I could spend that time watching one-third of a season of Broad City.
This guy loves tosave money.
I asked Cupler for his best extreme-couponing tips for beginners.
And getting started is easy.
Gather Your Supplies
If you want to use coupons here and there, skip this step.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
But if you want to elevate your game toextremecoupon clipping, dont rely on your ordinary inkjet printer.
But dont just grab the first ream of paper you see at the office-supply store.
Look for deals and rebates on cases of copy paper that typically cost $25 to $50.
Did you know?
Not ready to stock up that much?
Look for office-supply store-brand rebates that bring the price of one case of paper to about $15.
Those 5,000 sheets of paper will last you a long time.
Figuring out your local stores policies is as easy as asking at the customer service counter.
Always check online first for competitor coupons,Cupler advised.
Finding coupons online is fairly simple, and the selection can be overwhelming!
Cupler likesCouponaholicandKrazy Coupon Lady; I likeCoupon Mom; other Penny Hoarders we work with might swear byCoupons.comorRed Plum.
Consider what your time is worth before you jump in clipping (electronically or literally).
Stack Your Deals
Deal stackingmultiplies your savings by combining discounts from manufacturers, stores, competitors and rebate apps.
Its the best way to save the most money, but it can also be risky.
Dont be afraid to try a coupon youre not sure will work, Cupler said.
He recalled being pleasantly surprised when a grocery store accepted his drug-store catalina coupon.
If it doesnt work, you learned a lesson, he said.
If you really want the product, you just save less on it.
Or, you’re free to simply tell the cashier youd like to skip purchasing that item.
Did you make any mistakes or learn any lessons?
Did your total come to what you expected to spend?
If youre off by more than a dollar, somethings off, Cupler said.
Check your receipt against your initial math to learn how to save in the future.
Simply stop by the customer service desk and ask for help.
Then we figured out we could get it all online.
Ready to get started?
Start small and make mistakes,he said.
He still messes up after years as an extreme couponer.
Dont be afraid to try something and screw up and learn from it.
Start with four or five products, do the math and see how it goes.
Your Turn: Are you an extreme couponer?
What strategies do you use to get the best deals?
Lisa Rowan is a writer and producer at The Penny Hoarder.
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