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WHY USE COUPONS?

Many times, people ask us: "Why would I want to use coupons?"

Our answer is simple: "To save money!" In these hard economic times, coupons are one of the simplest ways to take advantage of money-saving specials. Problem is, it does take time to find good local offers.

That's why we've compiled some of these special money-saving coupons and special deals and discounts from local merchants here in NW Arkansas - merchants who want your business and invite you to come in to try their services and shop local.

Coupons mean business! According to the Promotion Marketing Association (PMA), 76% of men and women use coupons.

Whether it's out of necessity -- people needing to stretch their budget -- or just the thrill of saving money -- the PMA has reported that 84 percent of womena dn 68 percent of men have redeemed coupons they've found in Sunday newspaper inserts and retailers' fliers to save money.

Coupons are a proven way to attract, retain and reward loyal customers, the PMA noted.

If you know of a local merchant who others would want to see here on NWABigDeals.com, please drop us a line, either by email or phone. Or, tell that merchant directly that they ought to get their coupons posted here at NWABigDeals.com so they can get more customers and expand their business!

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Coupon Codes & Discounts For Online Shopping - Hints & Tips That Will Help You Save More Money!
By Debbie J Kelly

1. Can you use coupon codes at that particular store?

Have you ever shopped at an online retailer and seen an empty field such as 'promo code' or 'promotional codes'? Well, this field can be used to get you extra discounts on your purchases. For example, I once received a 25% discount on an online contact lens order using a 'Clearly Contacts discount code'.

So, any time you are shopping online and are in the process of going through the checkout, take a look for the coupon code box. It can come under many different names, from Swiss Chalet promo codes, Air Canada discount codes, an Avon Canada coupon code, or an Aldo Shoes promo code.

2. Search for the discount codes!

It is recommended that you search Google Canada for the exact search term and the company name. For example, 'Staples coupon code'. You can also check out sites that have listings of promo codes, such as Retailmenot. You may find a dollar discount, a percentage discount, or perhaps a coupon code for free shipping.

3. Search more!

Do NOT settle for the first coupon code that you come across. There could be bigger and better discount coupons online. A couple of minutes of searching can save you a lot of cash in the end!

4. Adjust the discount code!

Companies can be quite predictable. For example, SEARS10 may give you a 10% discount, SEARS20 could give you 20% discount! When you find any promo code and enter it in the box provided, you can try a few other variations and see if you stumble upon a higher discount amount!

5. Check duration of discounts!

Occasionally, the promo codes cease to work before their stated expiry date. They may have been very popular and the retailer decided to cancel the offer code early. However, the opposite to this can also be true: sometimes the coupon codes continue to work well after the original expiry date. Be sure you see the exact discount amount shown in your shopping cart or when you go start to through the checkout. The discount code may not have worked, and you could be charged full price on your products or services.

6. Useful tips:

7. Subscriptions!

Lots of retailers send out free discount coupons when you subscribe to email newsletters. For example: every week, Michaels Canada sends out various coupons by email. You can sign up to a lot of newsletters using a junk email address, and get interesting coupons through! If you do decide to subscribe to a lot of newsletters, it is recommend that you use a disposable email account such as mailinator, or a new gmail account just for that purpose.

Conclusion

With a little time and effort, you can save yourself quite a lot of money on your online shopping. Even if it is only a few bucks per purchase, this really can add up to be substantial savings over time.

Debbie is a community manager on Dealguild.com, the Canadian online shopping community. She has been in this role for over a year, and is a keen and compulsive shopaholic! She loves hunting down the best free coupon codes from all across Canada, and sharing her finds with the community on Dealguild.

Article Source: Debbie J. Kelly

The Value of Using Coupons: Saving Money!

Saving Big Bucks Using Coupons
By Marie Jones

When consumers create a workable budget, part of that process involves cutting costs out things that are not necessary in order to save cash. It can be a trying time as you work to figure out what to cut out and how to save as much money as possible each month. One option often overlooked is using coupons to cut down on costs.

Manufacturers coupons have been around forever and now with the internet, coupons are even more accessible that just from your Sunday newspaper. As prices for all things continue to rise, coupons can help you cut out up to 30% of costs from your budget, you just have to know where to look and how to find and use coupons for the best deals. Here are some tips to help you use coupons to your advantage:

Where To Look

Community Newspaper Resources In addition to the ads in print, newspaper websites also offer some great coupons from local advertisers. Many of the coupons are printable right from the website or refer to a special code or deal exclusive to loyal paper readers.

Store Websites Many of your local stores as well as the national retail chains offer special deals and coupons on their websites. You can also find up to the minute notices of special deals and special sales on the website that you may not have heard about offline. In addition to coupons, many stores offer customer loyalty card memberships for free that also give you special advantages to saving money just for shopping.

Manufacturer Websites For people who take the time to check out the actual websites of the manufacturers, there are deals to be had. You can also sign up online, using your email address, to receive additional exclusive offers on other products from the manufacturer. Some of these coupons can help you save a lot of dollars on merchandise over time.

Internet Coupon Websites There are many new websites that promote all kinds of different coupons that you can print right from home. Many offer convenient ways to search and receive information about special deals from select stores or on select merchandise.

How to Use

• One of the key things to remember is that using a coupon is meant to save you cash on the things you already buy. Many people make the mistake of clipping coupons and buying merchandise that they have no need for, essentially costing them additional money.

• Check for double coupon stores. Many local stores will advertise double coupon days, meaning that if you use a coupon for $.50 off, you actually receive $1.00 off of your purchase.

• Keep tabs on your coupons. In order to make the most of coupons, you need to make sure you keep checking and prioritizing them by date of expiration. Also, you can only benefit from coupon savings if you actually remember to bring them to the store with you when you go. Keep an organizer filled with your coupons in the car, so you always have access to them when you are out.

Marie Jones, Writer for CreditCardFlyers.com

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Article Source: Marie Jones