How to Use Coupons to Their Potential
Taking the time to clip coupons out of the weekly paper can help you to save money. However, if you truly want to use your time and money wisely, you can employ certain strategies to use coupons to their full potential. Using the Internet and cash-back rewards on credit cards, you may be able to get much more bang for your buck.
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Things You'll Need
- EBay membership
- Big Crumbs or UPromise membership
- Cash-back credit card
Instructions
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Obtain a cash-reward credit card. As long as you pay off your minimum balance every month, this card will help you to save additional money on your coupon purchases. It is like having another small coupon every time you use it. If you wish to use coupons at particular stores, like Target or Best Buy, try to obtain a rewards card that gives you additional rewards at those stores.
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Sign up for an account on eBay by visiting the site and clicking "Register." Add your information and click "Submit." Click on the confirmation link provided in your email to activate your account.
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Sign up for a money saving program like Big Crumbs or Upromise. This will save you over 1 percent when you make a purchase on eBay. Fill in the information fields on the sign-up page and click "Submit." Once you receive confirmation, click through the referral link they provide you with to go to eBay. This will give you cash back after you make your purchase.
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Search through the coupons to find the ones you wish to buy. By purchasing coupons on eBay, you can save hours of coupon clipping. If your time is worth more than a few dollars an hour, this will indirectly save you money. Purchase the coupons using your cash-back credit card. Wait for your coupons to come in the mail.
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Join any rewards club that the store you wish to visit offers. Stores such as Best Buy and grocery stores may have programs that offer you additional coupons or rewards for your purchases.
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Visit the store of your choice with the coupons. Purchase the items using your coupons and your cash-back reward credit card.
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Tips & Warnings
Only purchase coupons from reliable sellers on eBay that have a high rating and have participated in many transactions.
