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Coupon College

Posted on 28. Sep, 2008 by Cheryl Maguire in Family

If I scrutinized my college papers with the same intensity I utilized for this week’s drugstore circular, I would have graduated with straight A’s.  During the initial examination of the flyer, I mentally noted worthy sales and free after rebate items.  As I observed the sale price, I considered potential coupon combination scenarios.   Once a final game plan was completed, I composed a list of items, paper clipping the corresponding coupons. 

Prior to exiting the car, I scanned my list reviewing the products, sale prices and coupons.  This mental preparation would have aided me immensely for the SAT’s.  If only I loved coupons back then. 

After laying all of the items on the counter, my adrenaline increased as each product passed across the red line and beeped.  With my loot in hand, I inspected the receipt:

2 Scrub and Bubbles for $2.49 each
used $1 off coupon on each
received $2 coupon for next visit
including $2 off next visit–only .49 cents each

2 Chex Mix for .99 cents each
Used $1 off coupon
received 2 cents for purchase

1 Excedrin–free after rebate
used $2 off coupon
received $2 for purchase after rebate

1 Chemistry Hair product free after rebate

After rebates and coupons I EARNED $1.04 for $18.94 worth of items—Definitely an A+ for me!