coupon workshop

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Coupon Workshop
Presented by:
Camp Pendleton Frugal Wives
We Love
Coupons!

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Don’t believe everything you see!
 Not realistic
 Fraud has been committed
 Some stores in the show
double and triple coupons
 It is a TV show, its goal is to get
ratings
 Normal hauls don’t give them
ratings

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Lets get you Started...
 What do you want to accomplish, by couponing?
 Don’t be discouraged though out the process
 Any savings are better than, no savings at all
 Couponing is an art, it takes time and effort.
 An educated couponer, is a happy couponer
 Set realistic expectations for each of your shopping trip

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Coupon Lingo
 BOGO: Buy one get one (Free or 50%)
 $1/1: One dollar off one item
 $5/$20: $5 off a $20 transaction
 P&G: Proctor & Gamble insert
 RP: RedPlum insert
 SS: SmartSource insert
 Stacking: Store and manufacture coupon used together
See reference page

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Purchase and Transaction
 Purchase: A purchase is the item you are applying a coupon
towards. Each item is a purchase.
 Transaction: A transaction is the collection of all items which
were bought together. One transaction = one receipt
 One coupon per purchase: 1 coupon per item
 4 coupons per transaction: 4 ‘like’ coupons per receipt
What is the difference?

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Now where to get coupons
 Sunday newspaper: LA Times, UT San Diego and NC Times
 Weekly store advertisements
 Commissary coupon table
 Manufacture websites, store websites, facebook
 Smartphone Apps
 Mail
 Magazines- AllYou

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Printable Coupons
Sources
Couponnetwork.com Coupons.target.com

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Smartphone Applications
ShopkickKey Ringibotta
geoqpons
Cartwheel Snip Snap

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Coupon Resources
Match-Ups and Newbie Guides
thekrazycouponlady.com
Supercouponlady.com
Coupondivas.com
southerncalisaver.com

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Getting Organized
 Use an accordion file system
 Organize by insert type and date
 Only cut what you need
 Great for shopping match-ups
 What works for you, may not
work for someone else!
Organization is KEY!

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Getting Organized: Binder
 Use a coupon binder
 Dividers for categories
 Sheet protectors/card
holders keep coupons
organized

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Sharing is caring!
 Sharing coupons in encouraged
 Trading at coupon swaps, great way to get started!
 Use CP Frugal Wives to trade coupons in between swaps
 Swaps are events created within the group, look at events tab
 Buying and selling coupons is ILLEGAL

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Expired Coupons
 Participation is voluntary
 Only commit if you can be consistent
 Assigned a buddy overseas
 Send coupons once a month, by the 25th of each month
 Send picture of receipt or envelope to Stephanie for
accountability
 Cost of shipping varies
Overseas Coupon Buddies

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How Do I Use My Coupons?
 Know the rules for price-matching
 Know the store policies for where you shop
 Know the sales for each week
 Read your coupons for specific coupon rules
 Plan your trips!
 Make a list
 Organize coupons so they are easy to use at check out
 Be courteous!!! Inform people you are using coupons

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How to Use Coupons
 Read the coupon
 Follow the limit!
P&G: Procter & Gamble

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Stacking Coupons
Store and Manufacture Coupon

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Legal Couponing
 Rules are there for a reason, follow them
 Selling a stockpile is ILLEGAL
 Photocopying coupons is FRAUD
 Selling coupons is ILLEGAL
 Misuse of coupons, not following the rules on actual coupon
Rules are Important

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Coupon Misuse
Using coupons for unintended products

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Couponing Tips
 Create a separate email for couponing ie. coupons@gmail.com
 Find a buddy, to go on trips with or plan with
 Stay up to date on policies, be an educated couponer
 To get the best use of coupons you will need to break away from
brand loyalty!
Random Tips

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Some Things to Remember
 Be able to separate fact from fiction. Just because someone
does something one way, don't assume it's allowed or legal.
 Find a way that works for you, it’s fun to save money with
coupons. Find a way and stick with it!
 Have fun with your trips and be encouraging to others
 Stay organized, it will make shopping much easier
 You are not going to get every deal, pick and choose what
you want to shop for
 Most important, when in doubt ask!

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