Modern Day Coupon Clipping

Couponing is a totally different world now than it used to be, and the grocery store is no exception. With many stores refusing to match competitor prices or honor coupon values, and manufacturers changing their coupons’ terms of use (or stopping them altogether) at the drop of a hat, using modern couponing techniques is crucial to saving money. This article will walk you through some of these new tactics so you can maximize your savings.

A whole new world

Innovation and creativity are always changing the game for those who work in marketing; but since Nov 2010 they have changed the game for couponers as well. Coupons are becoming harder and harder to come by, and savings have gone down more than ever. The manufacturers still make good money, but they’re having a hard time finding ways to get their products out there without spending a fortune on coupons. Below is an infographic explaining the changes in the coupon world over the last few years.

This is why you have to be more resourceful than ever in your couponing. And that’s where “coupon clipping” comes into play. It’s an old-fashioned term, but it’s how couponers are currently spending their time counting and saving coupons.

Last year there were nearly 4 billion coupons being clipped in the US every single day, and that number is only continuing to climb. Modern-day clipping of coupons is just another way of doing couponing, one that can actually increase your savings. But only if you know how to use it properly, and what stores you should shop at to get the deals you want.

How clipping coupons really works

There are a lot of ways to clip coupons, and some of them can be quite passive, but here is a quick primer on how to coupon correctly so that you are using your time and money wisely. You can use a system like the one in the image below (a.k.a. couponing wall) or you can just clip your coupons to a piece of paper as you get them in the mail. Either way is fine, it just depends on what type of person you are and how much space you have for storing things.

The key to clipping coupons is having the right tools. You can get them anywhere, but here are a couple of options that I recommend:

Pens : This is the most important item for couponing. You need a pen that has good ink, and be sure not to use one you’ve used before as it could transfer ink into your coupons. Permanent markers are also popular, but I really don’t recommend them because they don’t have as much ink as a pen does.

: This is the most important item for couponing. You need a pen that has good ink, and be sure not to use one you’ve used before as it could transfer ink into your coupons.

Conclusion : In my opinion, pens are the best way to clip coupons because you can just throw them away after use. Then, you don’t have to worry about them leaking ink or being hard to find when you need them again.

: In my opinion, pens are the best way to clip coupons because you can just throw them away after use. Then, you don’t have to worry about them leaking ink or being hard to find when you need them again. CVS Slider Clip : The CVS slider clip is a new product that has great reviews online. It is an all-in-one coupon holder and dispenser that clips on your pockets or pouches and attaches directly to your wallet.