Couponing Tip: Stock Up
One of the most important and beneficial aspects of being a couponer is stocking up {buying multiples of the same item at once}. That's why you need at least 3 copies of the newspaper!
Why Stock Up?
- No more running to the store when you're out of something (and paying FULL price!!)
- Save BIG by buying in bulk when an item is at a rock bottom price!
- Be equipped for the unexpected (job loss, pay cut, natural disaster) with a pantry full of groceries and personal care items.
- Be able to give back to your community by donating things you got a great deal on that you wouldn't have been able to give otherwise.
- Generally, when an item is 50% off, buy enough for a 3 month supply.
- If an item is 75% off or more {including FREE, or for profit} buy enough for a 6 month supply or more
- Over time, you will come to learn how much things cost and youll have a mental stock up price for the things you buy.
Item: 3 Month Stock-Up Price/ 6 Month Stock-Up Price
- Toothbrushes: $0.25 / Free
- Toothpaste: $0.25 / Free
- Floss: $0.25 / Free
- Men's Razors: $2.00 / $1.00
- Body Wash: $0.75 / $0.25
- Shampoo: $1.00 / $0.50
- Paper Towels: $0.50 per roll / $0.25 per roll
- Toilet Paper: $0.50 per roll / $0.20 per roll
- Cereal: $1.25 / $0.70
- Crackers: $1.25 / $0.50
- Pasta: $0.25 / Free
- Pasta Sauce: $1.00 / $0.50
- 12 pk Soda: $2.00 / $1.25
Keep in mind: you don't need to buy dozens of any one product at once. Just buy a realistic amount for the size of your family. Build your stockpile slowly.
And remember that every product has a sale cycle of approximately 3-4 months, meaning you'll see that same deal again! {So don't get too bummed if you missed out on a deal. It will be back soon enough}
Please be a kind couponer. Don't clear shelves or turn into a "hoarder" ;) Share the coupon love.
