Coupon Policies and Etiquette

The Rules

Always check with the Stores Coupon Policy 1st before you go, if you are doing a Large amount of coupons.  Print the policy and bring it with so you can refer back to it if necessary.

Check the Expiration Dates

Their is nothing worse than getting up to the register with an expired coupon.  I even go through the coupons at the register 1 last time to make sure I am all good.  I always apologize for my mistakes.

 Be Organized 

Have everything ready to go.  You may have to do multiple transactions in order to use all the coupons correctly.  Bundle them separately and have your purchases separated as well.  Please communicate with the cashier that you have Multiple Transaction please.  Can you tell I am a cashier;)

Please let the person who just got in line behind you know that it's gonna be a bit.  Tell them "you might want to get in another lane".

Sometimes they stay because they are curious to see how much money you save.  They ask "how do you do that??".  It is a great way to meet people. 

 Each Company Has It's Own Rules & Regulations

 Abide by them please.  1 bad apple can spoil it for us all.  If you go in with a bad attitude and are nasty.  They can deny you your use of coupons.  It is up to the store to decide if they want to take them.

I have a saying.

Don't Poke The Bear!

Never, Ever Photocopy Coupons!!  

It is illegal.  Punishable by fine and Jail time.

When you print coupons, each 1 should have it's own unique barcode.

  

FOLLOW THE RULES ON THE COUPON! 

Do not try and scam the system or berate your cashier into taking them.

SO NOT COOL!

If you clip a product and it says only redeemable at Wal-Mart don't take it to Target.  Read the Coupon and pay close attention.

Never Buy Coupons! 

It is illegal and voids them.  The newspaper is the only exception.  Avoid clipping services that are not reputable.  I do not care for clipping service, they seem like  a creative loop whole.  Ask yourselves this "How did they get so many coupons????".    Be careful if you decide to dumpster dive for coupons.  You can be fined and do jail time if caught.  The rules differ state to state, city to city, and county to county.  Just don't do it!

Left over coupons or ones that just expired?

Donate here:

http://coupsfortroops.org/

Please read the rules carefully & thank you for your support.

I hope this has helped all of you better understand the Coupon Rules.

Please see the Coupon Series here and on 2daintycrafters.com

Thanks for stopping by,
Shelley

*Disclaimer  I was not compensated in any way.  These are just Tips!