Can someone explain HCW and how it works

[pjmom]

I need some help with this...where is it on this site and how does it work. Newbie with this...thanks.

[nccouponqueen]

Not quite following you.. HCW is an abbreviation for HotCouponWorld- which is the site.

[cpnmaniac44]

Originally Posted by pjmom I need some help with this...where is it on this site and how does it work. Newbie with this...thanks.

I see you have been a member well, well, over a year and asked some good questions last Nov.

What specific questions do you have?

how to trade for what you want?
or what you have?

feedback?

particular stores?

I could list many, many more.

Why don't you "zero" in on your specifics and report back here.

the site....HCW can keep you busy for hours a day if you have the time.

[tn_native]

There is a forum for newbies from the forum listing page (where you pick Grocery, or National, or whatever type of store) and http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums...e.html#post269 this is the thread with some of the acronyms listed in it.

I do suggest the 'getting started couponing basics' forums, as it is quite helpful, but we can help from here too.

Start with the stores in your area... Do you have a Harris Teeter? then this is the forum for you.
A krogers (need to know what district you are in)
A publix? All of these stores have their own Forums. The forum may have threads linked to the current sale, is a place to ask questions regarding that store. MOST forums have stickys at the top, and you will learn about that particular store from just reading the stickys. (Whether or not they double coupons, do they allow 2 Qs for BOGO sale or not, etc.). Some stores have published Coupon rules and some do not (HT does).
Hope this helps.

[pjmom]

oops guess you do need some more information. I was interested in how the coupon trading works??? Thanks

[cpnmaniac44]

1. If you get alot of inserts each week and want to trade coupons to other people on this site.
A. you open a paypal account if you want to receive paypal in exchange for the coupons you have.
B. or you could ask for CC and/or stamps
C. place your coupons for trade on the trading board in this format (an example only)
(have)(10) coupons for $1/1 Colgate Toothpaste expire May 15th, (in search of)paypal handling fee (or stamps or CC). In search of is ISO and "have" is (H). Take offers or tell other traders what you are wanting for your coupons "per coupon". ex: you want .05 per coupon in paypal handling fee for your coupons + an extra .44 for the stamp to mail them.
D. you can also trade your coupons to someone who has coupons you want, but finding a coupon for coupon trade can take time. If you are in a hurry for a sale, just place a wanted ad. Or just offer the coupons you have and ask for PPHF.

2. you only get one or a couple inserts per week and you want to get more of the coupons you can use for your weekly grocery or pharmacy sales.
A. again go to the trading forum and place a thread like this: (wanted)(iso) (15) $1/1 Colgate Toothpaste (have) PPHF (paypal handling fee if you have a paypal account)
In the body of your ads always state what you are seeking or offering, always show the expire dates, and the value of the coupons and how many you have or want.

It's not hard, just decide whether you will get enough inserts to offer coupons to others and try it out.
Or if you will mostly be a trader looking for coupons you need, just place a thread on the trading forum. If you want 15 coupons for $1/1 Colgate just place a thread and be ready to send the person paypal or stamps or CC. They may tell you what they are asking per coupon, or maybe you can negotiate.

you can expect to give, or receive, anywhere from .01 to .05 per coupon for most coupons, depending on when they expire and what they are good for.
Some may run up to .10 per coupon.

You can usually send or receive 50-55 coupons for a stamp.
I've had a trade with as few as 20 require more postage (they were peelies and heavy) and I have mailed as many as 75 for one stamp.

Cut your coupons out as small as you can without ruining the fine print, the UPC code and the expire date.

[shelleyf]

I love to trade and have done tons of trades. Please pm me and I will explain alot of it to you. I have to go to work but will be back on later tonight