If you are reading this blog, chances are you already know about online coupons and how much money that can can you. But knowing how to best utilize online coupons can help you save even more! Follow these 7 tips to maximize your savings when using online coupons.
- Check for Coupons - Before making any purchase online, always check for the latest coupons at BeFrugal.com (Duh!).
- Sign up for Newsletters - Sign up for the email newsletters for any store you might shop at. Most stores will send you coupons throughout the year plus bonus coupons right away just for signing up.
- Review Expired Coupons - If you don't find any coupons, check for expired coupons from that store. If you notice that in the recent past that the store has had many coupons that could save you money, it might be worth waiting a while to place your order to see if the store releases some new coupons soon. BeFrugal has a listing of all expired coupons for each store so you can easily see if a store typically has better coupons available that might be worth waiting for.
- Add Item to Meet Coupon Minimum - If there is a minimum order coupon (such as Free Shipping on $50+ or Save 20% When You Spend $100+) sometimes it is worth it to add a smaller item(s) to your cart until you reach the coupon's minimum threshold.
- Choose Best Coupon - Many stores only let you use one coupon per order. If multiple coupons are available, customers should calculate which coupon will provide them with the most savings.
- Compare Online & Offline Coupons - Compare the available online coupons and printable coupons and compare to determine which can save you the most. Some stores will have better online coupons available than printable in-store coupons and vice-versa.
- Find Store That Has Coupons - If no coupons are available for the store you want to shop at, see if you can find another store with the same product that does have coupons available.
Have any more tips to add? Please add your favorite online couponing tips in the comments below!