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What is Cellfire?

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by Filed Under: Uncategorized

published date: April 17, 2009
modified datt: April 17,2009

You might have noticed I have a new link on the top right of my site? Cellfire is a coupon resource that allows you to link coupons to your grocery card. The coupons subtract automatically when you buy the product – thus, scan your card AFTER you buy the product (I would do it at the end of ALL of your groceries scanning.) Realize that Cellfire does not work for ALL grocery cards. New coupons were released April 7, the next bath is released April 21.
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Cellfire FAQ

Q: Do Cellfire Coupons double?
A: No, Cellfire coupons do NOT double.
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Q: Can I use a paper coupon with a Cellfire coupon?
A: Though it may be possible, Cellfire does not encourage the use of a paper coupon with a Cellfire coupon.
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Q: Can I use another electronic coupon (Shortcuts, P&G E-Saver, etc.) with a Cellfire coupon?
A: No, only one electronic coupon is allowed per item.
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Q: If I’ve already saved a particular grocery coupon through the Cellfire site and/or Cellfire mobile, can I save it again from the ad?
A: No, if the coupon has already been saved, you will not be able to save it a second time.
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Q: I accidentally saved a coupon to the wrong savings card. Is there any way to transfer the coupon to a different card?
A: No, once the coupon has been saved, it cannot be moved from card to card.
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Q: My Cellfire coupon did not come off at checkout. What can I do?
A: Let Cellfire know by contacting Cellfire customer service through “Contact Us” on the Cellfire website. Your submission will be read in the order that it is received.
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Q: I have two of the same coupon (with different expiration dates) saved to my account. Can I use both of them in one transaction?
A: No, the checkout system only allows one coupon code per transaction. To have your 2nd Cellfire coupon apply, ask the cashier to ring up your secondary items as a separate transaction.
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Q: Can I remove a grocery coupon after it’s been saved?
A: Grocery coupons cannot be removed unless they expire or are used with a purchase at the store.
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Q: How many grocery coupons can I save to my grocery savings card?
A: You can save up to 50 coupons to your grocery savings card.

Have a question that wasn’t covered here? Visit Cellfire’s website to see the complete FAQ.


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Viewers/Readers Questions Take III

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by Filed Under: Beginners

published date: March 02, 2009
modified datt: March 02,2009

Why the binder?
The binder is simply for organization. I do not want all my coupons laying around. I get the Sunday inserts, I put the date of the insert on the front (the date I received the insert in the paper) I hole punch it and put it away. I only go to this binder when a shopping lists tells me go to your SS 1/4 to get your $1 off Clorox coupon. Inside my binder I find my smart source insert for January 4th and cut the $1 off Clorox coupon.

What do I take into the store?
Before I go shopping, I cut the coupons I need from my binder or print them from the Internet. I put the coupons I need in the envelope marked with the stores name. If I have coupons for my Walmart shopping list, I put the coupons in my Walmart envelope and only bring in my Walmart envelope (coupons are already cut) and my shopping list. The bulk stays in the car.

What do you keep in the car?
I keep ALL of my coupons in the car. This way if I need to stop by a store (unplanned) I have my envelopes, binder, accordion folder. These all stay in a bag for portability.

How many coupons can you print?
Most website only allow you to print 2 coupons of each type. You can use the back arrow (top left) of your Internet browser to print a second coupon after the first printed. Sometimes you have to press the back arrow button a couple times.

Is the ink/printer paper worth it?
I get my ink refilled at Walgreens for a reduction of the cost. Often the ink goes on sale or has a coupon in the Walgreens flier…great, huh? I also stockpiled on computer paper when I had a great HP coupon last year. This coupon opened in adobe and allowed me to print multiple copies. I loaded up on computer paper for about 75% off. Coupons for paper and ink do exist, but they come out few and far in between. These are great items to stockpile on.

Is it better to shop at a warehouse?
It depends on who you ask. I am not a member of a warehouse but I am willing to visit. I find I stockpile and save more in places I can use coupons. Friends I have swear by warehouses for their meats. I can understand this. You have decide what your family gets at warehouses, start shopping at other places and decide what is best for your family. In my family’s case we get so much for FREE to CHEAP that warehouses would do nothing for us (just to get a membership for meat.)

Can you tell me about Store Brand vs Manufacturer Brand?
Manufacturer brand…you save more because manufacturers put out coupons. When I need something that does not have a sale and coupon combination, then I get generic. Get whatever is cheapest but I find I get the most expensive products for cheapest. It is true!

What is the coupon formula?
You CAN combine coupons. You CAN NOT combine manufacturer and manufacturer coupons. You CAN combine a store and manufacturer coupon…combined with a sale you get things for VERY cheap. The formula is combine with a sale, manufacturer, or store (or competitor) coupon. There sometimes is a missing link. That is okay. Save what you can.

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Viewers/Readers Questions Take III

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by Filed Under: Beginners

published date: March 02, 2009
modified datt: March 02,2009

Why the binder?
The binder is simply for organization. I do not want all my coupons laying around. I get the Sunday inserts, I put the date of the insert on the front (the date I received the insert in the paper) I hole punch it and put it away. I only go to this binder when a shopping lists tells me go to your SS 1/4 to get your $1 off Clorox coupon. Inside my binder I find my smart source insert for January 4th and cut the $1 off Clorox coupon.

What do I take into the store?
Before I go shopping, I cut the coupons I need from my binder or print them from the Internet. I put the coupons I need in the envelope marked with the stores name. If I have coupons for my Walmart shopping list, I put the coupons in my Walmart envelope and only bring in my Walmart envelope (coupons are already cut) and my shopping list. The bulk stays in the car.

What do you keep in the car?
I keep ALL of my coupons in the car. This way if I need to stop by a store (unplanned) I have my envelopes, binder, accordion folder. These all stay in a bag for portability.

How many coupons can you print?
Most website only allow you to print 2 coupons of each type. You can use the back arrow (top left) of your Internet browser to print a second coupon after the first printed. Sometimes you have to press the back arrow button a couple times.

Is the ink/printer paper worth it?
I get my ink refilled at Walgreens for a reduction of the cost. Often the ink goes on sale or has a coupon in the Walgreens flier…great, huh? I also stockpiled on computer paper when I had a great HP coupon last year. This coupon opened in adobe and allowed me to print multiple copies. I loaded up on computer paper for about 75% off. Coupons for paper and ink do exist, but they come out few and far in between. These are great items to stockpile on.

Is it better to shop at a warehouse?
It depends on who you ask. I am not a member of a warehouse but I am willing to visit. I find I stockpile and save more in places I can use coupons. Friends I have swear by warehouses for their meats. I can understand this. You have decide what your family gets at warehouses, start shopping at other places and decide what is best for your family. In my family’s case we get so much for FREE to CHEAP that warehouses would do nothing for us (just to get a membership for meat.)

Can you tell me about Store Brand vs Manufacturer Brand?
Manufacturer brand…you save more because manufacturers put out coupons. When I need something that does not have a sale and coupon combination, then I get generic. Get whatever is cheapest but I find I get the most expensive products for cheapest. It is true!

What is the coupon formula?
You CAN combine coupons. You CAN NOT combine manufacturer and manufacturer coupons. You CAN combine a store and manufacturer coupon…combined with a sale you get things for VERY cheap. The formula is combine with a sale, manufacturer, or store (or competitor) coupon. There sometimes is a missing link. That is okay. Save what you can.

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P&G Coupon Book with $50 purchase

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by Filed Under: Uncategorized

published date: December 12, 2008
modified datt: December 12,2008

How hard is it it spend $50 (before coupons) on Proctor and Gamble products in one month? Not hard at all! Especially if you frequent CVS and Walgreens. The CVS sales alone (from Dec 21 and 22-similar to the Thanksgiving sales where the items are free after ECBs) should help you spend $50 on P&G products. Anyway, Proctor and Gamble has a new deal that starts Monday. If you spend on $50 in P&G products they will send you a coupon book worth $120 in savings.

Basically what you do is purchase your products. Keep your receipts. Circle the P&G products that total $50. Print and submit the form and your receipts. Finally, wait for your $120 coupon book. Products must be purchased between 12/14/2008 and 1/31/2009 (so no going back and hunting through those old receipts, ladies.) Check it out Here.

Even better, a P&G coupon insert comes out in Sunday’s paper to make that $50 purchase even better. Honestly, ladies, you can get this coupon book for spending only a couple dollars post coupons. Special thanks to Lane and Danielle for this deal!


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