[mom-armywife4life]

Originally Posted by Sara8567

DH told me to go to a newspaper machine....Pay the $1.75 when it opens grab them and haul tail..................

I would never do this, and he was kidding. But I thought it was kinda funny.

That's why I don't by from the machine anymore = = too many people had that same idea and I was getting stiffed...although, the same thought has crossed my mind so I could get back at the people that did this to me, even though I'd never do it...it would my dumb luck that I'd be caught or struck by lightning as I was doing it.

[A2JC4life]

If you go with the Dollar store papers, check them! Our Dollar store papers are always missing the inserts. Every single time I've been, the inserts have been missing. (The first time, I didn't think to check, and I was kicking myself all week!)

[sugarprincess]

Originally Posted by Sara8567

DH told me to go to a newspaper machine....Pay the $1.75 when it opens grab them and haul tail..................

I would never do this, and he was kidding. But I thought it was kinda funny.

I have a "friend" that has told me she does this and I chewed her butt about it, I could never do it, that is stealing I have never been able to steal. If I hear of a friend buying a sunday paper I ask for the inserts, I have also gotten bunches off of freecycle but now a group of people have started a coupon trading club here in town so I doubt anymore will be posted on freecycle. You can also get inserts off ebay

[momster4de3]

After I see if the inserts are good on Sunday morning, I head to Dollar Tree and buy several more Sunday papers for only a buck each. That's much better than the $1.75 (or maybe it's $2 now) that our delivery paper costs.

I take the newspaper to our local recycling center and then grab whatever inserts I see (without diving) -- most are packed full and I couldn't dive if I wanted to!

[A2JC4life]

What about the laundromat? (I've been trying to think of places - other than Starbucks - that people are likely to read the newspaper, but not keep it.)

[Mimmy]

My local library has a copy and they allow you to take whatever you want. I go on Monday mornings.

[mlb1985]

I have an AWESOME Friend who knows 2 PAPER Delivery Drivers!!! And at least one of them has some extra newspapers. On average I get at least 8 NEWSPAPERS EVERY SUNDAY!! And all you gotta do is ask. The guys who deliver only have to turn in the top few pages of the sunday paper and the classifieds and ads all Come to me!!! WOO HOO!!
Just wish my friend would get them to me quicker LOL Oh well Beggers cant be choosey!

[MsGlamorous]

Originally Posted by cluffgirl

haha, I always though about this! Whats stopping people from taking all the papers!? Too bad we have to have a conscience...

People really do that in the city .... That is no joke ...That's how some homeless man in my town get money.

[roseminxe]

Originally Posted by cluffgirl

Okay, so do any of you have any tricks on how to get coupon inserts for free or cheap without having to pay $2 for a newspaper? I have a hard time buying a newspaper that Im gonna throw away just for the coupons and I hate paying $2 for those couple of inserts. Anyone have any ideas?

You can find inserts at Coupons & Things by Dede - Whole Coupon Inserts & Clipped Coupons: FAST & friendly service! Dede can meet all your coupon needs![/url]... they charge you for their time to clip and I believe they are a reputable organization; I just ordered some Q's which shipped yesterday. I got 40/$1 off Borden's Milk for 4.00 (.10/coupon). From Ebay I ordered some $1/cottenelle Q's which will make them pretty much free as Walmart is selling the 4-pack for $1... ofcourse I do have to subtract the monies I spent on them. I believe after shipping I will spend about .20/piece for a four-pack... not bad :-)

[roseminxe]

I don't know why Dede's advertisement came up... I am not affiliated with her. I guess since I put her website in my reply.

Rose

[juliejasinski]

you can get newspapers for 1.00 at the dollar store. they are open on sundays at 10 but the papers go quick. also, you can register for free to red plum and smart source and print the coupons. however, some of the coupons are not printable and do not show up. for example, last sunday breyers had a coupon in the red plum insert. i wanted 2 and it was not available on line, only in the insert.

[mager342]

This is such a helpful thread! Thank you all for your tips on how to get inserts. I am curious what day is good for "dumpster diving". People will throw in their paper whenever it is convenient, so just wondering how your successful divers time it. Maybe I should just go look!

[keke7173]

Let me say I was just informed today about this website and let me tell you I am addicted!!!.

my friend works at a gas station so she tosses any left over sunday papers when she closes the station. She is a angel she gave me 20 newspapers full of coupons yeah me! My kids don't always like it it takes hours to clip we took a car trip and clipped for 5 hours

[dmyersquin]

Let me just make a little suggestion if you have a lot of inserts to cut. Separate the pages and lay them out with like pages. Then cut them all at once. Some people staple them to make them stay together but I just hold them. I can cut about 10 comfortably, more than that it's hard to cut. Also cutting multiples means they are already together to organize in your box or binder.

[dmyersquin]

I asked my newspaper delivery guy if he ever gets any extra coupons and he has me hooked up. He gives me about 30-35 extras each week. He doesn't understand coupons, but willingly passes them to me. I have lots of friends I share them with. Having multiple coupons allows you to stock up when something is on a good sale. Plus, it lets me give a lot to a lot of different people and groups.

[keke7173]

Thanks for the idea I am a newbie but my stock pile is growing fast I cant wait until it looks like some of the pics Ihave seen today haha

[JArble]

some really "creative" ideas for getting coupons...right now i'm limited to the generosity of friends and family but i am sending a little note to my neighbors letting them know that i will be glad to accept any and all cast offs and was going to start a coupon box at church as well. I will have to try the coffee shop approach...we have a DD right down the street...thinking that might be a good place to start the hunt. Another suggestion might be to try local hotels...we stayed at one recently (not on a sunday though) and they had stacks of freebie papers in the lounge

[Marisa2008]

how about the 99cents stores???

[thenewmrsrue]

Originally Posted by kamijo1038

Do you guys have Freecycle yahoo groups? I post wanted: sunday coupon inserts and other post offer: sunday coupon inserts. I email them and tell them I am interested and go pick up.

They won't allow "coupon" requests in our freecycle group...

[Jenniferrh2000]

What is the place called that you can actually order the extra inserts? That way you can split it with someone and actually save on postages.

[Arthur2]

Check out the paper recycling bins in your neighborhood - usually at church or school parking lots. Often good pickings at the church bins Sun afternoon or evening. The bins have to be full enough to reach the papers easily for me, but it can be a real score!

[mommamerri]

I placed an ad on Criagslist for a newspaper delivery person to contact me. I actually trade some of my kids clothes for inserts.

[Linda Smythe]

Moneymaker, I always wondered where you got your Qs. You're such a great trader/seller. Thanks for sharing with your AFC buddies! I might try your idea.
Happy 4th!

[amyb882002]

I use my RR each week and I get them for free that way and I use my 1.00 off your next order coupons so for three years I have never paid for a paper out of my pocket this way. I can say that I see people putting money in a vending machine and they take them all with one payment I figured they will have to answer sooner or later.

[needmoreinput]

helpful ideas... mmm where's my local recycle bin?