One way I've found to get some extra good deals besides going to coupon sites is to go straight to the source. It doesn't matter what the product is, or which store you choose. I still get all the store specials sent to me from my coupon sites, but when I get email from the store itself there can be added bonuses.For example, Albertsons is having a deal where you get a $5 coupon when you spend $25 just for joining their mailing list. If you refer friends you'll get even more coupons. Vons is always offering free delivery on groceries and other online only coupon deals. Ralphs lets you add more coupons to your store card.
I get many stores both online and brick sending me specials. If I'm not interested in purchasing one of their products I won't even open the email. Like the coach store, I ended up on their mailing list and although I get great coupons and the outlet in Carlsbad has great sales I just don't need a Coach purse. I'm going to unsubscribe to them. If at some point I change my mind I can resubscribe to them just to be sure I get the best deal possible. I also have joined the outlet mall premier club. I have so far only used one deal for a shoe store, but found that for the most part their coupons are not anything I could use. If you are in the military, or a member of the Auto Club you can just about always get a discount. I also get mail straight from Sears, Penney's, Target, Kohls, and Walmart. Folgers, Covergirl, Kelloggs, and tons of others have all sent me great coupons. Others, like Zappos and Piperlime are always free shipping both directions. If there is a product you buy a lot of, or you want to try, just go straight to their website and see if you can score some great coupons. Just about every store or company will have online exclusive offers that usually will make it worth subscribing.
I have the organizational folder in my Yahoo mail that takes all that mail out of my regular lineup and inserts into a folder called Shopping. If I don't feel like shopping I don't even open the folder. I do sometimes go over and glance through and can delete them all at one time.
One good thing about shopping at a local store online is it saves you from a least one shopping trip. Plus if you need to return it you won't have to mail it back at your expense. Not all stores will do that, so always check the stores policies. Once in a while I'll see free shipping coupons or codes, and then if I combine that with one more coupon, and find anything in the clearance area it can make for a really good deal.
