How Can I Save Money with Coupons Requiring Me to Buy More than One Item? -Ask the Coupon Girls
Sunday, October 9th, 2011
Reader Lauren from Georgia asks the Coupon Girls about how you can save with coupon values that require you to buy more than one of an item.
Hi, I am new to all this, but I so crave the savings in my future! I’m trying to figure out the best way to use a coupon that requires you to buy more than one. ex save 1.00 on two. How do I successfully save money with these without spending double the money? Thanks, and great website. All this info has been so helpful!
Dear Lauren,
There are many coupons out there that require you to buy two or more of the item to get your savings. That can seem counterproductive to some. But you can still save on these items. For the items you buy on a regular basis, you’ll want to get used to sales cycles and stock up on those items when they are at your “rock bottom price” buying enough to last you until the next good sale. Combining a sale with a coupon is the first step to saving money. Let’s say I need oatmeal and the store normally sells the brand I like for $3.69 a box, if I have a $1/1 coupon for oatmeal, I’ll pay $2.69 a box. Now next month, the oatmeal goes on sale for $1.99 and I have a $1/2 oatmeal coupon, I am actually paying less at $1.49 a box after coupon by buying two. If $1.49 is the most I’m willing to pay for oatmeal then I am going to stock up enough to last me until the next good sale.
Another step is combining store coupons with manufacturer’s coupons if your store offers them. As long as the fine print of the coupon doesn’t exclude it, you can usually use both together. Unlike using two $1/2 widget manufacturer coupons when buying two widgets, you would be able to use a $1/2 widgets store coupon and a $1/2 widgets manufacturer coupon together. You can read the last Ask the Coupon Girls question posted for more on that.
Last but not least, if you aren’t happy with the coupon values you have and want other coupons you see being discussed, you can trade for them or use a coupon clipping service to obtain different coupons.
There are still more ways to maximize your savings. You may want to read our Couponing Basics forums to find out about taking your couponing to the next level.
Happy Shopping!
Tara
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