Beginning Extreme Couponing Lesson 10
Hello Extreme Couponers!! I hope you are enjoying my posts! I am SO excited about today’s topic….STOCKPILING!!
How to Establish a Stockpile
In order to successfully stockpile you are going to need to purchase or obtain multiple papers or purchase your coupons/inserts from a clipping service.
You MUST compare the coupon policies at the stores you have available to you as well as any incentives they offer you to shop there. Finally “match” your coupons to the sales ads and purchase when you find a deal that is at rock bottom. Stockpile when the price is free or close to free.
In order to successfully stockpile you are going to need to purchase or obtain multiple papers or purchase your coupons/inserts from a clipping service.
SO, if you have a family (like mine) who LOVES BBQ sauce…here’s what you do:
First of all match the ad and the coupon.
Sweet Baby Ray’s is on sale for $2. You have a $1 off coupon WYB 2.
Sweet Baby Ray’s = $1.50 Each
Awesome deal (Probably would be even better if you purchased the smaller bottle right?) Now you need more coupons:
Newspaper subscriptions. The best way to find out which newspapers in your area have coupons is to ask around. Ask a neighbor, friend or even gas station attendant. Once you figure out which one is chock full of Q’s (Coupons)..get 2 subscriptions if the price is right. I live in Chicago and the “Chicago Tribune” is my paper of choice. I currently have it delivered every Sunday for $.50 a week.
Magazines. Coupon KIm’s Magazine of choice? “All You.” This publication is full of high value coupons.
Friends, Family, Neighbors etc. Ask them to save the ones they don’t use and you can grab them the next time you see each other.
Recycling Centers and/or bins. Ahhh, here we go; THIS is where we start to get EXTREME! Okay I’m kidding. If you know of a SAFE, SANITARY bin go for it. But honestly, don’t attempt this until you’ve got some experience under your belt and you are in desperate need of more coupons. You can find local centers online here and here.
Internet: Generally, the rules for internet coupons are the same as regular coupons. But pay special attention to the top, for example: does it say “Manufacturer Coupon” or “Target Coupon?” Also, you can only print out the coupon 2 times in most cases. (Hit the back arrow), and MAKE SURE YOUR PRINTER IS READY and on black & white!
- Store Specific Coupons
What are some things you’d like to stockpile? Do you already have a stockpile?
