Blinkies: In-Store Coupon Machines

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The SmartSource company places coupon machines in grocery stores where you can take a coupon right then and there to save on the item you purchase. These SmartSource coupon machines are often referred to as “blinkies” by most couponers. They get this name because the coupon dispensers usually have a green blinking light designed to…

Coupons from Newsletters and Promotions

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With the downturn in the economy, more manufacturers are seeking to provide higher value coupons directly to loyal customers. Brand and product newsletters are often full of printable coupons, request-by-mail coupons, free product coupons, invitations to join their “invitation only” Try It First Free consumer panels, and other special offers. Newsletters also highlight products that…