Have you ever opened up your mailbox to find coupons like the ones listed above? I LOVE when this happens! Free is the best way to be, right? While getting a free item, no purchase necessary, is a great feeling, there are certain strategies we can use to make sure we get even more out of these coupons.
1. Wait For A Reward
Drug stores frequently give rewards for purchasing products. If we get a coupon for a free bottle of shampoo, for example, and CVS offers a $1 in ECBs, then that makes this free product a money maker! Use the coupon to purchase the shampoo, pay nothing but tax (depending on your state), and receive $1 back on your next purchase.
2. Wait For A BOGO Sale
What's better than getting one item for free? Well... getting TWO item for free! Buy 1 Get 1 free sales are a perfect time to use a free product coupon. Let's say you have a coupon for a free bottle of shampoo. If you come across a sale that's Buy 1 shampoo, get 1 free, then you can use your free shampoo coupon to buy the 1st bottle of shampoo and then get your second bottle for free.
3. Wait For A Sale
If your coupon's expiration date is coming in quickly and you haven't run across any sales listed above, then your best strategy would still be to wait until the item is on sale. The reason? If you're in a state that charges full sales tax after a coupon, then your tax will still be cheaper if the item is on sale.
If, for any reason, you don't come across a chance to use any of the above strategies, there is still good news! The good news is that you still have a free product coupon, so run to your local store and pick it up!
Hope this helped and fee free to post any questions or comments below. Happy Couponing!
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