Beginners – Learn how to coupon 4

Day 4: Timing is Everything

With your newly organized coupon binder in hand, you’re ready to discover the secret to Krazy Couponing success: Timing!

1. Match Coupons with Sales and Promotions

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is using a coupon just because you have it. The key is to wait until that item goes on sale, until you find a store coupon or a mobile coupon to go with it or when the store runs a promotion.

2. Stack Your Coupons

Stacking simply means using one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon together on the same item. Remember, you can never use two manufacturer coupons on one item. Stores like Target, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid and Safeway, just to name a few, all issue store coupons and allow them to be stacked with a manufacturer coupon.

3. Double Coupons

You’ve probably heard about stores that “double” coupons, meaning they accept your coupon at twice the face value. So, for example, if a coupon is $0.50 off one item, the store will honor that coupon at $1.00 off. If you find a store that doubles or is having a doubling promotion, jump on it.

4. The Krazy Coupon Lady’s Perfect Storm

The absolute perfect scenario occurs when more than one of the above “couponing stars” align. Imagine: a Buy One Get One store promo + a manufacturer coupon + an Ibotta offer! That’s right. The savings just tripled. In fact, that’s exactly how you end up bringing items home for free, or better yet, how you leave the store with more money in your pocket than you started with! Jump on over to Day 5: Learn the Lingo.