Proctor & Gamble products are among the most popular on the market. The family of brands includes well-known names like Tide, Olay, Iams, Crest, Febreze, Gain, Pantene, CoverGirl, Luvs, and Swiffer.
But bargain hunters who have tried to find a Pampers or Swiffer coupon will quickly realize that they're extremely difficult to find. The reason? Proctor & Gamble coupons are rarely issued by outside entities. Fortunately, Proctor & Gamble offers several free programs through which bargain hunters can obtain free samples and coupons.
It is necessary to sign up for P&G Everyday Solutions (via PGEverydaySolutions.com) in order to access the coupons and freebies through the various programs. Registration is free and once complete, the bargain hunter can enjoy the offerings of the P&G eSaver, ThankYouMom.com and the P&G BrandSampler. In addition, there are the P&G BrandSaver coupons, available as a monthly newspaper insert.
P&G eSaver Digital Coupons
The internet isn't just a source for printable coupons; it's also home to a fairly new type of coupon: the digital coupon, also known as an "e-coupon." The P&G eSaver program works like this:
- Obtain a shopper's card from one of the participating grocery store chains.
- The shopper's card number is entered into the P&G eSaver website (PGeSaver.com.)
- Browse the available coupons and click the tick box to select coupons.
- Upload the coupons onto the shopper's card.
- The shopper's card is scanned at the register on that next grocery shopping trip and the coupons are applied to the purchase.
These e-coupons are easy and convenient, but there is a downside: the number of participating retailers is limited. Popular grocery stores like Publix, Stop & Shop/Shaw's, Albertsons and Trader Joe's were not active in the P&G eSaver program as of April 2010. But with the increasing popularity of the web, many surmise that it's only a matter of time until these popular retailers join Proctor & Gamble's digital coupon program or start their own!
Free Samples and Coupons Via the P&G BrandSaver
Free samples and coupons are available through the P&G BrandSaver program. Members of P&G Everyday Solutions simply sign in to view the available freebies and coupons. New promotions are made available every few weeks.
The bargain hunter can click a tick box to select the coupons and free samples, which are then sent out in the mail. For some offers, such as the April 2010 offer for a Prilosec OTC coupon and free sample, the individual must answer two questions using a drop-down menu. Only certain individuals qualify to receive certain samples/coupons. For instance, one must suffer from heartburn in order to be eligible to receive a sample and coupon for Prilosec. But generally, a majority of the offers are open to everyone.
ThankYouMom.com Coupons
With the purchase of $50 worth of products, Proctor & Gamble's ThankYouMom.com website offers $100 in coupons for products like Pampers, Old Spice, Bounce, Oral B, Febreze, Bounty and Charmin toilet paper. The site is designed as an outlet for the appreciation of mothers. The site says, "Enjoy savings on the brands you trust to give your family what they need – our thanks to you for everything you do."
The process is simple: collect receipts until $50 worth of Proctor & Gamble products have been purchased; circle the Proctor & Gamble products on the receipt; print and complete a brief coupon request form; then, mail out the original receipts and the form.
ThankYouMom.com has a complete list of the coupons that are included in the booklet. The list includes information on each coupon's value, terms and the quantity of coupons for a particular product.
The P&G BrandSaver Coupon Booklet
Savvy shoppers who are seeking to save money with coupons will want to mark the first Sunday of the month, as that's when the P&G BrandSaver coupon insert is distributed in newspapers across the United States.
The P&G BrandSaver newspaper insert is not available in every newspaper, so coupon clippers can visit the Everyday Solutions website to utilize the search tool. Bargain hunters can enter their zip code or state and this will generate a list of local newspapers that feature the P&G BrandSaver.
The website also features a preview of the insert, with information on four or five coupons that will be available. The total value of the month's BrandSaver coupons is also displayed. Generally, it features $70 to $100 worth of coupons.
With the popularity of Proctor & Gamble products, these coupons will lead to some significant savings for most shoppers. It's free to sign up for P&G Everyday Solutions and members will receive a monthly e-mail newsletter that highlights some of the best coupon offers, along with tips and articles on topics like housekeeping or parenting.
Bargain hunters may also want to learn more about Swiffer Coupons and Swiffer WetJet Alternatives, along with Teeth Whitening and Crest Whitestrips Coupons.
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Mia Carter - Mia Carter - Journalist, Producer/Editor & Web Writer. Carter's work has appeared on CBS and CNN.com.
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