[Deal Scout]

a brand new AFC Coupon Database?

~ AFC used to have one... now we do not have one

~ It was not used much...
Some of you did not know what to do with it ...
Some of you went to that certain other place, we are not suppose to talk about, and used theirs...

I think we need our own:
~ we can start by uploading mine;
~ then we'd require everyone @ AFC, to pitch in on regular basis with new contributions/info

Personally, I am perfectly content with using my Excell file.
So, this idea is for YOUR benefit.

If you, as Community, decide that you do want a new Coupon Database,
you all can petition Monica for permission to implement one.

Please reply with your opinions and/or questions, thanks.

[Deal Scout]

I vote to create an AFC COUPON DB,
~ in a format similar to the AFC Rebate DB that is available from a link on top menu bar.
~ include Sunday Coupon inserts data from all US states where we have members.

If Monica can build it for you, I'd volunteer to keep an eye on it.

[monica]

I can certainly build it for you all - and we can take suggestions on what you'd like to see it look like. I have just been waiting for volunteers to help maintain it. A database isn't much good unless people are adding to it.

[lou12341]

I am all for a Coupon Database and am willing to contribute to it.:smilie_da

[winnross]

please explain how this database works....never have used one before!! TIA

[Samantha85VA]

I havent used one before either.. would love to know

[mjloves2shop]

It would be a list of all current coupons ~ their source (insert & date, peelie, blinkie, printable, etc), amount, expy.

Then when you look at your store ad and see Colgate is on sale and there is a $10 rebate WYB 5 ~ you go to the database and it lists what coupons to get or trade for.

Extremely useful tool but only as good as the info entered. I use one multiple times every week.

[Samantha85VA]

Sounds like fun

[fremont36]

It would be great to have a coupon DB here & then folks wouldn't have to traffic over to 2 other sites that many would rather not visit at all.

Folks here would have to contribute of course by adding non-inserts & SN insert items/amounts that are different from the TT list. IMO one person would need to be responsible though for quickly inputting the TT list.

You could have the premier coupon DB on the web compared to others if:
* The person entering TT & the person(s) approving other Member's entries cared about spelling. Otherwise, search feature doesn't work well.
* If you could also put in automated search rules that would deliver common mis-spellings like on kellogg's.
* Have the search feature ignore characters so a search for like l'oreal or loreal would yield both results.
* Don't include extraneous comments like where a coupon was found.
* Use a 2 space field (not 4) for entering the year (07, not 2007).

You could also potentially draw add'l traffic by allowing other sites to link to the DB (but still requiring registration here to get in). Or possibly increase the # of entries & reduce the workload by co-oping/sharing with other sites.

The whole couponing community of great folks with shared interests has increasingly splintered apart (primarily due to some egos by some site owners, & this isn't pointing any finger or 'bashing' anyone). Co-oping/sharing might even later on create potential mergers that could bring people back together & possibly bring mergers sometime in the future. The more deals & features in 1 or 2 places could benefit everyone.

Ok, off the 'soapbox', but hope some of the suggestions help create a uniquely better coup DB?

[2pocketpaks]

I don't mind volunteering to help AFC, because this site (and it's owner/moderators) is awesome...but...database /excel crap is not for me.

should any other volunteer slots become available, consider this an application.

[fremont36]

Originally Posted by 2pocketpaks

I don't mind volunteering to help AFC, because this site (and it's owner/moderators) is awesome...but...database /excel crap is not for me...

Most needed volunteering I think wouldn't involve any database skills or other specialized skill beyond attention to detail & correct spelling of items. It would be Members entering basic info from coupons they find (non-inserts, & insert items/amounts different from std web lists like TT). Basic info typed into basic defined online fields (with some format rules listed).

[2pocketpaks]

I saw "excel" + "database" and cringed thinking to myself : "ewww I don't even do that at work, even though I am supposed to."

so it would be much like the one from hcw?

[HollyHobby]

Originally Posted by 2pocketpaks

so it would be much like the one from hcw?

HA! No we can type here.. Oh sorry did I say that out loud?

[fremont36]

Originally Posted by HollyHobby

HA! No we can type here.. Oh sorry did I say that out loud?

Truth is a 'good thing' LOL!