Couponing Advice, Please

[newatcoupons2011]

I am new to the coupon world and I find couponing to be very overwhelming. The first thing that I would like to understand is sales cycles. Does anyone have any advice that they can give for understanding the sales cycle. My goal is to save money on tissue, femine products, deodorant, toothpaste, papertowels, clorox, and baby wipes. I purchase these items often and I have NO idea on where to begin. I am asking for any advice. Please, Please, Please

[robynadams75]

In my experience, sales cycles usually are anywhere from 8 - 16 weeks. That means, when you see a deal, you can expect to see a similar deal 8 - 16 weeks later (Others may have another opinion.) The trick is finding what the lowest deal is during the sales cycle. That will just take time.

The biggest piece of advice I give new couponers is expect to make a few mistakes in the beginning. It's part of the learning process. Well, I still make them and I've been doing this for 2 years! But just work through what your best price is through trial and error for your target products. It will really only take you a few weeks to get a pretty good feel for it.

Good luck. Feel free to PM with more question.

[motherofmolly]

hmmm....lets see if i can remember this

tissue: now. catalina deals on kleenex are around. also right before and after the start of the school year

femine products: this is always when you see the bogo stayfree coupon come out. always good sales to combine with this one to make it free or darn near

deodorant: comes and goes. $.50/1 suave coupon normally nets free deo on a double store. kroger megas tend to net free or near free deodorant if you watch the sales

clorox and lysol wipes: should be coming here shortly. for the wipes at least.