Newbie Question - How to offer coupons that are expiring soon?

[mhmartel]

Total NOOB here, trying to put together my first trade list. Hoping for some advice. . .

I have a bunch of coupons I am not going to use that expire at the end of this month. None of these are particularly rare or high-value, but I thought someone out there might still want them and be able to use them before they expire. What is the best/ most appropriate way to post these on the forum, and what would the expected trade value be? Do I still ask for equivalent value in coupons / stamps in return? Or, do I just ask for enough to cover my postage cost?

[torontogal12]

I've seen people do both of those options you mention in your last sentence.Check out the trading forum and see what people there are doing. If you don't care either way,then it doesn't really matter in the end as long as both people are happy

Welcome to SC

[hollyquaiscer]

It may be to late to do a trade with our wonderful snail mail, but if you're not going to use them and nobody in your family or near you wants them, check at your local grocery store. Most stores now have a basket where people can take a coupon leave a coupon. At least that way there may be a chance they get used. Some people also head to the store with some tape and tape the coupons to the products for others to take (although I'm not sure everyone has the luxury of the extra time that takes).

[anhtrang]

It may be to late to do a trade with our wonderful snail mail, but if you're not going to use them and nobody in your family or near you wants them, check at your local grocery store. Most stores now have a basket where people can take a coupon leave a coupon. At least that way there may be a chance they get used. Some people also head to the store with some tape and tape the coupons to the products for others to take (although I'm not sure everyone has the luxury of the extra time that takes).

Nice! Which stores have that basket?

[Mskittyandbigboy]

I have never seen such a basket, but will keep my eyes open!

[amandabananda]

Great idea to have a basket!

I've been a coupon fairy before, at least I hope someone will use them

[katie333]

You may also find some local couponers to do some in person trading with. Often these types of coupon swaps have a 'dump your extras here' spot where everyone can just paw through it and take what they need. Works especially well for short expiries since there is no mailing time.

[Nayya]

Some people also head to the store with some tape and tape the coupons to the products for others to take

That or I just put the coupons in the plastic bracket that holds the price tags on the shelves. Ppl look at me funny!

[Queenmoly]

That or I just put the coupons in the plastic bracket that holds the price tags on the shelves. Ppl look at me funny!

I do that all the time and a few others around here do the same - also stop people and ask if they want a coupon for something they have in their cart - all the times done, have only had 2 say no thanks....lol