One of the biggest misconceptions that new coupon shoppers have is that “it’s all about the coupons.” Simply having a coupon in hand doesn’t ensure you’re getting the best price. Sales and temporary price reductions go hand in hand. Pairing them helps drive down the prices into the range I like to pay…  

“Two months ago I moved to Florida after living in the New York area for over 60 years. My husband subscribed to the newspaper to get information on the area and coupons for me. I would like to know why Florida supermarkets do not double manufacturers coupons?”  

“Dear Jill, I can’t be the only one who has noticed how small toilet paper rolls are getting. They are getting so narrow that the dispenser built into our bathroom wall has an inch of space on the bar on each side of the roll. Do they think people won’t notice?”  

“I would like you to explain why some stores get their coupons reimbursed by the pound instead of the actual coupon values. I have known about this for many years and I have seen my grocery store weighing bags of coupons at night. Doesn’t someone lose money here? A $5 coupon weighs the same as a 25-cent coupon.”  

“Indeed, there are sites on the Internet where shoppers can purchase coupon inserts and clipped coupons, but before you decide to spend your money buying coupons online, consider this: The only legitimate way for consumers to purchase coupon inserts is to purchase newspapers…”