It’s true, you really can buy just about anything on e-Bay…including coupons! If you don’t have the time or energy to clip your own or just want to add more coupons to your savings arsenal, check out online auction sites such as e-Bay. Simply type in what type of coupon you are looking for and see what turns up. You can specify if you only want a certain brand (search: General Mills cereal coupons) or generic if you are just searching for a specific food item no matter what brand (search: cereal coupons).
Coupons are available as singles, multiples of the same coupon, categories of groceries or a mixed bag of coupons. When bidding on coupons, be aware of the expiration date(s). It would be quite unfortunate to buy coupons online that expire in a week and not receive them in the mail until after the expiration date.
Another thing to investigate before making an online coupon purchase is shipping cost. Many coupon sellers offer free shipping, but some don’t. Evaluate the cost of the coupons you are buying plus shipping to determine if you are really getting a good deal.
E-Bay denotes top-rated sellers by placing a small emblem beside the item description to identify sellers that have earned a track record of excellent service. Others may have great positive feedback, but just have not been selling on e-Bay as long. When you click on the item you are interested in, check the top right corner of the page to see what percentage of positive feedback the seller has received. Then, determine whether or not you are willing to buy from them.
