Okay folks, here is my first video for WalletPop. I was nervous watching it for the first time with my Mom, who I impersonate in the video. But we both liked it. What do you think?
UPDATE: Just wanted to share this amazing coupon story from reader Kristin:
Loved the video. I am trying to get into using coupons more and I signed up on couponmom.com but it’s still a little confusing to me. I am wondering if I should look at other sites. Anyway, I tried this last night. I had two coupons for corn starch and then I saw that the cornstarch was on sale at Ralphs with the club card for $1.99. I asked if they double coupon and they said yes, up to $1.00 and you can use up to two coupons per item but only one gets doubled. So after my coupons and the sale, I ended up getting a $3.99 container of cornstarch for free! It was exhilarating!
im trying to get my husband involved too.
November 9th, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Very informative! I didn’t know you can use the manufacturered coupon along with the store coupon. Awesome!
November 9th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
Glad you liked the video. Some retailers are more picky about combining manufacturer and store coupons, but Walgreens, Rite Aid, Target and many others DO allow you to stack.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:08 pm
That was awesome! I may even start subscribing to the Sunday paper, which I hate, just for the coupons.
Great job!!
November 9th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
I thought you did really well. Great script, great video and great info!
Thanks.
November 9th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Great video and I loved that you actually went to a store and showed us how the stacking works!
November 9th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
great video! You have a pleasing voice to listen to. Thx for showing us how you do the 2 transaction thing (to use up Register REwards).
November 9th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
awesome video! savings galore….
November 9th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Really great Julia!! Love the video and you showed just how it is done. Can’t wait to see the next one!
November 9th, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Very well done!…The two transaction was new idea too me…… I’ll do it on my next trip to Walgreen….Thanks Bargain Babe. and i’ll remember to use the rewards tape …which I always forget.
November 9th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
dulcolax? i think you’re letting us in a little to close.
November 9th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Drat! I was hoping nobody would notice that.
November 9th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Yay! GOOD job Julie ! You are too cute
One thing not mentioned was using coupon clippers services or ebay for coupons. I’m finding both much more convenient and “green” than buying 6 papers a week. (I have 6 in my family) What do you think?
November 9th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I agree that buying coupons can be cheaper than subscribing to a newspaper, though with the super discounts most publishers are offering these days, you’d have to do a little math to see what is best for you. As far as coupon clipping services go, I’ve used TheCouponMaster.com. Which ones do you use?
November 9th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
Both of these are good:
http://www.couponsthingsbydede.com/
and http://thecouponclippers.com/
I subscribe to the LA Times and Daily News but they don’t have multiple Sunday subscription offers that I know of.
It would be handy to just have them all delivered:) I worked out a deal with the carrier once but he never showed up with the goods, darn it.
I’m still working out the math. On some of the high value Qs (BOGOs, Free) it is worth it to just go ahead and order in quantity rather than picking up mass newspapers. Can you tell I’m a stockpiler, hehe.
November 10th, 2009 at 3:01 am
Love it!
I love to stack coupons, but have gotten lazy about clipping. You have motivated me!
I didn’t even know Walgreens has register rewards! I need to check that out.
Thanks, Julia!
November 10th, 2009 at 11:48 pm
I love it I love it I Love it!!!
Great Job Bargain Babe!!!
Yes, I’d have to agree, you do have a soothing voice to listen to
This is excellent. Wonderful work- once again! Keep it up!
November 11th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Awesome. I just found your website today (while looking for Veterans’ Day freebies) and it’s a treasure trove. And what a great video — you’re like the Tina Fey of bargain-hunting. (I mean that in a good way!) I heard our local grocery store doesn’t allow you to stack, but then a friend of mine tried it there, and they did let her! So I’m always going to try from now on — you never know!
November 11th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Welcome to the club, Sarah! Glad you liked my video. I’ve been compared to Tina Fey before but I really don’t get it. So we both have dark rimmed glasses and brown hair?! On the other hand, Tina Fey is a hottie so I’m flattered, thamks.
November 11th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Welcome to the club, Sarah! Glad you liked my video. I’ve been compared to Tina Fey before but I really don’t get it. So we both have dark rimmed glasses and brown hair?! On the other hand, Tina Fey is a hottie so I’m flattered, thanks.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Loved the video. I am trying to get into using coupons more and I signed up on couponmom.com but it’s still a little confusing to me. I am wondering if I should look at other sites. Anyway, I tried this last night. I had two coupons for corn starch and then I saw that the cornstarch was on sale at Ralphs with the club card for $1.99. I asked if they double coupon and they said yes, up to $1.00 and you can use up to two coupons per item but only one gets doubled. So after my coupons and the sale, I ended up getting a $3.99 container of cornstarch for free! It was exhilarating!
im trying to get my husband involved too.