If you are a bargain shopper or want to be one (and in these economic times, who doesn’t?), this is the place for you. I knew there was a need to spread my love of the deal, when even my college age daughter was impressed that I found $10 off and free shipping coupons for a recent online purchase. She had no idea that online purchases, including sale items, could be further discounted by coupons out in cyberspace, just waiting to be used.
She was so impressed that she wrote an article about finding online coupons in her college newspaper. She spread the word and I thought I should too. Now we both search the net before making any online or retail purchases. That’s right, retail stores and even grocery stores have coupons on the Internet, just waiting to save you money.
What better way to spread the word than to create a list of some of the best deal sites? I visit some of these sites for a quick, five minute once over on a daily basis because some of the most drastic savings are available for one day only or sell out very quickly. There is some repetition from site to site, but less than you’d think.
As with any recommendation, please do your homework. If you want to order through one of the sites or a store linked at one of the sites, Google the store and check out their reputation. Look for product and seller reviews. Neither the Southington Library nor I can guarantee the accuracy of these sites, the quality or value of the products you may purchase or be held liable for any damages sustained through interaction with these sites. Inclusion in this list does not constitute an endorsement from me or the Southington Public Library.
If you have a favorite web site you’d like to recommend, I’d love to hear from you. Please post it in the comment section below. Posts are moderated and may not appear immediately. You may also post your comments on experiences with various web sites. I will post all appropriate comments.
This list is posted in alphabetical order.
Bargain Jack – check out Bargain Jack’s deals (and the new Bargain Jack TV) by merchant, category, most popular, etc and then click the tab for Bargain Jill’s pages and the one day deals
Cool Savings – coupons by category, retail and online (NOTE: this site contains a lot of offers for clubs like Columbia House, etc. These are not really true one time deals, but standing offers)
Coupon Cabin – search by category, by store, printable only, grocery only or look for free samples
CouponCode.com – online discounts for over 1000 stores by category with special sections for new coupons, expiring coupons, free shipping and a price comparison link to PriceGrabber.com
CouponMom.com – grocery coupons, free samples, restaurant coupons and copies of the creators weekly syndicated column The Supermarket Shopper
Coupons.com – printable grocery coupons galore (NOTE: just make sure the ink used to print the coupon doesn’t cost more than the coupon is worth)
Currentcodes.com – a no-nonsense site with search by merchant, category or strictly alphabetical
Deal Locker – searching by category and store, a blog and special Deal Locker Tips section (be sure to check this out)
Dealcatcher – a mix of goods including technology, clothing, watches, tools, furniture and more
DealHunting.com – daily deals, select a store or category searching, and coupon codes
Dealio – top online coupons, promos, specials and rebates, browse functions by category or store
Dealnews – organized by category, tech items listed first, but scroll for clothes, toys and more
Dealtaker – recent deals, recent coupons, by store or category searching, tech deals and other deals by specific categories
Fatwallet.com – sign up to join and access coupons, forums and cash back shopping
Freeshipping.org – need I say more?
GoGoShopper – a large variety of merchants by name or category and a list of the hottest merchants used
GottaDeal.com – a mix of products on the front pages with more specific information available through the tabs at the top and an online discussion forum
Peachy Coupons – easy to read site with search and browse capability promoting new deals, expiring deals and coupons by tag
RatherBeShopping.com – a husband and wife run this expanded site with a blog (product reviews, coupons and personal musings), coupons by store, category and free shipping
Retailmenot.com – an easy to read page with mix of merchants on the front page with a simple search engine
Slickdeals.net – forum set up, no pictures, deals by date
Smartsource.com – more printable coupons for the products you want (NOTE: just make sure the ink used to print the coupon doesn’t cost more than the coupon is worth)
Stretchthatdollar.com – individual deals listed on the front page and online discussion forum for some free or almost free deals (NOTE: the forum is not updated daily, but when there is a deal listed, it is usually a huge savings or something free)
The Bargainist – the latest hand picked deals and coupons, money saving tips, freebies and an archive
The Budget Fashionista – high fashion deals & coupons in a blog style format
WOW Coupons – printable coupons for retail, grocery, travel, restaurants and more
Reviewing Sources
2009 Online Coupon Service Product Comparison – an interactive site rating and reviewing online coupon sites
Epinion.com – get opinions on products vendors and more
PC Mag.com’s 10 Best Online Coupon sites review
