In my last post, Paying for Manufacturer Coupons, I talked about paying for manufacturer coupons on eBay. In this post, I want to alert you to the possibility of getting fake coupons from eBay sellers, questionable coupons sites, or spam emails. These fake coupons are the ones found on the internet that coupon clippers print out themselves at home, and not the coupons that come in the Sunday paper.
Coupon fraud is on the rise as the county’s economy worsens. Fake coupons cost grocers, retailers, and honest coupon clippers. Generally, if a store suffers large losses that it cannot absorb, the losses will be passed on to all the stores’ customers in the form of higher prices. Moreover, the fake coupons will make the store’s management reluctant to accept printed coupons.
Counterfeit coupons are difficult to spot because they look like real coupons. Nevertheless, there are a few clues that will help you tell them apart.
Clues include missing redemption dates or missing barcodes on the fake coupons.
Another clue is if the coupon is for an unusually high dollar-off such as a coupon for $3.00 off a $4.00 product. Generally, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
In addition, consider when the coupon is coming from. If the coupon is being passed around by chain e-mails, chances are that it is a fake and worthless. Legitimate coupons generally can only be printed from the site that offers them and can’t be forwarded in an e-mail as an attachment.
If you do find an online coupon that you are interested in, especially if it is from a site you are not familiar with, you may want to check The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) to see if the coupon is a fake. The CIC is a non-profit association of consumer product manufacturers set up to fight coupon counterfeiting and fraud.
The CIC web address is Cents-off.com and should not be confused with CentsOff.com, which is a coupon clipping service.
12.29.2008
12.21.2008
Great deals at local supermarkets this week
Here are some advertised deals at your local supermarkets around Old Bridge for this week. ShopRite prices are from Dec. 21-Dec. 27, 2008. A&P prices are from Dec. 19-25, 2008.
Produce and Vegetable
In the produce department, ShopRite has 5-pound box of Clementines for $3.99; 5-pound box of Sweet Potatoes for $1.99 - both with the ShopRite Price Plus Card; White or Green Asparagus for $1.99 a pound without the ShopRite Price Plus Card. A&P also has Green or White Asparagus for $1.98 a pound without the A&P Card.
Meat
ShopRite has Pork Chop Combo for $1.69 a pound; Pollo Fresco Chicken Leg Quarters for $.69 a pound; Butterball Hen Turkey for $1.99 a pound; and store sliced Farmland Domestic Ham for $2.99 a pound – no Price Plus Clud Card reqired for these prices. A&P has for sell Shady Brook Farms Fresh Whole Turkey for $.98 a pound and Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage or Polska Kielbasa at $5.00 for two 16 oz. packs – both prices good with no A&P Card required.
Beverages
ShopRite is offerring ShopRite Apple Cider for $2.99 for a gallon jug - with Price Plus Clud Card, and 51 oz. or 59 oz. Tree Ripe Organge Juice for $1.77, with no Price Plus Clud Card.
Canned Goods and Prepared Foods
ShopRite is offerring four cans for $2.00 of Campbell’s Gravy - with the Price Plus Club Card.
Diary and Snacks
ShopRite is selling La Yogurt Yogurt at $3.90 for ten with Price Plus Club Card; Norwegian Jarlsberg cheese at $4.99 a pound – no Price Plus Club Card needed; and Fisher Peanuts for $1.74 with the Price Plus Club Card. A&P has Axelrod Yogurt for $.99 for three 6 oz. continer and 128 oz. jug of America’s Choice 1% Milk for $2.99 with A&P Card.
These are some of the great deals to be found at two of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Did I mention that both ShopRite and A&P will double your manufactures coupons. Good shopping and savings.
12.16.2008
Great deals at local supermarkets this week
Here are some advertised deals at your local supermarkets around Old Bridge for this week. ShopRite prices are from Dec. 14-20, 2008. Pathmark and A&P prices are from Dec. 12-18, 2008.
Produce
In the produce department, ShopRite has Fresh Broccoli Crowns for .99 a pound and Large and Luscious Blueberries in four ouces containers are going for $5.00 for 3 containers. ShopRite Price Plus Card is not needed to get these prices. A&P is offering Del Monte Extra Sweet Gold Pineapples for $2.99 each and 5 pounds Seedless Clementines for $4.97 each. These prices do not require the Card.
Meat
ShopRite has Prime Rib Roast for $4.99 a pound with the ShotRite Price Plus Card, whole pork shoulder for $.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed and Marvel Turkey slices for $2.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed. Pathmark is cutting 40% off per pound of Black Angus Boneless Beef Roast, Master Choice Rib and Loin End Pork Chops at $1.19 per pound (with Card), Master Choice Chop Combination at $1.39 per pound (with Card), and Carolina Turkey Breast for $4.99 a pound (no Card required).
Beverages
ShopRite brand Apple Cider is $2.99 per one gallon jug with the ShopRite Price Plus Card. Pathmark brand 2% milk, American’s Choice, 2 gallons for $6.00.
Canned Goods and Prepared Foods
A&P has College Inn Broth five cans for $2.00 and Capatriti 100% Pure Olive Oil for $9.99, both with Card.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with couples they are even better deals. And in the Old Bridge area supermarkets - its double coupons everyday. Good shopping and savings.
Produce
In the produce department, ShopRite has Fresh Broccoli Crowns for .99 a pound and Large and Luscious Blueberries in four ouces containers are going for $5.00 for 3 containers. ShopRite Price Plus Card is not needed to get these prices. A&P is offering Del Monte Extra Sweet Gold Pineapples for $2.99 each and 5 pounds Seedless Clementines for $4.97 each. These prices do not require the Card.
Meat
ShopRite has Prime Rib Roast for $4.99 a pound with the ShotRite Price Plus Card, whole pork shoulder for $.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed and Marvel Turkey slices for $2.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed. Pathmark is cutting 40% off per pound of Black Angus Boneless Beef Roast, Master Choice Rib and Loin End Pork Chops at $1.19 per pound (with Card), Master Choice Chop Combination at $1.39 per pound (with Card), and Carolina Turkey Breast for $4.99 a pound (no Card required).
Beverages
ShopRite brand Apple Cider is $2.99 per one gallon jug with the ShopRite Price Plus Card. Pathmark brand 2% milk, American’s Choice, 2 gallons for $6.00.
Canned Goods and Prepared Foods
A&P has College Inn Broth five cans for $2.00 and Capatriti 100% Pure Olive Oil for $9.99, both with Card.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with couples they are even better deals. And in the Old Bridge area supermarkets - its double coupons everyday. Good shopping and savings.
12.15.2008
Fake Coupons
In my last post, Paying for Manufacturer Coupons, I talked about paying for manufacturer coupons on eBay. In this post, I want to alert you to the possibility of getting fake coupons from eBay sellers, questionable coupons sites, or spam emails. These fake coupons are the ones found on the internet that coupon clippers print out themselves at home, and not the coupons that come in the Sunday paper.
Coupon fraud is on the rise as the county’s economy worsens. Fake coupons cost grocers, retailers, and honest coupon clippers. Generally, if a store suffers large losses that it cannot absorb, the losses will be passed on to all the stores’ customers in the form of higher prices. Moreover, the fake coupons will make the store’s management reluctant to accept printed coupons.
Counterfeit coupons are difficult to spot because they look like real coupons. Nevertheless, there are a few clues that will help you tell them apart.
Clues include missing redemption dates or missing barcodes on the fake coupons. Another clue is if the coupon is for an unusually high dollar-off such as a coupon for $3.00 off a $4.00 product. Generally, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
In addition, consider when the coupon is coming from. If the coupon is being passed around by chain e-mails, chances are that it is a fake and worthless. Legitimate coupons generally can only be printed from the site that offers them and can’t be forwarded in an e-mail as an attachment.
If you do find an online coupon that you are interested in, especially if it is from a site you are not familiar with, you may want to check The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) to see if the coupon is a fake. The CIC is a non-profit association of consumer product manufacturers set up to fight coupon counterfeiting and fraud.
The CIC web address is Cents-off.com and should not be confused with CentsOff.com, which is a coupon clipping service.
Coupon fraud is on the rise as the county’s economy worsens. Fake coupons cost grocers, retailers, and honest coupon clippers. Generally, if a store suffers large losses that it cannot absorb, the losses will be passed on to all the stores’ customers in the form of higher prices. Moreover, the fake coupons will make the store’s management reluctant to accept printed coupons.
Counterfeit coupons are difficult to spot because they look like real coupons. Nevertheless, there are a few clues that will help you tell them apart.
Clues include missing redemption dates or missing barcodes on the fake coupons. Another clue is if the coupon is for an unusually high dollar-off such as a coupon for $3.00 off a $4.00 product. Generally, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
In addition, consider when the coupon is coming from. If the coupon is being passed around by chain e-mails, chances are that it is a fake and worthless. Legitimate coupons generally can only be printed from the site that offers them and can’t be forwarded in an e-mail as an attachment.
If you do find an online coupon that you are interested in, especially if it is from a site you are not familiar with, you may want to check The Coupon Information Corporation (CIC) to see if the coupon is a fake. The CIC is a non-profit association of consumer product manufacturers set up to fight coupon counterfeiting and fraud.
The CIC web address is Cents-off.com and should not be confused with CentsOff.com, which is a coupon clipping service.
Paying for Manufacturer Coupons
In my post, Where to Find Grocery Coupons, I briefly mentioned that you could actually buy coupons on eBay, if you don’t want to spend or don’t have the time to hunt down and clip the coupons yourself.
People end up with coupons that they can’t use and sell the extra coupons on eBay. Some people sell coupons on eBay as a side business to make some extra money. The coupon seller usually gets his supply of coupons from online coupon websites, directly from manufacturers, and clipping them from the Sunday paper.
eBay rules prohibit a seller from selling the actually coupons. To meet eBay’s rules, a coupon seller doesn’t charge for the coupons but instant charge for the service of clipping and sending you the coupons.
The eBay rules about selling manufacturers coupons also requires that the coupons must be transferable, meaning the seller is required to send you the physical coupons and not simply send you printable coupons by email.
Paying someone else to get manufacturer coupons can save you time and money. If you do decide to get your grocery coupons from eBay, just be sure you know exactly what manufacturer coupons you are buying, that the coupons have not expired, or that they will not expire before they get to you. Make sure all this information is clearly listed in the auction description.
Keep in mind that with coupons on eBay, you are paying for the coupon clipping service and not for the free coupons. Make sure you don’t over pay to get the coupons.
People end up with coupons that they can’t use and sell the extra coupons on eBay. Some people sell coupons on eBay as a side business to make some extra money. The coupon seller usually gets his supply of coupons from online coupon websites, directly from manufacturers, and clipping them from the Sunday paper.
eBay rules prohibit a seller from selling the actually coupons. To meet eBay’s rules, a coupon seller doesn’t charge for the coupons but instant charge for the service of clipping and sending you the coupons.
The eBay rules about selling manufacturers coupons also requires that the coupons must be transferable, meaning the seller is required to send you the physical coupons and not simply send you printable coupons by email.
Paying someone else to get manufacturer coupons can save you time and money. If you do decide to get your grocery coupons from eBay, just be sure you know exactly what manufacturer coupons you are buying, that the coupons have not expired, or that they will not expire before they get to you. Make sure all this information is clearly listed in the auction description.
Keep in mind that with coupons on eBay, you are paying for the coupon clipping service and not for the free coupons. Make sure you don’t over pay to get the coupons.
12.11.2008
New Grocers
I came across a news item about the Canadian Tire Corporation moving into the grocery business. The Canadian company already has interests in retail, financial services and gas stations and sells a range of products such as sporting and outdoors goods, small household appliances, gardening products, automotive parts, clothing, footwear and snack foods.
In the United States, retail businesses have decided long ago to expand their product offerings by selling groceries. Traditional retailers such as Wal-mart, Kmart and Target all have newer superstores that have a supermarket as part of the discount store. Drug stores such as Walgreens are setting aside more and more shelf space for grocery items.
However, this new competition also forced some traditional grocers, such as A&P and ShopRite, to move in the opposite direction and now they sell clothes, electronics, home furnishings, and other non-food items.
These developments certainly have benefited the grocery shoppers specifically and consumers in general with lower prices and more choices. However, for the grocery shopper who wants to save money using coupons, all these stores selling groceries means more work: more flyers to leave through, more comparison-shopping and maybe more stores to visit.
10.26.2008
Great deals at local supermarkets this week
Here are some advertised deals at your local supermarkets around Old Bridge for this week. ShopRite prices are from Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2008. Foodtown prices are from Oct. 25-31, 2008. A&P prices are from Oct. 24-30, 2008.
Produce
In the produce department, ShopRite has Eastern apples for three pound bag for $1.99 with the ShopRite Price Plus Card; red glode grapes for $1.29 a pound, kale, mustard, turnip or collard greens for $.79 a pound and whole or corded pineapples for $2.99 each – these prices do not require the Price Plus Card.
Meat
A&P ShopRite has porterhouse or T-bone steak for $3.99 a pound with the ShotRite Price Plus Card and whole boneless pork loin for $1.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed. A&P has USDA choice New York strip steak for $5.00 a pound.
Beverages
Nestle Pure Life purified water at A&P is $7.00 for two 24-packs. Foodtown has assorted two liter bottles of sodas ten for $10.00. ShopRite is offerring Tree Ripe Premium Oranage Juice for $1.99 for a 59 oz. container and gallon container of ShopRite brand milk for $2.99.
Canned Goods and Prepared Foods
ShopRite is offerring four packs of Birds Eye Staemfresh Vegetables for $99. A&P has Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soups five cans for $3.00.
Snacks
A&P has Blue Diamond Almonds for $4.00 for two 6oz. cans – with card. Dannon yogurt is on sale at ShopRite for $3.90 for ten - with ard. Also at ShopRite is Smart Balance Peanut Butter for $2.99 for a one pound jar and Laughing Cow mini Net Cheese for $2.49 – with card. A&P has America’s Choice shredded or bar cheese for $3.00 for two 8 oz. packs.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with manufacturers grocery coupons these deals are even better. And in the Old Bridge area supermarkets - its double coupons everyday.
Good shopping and savings.
Produce
In the produce department, ShopRite has Eastern apples for three pound bag for $1.99 with the ShopRite Price Plus Card; red glode grapes for $1.29 a pound, kale, mustard, turnip or collard greens for $.79 a pound and whole or corded pineapples for $2.99 each – these prices do not require the Price Plus Card.
Meat
A&P ShopRite has porterhouse or T-bone steak for $3.99 a pound with the ShotRite Price Plus Card and whole boneless pork loin for $1.99 a pound with no Price Plus Card needed. A&P has USDA choice New York strip steak for $5.00 a pound.
Beverages
Nestle Pure Life purified water at A&P is $7.00 for two 24-packs. Foodtown has assorted two liter bottles of sodas ten for $10.00. ShopRite is offerring Tree Ripe Premium Oranage Juice for $1.99 for a 59 oz. container and gallon container of ShopRite brand milk for $2.99.
Canned Goods and Prepared Foods
ShopRite is offerring four packs of Birds Eye Staemfresh Vegetables for $99. A&P has Campbell’s Chicken Noodle Soups five cans for $3.00.
Snacks
A&P has Blue Diamond Almonds for $4.00 for two 6oz. cans – with card. Dannon yogurt is on sale at ShopRite for $3.90 for ten - with ard. Also at ShopRite is Smart Balance Peanut Butter for $2.99 for a one pound jar and Laughing Cow mini Net Cheese for $2.49 – with card. A&P has America’s Choice shredded or bar cheese for $3.00 for two 8 oz. packs.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with manufacturers grocery coupons these deals are even better. And in the Old Bridge area supermarkets - its double coupons everyday.
Good shopping and savings.
10.24.2008
Free Turkey for Thanksgiving
Free turkey time at your local supermarkets! It’s that time of the year. Supermarkets have started their Thanksgiving turkey or ham give-away.
Each supermarket has its own requirements and restrictions. Check with the stores or sale circulars for details of each promotion.
Here is a summary of the local supermarkets’ turkey or ham give-away promotions that are in progress:
ShopRite Supermarket:
Spend $300.00 with the same Price Plus card from Sunday, October 19 thru Thursday, November 27, 2008 and qualify for a ShopRite All Natural Frozen Turkey Any Size Up to 21 pounds. Pick up your free turkey by Saturday, November 29, 2008. Limit one per family.
A&P Supermarket:
Purchase $40.00 worth General Mills products with the same Club Card between October 24, 2008 and November 06, 2008, and earn a certificate for a free frozen whole Riverside Brand turkey any size up to 20 pounds.
Foodtown Supermarket
Spend $300.00 with the same Foodtown Club card from October 4 thru November 27, 2008 and receive a certificate at checkout for a free Foodtown frozen turkey any size up to 22 pounds. Pick up your free turkey by November 27, 2008. Limit one per family.
The total purchases are usually calculated before taxes and after any manufacturer coupon discounts or store discounts. Some purchase may not qualify for the give-away promotions. So be sure to check with the particular supermarket for all the details about its turkey give-away promotion.
Good shopping and happy savings.
Each supermarket has its own requirements and restrictions. Check with the stores or sale circulars for details of each promotion.
Here is a summary of the local supermarkets’ turkey or ham give-away promotions that are in progress:
ShopRite Supermarket:
Spend $300.00 with the same Price Plus card from Sunday, October 19 thru Thursday, November 27, 2008 and qualify for a ShopRite All Natural Frozen Turkey Any Size Up to 21 pounds. Pick up your free turkey by Saturday, November 29, 2008. Limit one per family.
A&P Supermarket:
Purchase $40.00 worth General Mills products with the same Club Card between October 24, 2008 and November 06, 2008, and earn a certificate for a free frozen whole Riverside Brand turkey any size up to 20 pounds.
Foodtown Supermarket
Spend $300.00 with the same Foodtown Club card from October 4 thru November 27, 2008 and receive a certificate at checkout for a free Foodtown frozen turkey any size up to 22 pounds. Pick up your free turkey by November 27, 2008. Limit one per family.
The total purchases are usually calculated before taxes and after any manufacturer coupon discounts or store discounts. Some purchase may not qualify for the give-away promotions. So be sure to check with the particular supermarket for all the details about its turkey give-away promotion.
Good shopping and happy savings.
10.23.2008
Supermarket Fliers and Sale Circulars are Late
The supermarket fliers are late this week. But most if not all major grocery stores or supermarket chains post their weekly sales circulars and fliers directly on their website online before the printed versions are shipped with the newspapers.
So if the supermarket fliers or sale circulars are late and or if you just don’t want to wait for them, check the fliers and sales circulars at the websites of the grocery stores or supermarkets that you like to shop at.
Here are the websites of the supermarkets located in or around Old Bridge:
ShopRite Supermarket
A & P Supermarket
Pathmark Supermarket
Foodtown Supermarket
Stop & Shop Supermarket
Acme Supermarket
Wal-Mart Stores
Target Stores
Wegmans Food Markets
I will report back on some good deals at these supermarkets.
So if the supermarket fliers or sale circulars are late and or if you just don’t want to wait for them, check the fliers and sales circulars at the websites of the grocery stores or supermarkets that you like to shop at.
Here are the websites of the supermarkets located in or around Old Bridge:
ShopRite Supermarket
A & P Supermarket
Pathmark Supermarket
Foodtown Supermarket
Stop & Shop Supermarket
Acme Supermarket
Wal-Mart Stores
Target Stores
Wegmans Food Markets
I will report back on some good deals at these supermarkets.
10.17.2008
Great deals at local supermarkets this week
Here are some of the best buys at local supermarkets around Old Bridge for this week. ShopRite prices are from Oct. 19-25, 2008. Pathmark and A&P prices are from Oct. 17-23, 2008.
Produce
In the produce department there are lots of good deals this week. ShopRite has California red seedless grapes for $.99 with the ShopRite Price Plus Card and green asparagus from Peru for $1.99 a pound – no Plus Card needed. A&P has on sale green and white asparagus at two pounds for $4.00 and jumbo cantaloupe at three for $5.00 - with A&P card. Pathmark also has cantaloupes from California at three for $5.00 and not card needed.
Meat
This is a good week to stock up on meat and poultry. ShopRite has 50% off on pork loin combinations ($.99 a pound) and center cut pork chops ($1.49 a pound), boneless chuck roast for 40% off for $2.27 a pound, bone-in rib end for BBQ for $1.19 a pound, bone-in rib end roast for $.89 a pound, bone-in loin end roast for $.99 a pound and bone-in pork chop combination (9 to 11 count) for $1.19 a pound. Also look for the ShopRite Super Coupon on the front of the circular for 50% off the regular sales price of $.99 for Tyson Chicken leg quarters.
Beverages
Poland Spring Water is on sale at ShopRite for $3.77 for a 24-pack. Also on sale is Langers Cranberry Juice Cocktail at 50% off for $1.74 for ½ gallon and ShopRite brand gallon of 2% milk for $2.99. A&P has on sale Arizona Iced Tea, Glaceau Vitamin Water or Poland Spring Water at ten for $10.00.
Breakfast
Egglands Best eggs are on sale at ShopRite for $1.88 a dozen with the Price Plus Card. Also on sale is Quaker Oatmeal To Go at $2.49 for a 12.6 oz. box, Arnold Bread for $1.99 24 oz. loaf and ShopRite Brand white bread. Kellogg's Cereal Cup is ten for $10.00 at A&P. are $1.99 at ShopRite, $2 at Acme, and $1.98 Pathmark. ShopRite also has their store brand white bread on sale for $.99
Snacks
Blue Diamond Almonds is two for $4.00 and Snyder’s Multi-Grain Snacks is two for $5.00 at A&P. ShopRite also has the Blue Diamond Almonds for $1.99 per 6 oz. can – with card. Pathmark is offering La Yogurt for ten for $5.00. For dessert, how about Turkey Hill Sandwiches at ShopRite at 50% off for $1.99 6-count box.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with coupons they are even better deals. Good shopping and happy savings.
Produce
In the produce department there are lots of good deals this week. ShopRite has California red seedless grapes for $.99 with the ShopRite Price Plus Card and green asparagus from Peru for $1.99 a pound – no Plus Card needed. A&P has on sale green and white asparagus at two pounds for $4.00 and jumbo cantaloupe at three for $5.00 - with A&P card. Pathmark also has cantaloupes from California at three for $5.00 and not card needed.
Meat
This is a good week to stock up on meat and poultry. ShopRite has 50% off on pork loin combinations ($.99 a pound) and center cut pork chops ($1.49 a pound), boneless chuck roast for 40% off for $2.27 a pound, bone-in rib end for BBQ for $1.19 a pound, bone-in rib end roast for $.89 a pound, bone-in loin end roast for $.99 a pound and bone-in pork chop combination (9 to 11 count) for $1.19 a pound. Also look for the ShopRite Super Coupon on the front of the circular for 50% off the regular sales price of $.99 for Tyson Chicken leg quarters.
Beverages
Poland Spring Water is on sale at ShopRite for $3.77 for a 24-pack. Also on sale is Langers Cranberry Juice Cocktail at 50% off for $1.74 for ½ gallon and ShopRite brand gallon of 2% milk for $2.99. A&P has on sale Arizona Iced Tea, Glaceau Vitamin Water or Poland Spring Water at ten for $10.00.
Breakfast
Egglands Best eggs are on sale at ShopRite for $1.88 a dozen with the Price Plus Card. Also on sale is Quaker Oatmeal To Go at $2.49 for a 12.6 oz. box, Arnold Bread for $1.99 24 oz. loaf and ShopRite Brand white bread. Kellogg's Cereal Cup is ten for $10.00 at A&P. are $1.99 at ShopRite, $2 at Acme, and $1.98 Pathmark. ShopRite also has their store brand white bread on sale for $.99
Snacks
Blue Diamond Almonds is two for $4.00 and Snyder’s Multi-Grain Snacks is two for $5.00 at A&P. ShopRite also has the Blue Diamond Almonds for $1.99 per 6 oz. can – with card. Pathmark is offering La Yogurt for ten for $5.00. For dessert, how about Turkey Hill Sandwiches at ShopRite at 50% off for $1.99 6-count box.
These are some of the great deals to be found at three of your local Old Bridge supermarkets. Of course, with coupons they are even better deals. Good shopping and happy savings.
Where to Find Free Grocery Coupons
Here are some places to find grocery coupons:
Coupon Swap Clubs - If there isn’t a club in your neighborhood, start your own. It could be as simple as trading coupons you don’t need with friends or neighbors.
Entertainment Books - These books are usually sold by schools and community groups for fund raising. The books are usually local and are full of advertisements and coupons.
Internet - Coupon sites where you can search and print grocery coupons you want. There are also coupon sites that will automatically email you the coupons you want. Product manufacturer’s web sites may offer coupons for brands you are interested in. eBay is also a place to buy grocery coupons if you don’t want to spend the time to hunt down and clip the coupons yourself. Just be sure you know what manufacturer coupons you are buying and that the coupons have not expired. Keep in mind that with coupons on eBay, you are paying for the coupon clipping service and not for the free grocery coupons.
Local libraries - Some libraries set up bins for coupon swaps.
Mail - Product manufacturers, usually through promotional companies, send coupons right to your home.
Magazines - Product manufacturers sometimes include coupons with advertising layouts, or as inserts between the pages of the magazine.
Product Packages - Coupons are sometimes printed on the packaging, or included inside the product to encourage repeat purchases.
In Store - Coupons in the store’s advertising flyer. Coupon dispensers on the shelves. Sample tables where you not only get a free sample of the product but often times you can pick up discount coupons for that product. On the back of register receipts.
And of course…
Sunday Newspaper - Nearly 90% of all manufacturers coupons issued in the United States are delivered in your Sunday paper.
Did I cover all the obvious places to find coupons? If you know of other not-so-obvious places to look for those coupons and want to share with other coupon clippers, please email me.
Here is an article on printable coupons for groceries.
Coupon Swap Clubs - If there isn’t a club in your neighborhood, start your own. It could be as simple as trading coupons you don’t need with friends or neighbors.
Entertainment Books - These books are usually sold by schools and community groups for fund raising. The books are usually local and are full of advertisements and coupons.
Internet - Coupon sites where you can search and print grocery coupons you want. There are also coupon sites that will automatically email you the coupons you want. Product manufacturer’s web sites may offer coupons for brands you are interested in. eBay is also a place to buy grocery coupons if you don’t want to spend the time to hunt down and clip the coupons yourself. Just be sure you know what manufacturer coupons you are buying and that the coupons have not expired. Keep in mind that with coupons on eBay, you are paying for the coupon clipping service and not for the free grocery coupons.
Local libraries - Some libraries set up bins for coupon swaps.
Mail - Product manufacturers, usually through promotional companies, send coupons right to your home.
Magazines - Product manufacturers sometimes include coupons with advertising layouts, or as inserts between the pages of the magazine.
Product Packages - Coupons are sometimes printed on the packaging, or included inside the product to encourage repeat purchases.
In Store - Coupons in the store’s advertising flyer. Coupon dispensers on the shelves. Sample tables where you not only get a free sample of the product but often times you can pick up discount coupons for that product. On the back of register receipts.
And of course…
Sunday Newspaper - Nearly 90% of all manufacturers coupons issued in the United States are delivered in your Sunday paper.
Did I cover all the obvious places to find coupons? If you know of other not-so-obvious places to look for those coupons and want to share with other coupon clippers, please email me.
Here is an article on printable coupons for groceries.
10.15.2008
September was National Coupon Month
Did you know September was National Coupon Month?
Here is a news release from the PMA Coupon Council:
Here is a news release from the PMA Coupon Council:
CONSUMERS TURN TO COUPONS IN TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES
Consumers Save Nearly $3 Billion Using Coupons
The Promotion Marketing Association Coupon Council
Releases New Coupon Usage Statistics and Kicks Off National Coupon Month
NEW YORK, NY (September 4, 2008) – As Americans continue to be concerned about the price of gas and general cost of living in today’s unpredictable economy, they look for ways to save and get the most “bang for their buck.” September is National Coupon Month and a reminder that clipping coupons is an easy and fun way to save.
According to recent research from the Promotion Marketing Association’s (PMA) Coupon Council, many consumers are already taking advantage of the savings opportunities. The recent PMA Coupon Council Internet survey of 1,000 people found that:
- 89 percent of the overall population report that they use coupons when shopping (for grocery, household and healthcare items at supermarkets).
- 97 percent of primary shoppers report that they use coupons at supermarkets.
- Coupon users report an average of seven percent savings on their grocery bill with coupons.
“Consumers love coupons – they are a great way to economize, stretch the grocery budget and try new products for less than retail price,” says Charles Brown, Co-Chair of the PMA Coupon Council. “And particularly when shoppers are pinched by rising gas and energy costs, as well as increasing food prices, coupons offer an easy chance to save. All consumers have to do is organize their shopping to buy items with the coupons available to them – whether in their newspaper, in their mailbox, in the store or on the internet.”
Consumers See Value in Coupons – Typical Savings
Studies have shown that consumers who spend 20 minutes per week clipping and organizing their coupons can save up to $1,000 per year. (With an average annual family grocery bill of $5,000 that means 20 minutes could result in a 20 percent savings from coupons).
- The typical family saves between $5.20 and $9.60 per week using coupons.
- Those who spend 10 minutes or less per week clipping and organizing their coupons (46 percent of consumers) still achieve an average $7.00 weekly savings on their grocery bill.
PMA Coupon Council Co-Chair Matthew Tilley adds, “In this environment, consumers can be particularly responsive to coupon offers. But so far in 2008, CPG marketers haven’t really changed the number of coupons available, therefore consumer redemption is steady with last year. That’s a significant change because until last year, we saw 15 years of declining coupon redemption in the U.S.”
Other Coupon Usage Statistics
- Approximately $2.6 billion is saved annually by consumers using manufacturer’s coupons when shopping for packaged products.
- More than $350 billion of packaged goods coupons are offered annually.
- Today, the average value is approximately $1.25 per coupon.
- Nearly 90 percent of all coupons are issued in the Sunday newspaper Free
- Standing Inserts (FSI), but coupons are also available directly in many retailers’ ads or in the store, and in magazines, in and on the package, on the Internet, and even in your mail box.
###
About the PMA Coupon Council
Founded in 1994, the PMA Coupon Council is an advocacy group for coupons within the Promotion Marketing Association. The group focuses on providing education on, and promoting the use of, couponing among manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
About the PMA
Established in 1911, the Promotion Marketing Association, Inc (PMA) is the premier not for profit organization and resource for research, education and collaboration for marketing professionals. Representing the over $1 trillion integrated marketing industry, the organization is comprised of Fortune 500 companies, top marketing agencies, law firms, retailers, service suppliers and academia, representing thousands of brands worldwide. Championing the highest standards of excellence and recognition in the promotion and integrated marketing industry globally, PMA's objective is to foster a better understanding of promotion and integrated marketing and its role in the overall marketing process. The PMA is headquartered in New York City with its affiliate, the PMA Educational Foundation, Inc.
According to their website, the first National Coupon Month was in 1998 and the first coupon, in the form of handwritten tickets for a free glass of Coke, was given out by Asa Candler who purchased the Coca-Cola formula in 1894.
Interesting!
According to their website, the first National Coupon Month was in 1998 and the first coupon, in the form of handwritten tickets for a free glass of Coke, was given out by Asa Candler who purchased the Coca-Cola formula in 1894.
Interesting!
10.14.2008
Welcome To Free Groceries with Coupons
If you are looking for tips on saving money on groceries to reduce your monthly shopping bill, you have come to the right site.
Welcome to my blog offering tips on getting free, or almost free, groceries using manufacturer’s coupons, supermarket coupons, supermarket promotions, and a combination of all three.
I will provide general tips that I believe anyone in the United States can use, but I will monitor weekly circulars, specials and coupons specific to supermarkets in and around Old Bridge, NJ where I live.
Keep in mind that every family is different and tips that may work for one family may not quite work for another and results will vary.
Thanks for stopping by!
Welcome to my blog offering tips on getting free, or almost free, groceries using manufacturer’s coupons, supermarket coupons, supermarket promotions, and a combination of all three.
I will provide general tips that I believe anyone in the United States can use, but I will monitor weekly circulars, specials and coupons specific to supermarkets in and around Old Bridge, NJ where I live.
Keep in mind that every family is different and tips that may work for one family may not quite work for another and results will vary.
Thanks for stopping by!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
lower your grocery bill now arial />