So there are some ways to use coupons that will help your savings go even further. The first is always buying in the smallest quanities. If your coupon says "off ANY" and does not have any restrictions always use it on the smallest items. I know this sounds crazy but often times this gets you the item for free (ex. trial size deodorants- FREE is great right? so who cares if you have 10 of the trial size to make up for the one full size you would pay out of pocket for?).
Using BOGO coupons against a stores BOGO or BOGO 50% off sale: If you have a BOGO free coupon and the store has a BOGO free sale use that coupon against their sale and get both items for free. This happens because: the manufacture pays for one (BOGO manufacture q) and the store pays for the other (BOGO store sale).. Using the BOGO free coupon in conjunction with a BOGO 50% off sale can be a little trickier. SOME stores will take off the cost of the full price item, others will only take the 50% item. so be prepared with scenarios depicting both outcomes and be ready either way. Also don't forget that we pay tax on everything. Coupons can not (by state law) cover the tax on items (there are a few stores where this may not apply, its just how their systems work, don't argue :) ). Also if a store is having a BOGO sale, you are permitted to use a $ off coupon against each item. Most stores break it down into each item costing $x.xx (half of shelf cost) instead of completely taking off the cost of the other. So since you are being charged for both items technically you are entitled to use one coupon per item.
Stacking coupons is also an awesome way to increase your savings. Stacking simply means using a manufacture coupon and a store coupon on the same item. As you are aware using two coupons on the same item is a NO NO as a general rule, but that only applies to manufacture coupons. In this case the store covers the cost of their coupon and the manufacture covers the cost of their coupon so its double savings for you. Stores I know that offer store coupons that are stackable with manufacture coupons are: CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Target, Dollar General, and a few others.
Remember if the store coupon has the stores logo and "REDEEM AT" on it that means its a store coupon. If it has the store logo and "Redeemable at" on it that means its a manufacture coupon and can not be combined with a manufacture coupon per the "Golden rule" :)
I know this is alot to take in BOGO and stacking can get confusing but are great ways to get your products super cheap and often free.. As always if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at Brighteyes2581@gmail.com
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