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Old 03-07-2007, 06:33:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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FYI Coupons to Look for In Stores

Almost every manufacturer has printed coupons available in stores at some point. They can often be of higher value than those you find in the newspaper. Frequently the highest value coupons are literally buried, since the manufacturer may have put the value into the coupon instead of the promotional costs of displaying them.

Finding in-store coupons while you are focused on balancing a shopping list, budget, and the coupons you plan to use, can be a formidable task. It is therefore worth your time to take a trip around your local grocery store to become familiar with the coupon environment.

Things To Look For

There are actually a wide variety of different types of coupons available in grocery stores - probably more than you thought. The key to finding them is knowing what you are looking for. The following are a few common examples of in-store grocery coupons you're likely to find:

SmartSource Coupon Machines: SmartSource Coupon Machines, often referred to as “blinkies” due to a blinking light designed to attract your attention while walking down the aisles, generally provide a coupon directly in front of the product. They may be taken and used any time before the expiration date at any store that accepts manufacturers’ coupons. The machines typically have a slot on top for consumers to replace them if they are not interested - those that others didn't want also are available to you, too.

Freezer Extra: These are found in the freezer section of the crocery store. These are attached to the freezer or refrigerator door and usually come in a bright colore to attract your attention. This dispenser distributes coupons for a product which is found within the freezer or refrigerator on which it is attached.




SmartSource TakeOne Box: These dispensers are usually located prominently on the shelf at eye level. In addition to coupons, these dispensers may also hold recipes, rebates, sweepstakes forms and other promotional offers for the products nearby.






SmartSource Showcase Extra: SmartSource Showcase Extra is a dispenser that attaches securely to an at-shelf bracket and usually has with a riser card that sticks out to grab your attention and to highlight new product features. The dispenser portion usually provides coupons or some other product incentive.




Catalinas: Catalina Category Marketing (CCM) rewards purchases of promoted products with “catalinas”, also known as “check-out coupons”. These offer incentives good on your next shopping trip to that retailer. There is usually a 4-week window on any given program/incentive promotion.


Tearpads: These are pads which are stocked on the shelf or display where you simply tear the coupon of a pad of coupons.






Winetags and Collars: These are coupons that hang around the neck of wine, olive oil, juice, or any other bottle or jar.










Brochures and Loose Coupons: Brochures frequently include coupons, rebates, or other savings information. Coupons may also be found “loose”, where a stack of individual coupons are placed on a counter or shelf.








Peelies: These are the coupons that are attached directly to the product. Generally they indicate “use me now”. These coupons are frequently unnoticed at the time of purchase, but can be removed and redeemed at any time before the expiration date.

Try Me Free or Rebate Forms: These forms are a great way to try a new product and/or make money on a deal! Buy an item on sale, use the coupon, and send away for the rebate.
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Old 04-08-2007, 11:25:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Coupons to look for In Stores

Do all the stores in the same chain carry the same instore coupons at the same time? For example, there are about 3 Tom Thumbs within 2 miles of my house, and I shop at all of them depending on where I am. Can I assume that if store #1 has a blinkie for $0.55 off Purina, that store #2 and #3 will have the same coupons? or is it worth it to give the store a quick walk-through to check out if there are better blinkies in each store?
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Old 04-12-2007, 12:07:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Thank you for the great explaination Flash!
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Old 04-12-2007, 12:35:49 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Do all the stores in the same chain carry the same instore coupons at the same time? For example, there are about 3 Tom Thumbs within 2 miles of my house, and I shop at all of them depending on where I am. Can I assume that if store #1 has a blinkie for $0.55 off Purina, that store #2 and #3 will have the same coupons? or is it worth it to give the store a quick walk-through to check out if there are better blinkies in each store?
Ginger - generally stores in the same area WILL have similar coupons/values - sometimes it turns out that only one store has the blinkie box though. It's definitely always worth a check if it's a coupon you can use!
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Old 04-12-2007, 12:44:10 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Thanks, this was "right-on" target info.
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Re: Coupons to look for In Stores

Thanks flash, I have been driving myself crazy trying to figure out what a "blinkie" was... now I know...lol. Also tells me I may be missing some valuable offers/coupons just cause I didn't know where to look.
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the stores around me do not seem to promote coupons. i used $7.00 worth of coupons at wally world yesterday and the boy looked at me like i was stealing from his pay check.
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Old 04-25-2007, 06:23:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Thanks so much for this explanation of other types of coupons....it explains some of the lingo that I wasn't understanding in other posts!
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Thanks! I now know to look in more places in the stores.
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Great info, I thought I knew what a blinkie was and I am glad to see it confirmed :D
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