Couponing Tip Using Weekend Newspapers

Here’s a Great Source for Coupons…

In the past when I used to subscribe for my local newspaper delivery, I would do a quick “skim” with the coupons section from the weekend newspaper.

To save time, I dived into this process thinking —- if I need something within the upcoming next few weeks or months, I put the specific coupon aside. Otherwise, I discard the rest of the coupon sections.

My thinking is this — if you were not considering purchasing a certain product or food item within the next few weeks prior to you viewing the coupon section, then why waste your time spending money on something you don’t need to begin with.

If it Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It!

Just because a coupon is in front of you, doesn’t mean you need the item.

Sometimes it’s better to save 100% by not using a worthless coupon versus spending $8 on an item just to save 20% off of a $10 item.

I’m also not telling people to do anything different IF they are comfortable with their couponing processes and experiences.

I am offering a tip that might help people change the way they think about couponing when they view their weekend coupon section of their newspaper.

There Are Exceptions…

Trust me, there are exceptions such as:

• If you have a large family and almost any product or food item can be used by someone within the near future
• There is a store sale which you can match up with a manufacturer coupon
• Trying out a new product to save money and because you like new products and food items in your life
• The item you have might be out of stock and it’s good to go with a “Plan B” option

Summing It Up…

My suggestion overall would be if you plan on purchasing the product or food item soon anyway, then absolutely use the coupon.

Otherwise, it’s not necessary to take too much time to go through large sections of coupons other than a quick skim.

If you see a coupon worth $1 off an item and you know that item is worth $3 retail value, you just paid an extra $2 you weren’t going to spend for a product you weren’t going to buy.

Some people would think that’s saving 33% off. Some other people would think you are spending $2 you could have kept in your wallet or purse!

If you think this couponing tip will help you approach viewing coupons and save you money, I invite you to use this thinking tip and mental technique.