Extreme couponing !

zaleska3

There are loads of ways to get hold of coupons. The coupon thread on here as linked in a previous post is a great base. Then you have Facebook offers and others sites (as above), and also check out the freebies board on MSE as in many cases a sample will be sent with a coupon attached.
I send complimentary emails to some of my favourite companies and also make sure I complain when there has been a genuine issue with a product. I've received lots of manufacturer coupons from doing this.
Its unlikely you will ever get close to the USA's savings percentages but it's fun trying!
One last thing, get every loyalty card you can get your hands on and make sure you use it religiously. Combining special offers, coupons and loyalty card points can significantly reduce your shopping bill!

davidian84

"they disclosed in small print that the stores basically throw out their policies for these people because of free or sponsored advertising. So any regular shopper will not get these deals. "

Even if that isnt true its oneoff stores only, not all of america, and will have ended due to the publicity the show has caused.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/consumertips/8923564/Meet-Britains-queen-of-extreme-couponing.html

list several glitches off here over last few years, the asda guarentee glitch at the minute is saving people money

SEE

Is it possible to utilise coupons in the UK to achieve results like this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMgEn1tl3C0

Towser

ok I'm ready to do extreme couponing but I think my interest is in food, Newbie where do I start?

I had an Aldi £5 off a £35 pound shop and I'm hooked.

I also did the Tesco money off diesel.

So food and diesel. I need more coupons.

cickly

I love watching extreme couponing and like anyone else, I like good coupon bargain! However, as a checkout operator at a large supermarket I have to say that with the current rules and restrictions you are never going to get the same percentage savings as the shoppers on EC.
Almost all coupons are restricted to one per transaction, and you have to buy the actual products on the coupon to get your money off. I wish 100% savings were possible but I don't think they are without cheating.
While I'm here, I might have a little rant about customers who come to my till with coupons. For a start, don't have ago at the checkout person if your coupon hasn't worked because you've bought the wrong size or wrong brand. Make sure to read the small print carefully. Also it makes it easier for everyone if you separate the coupons before you get to the till. I don't mind checking all your coupons, but if I have to tear them up as well, and you have thousands, well that's just a waste of everyone's time. I could go on and on, but I'll stop here!

ScarletRaven

cickly wrote: »

I love watching extreme couponing and like anyone else, I like good coupon bargain! However, as a checkout operator at a large supermarket I have to say that with the current rules and restrictions you are never going to get the same percentage savings as the shoppers on EC.
Almost all coupons are restricted to one per transaction, and you have to buy the actual products on the coupon to get your money off. I wish 100% savings were possible but I don't think they are without cheating.
While I'm here, I might have a little rant about customers who come to my till with coupons. For a start, don't have ago at the checkout person if your coupon hasn't worked because you've bought the wrong size or wrong brand. Make sure to read the small print carefully. Also it makes it easier for everyone if you separate the coupons before you get to the till. I don't mind checking all your coupons, but if I have to tear them up as well, and you have thousands, well that's just a waste of everyone's time. I could go on and on, but I'll stop here!

I tend to find most coupons are 'one per product' rather than 'one per transaction' (as a customer and an ex-operator, this is the majority of the coupons I tend to come across).

We may not be able to get 100% savings, but I coupon every week and often manage to get between 50-70% savings - all legit, no cheating, all the right products etc. If you know how to be a savvy shopper/couponer, you really can save loads

Jarbuhu

I just find couponing to be incredibly overwhelming. I have tried to find good items, but after looking for hours it is just a discouragement. It would be nice to have plenty stocked up for an emergency like they do on the show, but I can't imagine every getting to that point.

LushesFaith

couponqueen123 wrote: »

where do you watch this show bet ill end up wanting to move to america

TLC show this show now. they even show people who do it for charity so all they get they simply give away all they do not need and many times all the shopping haul

dasophster

LushesFaith wrote: »

TLC show this show now. they even show people who do it for charity so all they get they simply give away all they do not need and many times all the shopping haul

A lot of those on the show who give their hauls to charity have also been exposed as using mass quantities of fake coupons on the show too-a bit like robbing Peter to pay Paul don't you think? Xx