Ok so this week the site I am going to tell you about is not a blog but it is definitely a site I have bookmarked as it is my go to site for several things…The Coupon Clippers!!
Many of you may be shocked to find out that I only get one newspaper each week!! In the several years that I have been couponing I have learned many things via trial and error–one of these things being how many inserts to purchase.
When I first started couponing I often purchased up to 10 newspapers which was VERY costly. Here in Atlanta the Sunday double is $3 and gives you two sets of insert–to get 10 sets of inserts that would be $15!! If I managed to find a street vendor and was able to snag them for a buck a piece that is still $10 out of pocket!!
After a while, I decided that was just crazy and luckily found out that in my area the free county newspaper offered a smaller version of the insert coupons each week. I could snag 15 sets of inserts each week…but they were often lacking some of the good coupons! Also, storage became an issue…it is very difficult to store that many inserts and keep them manageable!! When more and more couponers found out about this free option I found myself having to get to the papers quickly or risk being out of luck and getting no inserts for the week!!
After a while, I noticed that each week I really only used a small percentage of insert coupons when I shopped!! If a good deal came up I usually ended up trading or ordering coupons so that I would have the large quantity that I needed. Then the light bulb came on…why waste my money and my energy with the inserts when I can just as easily trade or get them from The Coupon Clippers!! Each week I check out the insert preview and look at what I might use and make a list of the coupons that appeal to me! I can then just place an order and get only what I will use for a fraction of the cost of buying inserts…and the coupon are already clipped and ready to go!!
The Coupon Clippers are a great resource and I have found them to be very dependable, cost effective and easy to use! I also love their coupon tracker–I have used it often to look back to double check a coupon’s issue date. I also love the fact that I can use Paypal to pay. I don’t have to touch my bank account to get my coupons–I just use the money I earn from doing surveys and such to cover the cost of my coupon needs–AWESOME!!
Head over and check out The Coupon Clippers…I think you will find that they will become your go to resource too!
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I love them too! I am just starting out hardcore with the couponing and realized they were the easier to use than getting a paper and not using all the coupons in the paper or trying to trade. I get what I want and in a timely manner!
I’ve been getting some from Collectible Coupons. They had those $1 off Capri Sun Sunrise helping me score them for $.79 each at Publix! The B’ham news didn’t have the coupons. I’ve gotten several coupons and inserts from them.
Can you get the full insert?
I know you can from http://www.collectiblecoupons.com
I am trying to get my mind around this…. so you order the coupons you think you will use on like Monday for the new add on Thursday? What day do the coupons get to you? Do you pay for express shipping? I love your site, but am fairly new to the coupon world…
Thanks Lori for the other site. I use the coupon clippers too but I just checked out the collectible coupons. I love the way they are organized.
Michelle: As always, Thank You so much for your site!!!
Michelle, thank so much for the advice. I am considering doing this instead of buying 5 papers, but am afraid to miss out on deals at Target and CVS for which I don’t receive advance notice of their sales (unlike Wags and Publix-thanks to your site). Any suggestions?
This is the ONLY way to do this to get and stay ahead. I LOVE Coupon Clippers!!!
I have just started to use clipping services, and have found them to be great. When I’ve ordered on Sunday they’re here by Wed. in most cases, and depending on who you order from. I’m able to get either whole inserts or just the coupons I want, and not stuck with a bunch of newspapers to recycle.
Sharon: do you have to pay expedited shipping to have them by Wed (ordering on Sun)?
Thanks for the CC web site..I just ordered the missing inserts from my papers and I think I am just going to stick with doing that instead of fighting the local stores and never hearing from the local paper about missing the inserts for 2 weeks in a row now. There is nothing more frustrating then battling with that on a Sunday!
I like the couponclippingcrew.com because there is no minimum order but, sometimes they are out of coupons so I use thecouponclippers then.
I was buying 12 double papers @publix every week for $1.25 each.Basically spending $780. a year, less Sun. with no inserts.Just recently my home paper came up for renewal, I spoke to my paper delivery guy, and he informed me of all the cutbacks they have been forced to take lately. not to mention I am rural so delivering papers @3a.m.can be harder then I thought! He had totaled 4 cars 2deers,1dog,2drunk drivers. been shot at ,plus with gas prices on the increase,its hard for this semi-retired man to make a living! when I told him I was buying papers @ Publix He told me he would talk to his boss and get back with me.Long story short ,I now get my total 25 papers delivered @ my door for $350. a year.He made $60. for my subsriptions and I save way more than 350. a week . it was a win-win for everybody!plus I don’t have to get up early and waste gas driving 8 miles to the store!!
i just looked through coupon clippers and only found johnson and johnson coupons and quaker chewy granola bars. can some of you give me some ideas of what coupons you buy on there? all the coupons i was searching for aren’t there 🙁
Can you tell me more about the earning money through surveys. I signed up for MyPoints and not really sure how to use the system. Do you have to shop online in order to earn points?