Proven Way To Get Free Grocery Coupons By Mail
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Writing for Free Grocery Coupons
Did you know you could get free grocery coupons by mail just by writing? Many consumers don't know they can. Many believe that comments to grocery manufacturers end up floating off into the void generating no more then a generic automated response that goes a little something like "we all appreciate that you e-mailed us but don't care enough to offer you anything more then this generic automated response.
The truth is that grocery and food manufactures take those comment and complaint e-mails very seriously and they do send out free coupons and coupons for free products in the mail. So seriously in fact that they will happily send out free grocery coupons in the mail as a way to thank their customers for taking the time to give feedback.
I have had much luck with "giving feedback". In a period of just a few months I wrote to over 80 compaines without asking for any free grocery coupons or coupons for free products. In return I received a mailbox full of cents-off coupons, free grocery coupons, and even free products in the mail.
How To Find Where To Write For Coupons
Almost every food and grocery company web page I have come across will have a CONTACT US link usually located at the very bottom of the page in the footer. Follow this link and you will usually be sent either directly to a form requesting your contact information with a box to enter in your comments, or another link to e-mail the company. This is how I send all of my comments to companies and in return, get free grocery coupons in the mail.
How To Get Compaines To Send You Free Grocery Coupons
Praise, comment, complaint, suggestion. These are the 4 types of e-mails you should be writing to companies to provide feedback. Many consumers believe that the only way to encourage a company to send a free grocery coupon for a free product is to send a complaint. This is not true.
The majority of the 80+ e-mails I sent were either praises or suggestions and my mailbox was full of free grocery coupons for weeks. Providing Honest praises and suggestions is what works!
The reason I did the experiment was for the sole purpose of receiving free grocery coupons in the mail, but I always kept in mind honesty with my e-mails. I would think it would be easier to write an e-mail talking about what I truly like about their product then making something up anyways. After my first few successes, I knew that most of these companies would be sending me free grocery coupons in the mail, better to benefit their company by sending honest feedback! No need to change a working system.
Companies I've Had Success With For Free Grocery Coupons
Companies I've Had Success With For Free Grocery Coupons
Keeping Track
Did I already write to them? An easily avoidable question. If you are writing to more than just a few companies, track it.. Keep record either on paper or by using a program such as excel. What you keep track of is your preference but here are some ideas of columns to create.
- Company Name
- Website Address
- Product writing about
- Date E-mailed
- Comment, Suggestion, Praise, Complaint
- Date E-mail Response Recieved
- What was outcome? (coupon, thank you, freebie, replacement, other)
- Date recieved by mail
- What was recieved?
Writing The E-Mail
If you are interested in writing to companies please keep in mind the following. To save time you could write a few generic letters and do the "copy and paste" thing many seem to be so fond of. It could go a little something like...
To whom it may concern,
I like your (insert product name here). I think (insert product name here) rocks. Your (insert product name here) really does the job.
Thanks, your name
The most effective approach to getting free grocery coupons though is to write out each email individually. This requires you to think a bit further and personalize it based on the company. What you might say to Glade probably will not be the same thing you would say to Hershey's.
Be honest and tell the company what you really think. The point of companies wanting your feedback is to shape their products in the future. This is not rocket science and they really aren't looking for professional writers. My notes we're short and simple and if I liked the product or didn't, I let them know. How they use this information is up to them.. .
Do not write a book, it's probably a good guess that the company representative reading it may not be so thrilled. Tone down you letter to key points. A paragraph at most is sufficient unless your comment requires further attention and you are hoping for someone to get in touch with you for more details.
For example I told DUREX the condom company that I enjoy their lubricant products but wanted to let them know their PLAY Tingling lubricant made my crotch sting and feel like it was on fire. That was about it..
The response..
Thank you for contacting us regarding your recent experience with ourDurex® Play Tingling Lubricant. SSL Americas is always interested infeedback as it is an important part of our efforts to provide qualityproducts.During shipment and storage, the ingredients used in our Play Tinglingproduct, which provide the tingling sensation, may settle to the bottom ofthe container. As indicated on the packaging, it is important to shake thebottle well before use.Please be assured that SSL Americas always strives to achieve the higheststandards of quality. Please accept our sincerest apology for anyinconvenience you have experienced. A replacement product will be sentseparately in accordance with our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Please provide the Lot # on the bottom of the bottle.We look forward to keeping you as a valued Durex® consumer.
I e-mailed the Lot # back and corresponded with the rep asking that a different product be sent because I wasn't so excited about trying the Tingling again. The rep sent 2 full size lubricants in different formulas. (this changed the boyfriends mind about how much time I was spending e-mailing companies)
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT???
It may seem obvious but be sure to mention the product name in your message. Many of these companies have many more companies below them. Be specific and name the product as best you can. Including the flavor, scent, etc. Anything that identifies the product.
WHAT IF I'VE NEVER USED THEIR PRODUCT?
If you really want to e-mail a company who's products you've never tried before you can still do this. First, don't fib about it and make up some story. It's not neccessary. Tell them you haven't used it but are considering their product and ask them a question.
MOST IMPORTANTLY....
Do not flat out asks for the company to send you free grocery coupons. Consider this.. Would you be more interested in giving someone a freebie just for asking for it, or giving it to the person who was just taking time out of their day to give honest feedback. Companies are looking for product feedback to generate income, not profit loss.
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I WAS WOUNDERING HOW CAN I GET FREE COUPONS IN THE MAIL?
Brooks will send a coupon for a free can of beans.
Thanks--this is great!
How do I get coupons in the mail?
I am probably going to try some of your ideas. I have listed lot of websites that give the free coupons on internet. You could just print them sitting right in your home. Check out http://hubpages.com/hub/Strategies-to-Save-Money-o
how do i go about getting all the free coupons in the mail? show me what to do.
An absolutely great hub, great to see what others are doing to help keep some money in their jeans where it belongs.
Great work
Jenny
What an excellent hub. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences. I would be real nice to receive coupons for products I already use. Thanks again.
Michelle
This is great information. Because I've come across this I have caught on to the coupon craze and I LOVE it!
Thanks and God bless!!
Thanks for sharing this. I am going to try this. It's funny how before many people would snicker at coupons, but nowadays every penny counts!
I contacted some of the companies in your links after reading your article and I began getting emails the same day and coupons within 2 days. My best response has been for a FREE coupon from Glade for the flameless candle. That coupon is worth $10. Since then I have been getting good coupons in the mail everyday from the companies I wrote. Some of the companies just sent me an emailed thank you response but did not indicate they would send coupons so I was pleasantly surprised when I began getting the coupons. I just wrote the companies like you said and gave HONEST feedback. I even got a better response when I told some companies what I honestly did NOT like about their product. Go figure. Thanks for a fantastic article.
Thanks for the great tips, it is a good reminder that consumer products are a great resource for free grocery coupons, I had a friend who would enter contests on cereal boxes and she would clip out contests and enter them from newspaper coupons too!
The result is that she won cash, trips, toys and she was always able to take her kids to do really fun stuff from the winnings she made from the contests.
I guess not very many people think about getting free grocery coupons in the mail or entering free contests for prizes.
I have never considered the method described here, I would just go and register to get freebies and coupons in the mail which seems a lot easier (but the stuff may not be as good) so thank you. I think the freebie sites that send samples are also good. Here is one example that you can try: http://us.my-freebie.com/free-samples
Watch out for companies online like CoolSavings. Once they have your email address all they do is continually send you things you don't want. They make their money by getting yoru email address free then selling it to other companies and trying to get you to fill out forms to buy things. It's not about getting you coupons at all.
Hi I'm so glad I found this hub with everything being the way it is now we need all the help we can get. Thank you for sharing this information. Great hub. I'm also a newbie and you are welcome to read my hubs if you would like. God bless you.
saved 63.82 with free coupons last night:)
I try to use coupons as much as possible to save.
Great hub, I'm starting to get into coupons and this info helps a bunch. Tanks :)
i want to be mailed coupons
Wow, coupons are great ways to save,Does this apply to Uk also?
how do i sign up for free coupons to be sent to me by mail?
I wrote an honest complaint to Starbucks and they told me that they were gonna send me coupons. :)
Really! This is possible? Thanks for sharing this...I gotta do this.
how do i sgn up for these coupons im a single parent and any help would be appericated tammy
this is really great any grocery coupons is great for any family this website really helps
You are so right, you do get free coupons by contacting the company. And emailing them is so much easier than the old days of snail-mail.
Here is my personal experience:
Many years ago I wrote a letter of dissatisfaction to a company who had changed their hand lotion bottle design - it was changed in a manner that prevented me from using every last drop of lotion. The company apologized for my dissatisfaction and sent me coupons for their product (with the bad bottle design). By using the coupons, I wound up with a free bottle of lotion. However, because they continued to use the new bottle design I quit using their product (after I utilized all the coupons).
Awesome hub!
Great find! Thanks for sharing your coupon secrets. I'll have to try it. Aloha!
times are tough. I could really use coupons
The only reason I am copy & pasting this email is because I did it and received the gift cards in the mail within 14 days. My husband didnt think it would really work but LOL shoulda seen his face when I showed him! :o) - Tiffany
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I am big sucker for grocery coupons. I think they are huge budget savers in this tight lip economy.
I'm new to using coupons and didn't even consider contacting the companies directly. Thanks for your tips and the list of companies who have sent free coupons to you in the past.
what a cool idea! I'm definitely going to try it. How much were the coupons usually for? Were they better than what you can get at the store?
Thanks so much for walking us through the steps on how to obtain these coupons and discounts. I will definitely use this as a resource. I try to help my clients as much as possible since they are going through difficult economic situations. I am sure they would appreciate saving some money on their groceries.
Cool.. grocery coupons add up quickly and save $$$
Wow...that is just plain awesome. A new hobby for me to take up on the weekend, thank you :)
It is nice to get great savings with coupons in the mail
in times like these.
i my would like to receive free coupons in the mail. they help with my food budget. my husband is laid off and times are hard
wowwwwwww..its awesome that we will get free coupon by mail for grocery
This is Awesome!!!! I love coupons and save Manny!! how do i go about getting all the free coupons in the mail? show me what to do.
I would suggest that everyone should use grocery coupons to save money because it good to save money if this would reduce your expenses
Thanks for all the great info.,you explained everything in your article very easily to follow.I cant wait to start emailing away!
Thanks,
Shannon
Thank you
Thank you
I will like to get all this good free coupons the you have love coupons helps a lot!!!!:). Show me how to do thanks.
I have to admit I never thought of complaining to a company works better. That cracked me up.
Coupons are the way to go. Very insightful article :)
Once when I used Tide(with a touch of lavender) laundry soap it made me break out. I called the company and told them what happened. They asked me a few questions and sent me out a coupon for a free bottle...up to $15 I think it was. A number of years ago I called Gerber Graduates and told them how much I liked their products and received free coupons in the mail. Also, a scented lotion from Bath and Body Works irritated my skin and after sending the remainder of the product in a prepaid envelope that the company provided, I received a coupon for a free bottle of lotion. Also, once an associate who worked for Bath and Body Works was very rude to me in front of a long line of customers. I called the 800 number and received an apology and a $50 gift card.
I think this idea could work but a better option for me was this site I found which collects all of the deals and coupons in my city. In my personal opinion its better than Groupon and similar sites. It took a little research but DealSurf.com is what I recommend to the bargain hunter.
I have written companies before without expectation & received full rebates for a product! Good hub. I linked it to mine: http://hubpages.com/hub/Simple-Changes-that-Save-Y
rated up & useful & awesome. I really like that you encourage your readers to compliment good service/quality. So many times humans only report the bad... Really great advice. :)
Warmest regards~
Being in a financial pinch is leading me to learn the world of coupon saving. Thank you for a great info hub!
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Thanks for a wonderful information.
Thanks for sharing this information. I watched 'Extreme Couponers" and realized how much money I'm wasting every week at the grocery store. I'm soooo writing all the companies with products that I use for coupons now.
how often shouild a person send an email to the companies asking for coupons
do anyone know any sites that will send u free coupons.
I totally agree with what you are saying.. I sent an email to Planters awhile back just stating that I've been a customer for many years and my last can of mixed nuts were basically peanuts, I was so disappointed. They replied by email with an apology and requested the lot# and even explained all the nut ratios..abouta week later I received a coupon worth $5.00 that I didn't even expect! needless to say I'm still a Planters consumer! :) I also did the same thing with Breyers Ice Cream..where did all the cherries go? sorta thing but in a nice way..they also sent me a $4.00 coupon with an apology...this really works, I never expected anything and it was really nice they took the time out to answer my inquiries and then sent coupons :)
carrie i was doing the same thing i need to learn how work these coupons i wish someone teach me lol
I tried to get some coupons from Tropicana but sadly they denied my request... it seems the only way to get some is a compliant. :/
From the comments you've hit a nerve here. I have some friends who are "super couponers" and I'm impressed by their ability to get scads of stuff for minimal cash. Thanks.
Didnt know half of this, deff a good read. Can't wait to start getting my coupons! thanks alot!
i would like to get coupon from the mail
I requested coupons from Frito and i received three coupons for free chips :D
But honestly im only 19 the economy is hard and im just learning how much money you can really save by using coupons let alone "extreme couponing" which really is a great show and it strongly encouraged me to start fishing for coupons...(i don't have a printer so its a bit more difficult to get a hold of coupons..except from the P&G Brand saver, newspapers,magazines etc.)
I requested coupons from Frito and i received three coupons for free chips :D
But honestly im only 19 the economy is hard and im just learning how much money you can really save by using coupons let alone "extreme couponing" which really is a great show and it strongly encouraged me to start fishing for coupons...(i don't have a printer so its a bit more difficult to get a hold of coupons..except from the P&G Brand saver, newspapers,magazines etc.)
Also if youve ever had a bad experience with a company I.e pizza hut messed up your order. Dont be afraid to visit the franchise website and select"contact us" by telling them about your experience and providing the information they request they more than 75% of the time send you coupons for free food or whatever products the company you may of had a bad experience with. I recently ordered a supreme pizza and it wasnt what i expected;it was like a pepperoni pizza with bell peppers hardly anything else;i messed pizza hut about it and received two coupons for ANY FREE pizza. I.e meat lover's w/ stuffed crust the only fee that may apply is the delivery charge aka tip which is 2.50 in my area.
Also Hostess is sending out coupons for anyone who simply requests some:)
Also if youve ever had a bad experience with a company I.e pizza hut messed up your order. Dont be afraid to visit the franchise website and select"contact us" by telling them about your experience and providing the information they request they more than 75% of the time send you coupons for free food or whatever products the company you may of had a bad experience with. I recently ordered a supreme pizza and it wasnt what i expected;it was like a pepperoni pizza with bell peppers hardly anything else;i messaged pizza hut about it and received two coupons for ANY FREE pizza. I.e meat lover's w/ stuffed crust the only fee that may apply is the delivery charge aka tip which is 2.50 in my area.
Also Hostess is sending out coupons for anyone who simply requests some:)
With economy like it is; I would like to know how to get free coupons in mail. Please help!
MAKE SURE TO SET UP A AT LEAST TWO E-MAIL ACCOUNTS. ONE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY IMPORTANT MAIL ( ONLINE BILL NOTICES, FRIENDS, FAMILY, ETC) THE OTHER E-MAIL SHOULD BE FOR "JUNKMAIL" ONLY. I SIGNED UP FOR SEVERAL COUPON SITES UNDER MY JUNKMAIL ACCOUNT AND NOW I GET HUNDREDS OF E-MAILS A DAY FOR REAL "JUNK". NOW I CAN JUST DO A MASS PURGE INSTEAD OF WORRYING THAT ANY OF MY E-MAILS IN MY "JUNKMAIL" ADDRESS ARE IMPORTANT.
Thanks - This is great
I have a question: When you write to them online, how do they get your address to send the coupons? Do they send them to your inbox?
This is one of those few articles that I find really interesting to read. Its full of information that I know will be helpful to anyone who will read it.
I will definitely try your advices/tips and gonna share it with friends as well...:-)
I am so glad this works. I have no printer to print out on line coupons and was wondering if spending all that money on printer ink/paper was more than the savings on the coupons after a while? this is much better and its job security for the USPS. LOL
I linked you to my page I created for Coupon Clippers, My goal is to use my Hub as a place for coupon users to come to trade coupons and get usefull information, like how to request coupons, and free samples. Your Hub was very informative and I thought they went well together. Please feel free to check it out: http://hubpages.com/_2ta0gua952nu0/hub/Coupon-Clip
I took your advice and emailed Armor and recirved 4 coupons for $0.25 off one of their products, I told them how I have been a long time consumer, and my child is also,I also explained why we perfer their brand over others.I rated your Hub up, useful & awesome. Thank You for such a usefull Hub!
Great information here. I'm eager to try it. :)
Great list of coupon resources. Thanks for sharing.
This is so so cool. I really should try it!!
I love coupons! !!!!
i think it is wonderful that there is a company that will mail out free cupons to you at home. because there is a lot of families struggling at this time in our lives. and I can promise you with certainty that there isn't a mother out there that wants to see her child do without. SO ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH!!!!!
thats some great ideals.... thanks.keep up the good work.
Well you are right. I am getting them in like crazy. What I don't get for free product I use the coupons at Shaw where they double up to .99 cents as long as coupon says " do not double" It is great. Thank you for posting this. I went for all the ones I really like.
please send me all coupon in my mail
I have contacted some companies and they have already sent E-mail back saying coupons in mail another company to go to is Bar-S. I contacted them and got a $5.00 food coupon for any Bar-S foods and several coupons. Thank You for this page!!!
Wow! i emailed some of the companies you have listed here and within hours recieved emails saying coupons were in the mail! great idea!!!
I would like to start saving money and receive coupons in the mail
I would love to start get free coupons in the mail!
ok i have no clue what im doing so if anyone out there can help me learn how to use coupons i would really love it i have two small boys and i can use all the extra money i can get diper r crazy baby food ok i u have kids u knw what im talking about so will someone PLEASE HELP ME thank u
I spent hours emailing about 50 of my favorite companies. MOST of them denied me my request, saying I can get them through my local newspaper, or inserts. They also said I can download coupons off their websites. I do not have a printer, so that is out of the question. Thinking I would not get any coupons sent to me, I was pleasantly suprised to recieve 3 packages in my mail- one from angel soft, contaning 3- 55cent off coupons for their toliet paper. I also recieved 3- 1.00 off coupons from Johnson and Johnson, as well as 3 coupons from Noxzema for 1,00 off. In the long run, it does pay to ask for coupons!! :)
Thank you.
would like to get coupons in the mail
bring on the coupons thru the mail!
Some people feel embarased asking for cupons or discounts, but I feel proud saving money. No matter financial status, saving money is for wise people.
I was wondering on how to get some coupons in the mail right now having some family issues raising 2 toddles and a baby on my own.. money is tight if anyone can help me that would be so great!!! thanks
i love getting coupons i don't get many but would love to get more
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I just started using coupons this month and I am saving more money then I thought I would!! Thanks for this site too :D
Thant is definitely a great idea and strategy to getting companies to send out coupons! Thanks for the awesome hub! Vote up!
I like using coupon to try to save me some money it you save alot with coupon i would like to get some in mail because i don't have a printer.
YOU KNOW I GET SO TIRED OF GOING TO THE GRO. STORE AND SPENDING GOOD MONEY AND NEVER SAVING ANYTHING SO I WOULD LOVE TO GET FREE COUPONS
interesting. do you think the introduction of groupon has changed the game a little bit as far as who brands give free stuff away to?
Many useful tips.Tank you. Recently I also found a way to save money and receive certain goods and services free of charge. please visit my hub and follow the links to learn more about this great opportunity.
Loved the hub, im a couponing virgen lol just started and its kinda hard because i live in Puerto Rico and we cant coupon in our supermarkets like u guys do in the states but i do go couponing in walgreens and walmart and kmart, im wondering though, i click on sites sometimes for coupons and they say the offer is unavailable in Puerto Rico. Do u think that actually contacting them they will send me coupons? and thanks again for ur info it was funny but easy to understand
i need coupons bad :(
I have been wondering for a long time how people use coupons effectively to save money and buy more food. Today, was a wonderful day for me, because I received so many new ideas to try to get coupons for items that I like. So many time the coupons you get in the mail are not for items that you can use in your home.
Grateful,
Petra Soliz
AWESOME IDEA!!!! Can anyone tell me if i should be putting my address into the emails? Or how do i get the coupons in the mail?
Big thanks for sharing companies
I started writing also and I recieved coupons for free stuff already! Thanks
Thanksss , Good post ;)
i need to save money and receive coupons in the mail
i am a new comer, ty for sharing your knowledge and experiences with others that is so kind, and generous of you! i'm excited about learning to coupon, i just need quite a bit of guidance, and these ideas have made since that i can understand! thanks again for sharing and caring! Danetta
Thanks bunches! Your stellar presentation here has inspired me. This is going to be the perfect lesson for my class, learning to compose a proper email to a real company for a practical purpose while working towards being frugal in the process. Awesome!
could you send me a bunch of coupons for food products of any kinda,I sure could use them
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I really would like to start saving money and receive coupons in the mail
This hub is great. In the future I will contact manufacturers with feedback. I have complained in the past, but only a few times. Thanks for the advice.
i would like to start saving
I have six boys and a single mom I need as many coupons. I could get to help me with shopping
How do I get coupons in the mail. Anyone please help!
I would love to recieve coupons through the mail. The information is very use for first time coupons.
with all these wonderful comments how could i not want to be a part of it all,please tell me what i nee to do to start receiving my free coupons in the mail.
I would like to save money where I can as food is getting expensive with taxes, need to start saving someware.
I really should try it. Because i love coupons!!
please send me coupons through the mail.I don't want to join anything or take surveys.Thank You
Glade....glade...glade....any coupons will do! Clean my house daily. Luv plug ins....etc! Candles are my fav during the months leading to Fall & Winter! Puts me in the perfect mood for the holidays!
Please send me some coupons by mail I reallt need them
I'm trying too see how i can get free coupons by mail
i would love to get coupons, my hours at work got cut and now it is hard to get grocerys
Please send me coupons third the mail
i would very much love to recieve coupons by mail as i have a very tight budget and i have found coupons to be very helpful, i never used them before but, i do now cause they help with your grocery bill thank you so much in all your help i love coupons, Rhoda
I tried contacting some of the companies you mentioned but I live in Canada so when they ask what state I live in there is no option to put canada. Any suggestions.....
Great hub Sunstreeks, I particularly like it because you have tried and tested it yourself and are not just offering it up as an idea. Voted up and useful.
What would be a good way of emailing a company that you have never used but would like to try whatever it is they produce without flat out asking for free coupons?
I would like to have coupons sent to my physical address without having to join a club or sign up for anything.
At target.com there is a list of coupons that can be printed. Luvs is having a if not satisfied you'll get your money back. I send them feedback on how unhappy I was with their product. I got a check on the mail. Did the same thing with Pampers brand they send me 10 coupons each worth $10 dlls... NICE! (:
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tawanda jenkins 3 years ago
everyone enjoys shopping.people can use a little extra savings.