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Coupon-ology: Gather Coupons – Part 3f of 5

May 23, 2013 by Tracy

Coupon-ology: Gather Coupons

Photograph Credit: Microsoft Images

With my coupons organized, I finally made it out to the grocery store. I chose a great week as a few cuts of meat that our family consumes were on sale. I stocked up to the tune of $85 at Bi-Lo alone. I was over-budget for the week, but under-budget for the month as I had not been shopping in 3 weeks.

Even with the break, our pantry, freezer, and refrigerator were still doing well. We did shop for eggs, bread, milk, and fruit within those 3 weeks, but I turned to my stockpile for the staples. By using coupons and sales, I continue to stockpile, so I do not need to run to the store every week.

Continuing our Coupon-ology series, we are gathering coupons. The sources covered thus far are newspapers, magazines, printable coupon databases, manufacturers, and direct mail. Today, we move to stores. Strategically placed throughout some stores, you can find both store and manufacturer coupons.

Part 3f: Stores

Keeping our eyes open, we find coupons in stores at these locations:

Entrance

Checking the stands and displays, we find flyers and booklets. Walgreens displays their monthly coupon booklets at the front of each store. The coupons are valid all month long with a new book available next month.

Front of the Store

The weekly circulars at Publix often have store coupons. These circulars are usually located at the front of the store or near the registers.

Customer Service

When we visit Publix, we stop by customer service requesting coupons before beginning our shopping trip. Almost always, we are rewarded for our request.

Pharmacy

Displays often carry literature on products. I have found high-value coupons from pharmacy brochures.

Blinkies

These are the little machines with red blinking lights by products throughout the store. My children love to look and acquire these coupons.

Peelies

These are coupons attached to the package on products.

Coupon Machine

At CVS, you can scan your Extra Care card to receive coupons to use on your current visit.

Receipt

Some stores print coupons at the bottom of your receipt. At CVS, the Extra Bucks you earn print on the bottom of your receipt.

Catalinas

These coupons print from a separate printer at checkout. Usually they are printed on white paper with red borders. Sometimes these offers are coupons, and other times, they are rewards for completing a promotion. For example, I earned $3 off my next purchase at Bi-Lo by purchasing 3 boxes of cereal in one transaction.

By checking your surroundings while shopping, you may pick up a few more coupons to help you save money. In using time wisely, I focus on the shopping while my children hunt for coupons. This arrangement is a win-win for our entire family. Happy gathering!

Question: Where else in stores do you find coupons?

Filed Under: Coupons, Food Tagged With: coupons, coupon-ology

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