Next time you're watching Extreme Couponing, do so with a grain of salt. It seems there's a darker side of couponing... and I'm not talking solely about the hoarding and obsessive nature of it all.
You might learn a thing or two while watching, but always remember that this is a reality show designed to entertain rather than educate.
With such big money at stake, the minority of couponers out there who take it to the extreme can't be blamed for trying to go for the ultimate thrill: a FREE big ticket grocery shop. But for the average couponer, this interest isn't about a buzz... it's about making changes to their bottom lines which enable them a more comfortable lifestyle.
Showing posts with label extreme couponing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label extreme couponing. Show all posts
Thursday, 26 May 2011
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Setting up a coupon binder and planning my savings!
My aim - over the course of the next few weeks - is to build up a healthy coupon binder. Everyone has their own approach to it, but I've gone for a big ring binder filled with 9 pocket binder inserts. I've split it into supermarket sections such as health & beauty, fresh foods, etc.
I'm only just beginning to look at the stores themselves to get a real feel for how often particular items go on sale. Once I work out the sales cycles I will try to post it up. I had a feel for these some years ago when money was very tight and I think that - unlike the USA - UK sales cycles are tighter. On last week's Extreme Couponing they suggested 12 week sales cycles. In the UK it's about 3 weeks for the big brands, like Coke or Hula Hoops.
I'm only just beginning to look at the stores themselves to get a real feel for how often particular items go on sale. Once I work out the sales cycles I will try to post it up. I had a feel for these some years ago when money was very tight and I think that - unlike the USA - UK sales cycles are tighter. On last week's Extreme Couponing they suggested 12 week sales cycles. In the UK it's about 3 weeks for the big brands, like Coke or Hula Hoops.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Make money with coupons
There are some coupons out there which I know I will never be able to save money with. such as Pampers or Huggies. He may act very babyish at times, but I just can't see my 11-year-old's toilet training regressing that far!
Normally I'd pay very little attention to coupons for baby products and other goods/services which I just don't have a need for. But the question is - why shouldn't I?
After all, they have a real value to others... and I'm not talking about the £.01 value which is stated on the reverse of a supermarket coupon. And the amounts that they're trading for will mean that you never turn down a coupon again.
Want to get a little taste of what's out there? Whether you want to sell your coupons or pick up some real savings, check out the supermarkets and grocery coupon category on Ebay today. Coupon clipping services are just starting to take off here in the UK and you can find some of the first companies with storefronts on the auction site.
Good luck and happy clipping!!
Normally I'd pay very little attention to coupons for baby products and other goods/services which I just don't have a need for. But the question is - why shouldn't I?
After all, they have a real value to others... and I'm not talking about the £.01 value which is stated on the reverse of a supermarket coupon. And the amounts that they're trading for will mean that you never turn down a coupon again.
Want to get a little taste of what's out there? Whether you want to sell your coupons or pick up some real savings, check out the supermarkets and grocery coupon category on Ebay today. Coupon clipping services are just starting to take off here in the UK and you can find some of the first companies with storefronts on the auction site.
Good luck and happy clipping!!
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