It still amazes me that some people have been shopping online for years and still don't know what are "coupon codes" or "promotional codes."

Shopping online is great , however shopping online with your eyes closed can cost you . You don't have to be a frugal shopper or Internet savvy to save some money . It only takes a little patience and know how .

What are coupon codes ?

Coupon codes are coupons that are only valid online , they are special discount codes that are typed in a promotional box found at a stores cart page to get and extra discount .

3 Great ways to find coupon codes .

1 ) Lets say your shopping your favorite store online , before you make your purchase you should sign up for their e-mail list or newsletter . Usually , within 24 hours they will e-mail you a discount code which can be used on their site . A little patience can save you 10% to %40 .

2 ) Another way to get coupon codes is to google it , simply do a searched for "coupon codes" and you'll find a whole bunch of sites that provide you with the codes .

3 ) If your in no rush , you can also get coupon codes by ordering their catalogs , lets say you shop often at JC Penney , order their catalog .. Some catalogs come with some exclusive discount codes which can not be found online .

Remember, every time you shop online , before you buy from your favorite retailer , keep in mind that there is probably a coupon code that you can use .

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