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Originally Posted by kurlisola I've tried just about every system & imho, the best (if you get multiples) is to not clip the coupons. The fact is, most coupons go unused...even by couponers. So its a tremendous waste to clip them, file them, and then eventually find and discard them. As for bringing the coupons with you. I bring mine with me. They go in the back of my van in a tote. If I find a deal while in the store, I can go to the back of my van, clip what I need & make another trip. To be honest, this rarely happens though because I usually know the deals & what I'm buying before I leave the house. And if it does happen, 5-10 extra minutes once in awhile is alot better than 1-2 extra hours a week, every single week. If your system overwhelms you...its time to try a new one.

I agree! I cut out 2 complete sets and coupons I know for sure that will get used. I file the rest by date and insert. I don't take them to the store with me because I would fill up the back of my car LOL. I do take my good coupons and 2 of every other coupon to the store with me. I live in town a mile from everything so its no biggie to make another trip if I find a great deal. Every week I will cut out what I need after viewing all the sales flyers. I like the database but I find its easier for me to have one file folder with one copy of every insert I have in it. I put a postit on the top with the date and the mark any coupons included that are really good with the right sale. I also mark when the last coupon in the insert expires so I know when to toss that and the other folder I have with the other 50-60 of the same inserts I usually get. I would go crazy if I tried to cut out all my coupons, 95% of them get tossed anyways.