Has anyone heard of/used this website and if so, is it legit? I really need to start couponing and I came across this... but I don't want to sign up for it and then not be able to obtain the coupons or something... Thanks! :)
I always wondered if the electricity, paper and ink used to print those coupons really give you a savings? I know when I buy the sundaypaper that I usually get enough of a savings to make it worth the while to buy the paper. But I don't go crazy only use the coupons on items I would normally buy.
There are too many free sites out there that there's no reason to pay for the info. Lots of people blog about savings and give you links to printable coupons. The site: bescentsable.net will lead you to bloggers in your area plus give you a lot of tips and even cover some of your stores for you. http://www.becentsable.net/store-deals/ This page on it directs you to choose a state where it will then show you links of bloggers that spell out the savings for you. There's also couponmom.com and I'm sure plenty more I don't know about. We have a great blog for the Chicago area, but I don't imagine you'd have the same deals going on or even some of the same stores. You can always print coupons off coupons.com and redplum.com and other sites if that's all you want. Read some of these blogs; these ladies really spell things out very well.
Enjoy!
I used it for over a year.
What I loved about it:
*It taught me how to coupon and learn the best prices.
*It was VERY organized and easy to use.
*It knows about manager specials and unadvertised specials
*It TELLS YOU WHEN TO BUY YOUR ITEMS. For instance: You want to buy a box of cereal that is normally $3.29. You have a coupon for $1.00 off. The list will tell you to use your coupon when the cereal is already on sale for $2 at the store. After you coupon you pay $1 for the cereal. Most food and brands are on cycles of when they go on sale and the GG knows this and will have you wait to use your coupon when items are already on sale.
*I saved HUNDREDS of dollars.
*I stocked up on cleaning supplies, razors, body wash, shampoo, cereal, paper goods, etc.
*I used the coupons that came in the paper and rarely printed extra coupons.
I stopped using it once I had so much I didn't need to keep shopping, had a baby and didn't have time to coupon, and then when I realized we were moving and needed my stockpile to deplete.
I may go back for awhile to stock up again.
It is different than some other sites that are free. Yes, you pay $10 for the first store and $5 for each store you add to it.
The list breaks down items in black print that ok prices if you NEED them that week, items in blue print are ones that are great prices and you should buy them if you use them, and green ones are free items once the coupon is applied. I always got free items and donated items I don't use.
The list also says which coupons to use from the ones you get in the paper and considers expiration dates.
Things to know.
*It is a stock up idea. You'll spend more money up front the first few times you go and then spend much less as time goes on.
* It is addictive because it is like playing a game. Just remember to only stock up on items you normally purchase.
*If you are NOT brand selective on many items you will save the most money. For instance, if you only use Secret deodorant, it doesn't help to buy another brand for 50 cents if you aren't going to actually use it. But, if you are going to donate it....that's another story. (I decided to purchase $40 worth of stuff each month as a donation ----that was the equalvalent of $200 worth of stuff).
* Some stores have double days or will take expired coupons up to three months past the dates. (Ask at each store to know for sure.) GG knows these policies.
*GG takes a couple of weeks off in the year (around the holidays).
*When I canceled, I had NO problems with them. I canceled online and had no more monthly charges.
PM me if you have any more questions. I was very happy with GG. I will probably go back now that we are settled again and my darling baby is 20 months old. :) Good luck!
Not sure about that one but a good coupon site is Mojosavings.com my Mom prints really good coupons off of there all the time!
You should only use it if you buy pre made or processed foods, and it only tells you where/when the coupons came or are coming out. It helps you find what you like then tells you how/where to get it. I did the trial and realized that since I do not use processed foods it was not worth it for me.
I used it for a few months. They offer a deal for the beginning and I thought it was a good way to learn the system and then do it on my own. I also agree with another poster that I think printing coupons costs enough money to not make it a good deal for me.
