Grocery coupons are indispensable tools when you are trying to save money. There are those who consider coupon clipping to be a practice for only the frugal minded, however every household budget can benefit from saving money. Whether you are a seasoned coupon clipping pro or a simply a wide eyed novice, there are many outlets through which you can find the money saving coupons you seek.
Four more sources for you to consider:
- Coupon clubs
- Grocery coupon websites
- Grocery websites
- Savings clubs
Coupon Club
The theory behind such a group is simple. Coupon club members share grocery coupons they don't want with other members who do want them. Thus, everyone in the club gets more of the coupons they will use.
To start your own coupon club, just send an email to your friends, family and coworkers to check for interest. Once you have established your membership base, decide how the club will conduct business. Some coupon clubs get together once a month to trade coupons. Others stay in contact by email and use traditional mail to trade their grocery coupons.
Grocery Coupon Websites
There are many online sources for grocery coupons. Grocery coupon websites usually operate the same way. Typically, you join the site (usually nothing more than an email and password is needed to become a member) and then scroll through the available coupons, checking boxes for the ones you would like to print. After you download a basic application you will be able to print your grocery coupons directly from your own printer.
Be wary of grocery coupon websites that require a membership fee or any that ask for in depth, personal information. There is such a thing as counterfeit coupons, and it is important to ensure that your online grocery coupons are legitimate. Conduct a search of the site you plan to use and include the words "coupon scam" or "counterfeit coupons" along with the name of the site if you suspect the site is fraudulent.
Grocery Websites
There are extra savings awaiting those who go searching for grocery coupons directly from the store by way of grocery websites. Grocery chains such as Kroger, Albertson's and Pathmark have email clubs (also called e-newsletter clubs) through which customers can register themselves (with email and home address) to receive exclusive mailings that contain coupons and special offers. Search for the store at which you do your grocery shopping to see if there is an email or e-newsletter club you can join.
Savings Clubs
Many grocery chains offer savings clubs to customers who wish to join. Through these savings clubs, you can receive coupons that are catered to your specific buying habits. When you are enrolled in a grocery savings club, each purchase you make is tracked when your membership card is swiped at the register. Information about your buying habits is used to send you coupons for the products you buy the most.
The Sunday paper is only a starting point for gathering the grocery coupons you need. When you network with other coupon clippers and make use of the many sources of coupons available with the help of the internet, you can build a collection of grocery coupons far greater than those from the paper alone.
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