How to Use Coupon Codes and Promo Links

Easy Steps to Saving Money While Shopping Online

I came across an excellent article for my readers on how to use Coupon Codes and Promo links online. The article is written by Donna Montaldo from About.com.

There are two main types of Internet shopping promotions that you will see while browsing online. One is called the "coupon code" or "promotional code" and the other is a "link only" promotion. Most online merchants will offer one or the other when running online promotions.

• How do I redeem a "linked" coupon or product?
  A linked coupon does not have an actual coupon code to activate the promotion, but instead a special link. When you click the link to the online store, you will get the discount automatically when you check out.
• How do I redeem a "coupon code" coupon?
  Depending on the merchant, there are a few different places to enter the coupon code. In some cases, the coupon can be entered while in the shopping cart. Other times, the coupon is entered on the order review page prior to checkout. Look around carefully for the coupon "submit" area the first time you purchase from any website.
• What if I don't see any place to put the code?
  Check and see if the website has a FAQ (frequently asked questions) page that offers the information. Often times you can find it on their "Customer Service" pages too. If you do not see it anywhere on the site, call and ask the merchant how to use coupon codes on their website.
• How do I know if a "coupon code" is working?
  Usually the merchant will have a page showing how much you are being charged for the merchandise, how much is being discounted because you submitted your discount code, and any shipping fees that may be applied. This should show on an order page before you submit approval of the charges. If you enter the coupon code and do not see the discount on the order review page, do not place the order.
• How do I know if a "linked promotion" is working?
  Often times a linked promotion will take you directly to the product that is being promoted at a special price or the page that advertises your discount. If it does not then look for it on your order page before you accept the transaction as a desired purchase.
• Why doesn't the coupon work?
  Many times merchants will omit an expiration date so that they can monitor the promotion and discontinue it in the event that it receives more response than they had planned. The online merchants can alter or discontinue any promotion at any time and it is virtually impossible to stay 100 percent on top of what so many merchants are doing with their promotions. If you coupon does not work, it is best to look for another one on this site or any of the other several coupon sites online. Calling the merchant to complain is generally not going to make them honor any discontinued code or link, because it is within their right to expire promotions at anytime.
• What do I do if a coupon does not work?
  If a coupon on listed on this site is not working, please contact me and let me know. It will then be removed from the site during the next scheduled update. The site is updated on a regular basis so please check back
• Can I use inline coupons in my local stores?
  Brick and mortar stores are not obligated to honor online deals unless the promotion specifically states that they will. If you print out the offer and bring it to the store, some stores will honor it anyway as a courtesy to you. It all depends on the deal and who the merchant is, but it never hurts to ask!
• Can I double up on coupon deals by using more than one at time?
  Most coupon codes specify that only one promotion can be used per transaction or per item purchased. You can get extra savings however, by looking for a rebate on the item that you purchased with a coupon code. Rebates are fairly plentiful on electronic devices, computers, software and home improvement items. If you can not find one online, contact the merchant and find out if one is available for the item you wish to purchase.
• This sounds great! But how do I find out about the really good online deals?
  One way to find out about deals is to visit the forums of your favorite coupons sites. There is a lot of great information on the boards, but you must act fast. I've purchased a couple of printers, two scanners, an executive office chair, a wireless mouse and keyboard for under $60.00 by watching the forums, finding applicable coupon codes and links and then following up with the rebates.

Have fun saving money while you shop!
Your Couponing and Bargains Guide,
Donna Montaldo

2009 eBay Coupon Codes

2009 will of course go down as the year a very great worldwide recession hit. It will also be remembered by online shoppers for eBay coupon codes 2009. There will be a lot of other memories as well. Some will be good and many will be bad. However in this article I just want to focus on the savings that can be had from shopping online.
It's no secret that this year has been difficult for so many people. A terrible amount of tough decisions have had to be made with some of them not being so favourable. So many people have struggled to just keep food on the table while so many others don't even have a table anymore. It has definitely been a year of learning how to save money out of every corner of the wallet. That would be why eBay coupon codes 2009 are more popular now than any year prior.
People know that there are still certain things that they can't go without. They know they had to learn the difference between wants and needs. They knew they had to find some way to save every penny possible. For those reasons among many others is why eBay coupon codes 2009 have become such a hot commodity.
The codes are as simple to use as changing the channel on your TV. Is simply a matter of getting the codes, heading over to eBay, deciding on your purchase, plugging in the code and thee you have it, all done. There is no reason to stress or worry about anything. You need to save money and the codes will help you save a little more on top of the already great deal you are getting.
There are 2 quick things you do need to know about the codes. The first thing is there is never a guarantee that they will work. There is only so many saving loaded in a code. Once these are used up the code becomes useless. The second and most important piece of advice I can give you is never buy a code. Many people are preying on the less fortunate to get whatever money they have left. The codes these people sell are the exact same codes you get for free online. So quit hesitating and get your hands on eBay coupon codes 2009 and put some money back in your bank.

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eBay Coupon Codes - How to Get an eBay Coupon Code

eBay coupon codes give you special discounts. Sometimes these codes can be for certain category items such as electronics or they can be general.
They can also be a set dollar amount such as $5, $10, $25. They also usually relate to making purchases by PayPal as an incentive to get more people (like there's not enough already) to use PayPal for their auctions.
Obviously this is a huge benefit to eBay, if everyone is using PayPal they get a percentage of each transaction since they own PayPal, it's a win-win for eBay's bottom line and win-win for you because you get a discount on your auction purchase.
If you've ever tried to use a coupon code you might have realized they don't all work for everyone, sometimes only some people are successful using them, why is this?
There's two reasons. The first being eBay emails these codes out to a select group of people (most likely a lot of them are NOT using PayPal to pay for their auctions). This means they know how many people should be claiming the codes. So let's say they email 500,000 people a coupon code, once it has been used that many times it MAY stop working. This is pure speculation but would explain why there's coupon codes out there that only worked for some people.
Another reason is the codes may be set to work for a limited time, say a holiday special coupon when used by a certain date. This is a highly likely reason most codes you find don't work.
Everyone likes coupons so it's no wonder tons of people are interested in getting eBay coupon codes. Don't expect to find them easily and when you do, don't expect them to work at all, unless of course eBay sent you one.
If eBay did send you one, you can use it, then share it if you'd like, which would probably be the best way to help other people looking for coupon codes.

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