The GREAT Coupon Experiment aims to solve a mystery as old as the Sunday insert itself: Is coupon cutting really a feasible way for people with lives and dogs and families to save money? My mother would say, “yes”; I would say, “I don’t know, that’s why I’m doing this experiment.”
Costs: $0 I stole my sister’s paper this week. Just to clarify, I do not condone stealing your neighbors paper.
Time Clipping: 15 Minutes
Total Savings (Net of Costs):
Manufacturer Coupons | 3.60 |
Coupon Items on Sale | 4.00 |
Military Discount | 5.63 |
Total | 13.23 |
Thoughts:
1. Mom was right. Nearly every coupon I had from the prior week was on sale this week. A lot of items were at least 25% off.
2. Coupons aren’t always worth it. Sure they bring the price of a name brand down, but that won’t necessarily make it cheaper than the other brand.
3. For military folks: even a 10% discount at our local grocer can’t beat the Commissary prices, especially in the meat department.
Homework:
Online coupons, where to begin?
The GREAT Coupon Experiment – Week 1
Have coupon or other money saving tips? Share them with the group, don’t be stingy.