I'm sure this has been covered before, but I need coupon organization help! [Archive]

ugagirl76

12-07-2008, 08:55 PM

Do you actually cut them all? If so, how do you file and store? Do you just save the inserts with the dates on them? If so, doesn't it take a ton of time to sort through them.

I used to use a big 3 ring binder with my coupons in baseball trading card sleeves. But it's not perfect.. Plus, those sleeves get pricey.

Right now, I just have a giant coupon mess shoved into a Ziploc bag. HELP!

busymama

12-08-2008, 02:45 AM

I've got 5 big fat envelopes in my purse.
They are labeled accordingly:
Dry Grocery
Cold/Frozen/Beverage
Non-Edible
Store Specific
Ponies, Colgate & Rayovac

I do cut them because the cashiers are less leary about taking them when they look "official." Plus, they fit in the registers better and it's just a nice thing to do. I don't cut the Store Specific ones (ie.. BBW, Picture People, Flirtitude Giveaway, Michaels, etc..) because they usually have no problem honoring their own coupons.
I go through all of them about once a week (when I'm standing in the checkout lines) to keep an eye on the expiration dates.
I'm pretty new to the whole online coupon experience, and would also love any tips from the veterans. (I want to be like you so badly!!) I love reading about people's stockpiles of stuff acquired through creative coupon usage. LOVE IT. I can't wait until I am clever enough to be there too!