USING COUPONS

All of us at some point likely had skepticism about using coupons. In the beginning when you hear that someone spent $3 on $75 worth of groceries, you’re bound to wonder “Is this really possible?”. Its hard to grasp and difficult to think that a normal person can use a coupon and get a wonderful deal. Well, I am here to tell you it CAN be done!

Most people think store brands are cheaper than brand names with a coupon. The truth is, in most cases, you can get a better deal with a coupon and a brand name over a store brand. The key is to combining that coupon with a sale rather than just taking your coupon to Wal-Mart right off the bat or using that coupon on a full-price item. Not only will you pay less, but you will also get a name brand product!

Now that we have brought up the subject of Wal-Mart, let's chat a bit. As we all know Wal-Mart has changed it's coupon policy, but I don't think any of their employees know about it yet! When you venture into Wal-Mart and try to use a coupon (or better yet a competitor coupon), and the cashier tells you that they cannot accept competitor coupons, politely tell them they CAN accept a competitor coupon. If you still have a problem, PLEASE ask to see a manager! Wal-Mart has over 250 employees and probably two of them know about their coupon policy. It will benefit all of us if you have a problem to bring it to the attention of management so they can properly train their staff. The more we show them us couponers are not going to go away and we would appreciate a trained staff, the better it will be for all of us!

Wal-Mart announced it is bringing back thousands of products that were dumped from stores, they say they are ready to roll up their sleeves to win the lowest-price battle with their rivals. “We’re bringing back products and brands [our customers] want,” said Mac Naughton.

After alienating customers by culling too many products from shelves, Wal-Mart is bringing the variety back by adding 8,500 items to stores.

From now on, if customers find a lower advertised price, Wal-Mart promises to match that price at the register in all stores without requiring shoppers to bring in a competitor’s ad as proof.