[bobojay]

I would love a coupon fairy! I had someone pm me about a month ago that they were my fairy and to expect a big envie soon. Never got anything...

[steinriedekr]

hi My name is Kara and I am looking to get into this also. I am kinda filled in on how this works by my sister but I am just wanting to get some help on what to do and how to get this all going. Any help would be great thanks in advance. Kara

[one2bite]

Michele,
I joined a few months ago never asked for a buddy or a fairy but I am LOST as to how to any of the ISO or wishlist and can you explain the trains? I have alot of Q's my family doesnt use that I would like to trade.
Pam

[TOYA]

please i new @ this.just sing up.need help with everthing.i'm 36 weeks preg & need baby coupons asap.thanks alot. toya9222@yahoo.com

[bethanycoupon]

I am lost too! I need help with this site. I am confused!

[poorgirl]

I don't even know what those initials stand for! HELPP!!!

[jbarber8]

Hi Michele! Are you completely bombarded with questions, or are you doing OK? It's hard to know what was answered & what is still open in this thread.

I signed up to be a mentor but never heard anything. Then I realized the new site was being rolled out, so the Buddy program just fizzled I guess. It's good to know it will be coming back.

I also tried to be a fairy, once successfully and the second time, could not get the person to PM me her address & so I gave up. It does require some trust to trade on AFC.

I wrote up "What to Do First on AFC" and saved it a few months back. I'd like to help answer a few questions....

1. Read the Forums at the top - AFC 101, Couponing 101, Stockpiling 101.
2. Look for the Search function and use it to find what you are looking for. There is a full website Search and a "Search This Forum" at the top of every single forum.
3. Get the paper every week and cut out every coupon. Divide them into those you want for yourself, and 'extras'.
4. Get a method of organizing them. I use a recipe box with index cards separating different types: dairy, hair care, pets, vitamins, etc. Most people use a 3-ring binder with plastic insert pages - look for a post by Foggy on how to organize a binder.
5. Where do you shop? Check out the forum for that store by clicking Forum at the top menu, then choosing your store. Read all the stickies at the top, as well as the current postings by other shoppers at that store. They will tell you what they found on clearance, what coupons to match with what sales, etc. to get the best buys.
6. There are many ways to list your FSOT. Check them off in the coupon database (full instructions below). Or start a thread in the for sale or trade (FSOT) forum. Or, use the Search feature to search the WishList forum to find people who are looking for what you have. PM them with an offer to trade. Example, I had a $5 coupon off vodka so I searched the wishlist forum for 'vodka' seeking someone with whom to trade. (Turns out no one wants vodka!)
7. Set up your wish list so when you arrange to trade with someone, they know what to send you. Before you know it, you'll be getting envelopes full of exactly what you need. How to post ISO and Wishlist steps below.

How to Set Up FSOT/ISO/Wishlist
ISO and FSOT:
To post your ISO/FSOT: go to the coupon database. Check the coupons you are seeking then at the bottom, choose Add to ISO. (Same thing for FSOT). When complete, go to your profile by clicking your screen name in the upper-right. Go to the About me tab (second tab) and you will see the question "ISO in database?" with a yellow pencil-thing. Click the yellow-pencil-thing to edit and change No to Yes.

In a few minutes, your ISO list will appear beside your name/avatar on all of your posts.

Wishlists:
To set up a wishlist, go to the wishlist forum, start a new thread, and list all the items in your cabinets and fridge. Don't forget to say where you shop, whether you can double, and whether you can use expireds.

At the top of your screen there is a URL that starts with http://. Copy the whole thing. Go to your profile by clicking your screen name. On the second yellow tab there is a place you can click Edit (looks like a pencil) and paste the URL you just copied.

And you are done.

Once they are set up, you can click on them to edit on any post you have made.

How to Print Coupons
Coupons with Bold Typeface in the coupon database are printable. Click on the Bold Coupon/Product name. This will take you to another site which actually has the coupon. Sometimes you can just check off what you want and click print. You may need to install Coupon Printing Software (if so, the site with the coupon will lead you through it). Sometimes you have to 'register' (provide personal address info). You will get some email spam after doing this, but you will also get lots of coupons emailed and mailed to you. It makes getting the mail a much more positive experience! The coupons are all printed from other sites, not AFC, except for the Target Coupon Generator.

HTH!

[cakemomma200811]

This is also my first time on the site and am feeling pretty overwhelmed. HT is having triple coupon this week and I saw the lady in fornt of me get 3 bags of groceries for $.59. I definately want to know how to do this, but am not sure where to start. I would love help getting started. What should my first step be.

Thanks!
Christy Ruble
Christy.ruble@gmail.com

[kishalgebby]

Hi my name is kisha gebby. I am new to this site and would love any and all help to learn all the ins and outs of this. I am a free sample nut but just started trying to use coupons.
Thanks so much
K gebby

[CStorm]

Thank you for your generous offer. If you still have time and space to help, I would love the guidance. This is my first time on the site and my daughter and I are just starting to learn about couponing. I am a mom of three and grandma of 5 - very blessed :-)

Carol Storm
recoveryservices@gmail.com

[sandrahoman]

Hi, I just joined the site, and I am so confused. I am wanting to save money on grocerys, but I don't know where to start, can you help?
Sandra

[Pepsilady405]

GREAT of you to offer to help folks! I know I have spent sooo much time on here reading, reading and learning!

It's helped though!!

Keep up the GREAT work!

[moodyone7100]

I need some help please

[tkfitz]

i would love some help new to all of this but willing to learn i'm not sure on which list i need to put the coupons in to print them out i did coupon box and a coupon was there but did'nt print for me.I don't know what all the iso box means please help thank kathy in utah

[jlmagoon]

I'd appreciate help as well. Thanks.

[Bernadette Luncsford]

I am new and just trying to figure out what is going on here. A friend suggested it to me.

[candicelynn]

So I'm not able to do a PM cause I'm such a newby! Can someone help me out! I have a bunch of coupons that I need to post up but I'm not sure how the whole process works! I started a FSOT list but how would someone contact me. And do I charge for postage?

[MaFinney3]

Hi all .
New here and am trying to learn how to use this site. Would appreciate any suggestions or comments. Would welcome all and any buddies. Thanks all.

[BJB]

hey there, I asked and also got a reply on how to get the coupons I choose printed from the coupon box. I have installed Adobe and also have a printer hooked up, but I'm not understanding how do I get them printed? Okay, it's now one week later and I have learned alot! No one will answer you back so I see you must read alot! I know enough to navigate through but lately I see people asking me to help answer questions by sending me Emails,didn't even mention my Email address. Here's my Email address, billie.bedgood@yahoo.com But I will tell you all I don't know about trains or trading or pms. People need help that is true,but maybe just try and read stuff on the forums. I would love a buddy that lives close by in Florida,shops @ Publix,Walmart, W.D. and C.V.S. or Walgreens! good luck friends

[menorca27]

I have been using coupons for the last 2 months and would love some help
Heather Farmer
heatherfarmer@comcast.net

[sle061276]

I could really use some help!! I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing! What do I do when I see a coupon listed that I want? I dont have any to trade yet. I just started doing coupons last week.

[JennieLynne]

Hi there...I would LOVE some help..(If you haven't already got your 3) Thanks so much! TTYL

[daffodil1945]

I have spent several hours trying to figure out how you GET the coupons from this site!!!!!! Can you help?

[daffodil1945]

don't feel alone. I am totally lost!

[odirish]

Michele

I am a newbie. I am so new that I can't even send PM's yet. I have no experience couponing. I also don't know how to navigate this website. Can you help me?

Mary Ann