How To Coupon

• Double Coupons in Canada – Is it Possible?

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  Doubling Coupons.

  

  When you read US blogs and watch Extreme Couponing on television, you often learn about something called double coupons when couponers are doing their shopping.

  But what exactly is coupon doubling?

  Double coupons is when the value of your coupon is doubled, usually up to $2 or less.

  Which stores allow double coupons?

  In Canada, there is currently only one store that allows coupon doubling and that is Pharmasave. However, they do not allow you to double coupons all the time – only on special promotion days.

  When a double coupon event is taking place, you will see it advertised on the front page of their flyer. When you shop during this promotion, all of the coupons you redeem (excluding FREE and B1G1 FREE type coupons) will be doubled in value, up to a certain amount.

  That means, if you had a $1 coupon for toothpaste, it would be doubled up to $2. Great savings, right?

  Can I get coupon overage by doubling coupons?

  No, you cannot. Let’s use the toothpaste example again – you have a $1 coupon that would be doubled up to $2, but the toothpaste is on sale for $1.50, which leaves you with $0.50 in overage.

  Unfortunately, at Pharmasave, you can’t apply the coupon overage to the rest of your purchases. Instead, they will double the coupon value up to the selling price of the item ($1.50 for the toothpaste example).

  So even though you can’t make money with double coupon events, you can still get free stuff!

  I don’t have a Pharmasave nearby. How else can I save?

  Coupon doubling is a fantastic way to increase your savings, but it is not the only way to slash your grocery budget. Here are a few other ideas for lowering your grocery bill:

  1. Take advantage of mail-in rebates. There are always many Canadian rebates to get in on and most of the time, the rebate is for 100% of the product’s value. This is an easy way to try new products for free.

  2. Become a member of Shoppers Optimum – it is the best rewards program in Canada. By reading through my guide, you will learn dozens of ways to earn points faster – which means you will earn free groceries faster!

  3. Start planning your menus. Menu planning is one of the easiest ways to lower your grocery bill and it really doesn’t take that much effort at all.

  4. Purchase items when they are priced at their lowest. Never pay full price for anything, if you don’t have to. Follow the yearly sales cycle and you can easily save hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars each year.

  5. Become an extreme couponer. Extreme couponing, of course, is a great way to bring home free or very, very cheap groceries every single time you shop. It take a bit of time and dedication, but from my experience, it is definitely worth it.

  6. Build a grocery stockpile so you can shop in your own home for “free”. Stock up on sale items and you will never have to worry about paying full price for groceries again!

  7. Include price matching in your grocery shopping routine. It’s not likely you will find all of the best deals at one store, so shop somewhere that allows price matching so you can take advantage of all of the great sales in your area.

  Although double coupons are a fun and exciting way to save an amazing amount of money on groceries, don’t rely on these special coupon doubling events alone to save money.

  Instead, save as much money as possible by combining a few (or all) of the ideas above. Coupon doubling is just a bonus!

  Have you ever doubled coupons at Pharmasave?

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• Checkout 51 Couponing App Review

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  Review of the Checkout 51 App.

  

  What is Checkout 51? Read Cassie’s article, The Ultimate Guide to Checkout 51 for an in-depth look into what this couponing app is all about.

  Whether you’re an avid or occasional coupon user, you have probably heard about the new cash back/rebate application available in the (Apple) App Store and the (Google/Android) Play Store called Checkout 51. This app is still fairly new and Canadian shoppers are buzzing about it.

  A beta version was initially introduced mid-August of 2012 and was publicly available in December 2012 to iPhone users (the Android version was made available on April 18th, 2013).

  I have been a member for about 4 months and I have received two cheques already and am working on my third. With Checkout 51, I have saved over $55!

  Like many other smartphone users, I was excited about the concept of this app, but apprehensive about the quality of the deals – as well as whether it would be a scam or not. This app is the first of its kind and the concept is very innovative. I quickly learned that Checkout 51 is not a scam. It has actually become one of my absolute favourite apps to use.

  

  It’s easier than using traditional coupons

  This free app is perfect for experienced couponers as well as those that are beginners. A huge plus is that you can access Checkout 51 straight from your smartphone and you do not have to worry about potentially losing coupons.

  You can pull out your phone while at the grocery store and check the current offers, as well as the stock of the deals (as they are limited and can run out).

  There are no physical coupons involved with this app so your checkout experience is simplified since no actual couponing is required while the cashier checks out your purchases.

  

  It sweetens your deals

  My favourite thing about this app is that I’m capable of doubling and even tripling up my deals. As we all know, coupons can provide you with amazing deals on their own – but even better ones when you pair them up with a sale price.

  Here in Ontario, we are not allowed to use more than one coupon per purchase (no coupon stacking), so it’s very important for us to use coupons on sale items to maximize our deals. Now, Checkout 51 allows you to receive a rebate on items that you purchased on sale (or price matched) as well as used coupons for. That’s the ultimate deal!

  I love this app because it has finally allowed me to purchase items for a couple of cents, receive items for free and in some cases – make money from purchases! For example, if an item is on sale for $1 and you have a coupon to save $0.50, and a Checkout 51 rebate for $1, you will end up making $0.50 for purchasing the item!

  Diversity in weekly product offers

  From months of using Checkout 51, I have found that the weekly offers are quite diverse. They have a good variety every week but for some people it might take longer to reach the $20 mark depending on personal preferences and diets.

  I appreciate how the offers range in food, household cleaners, to personal hygiene products as well. There are some offers that have restrictions on sizes of products and variations, but from my experience, it’s not overly limiting.

  Perfectly timed offers

  Since offers begin on Thursday mornings, this app allows shoppers to watch out for flyer sales that not only end on Thursday nights but also begin on Friday mornings. It is best to take advantage of the offers as soon as possible because there have been times when I’ve checked the app while at the grocery store and noticed that certain deals were all claimed.

  There are indicators when the offers are low in stock (it says “not many left”), so watch for those.

  

  Device compatibility

  I originally had the app on my iPod (4th generation with camera), but I found that the camera took low quality photos, so whenever it came to uploading photos of my receipts, I took photos with a lot of natural light or with the help of a desk lamp. Luckily, the processing team was able to read all the information on my receipt and approve them within 48 hours.

  So, for those with the 4th generation iPod, Checkout 51 does works fine with this device!

  

  Good response time

  After 4 months of having this app, I have submitted a total of 10 receipts. From my personal experience, the processing time is very fast. The quickest that I’ve ever had my receipt approved was 9 minutes and the longest was 22 hours and 39 minutes.

  After reviewing all my processing times, I determined that they take an average of 2 hours and 26 minutes. Much less than the 48 hours that they estimate. I’m very impressed with their processing team.

  The two cheques that I have ordered have arrived in about one week, but I live in a neighbouring city of Toronto. Your cheques may take a bit longer if you live outside of Ontario. I also appreciate the fact that Checkout 51 will email you every step of the process to keep you up to date on your rebate.

  Multiple accounts per household

  Here’s a bonus – they allow multiple accounts per household! The only restriction is that they only allow one account per smartphone. So you and your spouse could both take advantage of the weekly offers if you have 2 devices.

  If you’re looking to start couponing or you want to push your deal hunting to the next level, I would definitely recommend that you try this app out. It’s a free cash back/rebate app that has so much potential to save you a great deal of money off your weekly grocery bills.

  

  To download Checkout 51 please visit their website.

  Summary of the pros and cons

  Checkout 51 Pros

  • It’s very easy to use and it’s free
  • No physical coupons involved
  • Capable of tripling deals (sales/price matching + coupon + cash back)
  • Diverse offers with good timing
  • Works on Apple & Android devices, even with lower end cameras
  • Quick approval time (average of 2-3 hours)
  • Quick cash outs and cheque arrival time (approximately 1 week within Ontario)
  • Multiple accounts per household (one account per device)

  Checkout 51 Cons

  • Limited number of deals, potential of missing rebate offers
  • Not available in Quebec
  • Without a data plan, you won’t be able to check the availability of deals while shopping

  Have you tried Checkout 51 yet? If so, what do you think?

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• Extreme Couponing – 5 Negative Effects

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  Negative Effects of Extreme Couponing.

  

  You know, when Extreme Couponing first aired on TLC, I was excited. I couldn’t wait to watch episode after episode of other couponers getting stuff for free at the grocery store. And for the first season, I really did watch every episode – and I loved them all. Each one had me excited to go shopping.

  Now, many seasons later, I really believe that everyone should avoid watching Extreme Couponing, because the show has created a lot of serious issues for those of us that regularly use coupons (and yes, I know these problems existed before the show aired, but it has definitely become much worse).

  It also makes new couponers believe that you can always walk into a store and save 90% or more on your grocery bill, which is simply not true. Extreme couponing can be very good, but it can also be very bad.

  Here are the negative effects of extreme couponing:

  1. Newspaper Theft

  That’s right, people are stealing newspapers to get the coupon inserts inside. They are stealing them from driveways, in stores (the coupons inside, not the paper itself) – anywhere they can get them. I don’t care if it’s just coupons – when you take something that does not belong to you – that’s theft.

  2. Tear Pad Theft

  Have you ever heard about a great tear pad coupon and went out trying to look for it, only to find all of the stores completely wiped out? This is common, and it is usually due to the fact that instead of taking a few, people are taking entire tear pads full of coupons.

  What are they doing with those coupons? Some may be using them themselves, some may use them for coupon trading, but most are actually selling these coupons on eBay for a profit. This, again, is theft in my mind.

  

  3. Store Policy Changes

  We have seen a lot of changes to store coupon policies in the last year or two – and not in a good way (for most stores). Look at a store like London Drugs – they used to be one of the best stores to shop at with coupons because they allowed coupon stacking.

  Now, they have so many restrictions on what they accept for coupon stacking, that couponers aren’t shopping there as much. This is not just London Drugs, but many other stores in Canada have been changing their coupon policies because of extreme couponers.

  4. Manufacturer Coupon Changes

  Just like stores are changing their coupon policies, manufacturers themselves are also making changes to the wording on their coupons. P&G is a great example. I remember when I used to get tons of free (or cheap) P&G products because there were no limits on their coupons.

  Now, you can’t use P&G coupons on most travel size items or on bonus packages. Also, some of their coupons have restricted the use to only 4 of the same coupon per person.

  

  5. Shelf Clearing

  I’m sure we’ve all experienced this at some point – you walk into a store, planning to pick up a bunch of stuff that is on sale and will be really cheap (or free) with coupons, and you notice that the shelves are completely bare. Not a single item left for you (or anyone else).

  Now, this doesn’t mean an extreme couponer cleared the shelf, but if the item was supposed to be free or dirt cheap after coupons, then the odds are likely that a couponer (or multiple couponers) cleared the store out of stock.

  

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  Let’s not forget that extreme couponing really can be a good thing, but only if you play by the rules. When people start getting greedy, that’s when things can get ugly and that’s what gives extreme couponers a bad rap (have you ever been to the store with your coupon binder and been asked if you’re “one of those people”?).

  Play nice, play fair and we can all win with extreme couponing!

  What would you add to this list, if anything?

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• Do Coupons Make You Spend More Money?

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  Is Couponing Hurting You Financially?

  

  When I first started using coupons, I had a few coupons and one shelf in my closet where I stored my extra products (I wouldn’t have even called it a stockpile). But after more than a year of serious couponing, I had built a large multi-shelf stockpile with plenty of products.

  Having a stockpile is a great way to save money, but lately I have been wondering: “has using coupons and building my stockpile made me spend more money than I would have spent normally?”

  I was going to be all scientific about it and do the math to see the actual spending difference, but around the time I became more serious about using coupons and stockpiling, I went from a single gal to a couple and their dog.

  Since my partner and I were spending more money with more people in the house and more income coming in, that threw all the math out the window.

  So without being scientific about it, this is how I figured out the ways that I avoided overspending:

  I stuck to my budget

  Whether you use coupons or not, it’s important to stick to your budget when shopping. And using coupons won’t actually save you money if you still spend, spend, spend just because something is a “good deal”.

  Before shopping, I made sure to check the sale flyers, so when using my coupons I knew I was getting the best price possible and only stocking up as much as my budget allowed.

  I only bought things I needed

  My stockpile is full of items that we use on a regular basis; toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher tabs, lotion and juice, just to name a few. Some things you won’t find in my stockpile: cat food, coffee, diapers and baby wipes.

  You won’t find these items in my stockpile because these are items that we do not use. We will not spend money on these items just because we have coupons for them. I would much rather trade coupons or give coupons to others who will actually use those products.

  The exception to only buying what we will use is when I buy items for my donation bin. If I can get a great deal on items that I know the shelter or food bank is in need of, I will pick some up. Of course, still making sure I am staying within my budget.

  

  I didn’t buy crazy amounts of items

  One thing I have learned is that just because you have 10 coupons doesn’t mean you need to buy 10 of that item. In addition to staying within my budget, I also make sure not to buy more of a product than I need.

  I will admit though, that in the past, I have gone a little crazy on a good deal and bought more than I really needed to have on hand. It was a mistake, and I don’t recommend you do this.

  So do I think that using coupons has made me spend more money? Nope! Have I made some mistakes? Yes. I’ve gone over my budget for the week a couple of times and I definitely bought way too many boxes of tissues on one of my shopping trips.

  Many new couponers make these same mistakes, but it’s okay. We learn from our mistakes and we move on. As long as you are sticking to your budget and not buying items just to use up coupons, you will be saving money and you will have a great stockpile for your family.

  Do you think coupons make YOU spend more money?

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• Why I Got Rid of my Coupon Binder

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  When I first started using coupons about two years ago, I had a plain white envelope that held the few coupons I had. After learning more about couponing and finding more coupons, I worked my way up to a little file folder and then to a big blue coupon binder with 14 categories and pages upon pages of coupons.

  I used that binder for over a year, and eventually, I just couldn’t do it anymore.

  Here’s why I got rid of my coupon binder:

  It was too heavy

  A big binder full of coupons is not a light load. I hated the thought of missing out on any deals so I would take my binder everywhere. And I mean everywhere. What if I was out and wanted to stop and pick something up and didn’t have my coupons with me?

  Even if I was buying groceries, I didn’t want to run the risk of missing any unadvertised deals. Carrying around that big binder was just too heavy, and this is one of the reasons that contributed to my decision to let it go.

  It was full of coupons I didn’t need

  I had a ton of coupons in my binder that I knew I was not going to need. Diapers? Nope, no babies. Yogurt? Nope, lactose intolerant. Cat food? Nope, we have a dog. So why was I carrying them around all the time?

  I didn’t want to throw those coupons out, but instead I want to trade coupons with others. So, I decided it would be easier to leave those at home.

  It wasn’t organized

  So many couponers love having a coupon binder with nice, clear pages to easily view all their coupons. I was like that too, but I didn’t feel like my coupons were very organized. I was constantly finding expired coupons, and even though I had everything organized by category, I could not always find what I was looking for.

  I simply could not organize my coupon binder in a way that worked for me.

  One day, I decided to simply retire my coupon binder. To replace it, I got my little gray folder out again, and started organizing my coupons by expiration date.

  I realized that I didn’t need a massive coupon binder full of coupons to save money.

  

  My little folder fit all the coupons I needed and I was much better organized.

  Regardless of how you sort and store your coupons, being organized is most important when saving money.

  Overall, I love not having a coupon binder. My purse is lighter, my coupons are better organized and I’m always ready for when a great deal comes along.

  Do you use a coupon binder to organize your coupons?

  Nicole Homeniuk is a contributing writer for MrsJanuary.com. She is a coupon enthusiast and deal seeker who loves saving money for her family. She and husband Sean are puppy parents to Cooper, who likes to help “organize” loose coupons.

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• Grocery Coupons in Canada

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  Grocery Coupons!

  
  

  Canadian grocery coupons are some of the most sought-after coupons. Although I consider grocery coupons to be food, beverages, baby & pet supplies, beauty items, health care, and household items – many people consider grocery coupons to be for food and beverage items only.

  For the sake of this article, I am going to go with those people and pretend that grocery coupons are coupons for food and beverages.

  So, where do you find grocery coupons?

  Although not as popular as other coupons, it is still possible to find grocery coupons. Let me show you. Here are the top 4 ways to get coupons for groceries…

  Tear Pad Coupons

  You can find tear pad coupons at many different grocery stores and drug stores. Look for these tear pad coupons either on the shelves in front of products, or on stand displays in the store.

  Not all stores are created equal, though. Some stores offer more tear pad coupons than others. It’s also important to remember that if you hear of someone finding tear pad coupons at a certain store, don’t expect to find them there yourself. You may – or you may not find coupons there. Each store is different.

  I often get grocery coupons (tear pads) at the following stores:

  • Real Canadian Superstore
  • Metro
  • Sobeys
  • Rabba
  • Highland Farms

  I have found coupons at other stores as well, but those are the stores that I find them at the most often.

  Websaver.ca

  Grocery coupons are easy to come by on Websaver.ca. They release new coupons all the time. They offer mail coupons (that they mail to your home for free) as well as printable coupons.

  Here are just some of the current coupons for groceries that Websaver.ca is offering:

  • Coupon for Weetabix Cereal – $1 off
  • Coupon for Almond Fresh – $1.50 off
  • Coupon for Special K Granola – $1 off
  • Coupon for Healthy Choice Steamers – Buy 1, Get 1 Free
  • Coupon for Eggs – $1 off When You Buy 2 Dozen
  • Coupon for Astro Yogurt – $1 off

  Check Websaver.ca often, because new grocery coupons (and other coupons) are added to and removed from the site often.

  Contacting Companies

  Did you know that you can contact companies directly and ask them for Canadian coupons? It’s true! Make a list of your favourite companies and email (or call) them, asking if they are able to mail you any grocery coupons.

  Many of them will. Some of them won’t. Some of them will send coupons to your friend, but not you. Try again later.

  Here is a list of Canadian companies that will mail coupons to you. You can email these companies every 6 months or so (some allow you to order coupons more often than that) to ask for new coupons.

  Coupon Trading

  If you want grocery coupons but can’t seem to find coupons for the groceries you want to buy, consider coupon trading to find coupons.

  When you have coupons that you don’t want, one of them best ways to get rid of them and find coupons you actually do want, is to trade those coupons with someone else.

  Our coupon trading forum is very active with people setting up coupon trades every single day. If you want to trade coupons, this is where you want to start. Get rid of unwanted coupons and stock up on the coupons you will actually use!

  These are the very best sources for grocery coupons in Canada. There are, of course, many other ways to find grocery coupons, but I wanted this article to reflect the best ways to find those coupons. In other words, I wanted to list the places you are likely going to find the most grocery coupons possible.

  Other places to find grocery coupons include:

  • Save.ca
  • GoCoupons.ca
  • Brandsaver.ca
  • Coupon Inserts
  • Printable Coupons

  Where do you find the most grocery coupons?

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• What are Coupons & How to Get Coupons

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  Coupons, What are Coupons?

  

  
  

  Canadian coupons – what are they?

  A coupon is a certificate, voucher or ticket that entitles a consumer to a discount or rebate when purchasing a product (or multiple products). Coupons are often issued by manufacturers of consumer products or by retailers, to be used as a sales promotion for their products or services.

  Coupons are distributed in many ways: in the mail, online, local newspapers, magazines, mobile devices and directly from the retailer or manufacturer.

  Some stores will issue coupons to consumers who spend a lot of money at their store. They will give these coupons to customers to show appreciation for their loyalty.

  Coupons can be used in many places such as grocery stores, clothing stores, and restaurants, in exchange for their goods and services or for a part of the cost. Coupons are very useful, and enable you to save a substantial amount of money on your purchases, and at the same time promoting a brand or product.

  You can find coupons in stores (tear pad coupons), online (printable coupons), in newspapers (coupon inserts), directly from the manufacturer, in magazines, and even from your cell phone.

  Fun Coupon Fact: The first coupon ever released was a coupon for a free glass of Coca-Cola, in 1888.

  Grocery Coupons

  There are two different types of grocery coupons: manufacturer coupons and store specific coupons. Manufacturer coupons are the most popular and can be used at any store that accepts coupons. Store specific coupons can only be used at one store (for example, all Loblaws banner stores offer grocery coupons that can only be used at their stores).

  Printable Coupons

  One of the best (and easiest) ways to find coupons is to look online. Many manufacturers and retailers offer printable coupons for their customers. Simply print coupons and redeem in store. Not all stores accept printed coupons, due to fraudulent activity, but many still do. Check the coupon policy for your store to see if they accept printable coupons.

  Coupon Inserts

  Coupon inserts can be find in your local newspaper every few weeks. Coupon inserts come from Redplum, Smart Source and Brandsaver. These coupon insert booklets often have 6-30 coupons in each issue. Cut them out and use them the next time you are at the store shopping.

  Coupon Codes

  Another type of coupon is a coupon code. Coupon codes are for use online and save you a set amount of money, a percentage, or they offer you a free product or free shipping. Coupon codes are a great way to save money when shopping online.

  Taxes on Coupons

  People often ask: Do I have to pay taxes on coupons? The answer is both yes and no. If you have a coupon that entitles you to a product for free, depending on the coupon policy for the store you are shopping at, you do not have to pay taxes on the free item (Walmart is one store that does not charge tax on free items). You will, however, be charged taxes on all cents/dollar off coupons.

  We find Canadian coupons, so you don’t have to!

  • Printable Coupons
  • Mail Coupons
  • Tear Pad Coupons
  • Coupon Inserts
  • Company Direct Coupons
  • Peelie Coupons
  • In/On-Product Coupons
  • Store Coupons
  • Facebook Coupons

  
  On our site you can find the following types of coupons:

  • Grocery Coupons
  • Coupons for Food
  • Diaper Coupons
  • Health & Beauty Coupons
  • Household/Cleaning Coupons
  • Coupons for Beverages
  • Pet Coupons
  • Free Coupons
  • + many other types of coupons!

  You can view many coupons for Canada on our Canada coupons page. We do the searching and you save yourself time and money!

  New coupons are being added daily to the Canada coupons page, so check back often and get the best coupons to use in Canada.

  You can also find hundreds of coupons for Canada in our Canadian coupon database.

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• How To Do Coupon Matchups

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  How to do Coupon Matchups.

  

  What are coupon matchups?

  Coupon matchups are when you find a store deal and pair up a coupon to go with that deal. Learning how to do your own coupon matchups will increase your savings dramatically.

  We don’t just list coupon matchups, though. We also list great deals on items that may not have a coupon to go with them. This includes meat and produce (although there are sometimes coupons available for those items).

  How to Create a Printable Shopping List

  Check off the Canadian coupons and deals you want to print. You can choose matchups from multiple stores and print all of the coupons on one list (separated by store). After you’ve selected all the coupons and/or deals you want from one or more stores, you are ready to print.

  Go to the bottom of the coupon matchups post and you will see the print button.

  Click the green “PRINT SELECTED” button at the very bottom of the matchups to print all of your coupons and/or deals.

  
  

  

  We hope this how to do coupon matchups has been of help to you. If you have any other questions about coupon matchups you can email us and we’ll do our best to answer them. Contact Us

  If you are looking for the latest coupon matchups you can get them here.

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• How to Coupon in Canada

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  Learn How to Coupon in Canada

  After receiving many requests for information on how to coupon, I’ve compiled a complete list of all our couponing articles. You can learn how to coupon in Canada by reading our many how to articles. After reading our how to coupon articles, you will be couponing like a pro in Canada and saving yourself hundreds of dollars a year! Couponing can be fun and easy when you know how to coupon in Canada.

  If you are new to couponing, this is a good place to start learning how to coupon in Canada.

  Click here to visit our How to Coupon page.

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• Coupon Stacking: How to Stack Coupons at Save on Foods

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  Coupon Stacking

  

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  by Cassie Howard

  Coupon stacking in Canada is only allowed at Save on Foods and London Drugs. They both allow you to stack coupons at their stores. Today, I’d like to talk about coupon stacking at Save on Foods and explain how to stack coupons at this store. Come back on Monday and we’ll continue with coupon stacking, and learn how to stack coupons at London Drugs.

  What is coupon stacking?

  First, for those of you that are wondering what coupon stacking is, I’ll explain it for you:

  Coupon stacking means that you are able to stack more than 1 coupon on any item you are purchasing (you are usually only allowed to use 1 coupon per item).

  So, without further adieu, this is how to stack coupons at Save on Foods:

  Information You Must Know

  You can price match on top of using coupons, to get an even better discount. This varies by store, so make sure to contact your location to make sure that this is something they allow. Always price match whenever possible because it not only saves you money, but time, as well.

  Coupons must not say the following:
  “Cannot be combined with any other offer”
  “Use of more than 1 manufacturer coupon per product is strictly prohibited”

  Many coupons have one, or both, of those lines, so always check them before you try to stack them.

  Each coupon must have a unique UPC code. This is the bar code that is on the front or back of your coupon. Example: If you want to stack 3 coupons on a package of Pampers diapers, make sure that the numbers on the UPC of all 3 of your coupons are different. If they are all the same, you cannot stack those coupons.

  Each coupon must be from a different source. For example, you cannot stack 3 tear pad coupons or 3 printable coupons on one item (even if they all have different UPC codes). You could, however, stack 1 tear pad coupon with 1 printable coupon and 1 Save.ca coupon.

  You are not able to get overage from your coupons. Your total must be $0.00 or more when you stack coupons together. If your total is in the negative after your coupons are applied, you are not able to use those coupons. Save on Foods does not allow coupon overage.

  Your coupons cannot be expired. This is obvious, but I still feel as though it needs to be mentioned, because you wouldn’t believe how many emails I receive every month, asking me if it’s okay to use expired coupons. It’s not. Ever.

  Printable coupons are allowed. Save on Foods does allow you to use printable coupons at their stores, which makes saving money even easier. And no, they cannot be photocopied.

  All coupons must have a Canadian address. In order for the store to get reimbursed from manufacturers, there needs to be a remit address on the coupons that Save on Foods can send those coupons to. And it needs to be Canadian. If there is a US (or other) address on your coupon, it will not be accepted.

  You still have to pay taxes. Many people stack coupons because it often leads to free stuff. However, keep in mind that you will likely still have to pay taxes on those items (if they are normally taxable items). Also, the tax that you pay is on your pre-coupon total (for example, if you buy a $5 item, and use $5 in coupons, you will still have to pay tax on that $5).

  Coupon Stacking Tips for Save on Foods

  Shop during non-peak hours. Not only will you avoid long line-ups if you shop and stack coupons during non-peak hours, but you will also have a better selection of products (if you shop first thing in the morning after the store has stocked their shelves). If possible, avoid shopping any time on Saturday or during peak weekday hours (5-7pm).

  Place an order to save time and frustration. If you plan to purchase a lot of items and use a lot of coupons (especially if you plan to stack coupons), call your local store ahead of time to place a special order. Save on Foods supports couponers (even extreme couponers), but they also are looking out for their other customers by making sure there is always enough stock available for everyone.

  Get familiar with the coupon policy. Read the Save on Foods Canada coupon policy and familiarize yourself with everything on it. Know that policy like the back of your hand so you always know what to expect when stacking coupons at Save on Foods. Also, bring a copy of the coupon policy with you every time you shop, just in case you run into an issue while checking out and need to show the policy to your cashier.

  Stacking coupons at Save on Foods is an easy way to get free stuff.

  Remember to follow the rules (information you must know) and coupon stacking tips above and it will be impossible for you to not save a significant amount of money on your grocery bill.

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