Sep 17 2008
Saving Money on Groceries: Tips for Buying Coupons on eBay
Are you looking for grocery coupons? Although your weekend newspaper is one of the best ways to get these coupons, you can also turn to the internet. In addition to online coupon websites, you can buy coupons on eBay.
When buying coupons on eBay, you aren’t necessarily paying for the coupons per say, but paying the person for the time to clip and sort them. This is something you will find outlined in most eBay auctions for coupons.
If you want to buy grocery coupons on eBay, it is wise that you thoroughly read through all information provided to you.
First and foremost, make sure the coupons are not expired. It is rare to find eBay auctions where all the expiration dates are listed, as 100s of coupons are available for sale. You should have a guarantee however that you are not buying expired coupons.
Next, make sure the coupons you are buying from eBay are coupons that you can use. Once again, since there are 100s of coupons available for sale, it is rare to find all coupons listed. You should at least be provided with categories, such as food, health and beauty, and pets.
Finally, be sure the shipping costs are affordable. Since grocery coupons are light and cheap to mail, you shouldn’t pay a lot in shipping costs. $1 to $2 is the average shipping price on eBay. In some cases, you may even find free shipping.
