Different types of coupons

There are two different types of coupons.  There are manufacturer coupons and store coupons. Manufacturer coupons are the most popular since you can get them from several different sources.  There are many different types of manufacturer coupons as well.  Let's take a look!

Regular Manufacturer Coupon:  These are coupons issued through your local Sunday newspaper inserts as advertisements from the manufacturer (the company making the product). These inserts include SmartSource, RedPlum, and P&G (Procter & Gamble).  You will find either one or the other, or more than one different kind, or more than one of the same kind. These coupons are redeemable wherever manufacturer coupons are accepted.

Catalinas:  They are called Catalinas because they were named after the company Catalina Marketing who made the small box from where these coupons are printed.  Catalinas are the longer coupons that print with your receipt at the cash register upon checking out. They are triggered by what you purchase. Sometimes these coupons can be store coupons depending on the store's promotion. Let's use Giant as an example.  If the catalina says "Redeemable at Giant" then it is a manufacturer coupon and can be used anywhere else.  If the coupon says "Redeemable ONLY at Giant" then it is a store coupon that can only be used at Giant.

Blinkies:  You can find these coupons in the little box that hangs in front of the product on the shelf.

Peelies:  These are found directly on the product like a sticker. Make sure you peel them off right away because they can be used immediately. 

eCoupons:  These are digital coupons found online that can be downloaded directly to your store loyalty card.
Internet Printable Coupon:  These coupons print straight from the internet.  You can go to SmartSource.com, Coupons.com, and RedPlum.com just to name a few.  Some stores accept them and some don't, so make sure you have a copy of each store's coupon policy that you will be shopping at.

Store coupons are also a great way to save.  These coupons are issued by the store and are suppose to be used only at that specific store.  Now please note that some stores accept competitor's coupons in an attempt to snag customers to buy at their store.  You can find these coupons in the store ad or circular. See below for example: