Couponing

Couponing 101

How Coupons can save you $$$$$$

How coupons work
Coupons = $$$$$$$
What do the numbers mean????

(5)- This number will always be a 5 or a 9. A 5 means that
the coupon can be doubled and a 9 means that it cannot be
doubled. This only applies to stores that double coupons. If
you are not sure if you have doubles at your store, make
sure to check out your store’s coupon policy.

(12345)- This is the Manufacturer Code that determines
which products a coupon may be used for.

(678)- This is the Family Code and determines which
grouping of products a coupon may be use for.

(90)- This is the Value Code that tells the register how much
to deduct from your total. There is a chart that these
numbers correspond to. For example this “90” means that
the coupon has a value of .90. A coupon with a Value Code
of 74 is worth $5.

(0)- This is a calculated number used by the manufacturer. It has

no real relevance to us couponers.

How to find Coupons

• Newspaper
• Online
• Apps
• Instore

Coupon & Money Saving Apps

• Ibotta
• Checkout 51
• SavingStar
• RetailMeNot
• SnipSnap
• Grocery IQ

Couponing Do’s & Don'ts

Do’s Don'ts

 Be organized  Shop during peak hours
 Read the fine print  Spent $ on items you don’t need
 Learn about the store’s coupon policy  Be impatient
 Prepare your coupons before you get  Buy an item just because you have a

to the cashier coupon for it
 Be patient with the cashier  Be disorganized
 Give away coupons you don’t need  Get overwhelmed



Coupon Shopping List

Store:

Item Price Coupon Value Buy # Of Coupons Checkouts Final Cost
77 2 $1 each (7 total)
Example: Doritos $2.00 $1/1