The mystery behind printable q's...

I am always being asked questions about what is ok and not ok when it comes to printable coupons. I thought I'd make it easy and break it down for everyone...

1. The general rule for printable coupons is "2" coupons per computer. Manufacturer's set it up this way for us so that "Coupon Sites" will automatically lock us out after we have printed "2" coupons on each computer. I always try to hit my browser "Back" button a third time just to make sure the limit is really "2" and sometimes I score a third coupon... love that!

2. If the coupon is a "pdf" file, you can print the coupon multiple times. TOTALLY OK TO DO IT... unless otherwise specified by the coupon or the manufacturer.You will know it's a "pdf" when you start to print and your computer print screen comes up instead of being redirected to a "Coupon Site".

3. It is fraud to make copies of printable coupons. Period. If you print your limit for the number of PC's you have in your home, then you have reached your personal limit for your home. It's ok to have a friend PRINT them for you and give them to you, but ILLEGAL to make a photocopy of the coupon. Photocopied coupons make retailers HATE couponers. It ruins the couponing experience for everyone who honestly coupons. Printable coupons are tracked by the IP address on the coupon ( a unique code specific to your coupon and your PC). If you think that it's "OK" to just do it one time, it's not. It's fraud. Plain and simple.

I hope this answers some questions that you may have about printable coupons. If you find that you are always in need of more coupons, or can never seem to find the q you want here are a few ideas:

1. Try ebay.com It's a great way to hunt down a mystery coupon or buy a bunch at one time.

2. Head on over here and search her site... there are tons of other sites as well.

3. Start a "Coupon Train". It's a great way to get some really good coupons from friends and family.

Always remember to be honest when couponing. All it takes is one person to ruin it for everyone with these big retailers.