Where to find Coupons

Lesson 2 -Where to find Coupons

Part One:

The Sunday newspapers have supplement sections chuck full of great coupons. I get the paper on Saturday evening. I cut the coupons, note the expiration date with a highlighter and file them in my coupon binder.

OK simple enough. Most Sunday papers cost $1.00 to $1.50. One or two coupons redeemed more than covers that cost. But suppose some of the coupons are great deals for you and the products you use.

You have several options for obtaining more coupons from the papers that are super deals.

1. Buy another paper (but that is additional cost).
2. Ask friends or family members for their paper (but they may learn from you and not want to give them away.
3. Dumpster dive at the recycling bins.
4. Check where the stores put their extra papers.

It always amazes me how many people throw away the coupons. So I dumpster dive. Now one could be accused of stealing when taking away from a recycle bin. To avoid that, I take papers with me to recycle. I consider it a trade. Of course I only want the coupon supplements any way, so I give more than I take.

Products have a pattern to their coupons. I see my favorite soap coupon once every 2 or 3 months. At that time, I really look for the extra coupon supplements. Of course, a great coupon for another brand of soap, is happily redeemed and the product used by us.

Notice recycle day in your area. I gather extra supplements when I take the dog for a walk. I also check the drugstores and supermarkets for extra papers on Monday and gather coupon supplements.

Part Two tomorrow.