Getting coupons for the products you need is not any easy task. As a matter of fact, while shopping in Pittsburgh today for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, that was the comment I heard not only from the shoppers but from the checkers. That was the exact reason we began the Select Coupon Program in 1982.

Our goal was to get coupons into the hands of the shoppers. And not any coupons, but coupons of your choice. When I found the Kelloggs Frosted Flakes and a couple of other varieties on sale 4 for $6, I was able to go right to my coupons and choose 4 coupons for the same sale items. This is our ultimate purpose. Get you the coupons you need so you can save too.

Right now we are offering FREE $25 in coupons of choice at (http://selectcouponprogram.com). At a double store, that would be worth $50. A great deal, so give it a shot, and start those savings.

Everyone has jumped on the savings bandwagon. The Sunday newspaper today is chocked full of sales brochures, coupons and refund opportunities. Pet items, stationery, hardware shops have all found the benefit of offering coupons, rebates and loyalty programs. Here’s how it works.

I needed a few office supplies so I checked out the Staples flyer, also found online.
Not only were many of the products on sale, but there were rebates offering 100% of the cost or substantial discounts. I just got back a full refund on a new electric pencil sharpener on sale for only $10. I returned 3 used ink cartridges and got a $9 credit toward future purchases, and in a couple of weeks, when I need a new security program from Norton, I’ll look for the $20 rebate.

Next stop, Petco, where they were offering a $5 coupon on a $25 purchase. I picked up the Iams dog food, and with a purchase of 10 bags over the year, I’ll get one free.

It’s easy to rack up the savings. Think of your favorite stores, check the Sunday papers, and of course the internet. You’ll find a wealth of deals.

Over the years super shoppers have managed to create their own underground network in the world of shopping. People are creative, and as the old saying goes ‘Necessity is the Mother of Invention’. Thus super-shopping was generally the result of tough economic times, either individually or for the country as a whole. Super-shopping and Smart-Shopping can almost be interchanged.

Shoppers armed with coupons and knowledge of store sales headed for the stores and concentrated on ways to save. They compared prices, product sizes, found introductory specials and manufacturers specially marked packages and started to save money and gain recognition. Today about 85% of all consumers use coupons to help reduce.

To get the coupons you need to super-shop go to www.selectcouponprogram.com and begin those savings today.

Saving at the checkout is fun and easy. Almost immediately, you can expect a 20% savings and build that savings up to 50% regularly on your grocery shopping bill. Use these 5 TOP TIPS to get started:

• Organize coupons: Put coupons into categories i.e. baking, condiments, dairy
• Get the coupons you need from www.selectcouponprogram.com
• Sign up for Supermarket loyalty cards
• Gather store flyers to check for weekly sales
• Combine coupons with store sales to maximize savings

Using just these 5 tips you’ll be impressed with your savings. And like everything in life, the more you follow these tips, the better you’ll get at it. Happy Savings.

Not everyone uses the same products. That is evident by the fact that there are over 27,000 different products in the average supermarket. To make grocery items stand-out coupons are used to attract attention. But with over 250 billion coupons issued only a small percentage are ever redeemed.

To maximize coupon use, trading is a wonderful pastime. I traded at work when I was a teacher and also at my local bowling alley when I was in a league. It was great fun, and helps make new friends. This concept has expanded. Libraries have set up trading bins, some supermarkets, worker’s lunchrooms, children’s play groups, and the most famous of all: The Koffee Klatch-be creative, find some people and set up your own bin. You can double your savings with the extra coupons.

Finding Coupons. Coupons are a way of life for 89% of Americans. They are available in many sources. Some of the most common places to locate already printed coupons are: Sunday inserts that are part of most newspapers. Home mailers that not only contain coupons but also local specials at various retailers. Magazine are another source of coupons. Printable Web coupons are a newer phenomenon. Many manufacturers offer coupons on their web sites, and there are sites devoted to printable coupons. Check sites often and bookmark your favorites. Some of my favorites are: coupons.com, and selectcouponprogram.com.

Printable coupons require a computer and printer. If you don’t own a computer, most libraries have them for public use. My father learned all about computers from our local library, and you can print your coupons at the library’s facility. Happy coupon hunting.

Coupons began in 1893 when C.W. Post put a $.01 coupon on his box of Post Grape Nut Flakes, in the hopes that the consumer would cut out that coupon and buy another box of his cereal. From that modest beginning, coupons have grown into a big business with almost 250 billion coupons being offered this year. For the coupon savvy consumer those coupons can turn into big savings, 89% of us use them. Coupon use is fun and easy and just requires a bit of a routine to get started. Here’s what I do.

Organize your coupons. I like the category method because it matches the aisles in the supermarket as well as the supermarket sales flyers. I have about 20 categories starting with: Baking, Beverages, Cereals, Condiments, Dairy and so on. As I check the flyer for sales, which is also by category, I can easily match up a coupon to the sale. And the same goes for the supermarket. Each aisle is devoted to different categories. So shopping is made easier and more time effective.