Coupon 101 - Part II - Now That You’re Hooked

If you followed the advice in coupon 101, here are more tricks of the trade

Organizing your coupons
If you have been collecting blinkies, tearpads, insert coupons, hangtags etc you are probably wondering how to organize the pile sitting near your computer. Most couponers use 1 of 2 methods.

Accordian File - you can buy accordian files at your local office supply store and organize however it makes sense to you (some organize by store aisile, some alphabetically, some by product type - condiments, health & beauty etc).

Binder Method - a zippered binder with baseball card inserts (find them at the front of Target where they sell trading cards) organized however it makes sense to you (some organize by store asile, some alphabetically, some by product type - condiments, health & beauty etc).

Bringing all your coupons with you as its advantages. You may find great unadvertised or clearanced items you want to take advantage of.

With couponing the smallest size is usually the best deal
Wholesale clubs may have convinced you bigger is better but it is not true. Often the smallest size is free or cheap with coupons.

Ask for Rainchecks

Rainchecks are a great way to save money. Remember even if they are out of one flavor or scent you can ask for a raincheck. Just go to the customer service desk and request one. Rainchecks often expire in 1 month to a year - at Harris Teeter they never expire! By the time you are ready to redeem your raincheck, you may have found a better coupon or maybe it is triples!