Got an email Welcome from the "All You Grocery Challenge". I was surprised to click on the Couponing 101 article and see this for tip number three....
I don't know how your couponing experiences have gone, but I sometimes feel that each coupon is scrutinized beyond what should be reasonable and customary. Wait, let me back up a second. All You magazine is available only in Walmart stores. I realize that the "advice" provided by the magazine isn't the same as an endorsement by Walmart, but it sort of feels like a back door endorsement to me. So, why do I still feel like Walmart cashiers give me the death glare when they see my coupons? You can see all the tips here: http://www.allyou.com/coupons-deals/easy-couponing-00400000061681/?xid=gc-challenge-061711 Here's the list, abridged:
Tip 1: Find coupons in the store: Blinkies, Peelies, Catalinas, In store coupons (i think that may be blasphemy since Walmart doesn't offer cats to their customers; of course, they will accept catalina coupons from their competitors.)
Tip 2: Ask for a rain check: This is pretty interesting because it can only be referring to shopping in stores other than Walmart. I'd like to know if Walmart will issue me a raincheck on a sale at Walgreens! Actually, that'd be pretty sweet! To be clear, as far as I am aware, you can not get a raincheck from Walmart!
Tip 3: Buy less, save more: This is just basic couponing, but the tip actually says "If there’s a sample size, see if you can apply the coupon to that―you could end up getting the item free!" Love it. The thing is, the register does beep a lot when you use a coupon for a travel/trial size item. I do not love the beep!
Tip 4: Google for what you need: google your way to printable coupons!
Tip 5: Use paperless coupons: well, we all know this option is out at Walmart.
Tip 6: Let someone else do the work: enter the link for coupon clipping services. I can appreciate a clipping service that has tomorrow's coupons today.
Thanks again, and happy couponing!
--The Hopkins County Couponer (6/18/2011)
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