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The coupon code is truly a phenomenon of the 21st century. In these cash-strapped times, shoppers are increasingly turning to these short codes. It can start by saving you cents on your shopping, but in the long-term you can find yourself saving hundreds of dollars. The most common complaint, though, is coming across coupon codes which have expired.
The Internet is a fantastic resource
for finding coupon codes, but it doesn’t have the habit of clearing
out expired codes. Here are some ways in which you can find active
coupon codes ready to use right now.
The stores you want
We all have our favorite stores.
Whether you enjoy a bucket of fried chicken at KFC or shopping for
the latest computer gadgets with Dell, getting a coupon code for your
favorite store is the Holy Grail.
Keep a list of your favorite stores and
list their websites. Just by going to their websites you can find
various coupon codes. Sometimes you might have to sign up to their
newsletters to get them, but these are far more lucrative than the
codes you find thrown around various websites.
Newsletters
Coupon codes are sometimes unique.
Retailers will only give them out through their newsletters or to
members. Sign up to their newsletters, or become a member, and you
will have access to great discounts.
You won’t find any of these codes
elsewhere. Advancing technology means sites can place one coupon code
in a newsletter and have it expire after a single use. You can give
your code away, but it won’t work more than once.
Discount stores
Some sites dedicate themselves to
revealing the latest discounts and savings. They scour the Internet
each day and dredge up coupon codes. You might not have immediate
access to these codes, though.
To encourage members to stay with them,
certain discount databases demand you sign up as a member. It’s
usually completely free to do. All it takes is a little bit of your
time. And it also gives you the chance to take advantage of their
newsletter, which also unveils more exclusive deals.
Discount websites are good at removing
expired codes. And if they haven’t removed them yet, they usually
flag how the code won’t work any longer.
Previous customer
If you’ve bought something online
before, you’ll normally have a little box which, if ticked, gives
them permission to send you special deals and offers. Most of the
time, it’s simply the newsletter sent out to everyone who
subscribes. But some retailers automatically send offers purely for
use by people who have bought from them before.
Another benefit of being a previous
customer are store membership cards. Membership cards not only help
you make savings on your purchases, they induct you into a member’s
club. This club also has its own offers available to members only.
You can find a lot of membership coupon
codes on sites like GreatDeals.com,
but the majority of codes prompt you to enter your membership code.
It doesn’t work like this with all retailers, but a lot of the
larger ones are starting to reward their long-term clientele.
About the author: Ashley is a stay-at-home mom. When not taking care of her five-year-old daughter, she spends her time economizing the family budget by searching and using coupon codes.
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