I could use some advice on getting coupons for sales in a timely manner.

[emrldrose]

Here is my problem. I find a sale or bargain, then go looking for extra coupons so I can buy more than the 5 or 6 that I already have coupons for, the problem is the sale expires or the clearance items are gone by the time I can get the coupons. What is your strategy for getting coupons when you find things on sale or clearance? Do you just keep a supply on hand and hope you can use them before they expire? I just don't want to pay for coupons I may not use, seems like a waste. Or have you kept track of when things go on sale, so you know when to stock up on coupons?

I lucked out last week and asked a friend who doesn't color her hair for her Hair dye coupons and scored on the CVS clearance sale.

I'd love to hear what strategy others use.
Thanks

[IndianaMom]

With experience you will learn which coupons tend to get you free items. I knew the Brawny $0.50/1, John Frieda $5/1, and Starkist $0.50/1 would make free/really cheap products eventually so I tried to get 40+ of each as soon as they came out.

[Bear]

With experience you will learn which coupons tend to get you free items. I knew the Brawny $0.50/1, John Frieda $5/1, and Starkist $0.50/1 would make free/really cheap products eventually so I tried to get 40+ of each as soon as they came out.

I agree. I did the same with Propel coupons this summer. I had 100 of those babies before I even saw a sale. Plus the prices (of the coupons) are cheaper before a sale comes around and everyone wants them. Although if no sale comes around you may get stuck with them.

[emrldrose]

IndianaMom and Bear,
Do you buy your extra coupons from ebay or clipping services? or do you trade with others to get them?

[IndianaMom]

Yes, yes, and yes!

[Bear]

I have not used a clipping service. I either trade or get them off Ebay.