secret Guide To Mega Coupon Collecting.
I remember as a child in the super market, my Mother at the checkout line digging through her pocketbook for that elusive coupon that would save her $.25 on a loaf of bread. I used to think about how much trouble she went through just to save a quarter. Now that I am the one at the checkout line... I understand how valuable it is when those quarters start to add up.
Recently, I was watching a T.V. show where a women demonstrated how she saved over $100.00 on grocery bill using coupons. Her total grocery bill was over $300.00. After submitting her coupons to the grocery clerk, her bill came out to just under $200.00 ! She had saved just over 1/3 of her grocery bill in one fell swoop. If you multiply that by 4 weeks of shopping... That's $400.00 ! That could pay off a monthly car payment.
Needless to say, that show got me to thinking. I started to research the best possible ways to organize and use coupons for optimal savings. I will now share with you some of the secrets I learned to get you started in a mega coupon collecting experience.
Coupon Sources :
I have found the best coupon deals located in the Sunday paper. I live in New York and have easy access to 3 major newspapers. I spend Sunday mornings cutting out coupons and filing them in specific coupon categories. I made a deal with my local newsstand to purchase his unused Sunday papers on Monday morning at a fraction of the cost. He is happy because he doesn't have to return them, I am happy because I average over $1000.00 dollars in coupon savings weekly.
Another good source for coupon collecting is "coupon clubs". These coupon clubs are relatively easy to find in local publications, grocery store bulletin boards, etc. Or, you can start your own by posted an ad in your local library, school or supermarket. Some of my best friendships have been formed at these coupon swapping meets. Let me tell you, there is nothing like attending a coupon club meet with $200.00 worth of coupons and leaving with $500.00 worth of coupons. I walk away with the feeling of winning a coupon poker game or hitting the coupon lotto. One word of advice... Be sure to check the expiration dates on the coupons. I have had occasion to get home thinking I had faired well, only to find out that some coupons were expired.
Finally... My Secret Weapon To mega Coupon Collecting....
Local newspaper Advertising.
One day, I decided to take a chance and advertise in my local community newspaper. The advertisement cost me $9.99 for a one week display. The wording was simple :
"I pay cash for your unwanted coupons". When the ad came out I was flooded with phone calls for over a month. As people responded to the ad... I simply offered a small amount of money for a large amount of coupons. People were bending over backwards to find coupons for me. It was like having my own private coupon collecting workforce. That idea led me to creating my own coupon collecting website. You may view the specifics of the website at CouponRiches.com
Well.. There you have it. My secret Guide To Mega Coupon Collecting.
Now when see a child looking at their Mom shuffling for a coupon to save a quarter... Smile and let them know "Mom knows what she is doing.
Recently, I was watching a T.V. show where a women demonstrated how she saved over $100.00 on grocery bill using coupons. Her total grocery bill was over $300.00. After submitting her coupons to the grocery clerk, her bill came out to just under $200.00 ! She had saved just over 1/3 of her grocery bill in one fell swoop. If you multiply that by 4 weeks of shopping... That's $400.00 ! That could pay off a monthly car payment.
Needless to say, that show got me to thinking. I started to research the best possible ways to organize and use coupons for optimal savings. I will now share with you some of the secrets I learned to get you started in a mega coupon collecting experience.
Coupon Sources :
I have found the best coupon deals located in the Sunday paper. I live in New York and have easy access to 3 major newspapers. I spend Sunday mornings cutting out coupons and filing them in specific coupon categories. I made a deal with my local newsstand to purchase his unused Sunday papers on Monday morning at a fraction of the cost. He is happy because he doesn't have to return them, I am happy because I average over $1000.00 dollars in coupon savings weekly.
Another good source for coupon collecting is "coupon clubs". These coupon clubs are relatively easy to find in local publications, grocery store bulletin boards, etc. Or, you can start your own by posted an ad in your local library, school or supermarket. Some of my best friendships have been formed at these coupon swapping meets. Let me tell you, there is nothing like attending a coupon club meet with $200.00 worth of coupons and leaving with $500.00 worth of coupons. I walk away with the feeling of winning a coupon poker game or hitting the coupon lotto. One word of advice... Be sure to check the expiration dates on the coupons. I have had occasion to get home thinking I had faired well, only to find out that some coupons were expired.
Finally... My Secret Weapon To mega Coupon Collecting....
Local newspaper Advertising.
One day, I decided to take a chance and advertise in my local community newspaper. The advertisement cost me $9.99 for a one week display. The wording was simple :
"I pay cash for your unwanted coupons". When the ad came out I was flooded with phone calls for over a month. As people responded to the ad... I simply offered a small amount of money for a large amount of coupons. People were bending over backwards to find coupons for me. It was like having my own private coupon collecting workforce. That idea led me to creating my own coupon collecting website. You may view the specifics of the website at CouponRiches.com
Well.. There you have it. My secret Guide To Mega Coupon Collecting.
Now when see a child looking at their Mom shuffling for a coupon to save a quarter... Smile and let them know "Mom knows what she is doing.
posted by The Coupon Guru at 11:40 AM
