Comments on: How to Get FREE Manufacturers Coupons http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm Building Wealth through Saving and Investing Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:42:26 -0330 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Dex http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-116331 Dex Thu, 11 Nov 2010 18:16:30 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-116331 You see its not about being chep my friend because once you have 1 hard original copy of the coupon the high resolution printer at kinkos becomes your best friend if you know what im saying. =D You see its not about being chep my friend because once you have 1 hard original copy of the coupon the high resolution printer at kinkos becomes your best friend if you know what im saying. =D

]]> By: Kaye http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111245 Kaye Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:35:24 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111245 I've done this before. I was tired of not getting coupons for things I use, so I wrote the companies (email) and told them how much I liked them and how my family benefitted from their products. I got a LOT of reponses. You can see my original post about it here: http://mrsnespysworld.blogspot.com/2009/09/wfmw-high-value-coupons.html. And just two days ago I wrote P&G and told them that we had a faulty bottle of dish washing liquid that surely wasn't their intended product because using it was nearly impossible (it had crystallized inside the bottle and would clog up the nozzle for dispensing). They sent me an email telling me they had some product exposure to extremely low temps are sending me a coupon for a free one. I will vouche for it...it works and it relaly doesn't take long to do (and an email costs nothing but 30 seconds). I’ve done this before. I was tired of not getting coupons for things I use, so I wrote the companies (email) and told them how much I liked them and how my family benefitted from their products. I got a LOT of reponses. You can see my original post about it here: http://mrsnespysworld.blogspot.com/2009/09/wfmw-high-value-coupons.html.

And just two days ago I wrote P&G and told them that we had a faulty bottle of dish washing liquid that surely wasn’t their intended product because using it was nearly impossible (it had crystallized inside the bottle and would clog up the nozzle for dispensing). They sent me an email telling me they had some product exposure to extremely low temps are sending me a coupon for a free one.

I will vouche for it…it works and it relaly doesn’t take long to do (and an email costs nothing but 30 seconds).

]]> By: Steve Zussino http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111241 Steve Zussino Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:19:07 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111241 She beats me when it comes to getting coupons. In the US they have stores that have convenient money back programs. All she did was keep a stash of a lot of coupons for some things. I didn't see her buy potatoes, fresh fruit, or milk. She beats me when it comes to getting coupons. In the US they have stores that have convenient money back programs.

All she did was keep a stash of a lot of coupons for some things.

I didn’t see her buy potatoes, fresh fruit, or milk.

]]> By: Stephen http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111239 Stephen Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:04:43 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111239 Very nice video. A lot harder to do here in Canada, but definitely possible. I tend to feel a bit shy when I have 6 coupons in one order because it slows down the line. Thanks for the link! Very nice video. A lot harder to do here in Canada, but definitely possible. I tend to feel a bit shy when I have 6 coupons in one order because it slows down the line.

Thanks for the link!

]]> By: Ac http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111213 Ac Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:39:07 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111213 Hi, this clip will blow you away: (it's in the US though, but still) http://www.wimp.com/momfamily/ A mom of 4 feeds her family for a few bucks. Not junk food - real groceries. Don't believe it? Take a look, watch the whole clip. Hi, this clip will blow you away: (it’s in the US though, but still)

http://www.wimp.com/momfamily/

A mom of 4 feeds her family for a few bucks. Not junk food – real groceries. Don’t believe it? Take a look, watch the whole clip.

]]> By: Rod Edwards http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111194 Rod Edwards Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:26:41 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111194 These aren't "Free" manufacturer's coupons; you pay for them with your time. These aren’t “Free” manufacturer’s coupons; you pay for them with your time.

]]> By: uber http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111188 uber Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:10:35 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111188 not sure my time and a $0.50+ (??) stamp is worth the $0.75 or $1.00 coupon i'll get 3-4 weeks later. i think there are MANY other opportunities in my daily life to save more money then the ROI on this exercise... not sure my time and a $0.50+ (??) stamp is worth the $0.75 or $1.00 coupon i’ll get 3-4 weeks later.

i think there are MANY other opportunities in my daily life to save more money then the ROI on this exercise…

]]> By: abc http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111176 abc Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:09:55 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111176 I don't know if we have weird taste in food or what but I have never been able to save more than $1-2 (if even) per grocery bill. And trust me, I look. I look at flyers, manufacturer packaging, the pads of coupons at various locations in the supermarket. I just signed up on Steve Z.'s website so maybe I'll have more luck from there! I don’t know if we have weird taste in food or what but I have never been able to save more than $1-2 (if even) per grocery bill. And trust me, I look. I look at flyers, manufacturer packaging, the pads of coupons at various locations in the supermarket. I just signed up on Steve Z.’s website so maybe I’ll have more luck from there!

]]> By: Big Saver http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111174 Big Saver Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:31:54 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111174 It is true coupons can save you a lot of money. I'm a big coupon clipper myself and over the years if I were to track all the savings I think many would be surprised. One of my favorite coupon types are the buy one entree and get the second one free. Followed by cereal because it is such a necessity. I moved over from downunder and I’m still surprised at the cost of the basic essential. It is true coupons can save you a lot of money. I’m a big coupon clipper myself and over the years if I were to track all the savings I think many would be surprised.

One of my favorite coupon types are the buy one entree and get the second one free. Followed by cereal because it is such a necessity. I moved over from downunder and I’m still surprised at the cost of the basic essential.

]]> By: zud http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111171 zud Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:44:59 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111171 If I had a legit beef with the product or company I might write to them via email, but not to just ask for a coupon So how do you know the coupons are going to be worth more than regular coupons you can get anywhere? If I had a legit beef with the product or company I might write to them via email, but not to just ask for a coupon

So how do you know the coupons are going to be worth more than regular coupons you can get anywhere?

]]> By: Ms Save Money http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111158 Ms Save Money Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:45:31 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111158 This isn't exactly very practical for people who are busy and working - but definitely very good for stay at home parents. This isn’t exactly very practical for people who are busy and working – but definitely very good for stay at home parents.

]]> By: Hank http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111153 Hank Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:56:31 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111153 A friend of mine used to work in the customer service call centre for a paper products company. She dealt with customer complaints. While she couldn't refund a customer's purchase, she could send coupons. And she did that an awful lot. Some of the complaints were hilarious. My favourite was customers complaining that facial tissue plugged toilets when used instead of toilet tissue. :-) A friend of mine used to work in the customer service call centre for a paper products company. She dealt with customer complaints. While she couldn’t refund a customer’s purchase, she could send coupons. And she did that an awful lot.
Some of the complaints were hilarious. My favourite was customers complaining that facial tissue plugged toilets when used instead of toilet tissue. :-)

]]> By: Mike http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111151 Mike Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:53:12 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111151 This is useful information to know. While I personally have no interest in such a low return activity, I'm sure there are a some people who are short on cash and have the time to do this sort of thing. Or they are like Steve and just enjoy doing it. :) This is useful information to know. While I personally have no interest in such a low return activity, I’m sure there are a some people who are short on cash and have the time to do this sort of thing.

Or they are like Steve and just enjoy doing it. :)

]]> By: Stephen http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111150 Stephen Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:50:35 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111150 My wife is really into natural foods and because of this we can't buy many packaged products at all that meet her criteria. For a while we were eating Amy's frozen pizzas because they had mostly natural healthy ingredients. I took the time to write them and tell them how much we enjoyed their pizza and were regular customers but we found their products to be so expensive when compared to the competition, not to mention the smaller size. Think $10+ for a 400g pizza when not on sale. I politely asked if they could send us some coupons so we could continue buying their products at a reduced price. I can't remember exactly what coupons we received but I think we received at least 4 coupons for free frozen pizza, several coupons for $2 or $3 off frozen pizzas, and a smattering of coupons for their other products as well. There must have been at least 20 high value coupons, including several FPCs (free product coupons). This is definitely a good strategy for getting coupons. I wouldn't suggest taking advantage of these companies by writing them non-stop. I'm sure some/most of the companies track addresses and wouldn't send coupons to you repeatedly anyway. However, if you are a loyal customer to a brand and you know you buy it regularly, sending off a quick email telling them how much you love their product, how you use it, and asking for a few coupons is a good idea for sure. Many people view a lot of the best ways to save money as being beneath them or utterly cheap so I expect a lot of these responses from almost every post by this guest blogger. To each their own. I'll suck up my pride and take the extra $5 or $10 in my pocket :) Again, I only do these kinds of things when I have extra time. Spending too much time on this kind of thing when you can easily make more valuable use of your time doesn't make sense. If you enjoy doing it and have the extra time, then go nuts! My wife is really into natural foods and because of this we can’t buy many packaged products at all that meet her criteria. For a while we were eating Amy’s frozen pizzas because they had mostly natural healthy ingredients. I took the time to write them and tell them how much we enjoyed their pizza and were regular customers but we found their products to be so expensive when compared to the competition, not to mention the smaller size. Think $10+ for a 400g pizza when not on sale.

I politely asked if they could send us some coupons so we could continue buying their products at a reduced price. I can’t remember exactly what coupons we received but I think we received at least 4 coupons for free frozen pizza, several coupons for $2 or $3 off frozen pizzas, and a smattering of coupons for their other products as well. There must have been at least 20 high value coupons, including several FPCs (free product coupons).

This is definitely a good strategy for getting coupons. I wouldn’t suggest taking advantage of these companies by writing them non-stop. I’m sure some/most of the companies track addresses and wouldn’t send coupons to you repeatedly anyway. However, if you are a loyal customer to a brand and you know you buy it regularly, sending off a quick email telling them how much you love their product, how you use it, and asking for a few coupons is a good idea for sure.

Many people view a lot of the best ways to save money as being beneath them or utterly cheap so I expect a lot of these responses from almost every post by this guest blogger. To each their own. I’ll suck up my pride and take the extra $5 or $10 in my pocket :)

Again, I only do these kinds of things when I have extra time. Spending too much time on this kind of thing when you can easily make more valuable use of your time doesn’t make sense. If you enjoy doing it and have the extra time, then go nuts!

]]> By: Steve Zussino http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111149 Steve Zussino Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:46:17 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111149 That is a great project, "The power of the pen"! It brings good customer satisfaction getting results and a letter back from the company. Your friends must've been impressed with all the bags of chips you acquired. That is a great project, “The power of the pen”!

It brings good customer satisfaction getting results and a letter back from the company.

Your friends must’ve been impressed with all the bags of chips you acquired.

]]> By: FrugalTrader http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111148 FrugalTrader Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:32:52 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111148 Great article Steven. I actually did this as part of a grade 9 project. I wrote a letter to Hostess Potato Chips regarding how dissappointed I was in a particular product. I ended up receiving a few coupons for free bags of chips. At the time, it was like receiving a big pay day. :) Great article Steven. I actually did this as part of a grade 9 project. I wrote a letter to Hostess Potato Chips regarding how dissappointed I was in a particular product. I ended up receiving a few coupons for free bags of chips. At the time, it was like receiving a big pay day. :)

]]> By: Ken http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111147 Ken Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:17:06 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111147 I'll have my wife read this....she is a coupon queen who always looks for deals. I’ll have my wife read this….she is a coupon queen who always looks for deals.

]]> By: Sven http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/how-to-get-free-manufacturers-coupons.htm/comment-page-1#comment-111146 Sven Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:12:10 +0000 http://www.milliondollarjourney.com/?p=1242#comment-111146 Maybe I'm just a bit stuck up, but this seems to cross the line between frugal and cheap. If the price of a box of cereal is too steep, then I suppose this may be a glorious oppertunity to save the 5 dollars, but for me, taking the time to write a letter to the company for the shot of maybe getting a coupon for a free box of cereal is not going to happen. . .maybe I'm a snob, but I feel that would cross the line between smart consumer and kinda tacky/cheap. Maybe I’m just a bit stuck up, but this seems to cross the line between frugal and cheap. If the price of a box of cereal is too steep, then I suppose this may be a glorious oppertunity to save the 5 dollars, but for me, taking the time to write a letter to the company for the shot of maybe getting a coupon for a free box of cereal is not going to happen. . .maybe I’m a snob, but I feel that would cross the line between smart consumer and kinda tacky/cheap.

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