Questions about the NEWLY REVISED Coupon Database - post them here....

[valley411]

I think the format of the new database is great and now everyone can use the same format for their wish/have lists. My question is how do you sort by description? I'm trying to import my wish/have list and it's difficult because it doesn't appear to let me sort what's already in the database by Product/description.

[nateNnatsmommy]

I appear to be unable to search in the database. As I type in the description for the Q I'm searching for, is the list below the search field supposed to automatically update based on what I'm typing? It's not working for me. Also the only search fields that show up for me are the description and amount, only the titles for the other fields (store, expiration date, etc) show up.

ETA I really like the new database too, this will make it so much easier to find other people with q's I need! Thank you!

[justlucy06]

Thanks for all yall's hard work! I'm very excited about the latest update to the coupon database.

One question I couldn't find answered. One of the features I loved about the old DB was when it said insert - it named the date issued and the source. At least I think it did.

Am I missing it?

Thanks for everyone's hard work in making HCW such a fantastic web site!

[luckycharms288]

This is not going to replace the trading forum is it??

[daisydog215]

I am having trouble adding a coupon. I clip all of my coupons, so I don't know the insert name or date - which it is requiring. So I have a lot of Q's I would like to add and have in my have's list, but I can't add them to the database. I really don't want to have to go and hunt down the source for each of these. Can the insert date be optional?

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Originally Posted by valley411 I think the format of the new database is great and now everyone can use the same format for their wish/have lists. My question is how do you sort by description? I'm trying to import my wish/have list and it's difficult because it doesn't appear to let me sort what's already in the database by Product/description.

There is no sort feature...sorry. It did not seem to work well with the new formatting.

Originally Posted by nate&natsmommy I appear to be unable to search in the database. As I type in the description for the Q I'm searching for, is the list below the search field supposed to automatically update based on what I'm typing? It's not working for me. Also the only search fields that show up for me are the description and amount, only the titles for the other fields (store, expiration date, etc) show up. ETA I really like the new database too, this will make it so much easier to find other people with q's I need! Thank you!

Yes as you begin typing the search results should start to show. Try a basic search like "Kraft Cheese" and let me know what you get.

Also not sure about your other problems, could you tell me what browser you are using as well as perhaps attach a screenshot if you know how?

Originally Posted by justlucy06 Thanks for all yall's hard work! I'm very excited about the latest update to the coupon database. One question I couldn't find answered. One of the features I loved about the old DB was when it said insert - it named the date issued and the source. At least I think it did. Am I missing it? Thanks for everyone's hard work in making HCW such a fantastic web site!

Yes the insert date and type are still there for coupons that are insert coupons, they are at the end of the description field and look like this - 09-07-08 SS or whathave you....

Originally Posted by luckycharms288 This is not going to replace the trading forum is it??

Not at all, each person can choose which features they wish to use. If you want to just trade in the trading forums and not via the trade tab you can still do that. You can trade just via the trade tab or you can do both. Its just another tool to use should you choose to use it. Some will, I imagine be all over it, while others, not so much. Thats OK.

Originally Posted by daisydog215 I am having trouble adding a coupon. I clip all of my coupons, so I don't know the insert name or date - which it is requiring. So I have a lot of Q's I would like to add and have in my have's list, but I can't add them to the database. I really don't want to have to go and hunt down the source for each of these. Can the insert date be optional?

For other users sake I think it is pretty important to know what insert the coupons came from. If you have lets say a different value of a coupon that is already in the coupon database and and the expiration date is the same you can safely assume that the insert information is the same as well and use that insert date and type. If however you have a coupon that is not in the database at all (and make sure it is not expired)....you can enter the insert info as 00-00-00 Unknown and then if anyone ever knows what insert it came from they can report it and let us know what it is. (I just did a test entry and that is allowed.)

[ldymcbth]

HELP!!! I am completely lost on this. When I went to the Coupon Database I couldn't figure out how I can add my havelist/wishlist. Are there detailed instructions posted anywhere so I can find this out?

TIA!

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Im still working on the instructions, please bear with me....just got home from picking up the twins from school so once they go down for nap, I will be able to write in peace. LOL

[jkelstaten]

On my wish list I have also have q's that are hypothetical. I may not have seen them, but if they exist they are included in my "wishes". How can I put something like that in my wish list?

For example, winetags. They change a lot and I may be interested in just any that are out there. Am I limited to only what is in the database? I do the same thing with basic items like bread, flour, sugar, butter, etc. Some people get frees or homemailers for these & I may not have any idea they exist. I understand that I could search the database constantly, but that's not really a good use of my time. These things are mostly things I would want in a train and not neccesarily go looking for.

We get such crummy inserts here that I rarely know everything that is available. I also don't want to limit the coupons I might receive by limiting their value and my wishlist could get outrageously long if I include every value I'd be willing to receive.

These are just some issues I see with it. The concept of finding people trade with easier is nice.

[queenofthehivemomof5]

Originally Posted by jkelstaten On my wish list I have also have q's that are hypothetical. I may not have seen them, but if they exist they are included in my "wishes". How can I put something like that in my wish list? For example, winetags. They change a lot and I may be interested in just any that are out there. Am I limited to only what is in the database? I do the same thing with basic items like bread, flour, sugar, butter, etc. Some people get frees or homemailers for these & I may not have any idea they exist. I understand that I could search the database constantly, but that's not really a good use of my time. These things are mostly things I would want in a train and not neccesarily go looking for. We get such crummy inserts here that I rarely know everything that is available. I also don't want to limit the coupons I might receive by limiting their value and my wishlist could get outrageously long if I include every value I'd be willing to receive. These are just some issues I see with it. The concept of finding people trade with easier is nice.

In that case you can note those things in your introductory text for your forum post. But I am just about ready with the instructions for this thing so bear with me I just need a buddy to read it all over for me to make sure it reads OK. I admit to not being the best writer here. LOL