[couponclipper101]

Am new to this and since my Sunday Oklahoman has not contained coupons for two weeks now, I am printing coupons from the Internet (trying to use reliable sources only) to help get my started on saving. I am planning my first shopping trip next week at Wal-Marts and Homeland. Was wondering...

- how the best way to use these type of coupons?
- Are there any downfalls to using these types of coupons?
- Should I cut these coupons out after printing or leave them on the full sheet when using? (Leaving on full sheet might be a little difficult to handle & store, etc.)

Any advise would be greatly appreciated (since I am a little nervous about getting to the checkout stand and not being able to use my coupons for my purchases).

Thanks!

[timswife]

Hi! To answer your questions:
1 & 2. Make sure you find out the stores' policies about IP qs. Some stores do not take them at all...some take only those that do not exceed $1. Check these policies. Make sure you check also the stores' forums here on AFC. All the qs in the world are listed on the "shopping list" on the "sticky threads"...the forum leaders already did the hard work of matching sale prices to all the qs out there. I am also wondering why your paper does not have the qs. Have you called your carrier? Are they going to have it again? I would check to make sure. There are great qs that came out these past 2 weeks. I hope you won't miss out on some great deals. Check out the FSOT forum here also to find some qs you need but do not have. There are multiple copies there and a LOT of postings.
3. I would cut them only where it is indicated to cut. There are usually the fine print surrounding Bricks qs, and I always cut around those. HTH!

[SLance68]

Go to the Wal-mart section here and print out the coupon policy and take it with you. Wal-mart does take IP coupons but it is always a good idea to have their policy with you. I always cut the coupons out after I print them otherwise they don't fit in my coupon box. IP coupons are just like any other coupon except you didn't get them in the paper or a magazine. Have fun and enjoy the savings.

[lgoodwin]

A great way to get those paper coupons for now is to trade for them here or eBay too!
You can also go here http://www.afullcup.com/forums/raoks...-up-fairy.html

HTH!

[triciakay44]

Are you getting your Oklahoman at the store? Maybe someone swiped the coupons? I've heard of people doing this...I go to my local QT every Sunday and get two Oklahomans and ALWAYS check that the coupons are in there! There has been coupons every week....good luck this week!