~~** Lots of GREAT couponing tips from the HCW mods!** ~~

[tacatcon]

Wow! This is super nice of you to offer! I am in awe of my co-mods and all the Admins here every day so I don't know how much I can add!

My #1 tip would be to have confidence when you go into the store to do your deal. As long as you are following the policies of the store and the language of the coupon, you are not doing anything wrong. I think many of us often feel a little timid and maybe back down when the store cashier or manager says no even though we know we are right. Don't be afraid to ask "why not". So be armed with knowledge and hold your head high! And smile! You catch more flies with honey right?

[cuzisaidso]

• If there is a deal that creates overage buy it even if you don't use the product. You can use the overage on items you do use and you can give away the product you don't use to someone who does.
• When you do have overage try to use it on items you don't normally get coupons for.
• When buying online always, always do a search for a coupon code for that store. I brought the price of a Garmin GPS down from $185 to $110.

[Mikki 316]

Okay. Basics are covered. Here's one that's really helped me:

Figure out the SALES CYCLES for your area's stores and stockpile enough to last until the next big deal. This works especially well with stockpiling food items and grocery items.

Thanks for the very thoughtful RAOK ideal, OP. You Rock!

[heyaheather]

TY for this RAOK! So sweet of you!

In addition to what everyone else said, one piece of advise would be to know the coupon policies at the stores you shop. Then follow those policies. You can keep a print out of some stores policies with you to show store personnel when something is questionable.

[mcscheatzle]

I was just thinking of this the other day! Three store in my area have been tripling. I find it very hard to keep all three policies in my head! I also find my self asking here, "so, its three like Qs or is it 4 for a total of 20 or ummm is it unlimited here??!"

Originally Posted by heyaheather TY for this RAOK! So sweet of you! In addition to what everyone else said, one piece of advise would be to know the coupon policies at the stores you shop. Then follow those policies. You can keep a print out of some stores policies with you to show store personnel when something is questionable.

[bugface711]

Very cool RAOK. Congrats to our winner! Also a TNT coach!!

So, there are some GREAT tips in this thread. OP, I am going to move this to our trading rules & guidelines area in a few days so all members can benefit from it for a long time!

[Shadowchasy]

Thank you...I really enjoy helping others learn. This site has been a life saver for me in more ways that I can express.

This site ROCKS and I Am PROUD to be a part of it.

[mcscheatzle]

Originally Posted by tacatcon My #1 tip would be to have confidence when you go into the store to do your deal. As long as you are following the policies of the store and the language of the coupon, you are not doing anything wrong. I think many of us often feel a little timid and maybe back down when the store cashier or manager says no even though we know we are right. Don't be afraid to ask "why not". So be armed with knowledge and hold your head high! And smile! You catch more flies with honey right?

I Used this today at Safeway!!! TY The manager was not so great, I knew I was right.