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Q: How Do I Use The Coupon Database?

The Coupon Database is a tool to let you know what coupons are out there for products. Different regions of the US get different value coupons on the same products, and some regions get coupons that other regions do not. Knowing what these values and coupons are enables members to trade for the better values that suit thier needs better.

The Coupon Database can be found by clicking the Coupon Resources link in the top Hot Coupon World toolbar, which will present you with a drop down menu from which you can choose the link Coupon Database. The Coupon Database is accessible only to member that have gained access to this tool. If you cannot see the Coupon Database yet, please read HERE.

Another purpose of the database is to know what non-insert coupons are out there too. Tearpads, peelies, blinkies, winetags, Catalina deals going on, rebates, etc. That way you can either look for them in your area or trade for them.

How to search the Coupon Database

You can search the database in several ways.

If you are looking for all coupons that came out on a specific day, type the date in the comments section and hit search. The format used for all Sunday Supplements (Inserts) is: MM-DD-YY. Example 03-03-08 RP

If you are looking for coupons for a specific product, type that product name into the description box.

If you are looking in general for printables or any other type of coupon, you can use the drop down source box and select that source.

You can combine the description with the source to help narrow your search. For example, if you want to see if Crest has printable coupons available, type Crest in the search box and select printables from the source box.

The database is a great tool to help you create a wish-list.

How to add coupons to the Coupon Database

The best part about the Hot Coupon World Coupon Database is that it is the only 100% member supported coupon database on the internet. That means that each and every entry in the database is added by your fellow Hot Coupon World members.

You can enter coupons that you find such as peelies, tearpads, or home mailers. It is a big help to everyone at Hot Coupon World, and helps build the database.

First, do a search first to make sure the coupon you wish to enter is not already in the coupon database.

To enter a coupon into the database, first open up the coupon database. Then click on the Add Coupon to DB button. There are instructions on how to add your coupon right below the description box.

Please note: The coupons in the coupon database are not for sale by Hot Coupon World. The database is a tool to help you find the coupons you are looking for to trade for them or to help you keep track of the coupons you may have. The only coupons that you can physically get from the coupon database are printable coupons. To find printable coupons in the coupon database please choose Printables from the source drop down menu and hit search. Then follow the link in the comments field to print your coupons directly from the website that is offering the printable coupon.

For further information about the Coupon Database please see this thread: LINK