Actual Coupon Tidbits

Before you read this, keep in mind that all of this can be null and void if the person ringing you up is a stickler and is reading the coupons.  I really don't like those "coupon nazis."

Look at the serial # at the bottom of the coupon. 

If it starts with a 5, it WILL double/triple, even if it says it won’t on the front.  

If it starts with a “9” (as most catalinas and blinkies do) then it will NOT double/triple.  

The next 5 #’s indicate the brand maker.  16000 is General Mills, 37000 is P&G etc.  These coupons will all work interchangeably within their family as long as the 5 digit # on the coupon and the 5 digit # on the price sticker in the store match.  

For example, if your coupon is for $2 off Crest Mouthwash and the 5 digit number at the bottom is 37000, it will also work on Pampers diapers, Tide and various other Proctor and Gamble brand items.  Pepperidge Farm bread coupons work on Gold Fish, since they are made by the same company.  If your coupon is for a specific type of Uncle Ben's rice but, the 5 digit number is the same for all the types, it will work.


AGAIN, I stress that a lot of stores are really focusing on this little coupon "maneuver" - get your "Oh, I got the wrong coupon out" face ready!  Also, don't try to swap any coupons unless you are using a good stack of coupons to "disguise".  Keep in mind you could get busted for this and I don't condone it, I'm merely providing information.