Stockpile with Coupons
Once you learn how to coupon, you will want to build a stockpile You will want to stockpile items while something is at a rock bottom price, you won’t have to pay full price when you run out and have to have it. The best part about it is you can apply this principle to both grocery and retail.
Why You Should Stockpile
Have you ever purchased a child shoes from a clearance rack in March at a larger size for the next winter? If you have, then you’ve already had experience in stockpiling! By purchasing the shoes in March, you easily saved 75% off what you’d pay the following October. You thought ahead and purchased a discounted product knowing you’ll need it in the future. Now take that “buy ahead” principle and apply it to the grocery store! Buy three bottles of shampoo when they’re nearly free knowing that in the next few months you’ll likely run out. You now just saved yourself from purchasing a full priced bottle down the road.
Don’t go Overboard When you Stockpile
Stockpiling responsibly is what will make the difference in your budget. Keyword: responsibly. In order for stockpiling to really save you money, you must be reasonable. We do not recommend turning your garage into a store and hoarding items from other couponers.
Once you start couponing and finding great deals you will become familiar with the rock bottom prices you can get on items. You will be outraged at some of the prices you paid in the past for things like razors and toothpaste! Here is a price check list for newbies to help you get an idea of what you should spend on essentials.
Stock Pile Price Check
| Personal Care | ||||
| band aids | $0.50 or less | |||
| bar soap | free | |||
| Conditioner | $1 or under depending on brand | |||
| cough drops | $0.25 or less per bag | |||
| cough medicine | $1 or less | |||
| dental floss | free | |||
| Hairspray/mouse/ect. | $1 or under depending on brand | |||
| liquid hand soap | $0.30 or less | |||
| lotion | free | |||
| men’ razors | $1 or less | |||
| Men’s body wash | $0.50 or less | |||
| men’s deodorant | $0.50 or less | |||
| men’s shave cream | $0.50 or less | |||
| mouthwash | $1 or less | |||
| pain reliever | $0.50 or less | |||
| qtips | $1 or under | |||
| Shampoo | $1 or under depending on brand | |||
| toothbrushes | free | |||
| toothpaste | free | |||
| Women’s body wash | $0.50 or less | |||
| women’s razors | $1 or less | |||
| women’s shave cream | $0.50 or less | |||
| womens deodorant | $0.50 or less | |||
| tampons | $1.00 or less | |||
| pantiliners | $0.25 or less | |||
| maxipads | $0.50 or less | |||
| drugstore mascara | $1.00 or less | |||
| drugstore eye shadow | $1.00 or less | |||
| drugstore foundation | $3 or less depending on brand | |||
| nailpolish | $0.50 or less | |||
| facewash | $1.00 or less | |||
| Household Items | ||||
| air freshner spray | free | |||
| all purpose cleaner | $0.50 or less | |||
| aluminum foil | $0.50 per box | |||
| Clorox type disinfecting wipes | $0.75 or under per canister | |||
| dish soap | free | |||
| Finish tabs (dishwasher detergent) | $1 or less for the Finish tabs | |||
| Glade candles | $0.25 or less | |||
| Kleenex | $0.50 or less per box | |||
| napkins | $1.00 or less | |||
| paper plates | $0.50 or less | |||
| paper towel rolls | $0.25 or less per roll | |||
| renuzit or glade solids | free | |||
| toilet paper double rolls | $0.50 or less per double roll | |||
| Trash bags – premium | $0.10 per bag | |||
| windex | $0.50 or less | |||
| ziploc or hefty storage bags | $0.50 or less | |||
| Baby Items | ||||
| baby wipes | $0.02 per wipe | |||
| diapers (jumbo pack) | $4 and under | |||
| Laundry Items | ||||
| Clorox2 color safe bleach | $1 or less per box (powder) | |||
| fabric softner | $0.50 or less for liquid | |||
| laundry soap | $0.50 or less per 32 load bottle | |||
| liquid bleach | $1 or less | |||
| stain remover spray | $0.50 or less | |||
| Unstopables | $1 or less per bottle | |||
| Pantry Items | ||||
| BBQ sauce | free | |||
| black beans | $0.50 or less for name brand | |||
| brown rice | $0.50 or less | |||
| brownie mix | $0.50 or under | |||
| cake mix | $0.50 or under | |||
| canned broth | $0.25 or less | |||
| canned fruit | $0.50 or less | |||
| canned or pouch tuna | $0.30 or less | |||
| canned tomatoes | $0.25 or less per can | |||
| canned veggies | $0.25 or under for Libby’s | |||
| Cereal | $1 or under for healthy cereal | |||
| Cereal bars | $1 or less | |||
| chunky soup | $1 or less | |||
| coffee | $5 or under | |||
| condensed soup | $0.50 and under | |||
| jelly | $1 or less for good brand | |||
| ketchup | $0.50 or less | |||
| marinades | $1 or less bottle – $0.50 dry | |||
| miracle whip | $1 or less for larger jars | |||
| mustard | $0.30 or less | |||
| peanut butter | $1 or less for good brand | |||
| Quaker Rice cakes | $0.50 or under | |||
| salad dressing | $0.50 or less | |||
| spaghetti sauce | $1 or less for good brand | |||
| stuffing | $0.50 or less for Stove Top | |||
| tomatoe paste | $0.15 or less | |||
| tomatoe sauce | $0.15 or less | |||
| whole wheat pasta (rotini, penne, ect) | $0.50 or less | |||
| whole wheat spaghetti | $0.50 or less | |||
| Snacks | ||||
| bagged candy | $0.50 for a 10 oz bag | |||
| candy bars | $0.10 each | |||
| energy bars | $0.25 each | |||
| fruit snacks | $0.50 a box | |||
| granola bars | $0.50 a box | |||
| microwave popcorn | $0.50 for a 3 pack | |||
| Tortilla Chips | $0.50 or under for natural brand | |||
| Wheat Thins and Triscuits | $1 or under |