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Q: Where can I find more coupons?
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Do Not Waste Money Buying Coupon Books
When I first started on the Internet looking for coupons, I ran across numerous sites promoting coupon books for prices ranging from free to $24.95. These books promise to let you choose your coupons and for a SASE and a nominal handling fee each time they will send you $10 or so of your allotted coupons.
The problem is their lists are limited (not updated often) and you have to choose 35-40 brands/items of the coupons you think you will need. No guarantees that you will really get what you have selected at the beginning of your list. It's truly better to trade directly with someone who has the coupons you need or to pay a small handling fee for the individual coupons you desire.
Trading Helps
Are you brand loyal? Do you only use particular products? Tired of only getting 1 coupon for your favorite items in the coupon section when you really need 4 or 5?
Then why not try trading with local friends and relatives. I have gotten many extras that I needed this way.
No one local? Try some of the internet trade boards, like www.mycoupons.com and their coupon/rebate swap board. A wealth of information can be found there.
Need More? Another Idea.
Are you in need of more coupons? I know of quite a few people who visit the local recycling center for coupons. If you ask in advance many times you will be allowed to look through to find coupon inserts.
If you have a community recycling bin you can check there as well, although I don't recommend "dumpster diving" because of safety concerns.
Acquiring Coupons To Trade
Do you need more coupons to trade?
Go no further than your local grocery store. Many stores have the SmartSource coupon dispensers located throughout the store. Pick up a few extras of each and you will build an inventory of coupons to trade in a very short time.
NestEggz.com a New Concept in Coupons
There´s a great new coupon site on the Internet called NestEggz .
This site allows you to print coupons out from your computer (up to 3 each page at a time) for redemption at your local store. The coupons you print have a "cents off value" at the store and a "NestEggz credit value". When you redeem them you get .10 off the item purchased at the checkout. When the coupon completes it´s trip (about 4 weeks) through the clearinghouse process, your NestEggz savings account will be credited for the amount stated at the time of printing. In addition, for the first 12 months your account will earn 15% interest!! You can ask for the balance of your account at any time and it will be paid by check.
Here´s an example: There´s a NestEggz coupon for Motts Apple Juice. $1 NestEggz credit value and .10 coupon value. My store sells Motts for $1.50 a bottle. At the checkout the cashier scans the coupon and deducts .10. In about 2-4 weeks you will see the $1 NestEggz credit applied to your account. Ask for your balance to be paid at any time after it has been credited to your account. You just bought that bottle of Motts apple juice for .40 --a great deal.
This is a unique concept in coupons that I think you will love. Please visit their site.
Get Additional Coupons
Have a favorite product but are short on coupons?
One way to get more is to contact the company you patronize-normally there's a phone number or website located on the package. Ask if they have a mailing list for coupons and if they have any rebates/offers available currently. Many times they do and can provide information. Sometimes they even send out coupons for free items just for being a loyal customer. Don't be afraid to ask, the worst they can say is no.
Malt-O-Meal Coupons Worth $2.75 For Completing Survey
Fill out this survey from Malt-O-Meal brand cereals for $2.75 in Malt-O-Meal cold or hot cereal coupons. This is limited to one survey per household annually. Allow 8-10 weeks for the coupons to arrive.
