Think of coupons as “currency,” because at the end of the day, you’re going to use them like cash. Acquire as many as you can.

If the barcode of a coupon begins with the #9, it will not double. However, if it begins with the #5, it will automatically double, even it it the coupon states "DO NOT DOUBLE". My store doubles all coupons up to $.99.

You CAN get items for free (sometimes) if you pair the coupon with the item when it's on sale....it's all about timing.

You don't need to use the coupon on the exact brand. You only need to use it on something from the same manufacturer or "family." Obviously, it isn't broadcasted to the consumer that this can be done, but it always works.

Internet coupons. Subscribe to Coupon Bug (couponbug.com). Free to join. The coupons change monthly and always feature coupons for items that I'm going to buy anyway. There are a bunch more sites, but I find that they all seem to feature the same coupons at the same time, so I see no sense in signing up for several.

Although it may seem strange to buy coupons on eBay, you can actually save a ton of money this way. This is an especially good strategy for things you buy regularly or buy in bulk. Some coupons that I typically see on there are for coffee, diapers, and milk. So how does it work exactly? Let’s say you love Starbucks Coffee which is fairly expensive to buy in the grocery store. Go on eBay, and you can buy ten $1.50 off Starbucks Coffee for about $1. You now have $15 off of Starbucks Coffee, and it only cost you $1 plus shipping. What a great deal!