Have you heard those stories about Moms who end up paying almost nothing for a week’s supply of groceries? They don’t do this merely by walking into a store with an envelope and coupons. It’s not not luck, but research and hard work that nets these super shoppers those big savings.
The do it by matching coupon offers with the grocery stores weekly sales. With coupon matching, or stacking, shoppers can combine in store offers with manufacturer’s coupons. By matching offers, consumers end up amplifying their savings.
Successful coupon matches entail time and research. Fortunately today’s shoppers are not limited to a file cabinet of clipped coupons. There are numerous online resources that can assist include online printable coupons, coupon databases, and matching services. Allocate a certain amount of time each week to searching for online coupons. Keep your coupons organized in the method that suits you the best. Despite what the gurus will tell you, each person has a style of filing and organizing that works best for you. It could be buy category, brand, or store. Just find a system and stick with it.
Your first step is to get weekly sales ads from your grocery, discount and drug stores. Unlike other shoppers, your shopping list will be based on what you need and what you want to stockpile. Stockpiling is a key component of successful coupon matches. If you get your laundry soap for a $1 a bottle after all of the discounts have been stacked, then you want to buy as many as you can afford and for which you have coupons.
Then make your shopping list. Be sure to include the store sales price, and reference any other coupons or discounts that you want to redeem. Group your coupons, with the right sales flyers and shopping lists. Now you are ready to go shopping.
Where can I match my coupons?
Most retailers now allow coupon matching. They view it as a way to attract and keep customers.
Supermarkets – can add to your savings by shopping on double/triple coupon days.
Department stores – Many department stores offer discounts (for example, $10 off $50 purchase) in their weekly sales flyers. On some days, you can take off another 10-15% by using your store credit card. Then top that off with frequent shopper coupons and rebates. (If you use your credit card, stop by customer service on your way out and pay off the purchase. ) Use your discounts to shop early for birthday and Christmas gifts.
Drug stores —Some stores (Walgreens for example) have money savings books full of coupons and rebates. Others have discount membership programs that offer coupons to loyal shoppers. Some even have double/triple coupon days. You can also get gift cards when when you fill or transfer a prescription to the pharmacy for the first. Stacking up coupons and discounts is a great way to stock up on expensive over the counter medicines and personal hygiene products.
You will need to check for terms of the coupons and terms of the sales. You should always be able to match coupons to store sales. The number of coupons you can use for a single offer will depend on the store and the coupon. However, you can take advantage of coupon matching at.