submit a coupon
my coupons
my friends
my accountEVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT COUPONS & THEN SOME
RealDeal: Hi. I’m RealDeal and I‘m one of the contributors on Savings.com. I find deals to share with you on the Savings.com website. Since I’m known to write a little and like a challenge, the crew at Savings.com asked me to find out everything you ever wanted to know about coupons (thanks guys… really).
WiscoVixen: Well hold on just a sec… RealDeal's not going to get all the credit for this all-encompassing coupon and savings manifesto. My name is WiscoVixen, and I'm another contributor on Savings.com. Around the office, I'm known as the… verbose girl, so the fellas decided to have me use my gift of words to assist RealDeal with putting together the all-in-one guide to online shopping, coupons, and savings.
RD: But of course we can’t forget W-Vix and the work she accomplished towards making this happen!
WV: You got that right.
RD: Then let’s jump right into it. While doing my research I navigated the depths of history and culture to uncover all the facts and impacts of coupons. We will go back to the 1800s for origins, read about familiar names such as Coca Cola, Grape Nuts, the Internet, and maybe (just maybe) learn the answer to an obscure Trivial Pursuit question.
WV: While vital to the topic, the past is not where we do our shopping, so it also helps to know about the present times and what it takes to shop online in the vast virtual world that is the Internet. Our tips and tricks will make shopping fun for you when you realize how much money you can save using coupons.
RD: By the way, for those of you who have been in a cave for the last two hundred years: a coupon is an offer – save “this” when you buy “that.” Coupons allow us to think in terms of savings, which can bring an otherwise prohibitively priced product into financial reach if the deal is right. And it’s no matter if it’s a can of beans or new flat screen TV. That’s the best part! Coupons let us save money on the things we want. And with today’s search capabilities on the Internet and sites like Savings.com, the possible savings seems endless.
That said, how did it come to this? Read on brave shopper! Our journey into the Coupon begins here.
WV: We hope you find it both helpful and enlightening!
- RealDeal & WiscoVixen
PS - Don’t forget to look for our deals on Savings.com!
CONTENTS
Definition of a Coupon
History of Coupons
Online Coupons
Discount Coupons
Free Shipping Coupons
Coupon Codes
Promotional Codes
Expiring Coupons
Grocery Coupons
Printable Coupons
Paper Coupons
Gift Certificates
Rebates
Intelligent Use of Your Money
Save on Valuable Commodities
Convenience
No Lines or Crowds
Value to the Retailer
Discounted Prices
Free Shipping and Discounted Shipping
Buy One, Get One Free
Free Items
More Financial Freedom
Use Coupons for All Your Shopping
Durability
Shopping is Good for the Economy
Equipment Needed
Services Needed
Mailing Address
Proper Methods for Payment
More Financial Data Easily Accessible
Confidence in Online Payment
Patience / Time
Discontinued / Sold Out Items
Make Online Shopping Entertaining
Don't Hesitate
Research Production Options Thoroughly
Cover Your Bases
Save Valuable Resources
Ask Your Friends
Newsletters / Mailing Lists
Consumer Reviews
Consumer Reports
Avoid Being Impulsive
Budget Spending
Books, Music & Movies
Clothing, Fashion & Accessories
Shoes
Computers
Consumer Electronics
Flowers & Gifts
Grocery
Health & Beauty
Home & Garden
Jewelry & Watches
Kids & Baby
Local
Office Supplies
Pet Supplies
Restaurants
Sports & Fitness
Tools & Automotive
Travel & Entertainment
Newspapers / Magazines
Radio
Television
Online
Coupon Ease of Use
Identifying the Right Coupons
Don't Always Use the First Coupon
Stacking Coupons
Multiple Uses
Understanding Restrictions
Entering Coupon Codes at Checkout
Verifying Coupon Activation During Checkout
Grocery Coupons
Online Coupons
Online Coupon Codes
Printable Coupons
Gift Certificates
Rebates
Cash Back
Reward Points
No Subscription Required
Use Reputable Coupon Sites
Site Collecting Personal Data
Sites with No Contact Information
Buying from Unknown Merchants
Expiration Dates Missing
Restrictions
False Promises
Tax Season
Valentine's Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Back to School
Labor Day
Merchant Coverage
Bump / Bury Coupons
By Category
By Store
By Tag
By Popularity (with Time Increments)
Staff Favorites
Newly Added
Free Shipping
Email Alerts
RSS Feeds
Submit a Coupon
My Coupons
My Friends
My Account
Sharing Coupons
Reporting a Problem
Pure & Simple
No Cost
Contact & Support