Myths about coupons that you shouldn't believe if you need a discount
'10.03.2021'
Source: The Penny Hoarder
Coupons are great stuff. Sometimes they really help to save a lot of money in American stores.
However, there are many misconceptions about the use of coupons that fundamentally change the benefits of “couponing”. The Penny Hoarder 11 brought together the main myths that should be debunked.
Myth 1. You can't sell what you bought on coupons.
Justin Kapler, a coupon expert, says: "You can sell any item purchased with coupons unless otherwise specified in the coupon terms and conditions (which I have seen exactly once in my life)." To avoid problems, follow two rules: fulfill the coupon conditions and pay taxes on the profits made.
Myth 2. You can avoid fraud by paying for coupon services
Coupon services (coupon-clipping services) offer the sale of coupons, often massive, with the most favorable offers for you. But experts are sure that this is not the best choice. All coupons have a requirement to ban transfers to third parties - this includes the sale, purchase, and even the transfer of the coupon to your aunt. Do not believe? Read the fine print on the coupon. The transferred coupon is considered invalid, so you can pay money and stay with the nose.
Myth 3. Cannot use coupons on sales.
If your coupon is for a promotion or sale, you're in luck! The expert says that the store receives a refund from the manufacturer regardless of the final price of the item. Therefore, you can simply buy it much cheaper.
Myth 4. You can print as many copies of the coupon as you like.
Some people think that if the coupon is offered as a file, you can print as many copies as you like. But printing more than one often constitutes fraud. Most printed coupons have a limit on the number of copies from one computer.
Myth 5. To deal with all this, you need eternity.
In fact - exactly as much as you are willing to spend your time. Kapler says his wife spends a couple of hours a week “couponing,” but saves a huge amount of cash in the process.
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Myth 6. Stores lose money because of coupons
In fact, this does not happen: the stores are protected by the manufacturer. Yes, the return of funds may take some time, but it always happens. Some stores also offer their own coupons, which are not compensated by the manufacturer. In these cases, the store may lose money, but will receive new customers who will come to him because of a better price, so the strategy is quite advantageous.
Myth 7. You can not get the goods for free
Quite can, I'm sure the expert. If the product for which you have a coupon is now on sale, you can get it for free and - moreover - even get part of its value in cash. He and his wife use online coupons from manufacturers and combine them with store coupons.
Myth 8. You can not use coupons on self-checkout
In fact, it is possible, how else. Many stores allow you to scan coupons at self-service cash desks, although the policy for using such a coupon may differ. For example, Target allows you to scan your coupons as well Kroger requires the cashier to check them manually. Walmart It also allows you to scan your own self-service coupons, although not in all stores.
