With every household budget being squeezed by the sour economy...saving a buck has become a paramount priority. Using coupons to save a few dollars is hardly a new concept..but many are taking it to a new level. Supermarkets like Geissler's are seeing a spike in coupon redemptions...and doubling manufacturers coupons up to a dollar. But clipping and saving goes well beyond your garden variety trip to the supermarket.
"Net Gold"
A growing number of consumers are rushing to internet sites chock full of printable coupons...at Couponpages.com...the available offers are listed alphabetically by town!. Deals in virtually every city and town in Connecticut. Looking for a free fried chicken dinner from Popeyes?...Simply click on "Hartford" and naviagte to "Fast Food". Another popular site is Couponcabin.com. This site has an alphabetical list of manufacturers offers..everything from Advil to Chex Mix!
Free Means Free!
So is it possible to actually walk out of a store with free stuff?...Yes. Most of the major drugstore chains like CVS and Walgreens have lucrative rewards programs with coupon books that basically rebate the entire cost of item back to the buyer...and if shoppers are smart they can match that same item with a manufacturers coupon..in some case, the net result is that the store actually can OWE you money to take the product off the shelf. Those reward programs often pay another 10% on top of that..and the more rewards bucks you use...the more you get back. So the smart shopper can see an endless cycle of freebies if they stay alert and organized!
Comments (3)
THAT IS SO TRUE I USE (AND LOVE )COUPONS ALL THE TIME.MY FAMILY THINKS I AM A LITTLR OBSESSED BUT WHEN YOU CAN GET 4 BOXES OF CEREAL FOR $1.00 IT IS EXCITING..YOU CAN GET COUPONS FROM THE FREE PAPPERS.AND MOST DTORES LIKE SHOPRITE WILL DOUBLE THEM..
Posted by lisa | March 10, 2009 10:56 PM
Posted on March 10, 2009 22:56
Hi, Tom ,I just watched your story about the girl who saves so much money with coupons and rewards incentives..a great story to air since everyone is whining so about the economy..nice to know there will be some positives coming out of these hard times..she is a great example of how to be pro-active..
Posted by Diane | March 14, 2009 10:54 AM
Posted on March 14, 2009 10:54
I recommend Ebates - Coupons, Discounts and Cash Back for any online shopping you're going to do because you save money and earn cash back for shopping you were already planning to do. Plus they partner with 1000 different stores and brands, so it's easy to find discounts on stuff you want to buy.
Posted by Susan Goodwin | March 18, 2009 9:07 PM
Posted on March 18, 2009 21:07