Couponing Basics: Manufacture vs. Store Coupons

Knowing the difference between a Manufacture coupon and a Store coupon is important to help maximize your savings.  Why?  You can stack a manufacture coupon with a store coupon at most stores!

We have already looked at the Anatomy of a manufacture coupon.  Make sure to head over and read that post if you missed it.

I want to look at in-ad coupons from my local grocery store, Farm Fresh.  I have received questions regarding these coupons over the years, so I wanted to focus on this store.

First, notice the coupon below states “Store Coupon” on the top where it would normally state “manufacture coupon”.  Additionally, you will notice the barcode starts with a “0” and the coupon lacks a redemption address and retailer terms.  The coupon also states “redeemable ONLY at Farm Fresh”.  The store doesn’t get reimbursed by the manufacture for this coupon.

You will also find manufacture coupons that are sponsored by a specific store.  The coupon below is a manufacture coupon with a Farm Fresh store logo. You will notice the coupon has all the same features of as a standard manufactures coupon and says “Redeemable at” Farm Fresh.  The coupon will be submitted to the manufacture for reimbursement.

Some stores will accept competitors manufacture coupons, so read the coupon policy at your local store to see if your store accepts competitors coupons.

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