Organizing Your Coupons – The Box Method

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Organizing Your Coupons The Box Method

• This method of organizing your coupons is similar
  to the coupon binder method but instead of using
  a coupon binder, you use a box system to
  categorize and file your coupons. Unlike a
  binder, you will not be able to flip through the
  pages of coupons so this method is preferable for
  couponers who collect less than 30 coupons per
  week.

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What You Need

• A Box You can use just about any type of box
  you can get your hands on. Some couponers even
  use briefcases as a replacement for a box.
• File Folders You will need file folders to
  separate the different categories of coupons.
  You can use a number of different materials to
  divide your coupon categories from envelopes to
  index card file folders.

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The Cost Involved

• With this system, the type of box you use will
  affect the price. Using a box you already have
  in the house is going to save you money but you
  can buy coupon boxes made just for coupons. With
  regards to the file dividers, those should not
  set you back more than a few dollars. Overall,
  getting your coupon box set up should not cost
  you more than 40 even if you do decide to buy a
  deluxe coupon box.

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Organising Your Coupon Box

• You will first need to decide how you are going
  to organize your coupons. You can divide the
  coupons up into common grocery groupings or use
  an alphabetical structure. Once you have decided
  which system to use, you then need to create your
  file dividers, clip the coupons that you have and
  file them in the categories they belong.

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Great Tips For Using The Coupon Box Method

1. Create a hot category Use this category to
   store any really great deals that you dont want
   to let expire. Place it in the front of the box
   so you will be reminded of the hot deals every
   time you open the box.

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1. Create store categories This is a great place
   to store all the coupons that are only valid at
   certain stores.

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1. Create a database of your coupons With this
   method, it is not easy to see what coupons you
   have. To keep track of what coupons you have,
   try setting up a spread sheet that lists all your
   coupons and keep it updated.

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1. Clip, store and throw-out coupons weekly To
   make sure your coupon box is up-to-date, set time
   aside each week to throw out all expired coupons,
   clip your new coupons and file them. Failing to
   do this consistently will make it much harder to
   do when you finally get around to it.

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1. Choose a box with a lid Try and choose a box
   that has a lid that can be closed tightly. The
   last thing you need is to drop the box and have
   your coupons fly everywhere. A tight fitting lid
   will ensure your coupons stay organized even when
   you are carting the box to the store and back.

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• For the couponer who likes to save money but does
  not have a lot of time to find and clip coupons,
  the coupon box method is a great choice.

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