Ever wonder about the stories you hear of people (Lets call them Super Shoppers) that go to the grocery store and come out with $250 worth of stuff and paid only $87. The price of groceries and gas has gone up and our wages haven't. I wanted to be one of those Super Shoppers as well. I started out with the basics like cutting coupons from the Sunday paper. When I went shopping I noticed that I saved a few dollars a trip, but I wanted to save more and still didn't understand how they did it. I knew if I had a coupon for everything I bought I could save more so I started looking for online printable coupons and saved even more. I couldn't find much at first, just a lot of questionable websites that I felt wanted my info more than giving me a coupon. This is where LionshareClub.com began. I took all my bookmarks and put them on this site so you can get your Lionshare also! But, back to the beginning of my story.. Super Shopper... how they do it... Below is list of three phases: Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced (Super Shoppers). I will give you step by step instructions on how to get to be a Super Shopper. Don't skip to the end because it won't help you if you don't have the foundation set up but I appreciate your enthusiasm! Lets Start!
If you are new to getting your "Lion's Share" then let me show you how.
Phase I: BeginnersPhase I = Get all the coupons you can. #1 Get the Sunday paper each week for the coupon inserts, if you can get 2. #2 Set up a email (Yahoo, Google, Hotmail, etc) account just for coupon surfing. #3 Join and print coupons from these websites:
#3 Print Free coupons from the links on the left (updated and new ones added often). Some coupons you have to join the manufactures newsletter to get access to then and this is where your new e-mail addy comes in handy. Never give out more information than you have to and if a phone # is asked I always use my Area Code-555-1212. #4 Join my newsletter to keep up on the newest coupons and samples.
Phase II: IntermediatePhase II = Learn the stores, work the sales, and get FREE samples, coupons, and goodies.
#1 Learn your local grocery stores policies. Do they double or match coupons? Take or match competitors coupons? Have a rewards or savings card? #2 Whats on sale at these stores? Many stores have a website with printable coupons and this weeks ad. Combining sale items with coupons gives you the best deal! F.Y.I. - At Walgreens, Target, and BJ's Wholesale club if you find a store coupon for a brand name item that also has a manufacturers coupon available from the newspaper (or other source), shoppers can combine the two coupons to save the most on a single item!
#3 Get Samples! They are a great way to try out new products and get something for free. Most of the time they send you a coupon as well.
#4 "Stealing Is Believing". Check out this page on how to get real quick deals. Based on deals like these I went to Walmart the other day and my total was $83. I gave the cashier my coupons and the new total was $43! You are well on your way to being a Super Shopper and getting your "Lion's Share".
Phase III: AdvancedPhase III = Super Shoppers #1 Stockpile the coupons. Keep all the coupons you get. Coupons don't always come out the same time they are on sale that month.
#2 Realize that there is almost a coupon for everything you buy. This is where the work comes in that pays off. You have to know what you buy and how much you pay for it.
#3 Take this with you to the store or transfer receipt prices when you get home so you know how much you pay for items. Knowing this is how you realize if you getting the best deal all the time.
#4 Play the Drug Store Game.
#5 Get the coupons you need. If you can't find coupons on your favorite brands get them here for a small handling fee. You still come out way ahead. Did you know you can get them on eBay also?
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