You Too Can Coupon!!!

Know How to Use Coupons

Double Coupons – Does the store double coupons? If so, does a $0.50 coupon double up to $1? Does a $0.75 double up to $1.50? Is there a

limit to the amount of coupons that double? Make sure you understand exactly how their double coupon policy works.

Stacking Store Coupons – Make sure to ask the store if they allow you to use a store coupon with a manufacturer coupon. This is called

stacking coupons. Although you can never use 2 manufacturer coupons on the same product, you can, for most stores, stack a store coupon

with a manufacturer coupon.

Competitor Coupons – Does your store accept competitor coupons? Make sure to ask. If they do, it’s even more of a savings opportunity.

Coupon Lingo

B1G1/BOGO: Buy 1, Get 1 Free

BOGO 50%: Buy 1 Get 1 50% off

CAT: Catalina

CDB – Coupon Database

CS: Customer Service

DND: Do Not Double

ECB: Extra Care Bucks from CVS

ETS: Excludes trial/travel size

EXP: Expires

HBA: Health and Beauty Aids

HTH: Hope that helps

IP: Internet printed coupon

ISO: In Search of…

MANI: Manufacturer

MB2: Must buy 2

MFG/MFR: Manufacturer coupon

MIR: Mail in rebate

MM: Money Maker

MQ: Manufacturer’s Coupon

NLA: No longer available

OOP: Out of pocket

OOS: Out of stock

OYNO: On your next order

PG: Procter & Gamble insert

PP: Price plus from ShopRite

PSA: Prices Start At

Q: Coupon

R: Regional

RC: Rain Check

RP: RedPlum Insert

RR: Register Rewards (Walgreens)

SCO: Self Check Out

SCR: Single check rebate (Rite Aid)

SS: Smart Source Insert

SYWR: Rewards program at Sears/Kmart

UPC: Universal Product Code

WAGS: Walgreens

WYB: When you buy

YMMV: Your mileage may vary (when talking about your particular store as compared

to another store)

$1/2: $1 off 2 items

DEFINITIONS:

Catalina: They are coupons that print out at the register after your sale is complete. It is

a separate machine that is just for printing out coupons or dollars off.

Blinkie: Red Smart Source machines found in most stores

Peelie: Coupons that peel off packages

Rolling: Using rewards earned in one transaction to pay for another transaction

Stacking: Use of manufacturer AND store coupons on the same item

Tearpad: Coupon pads located in stores to promote products

With the new shows such as Extreme Couponing, there are a lot of new coupon users out there. With so many people trying to save an

“extreme” amount of money, sometimes you could, inadvertently, use a coupon incorrectly. Using them incorrectly may, in time, cause stores to adjust their policies. So, I wanted to take a moment to address some

important facts.

1. Do Not Copy – This is a very big NO-NO. You cannot copy coupons. This is actually against the law and is considered fraud. In most cases,

you can print 2 per computer. If you need more, see if friends or family members can print for you as well.

2. Unique Codes: A lot of people email me telling me that their store would not accept their coupons because the UPC codes were the same

on their like coupons. If you are using more than one “like” coupon, your UPC codes WILL all be the same. They are coded to work for each

product and dollar amount. However, there are numbers on the coupons that will change with each one printed. This is how they

insure that they are not getting ones that are copied... Here is where you can find those numbers on your coupons:

Coupons.com Coupons: There is a small barcode located under the expiration date. There is a different number for each one printed.

Smart Source Coupons: On the left side there is a pin number. There is a different pin number for each coupon printed. Some of the Smart

Source coupons may have the pin number located around the perimeter.

3. Fraudulent Coupons: If you received a coupon from a friend in your email or spotted one online and you are not sure if it’s legitimate, you can head over to Cents-off. They have a list of coupons that have been

reported as fraudulent. If you have received a fraudulent coupon, DO NOT use it.

4. Use the Coupon How It Is Intended: Be sure to only use the coupon how it was intended to be used. If the coupon is for $1/1 off Maxwell

House International Delight Coffee, don’t try to use it on Maxwell House Regular Coffee. If it states “any Maxwell House Coffee” then you

are free to use it on any of the Maxwell House products.

Also, pay attention to the size restrictions on the coupon. If there are no size restrictions or it states “on any”, you can use it for any size in

that product including trial or travel size.

5. One per Purchase: A lot of consumers and cashiers think that this means you may only use 1 coupon per shopping trip. What this actually means, is that you can use one coupon per item purchased. So, if you

were buying 4 Cheerios, you can use 4 $1/1 Cheerios Coupons.

Occasionally you will see coupons that are 1 per transaction. In that case, you will only be able to use 1 even if you purchased more than

one of those items in your transaction. There really are not too many of these coupons around.

Some coupons, like P&G coupons, allow you to only use 4 “like” coupons per transaction.

6. The Value of The Coupon: Another thing to pay close attention to is the value of the coupon. If it states $1/1, you can use it to take $1.00

off 1 product. If it states $1/2, you can use it to take $1 off 2 products. So, for the $1/2 coupon you can only use one for 2 products.

If you use your coupons exactly how they were intended to be used and if you have a better knowledge of them, it should make for a better

shopping experience for you and the store. If you are not sure how or

when you can use a coupon, please ask. I am always happy to answer any of your questions.

Farm Fresh Coupon PolicyCoupons – Definition: Coupons are a form of tender to reduce an order total based on merchandise purchased. Retailers are not required by law to accept manufacturers’ coupon. Coupons can be in print and/or in electronic form, and may be integrated into the register systems where they are deducted automatically when all purchase requirements are met.

General Coupon Acceptance Guidelines

Coupons are accepted in accordance to the stated requirements on the coupon at the time of purchase. These requirements include, but are not limited to: product type, flavor(s), size(s), quantities and minimum/maximum dollar purchase limits.

Coupons are intended for one time use and cannot be redeemed more than once. Coupons have no cash value. Farm Fresh only accepts original coupons and does not accept photocopied or reproduced

coupons (including multiple prints of same series internet coupons). Farm Fresh does not accept expired coupons. Printed expiration dates are verified in addition to

scanning the coupon for validity. Coupons stating “on next/future purchase or visit” cannot be used in the transaction in which

they are generated. Next purchase is defined as a separate transaction. The coupon redemption value on ‘Free’ coupons may not exceed the value of the item. Farm Fresh does not accept competitor coupons. (Coupons generated by any competitor or

coupons with competitor logo are considered competitor coupons.) All applicable sales taxes are paid by the customer at the full value of the item. Farm Fresh reserves the right to refuse any coupons at its discretion.

Internet Coupons:

Farm Fresh accepts internet generated manufacturer coupons that have met the following conditions:

Coupons must scan at checkout. Coupons must have serial numbers and follow an industry-standard format.

Farm Fresh will NOT accept Internet coupons that:

         Are for free product offers which do not require a qualifying purchase (“Buy one get one free” is allowable)

         Are Internet coupons with a redemption value greater than FIVE ($5) dollars.         Are Internet coupons that lack a UPC barcode.         Are photocopied internet coupons.

Manufacturer Coupons

         Coupons issued by the manufacturer or vendor that are reimbursable to the merchant.         The coupon verbiage contains terms of agreement, redemption instructions, a face value, an

expiration date, and the words “manufacturer coupon.”         Any manufacturer coupons which do not scan or do not have barcodes will be closely checked

for validity, including the expiration date and purchase requirements.         Farm Fresh reserves the right to reject Manufacturer coupons that do not scan or meet the

necessary criteria.

Manufacturer Coupons Doubled

Limit one coupon (manufacturer, digital, or internet) per item. Farm Fresh will double coupons up to $.99 every day. Farm Fresh will double coupons up to $1.00 every Sunday as well as Wednesday. Up to 20 coupons doubled per customer, per day, per household. Farm Fresh does not limit the number of coupons we will accept, but will only double up to the

first 20 coupons presented per customer, per day, per household. Orders may not be separated if it would allow the 20 coupon limit or any other coupon limits to

be exceeded. Maximum of two like items doubled per customer, per day, per household. Coupons must be redeemed per manufacturer guidelines. Excludes coupons that state “Do Not Double.”

Digital Coupons

Limit one digital coupon per item. Digital coupons cannot be combined with paper manufacturer’s coupons on the purchase of the

same item. Digital coupons do not double. Digital coupons cannot be added back once the rewards account barcode has been scanned or

rewards number is entered. Freebie items are limited to a one time use, per customer, per household. Farm Fresh reserves the right to refuse any digital coupon at its discretion.