To New Couponers

Starting Simply - Begin Couponing Today!

If your brand new to couponing or have delved into it just a bit in the past, the best advice I can give you is to, “just begin”. Start with the coupons in the Sunday paper! This could be the very same Sunday paper you read the article about the Northeast Ohio Couponers and that got you here to begin with! Get your weekly store ads and then find out what coupons match whats on sale that your household uses. If you don’t have a coupon organizer handy ($1 at Marc's, CVS, etc...) you can just use plain envelopes sorted either by categories, i.e. dairy, cereal, etc… or by your stores shopping aisles. There are more advanced techniques, abbreviations we will include in a glossary,etc... but there is plenty of time for posts and articles on methods later. We just want to give a little push start today.

1. Don’t give up. Although you may begin reaping a little savings this week, you really need to give it a month or two (sales run in cycles) to see the major savings in which your making a huge difference in the amount you spend shopping! Like everything else worthwhile, it takes committment to really make a difference! If I had a dime for every person who joined us with hopes of saving like many of us in the group do, only to not be heard after a week — I wouldn’t need to clip coupons anymore, because I would be rich.

2. Become an active participant in the group. Register and introduce yourself at the forums and list your location in your profile so we know what areas you are most likely to shop at and your finding the deals at when you post. If your schedule allows for it, make it to one of our satellite live coupon swaps. If there isn’t one scheduled in your area, then take the plunge and organize one. It’s easy and we will help you, just ask!

When You Need Multiple Coupons...

Sometimeses even with trading, you just can't get enough of a certain coupon. You know - it's on sale, there is a great coupon out and here is your chance to build your stockpile. Well then it could be time to reach out to our partner, "The Coupon Clippers". they charge a very small handling fee to clip and send the coupons to you!

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Need Money for Christmas Shopping?

You wouldn't believe what sells during the holidays on eBay! Used toys, games (even parts of them to replace parts missing from the buyers original purchase), costume jewlery, old videos, DVD's, CD'S, silverware, dinnerware, nick knacks, clothes for baby, kids, men and women and even kitchen sinks! Some sellers are making a mint selling their used car parts and accesories!
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The Coupon Guy

Did you hear about us from "The Coupon Guy"?

Joe Daugirdas aka "The Coupon Guy" is one of more prolific members when it comes to teaching others how to save BIG! He is a man on a mission to help reduce poverty in the Cleveland area. Check out Joe's Blog for more info and a schedule of his upcoming classes.

While there be sure and pick up a copy of his Savvy Shopper guide and check out his offering for an "Around Town" book!