How to Buy Online With Coupon Codes

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Coupon codes are a new spin on an old concept. For much of the 20th century, consumers could clip paper coupons out of newspapers, magazines and advertisements. They would present those coupons at stores for a discount or deal. In the 21st century, you can get the same deals by entering coupon codes at online vendors. Although the process is different, the savings haven't changed.

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    Like physical coupons, there is a wide variety of deals available. Some common examples include a set amount or percentage off the regular price, buy 1 and get 1 free, or a discount if you buy a set value of merchandise. [1]
    • Some physical coupons now include a coupon code, also called a promotion code, printed on the coupon. This allows you to get the same deal at the company's online shopping site.
    • You can sometimes find coupon codes via an Internet search. Type "coupon code", "promotion code", "promo code", "discount code" or "voucher code" in the search string, along with a description of the company you want to buy from and/or the item you want to buy.
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    Go through the process of selecting your items to buy just as you normally would. As with picking out items off a shelf, this part of the process is identical to shopping without a coupon code. [3]
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    Confirm that you are buying what you want, and that it fulfills any requirements to qualify for the promotion code you want to use.
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    At each page, scan the page for a coupon code or promotion code option. The exact location of this option will vary from vendor to vendor. [4]
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    Click the "OK" or similar button on the checkout page. Some vendor sites will make this part of the regular checkout page, while others will direct you to a separate page to confirm your promotion or coupon code.
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    If not, navigate back through the checkout process and try again.
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    How do I know what numbers to enter for a coupon code?
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    Usually on a coupon, there will be a code that will say something like: Enter at _____ at www.website.com.
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    Go to the site first, then scroll around to see the different coupon codes they offer. Simply choose the best deal and enter that one.
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      • Check for expiration dates whenever you find a coupon code. Some bargain-hunter websites might not be updated frequently enough to keep up with the expiration cycles of online offers.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/article/330803/how-to-find-online-coupon-codes
      2. ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/deborahlee/2014/11/27/10-sneaky-online-shopping-tricks-for-scoring-major-discounts/#1ff13446110b
      3. ↑ https://www.dealnews.com/features/coupons/
      4. ↑ https://www.dealnews.com/features/coupons/
      5. ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/article/330803/how-to-find-online-coupon-codes

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