Re: How to read the coupon spreadsheet

mickeyab — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:40:52 -0400

Like the database. will down load it Sunday pm and I am sure it will be great help in saving some money.

Re: How to read the coupon spreadsheet

sandra0162 — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:00:45 -0400

Just a comment that the national magazine ALL YOU usually has enough worthwhile coupons to cover the price of the subscription.

Re: How to read the coupon spreadsheet

suestock — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:45:04 -0500

Thanks! Due to popular demand, I've started posting an Excel spreadsheet version of the database each Sunday, which you can sort any way you choose...

Re: How to read the coupon spreadsheet

Iluv2shop — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 11:55:40 -0500

I love your database. This is great! Is there anyway to get it to sort by expiration date etc?

How to read the coupon spreadsheet

suestock — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0500

This coupon database will help you easily see whether there is a coupon available for a certain item. I update it once a week (you can tell by looking at the "last updated" stamp underneath the spreadsheet).

Reading it is very simple!

Column one: The item for which the coupon has been issued, arranged alphabetically.

Column two: The value of the coupon. This figure is written usually in coupon slang, with the first figure being the value of the coupon and the second figure being the quantity you need to buy. The two figures are separated by a slash. So, 50/1 is 50 cents off one. 1/1 is $1 off one. 3/1 is $3 off one.

Occasionally, there will be a coupon with no specific value, such as a buy one get one free coupon. These are denoted "BOGO." Or, if a coupon is for a FREE item, up to a certain value, I will put the maximum value in this space.

Column three: The date the coupon expires.

Column four: The date the coupon appeared in the paper.

Column five: The insert in which the coupon appeared.

Some coupon clippers simply save their whole coupon inserts from each week. By knowing the insert in which the coupon appeared, it helps them locate the coupon quickly when they need it.

SS=Smart Source. RP=Red Plum. Parade=Parade Magazine. If there's a special insert from a specific store in addition to the regular coupon inserts, I usually just put the name of the store.

On weeks when there is more than one of the same type of insert, they will be designated by adding numbers. For example, SS1 and SS2. On weeks when this happens, you can check the insert key (click the link at the top of the database to the right of where it says "Sue's Coupon Database). In the key, I will tell you which insert is which by saying something like "SS1 is the one with a Vision Works ad on the front."

*Items in bold are expiring within one week.

And finally, here's a quick glossary of other terms you might see appearing in this sheet:

BOGO: buy one get one free

HH: household (as in a limit of one per household)

MIR: Mail-in rebate

WYBB: When you buy both

Last updated: July 13, 2008

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