Coupon Queen Secrets

Stockpile

Another important way to save big using coupons is buying it in bulk if it isn't perishable. Those that save a lot don't use a single coupon when they find a great deal. They get multiples of the coupon and buy multiples of the item to save big. This means that you will sometimes buy 20 or more of the same product at one time. By having this large stock, you don't have to purchase products when they run out — and aren't on sale.

Plan dinner accordingly

How do you plan your meal shopping? Most people decide what they want for their meals, make a list of what they need and then buy the ingredients. To get the most out of coupons, you should plan your meals for that week around the deals that are being offered. If you purchase what you can get for the best prices each week, and then create a meal plan from what you are able to buy, this will allow you to pay rock-bottom prices for your meals.

No store loyalty

The best deals won't always be at the same store. To take the biggest advantage of your coupons, you'll need to see how well they can be stacked with the stores in your area each week. Since stores are competing against each other, they will likely have a number of loss leaders (items they sell at a loss to entice you into the store) that other stores don't. You should choose to shop at a store that matches prices at competing grocery stores if there is one in your area that does this. If none do, you may need to go to a different grocery store each week to get the best deals.

Rain checks

When you walk into a store that is offering a great deal on a product that you often buy and you see that it's sold out, what is your reaction? Most people hate it when a sale item runs out because they want the item immediately. If you are someone who gets great deals using coupons, however, you love rain checks because they usually have a distant expiration date (if any). This allows you to match the rain check with a coupon when it comes out for that particular product and this can often result in getting the item for free.

Do rebates

Most people who hear the word “rebate” think about the cash-back rebates that offer a few dollars off on a large purchase. What a lot of people don't know is that many grocery store products offer smaller rebates. For example, many grocery store rebates today are not a rebate per product, but rebates on a specific dollar amount of items purchased, such as $10 back on a $20 purchase. You can also take advantage of “try me free” rebates and “taste guarantee” refunds.

There are numerous tricks to the coupon trade, but if you are willing to take the time to learn the ropes, it is possible to significantly reduce the amount you spend on groceries simply by taking advantage of the deals that are already out there which coupons offer.