Over the last few years I have mentioned on many occasions how you can reach out to manufacturers in efforts to score product coupons.

Last year for a series of several weeks, I contacted 5 per day – it was a LOT of effort, but it paid off HUGE for me. I had MANY FREE product coupons and quite a few high value coupons for Produce, Grocery and even Paper Products.

It’s a GREAT way to save ~ and it’s even better if you plan ahead!     Each month we let you know what items are on sale for that current month…  It’s a great opportunity to look ahead at what will be on sale, and reach out to those companies. 

We recently let you know that there are TEN companies you can write to that are likely to send you coupons.. read that post HERE.

Pairing coupons with the monthly sales items is sometimes the best way to save.  Here are some steps to getting started if you wish to do the same:

7 Simple Steps

Make a list of foods you purchase regularly, and write their names on paper.

Each day, set time aside to reach out to them via their website – look for the Contact Us link to submit your comments.

Within each comment, make sure you fill out your home address, and email – as many will respond back to let you know your email has been received.

Note on your spreadsheet who you have contacted so you can keep a tally of the responses.

In the contact form, keep your transmission brief – what do you like about their product? What do you dislike? What could they improve? Do you like the NEW flavors they have?

Document their response, if any.

If you DO receive coupons, make sure you reach out to them to thank them for responding so favorably.

Some companies will have an auto-response anywhere from immediately to 4-5 days later; others will respond within 24 hours to thank you for your feedback and some will respond to let you know they are sending coupons by mail.

Should you wish to contact companies you can use this spreadsheet here – it has been a while since we have updated, but it’s a great foundation as it’s a clickable PDF – start at A and work your way down the list.

Don’t see your company on the list? Just head to their website & find the CONTACT US link on the bottom of their page.