Write an article based on this "Subscribe to the Sunday newspaper. Look for printable coupons online. Purchase coupons. Check your grocery stores for store coupons."
The Sunday paper is the traditional go-to place for coupons, since it tends to have several coupon inserts. When you're just getting started, you might be happy with one copy, but true extreme couponing requires more than one copy of each coupon. Most extreme couponers need at least four copies of the newspaper, so to avoid purchasing so many papers, ask neighbors, friends, or family for their inserts if they will not use them. Another way to get extra inserts is to check coffee shops. People often leave newspapers there when they are finished reading them, and not many people take the coupon inserts. Don't be afraid to go dumpster diving for inserts. In some areas, stores recycle their unsold papers with inserts, so check recycling bins outside of places like Starbucks on Monday mornings. Sometimes the newspaper itself does not use all the inserts and throws away many copies. Serious couponers know that the newspaper office dumpster can be a goldmine on Sundays. Sites offer many manufacturer coupons that you can print out at home. You can choose which ones you want and only print the ones you will use. Some popular coupon sites include www.coupon.com, www.redplum.com, or www.smartsource.com. If there is a certain product you need a coupon for, try doing a Google image search for the product name plus the word coupon (for example, "toothbrush coupon") or a more specific search if you want a certain brand or type. You can also check manufacturer websites, sign up for emails from companies and manufacturers, and check retailer websites for current coupons. If you know you are definitely going to make use of a coupon, buying it for less than its face value can be a good way to save money. You can purchase copies of coupons at online at sites like The Coupon Clippers or eBay. You can buy single coupons or whole newspaper inserts. You can also check your local Craigslist or Freecycle website for people selling or giving away coupons. Be sure that if you do buy coupons from a stranger, you meet up with them in a public, well-lit place like a local grocery store or bank. Never give them your home address and never meet up after dark or in a secluded location. Many grocery stores are learning the value of offering small discounts on products and have begun to offer coupons in the store itself. Many stores have devices that give out in-store coupons in the aisles or next to product displays. Some stores also have their own coupon booklets. Some stores print out coupons on the back of or in addition to your receipt at check-out. In this case, of course, you'll have to use the coupons at your next visit.