Is ordering coupons online smart? Read the info below, adapted from Ezine and Wicked Cool Deals, for some great info on why it's worth the time!
Why Buy Coupons Online?
Have you ever picked up the coupons in the Sunday paper and gotten really excited to see a great coupon for a product you love and buy all the time? And, it's a product you know goes on sale all the time? How great would it be to have a bunch of those coupons to score that deal multiple times! That's what buying coupons online can do. You can score that great deal 10, 15, even 20 times! Buying coupons is a great way to save time and money because you can stock up on items cheaply. Buying coupons online is an savvy money saving strategy to get really cheap (even free!) groceries, health/beauty products and household goods.
How Do I Search for Coupons?
When searching for coupons on Ebay, it is best to be as specific as possible. For example, don't just type in "coupons" as you will be sucked into a vast sea of coupons for sale. You could start by being a little general; for example searching "ice cream coupons" or "cereal coupons." You could also be more specific by searching "Breyer's ice cream coupons," or "Hood ice cream coupons," or "Kellogg's cereal coupons." If you are searching for a coupon you saw in the Sunday paper, be very specific and search "$.50 off Hood sour cream." Because I really like the $.50/1, $.60/1 and $.75/1 coupons, sometimes I'll simply search for those. I also search "BOGO coupons" or "Buy One Get One Free" coupons.
What Should I Look Out For When Buying Coupons?
(1) Product. Make sure you understand exactly the product for which the coupon is valid. Is it valid for ANY Orville Redenbacher Popcorn, or just the "Natural" Popcorn? Is it good for ANY Breyer's Ice Cream, or just Breyer's Frozen Yogurt?
(2) Expiration Dates. Be sure you are going to have time to use the coupons. And the closer the expiration date, the cheaper the coupons.
(3) Coupon Value. Make sure you know the exact value of the coupon. Is it $1.00 off 1 or $1.00 off 2? Is it $.35/1 or $.35/3?
(4) Shipping/Fees. Make sure you are clear on whether shipping is extra or included in the price of the coupon and any other fees.
How Do You Know What Coupons to Buy?
Think about several things:
(1) What do I need to stock up on? Check your stockpile and focus on what is needed.
(2) What great coupons have I seen in the Sunday paper? If a coupon has been in the Sunday paper, someone is selling it!
(3) What grocery items are on sale at my local grocery stores? Looking ahead at store inserts that are available online ahead of time, like Walgreens inserts @ I Heart Wags, can help you in planning on what items would be the smartest to buy coupons for.
(4) If there is a good Catalina deal going on, I am buying coupons on Ebay.
(5) Is there a great deal somewhere where I can get a free or close to free item after coupon?
(6) Most important - am I getting a DEAL? It's always about the per unit cost, including the cost of the coupons. Always do the math and zero in on the really good deals that are worth my time.
More info on the topic:
"Couponing is often seen as a way to save small amounts of money on small purchases. The word coupon evokes images of people spending hours searching through newspapers, magazines and junk mail trying to make a small dent in their weekly grocery bill. Recently, coupons have started to shake off that negative image. With the help of internet sites that specialize in targeting coupons of high value and selling them for a small fee, couponing has started to become a more viable way to save money and put a much larger dent in the savvy consumer's budget. The best way to save money by buying coupons online is to plan ahead. One shouldmake lists of all the anticipated upcoming events in the household, everyday services that the consumer plans on using, and household items needed."
Now to be able to get ahead and look ahead is the challenge. Oh couponing, the never ending job/duty/hobby!
"Couponing is often seen as a way to save small amounts of money on small purchases. The word coupon evokes images of people spending hours searching through newspapers, magazines and junk mail trying to make a small dent in their weekly grocery bill. Recently, coupons have started to shake off that negative image. With the help of internet sites that specialize in targeting coupons of high value and selling them for a small fee, couponing has started to become a more viable way to save money and put a much larger dent in the savvy consumer's budget. The best way to save money by buying coupons online is to plan ahead. One shouldmake lists of all the anticipated upcoming events in the household, everyday services that the consumer plans on using, and household items needed."
Now to be able to get ahead and look ahead is the challenge. Oh couponing, the never ending job/duty/hobby!
Here are a few sites I've found where you can order coupons online:
* You can also find these links under the resource tab above for easy reference. 
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