coupon train????

[rebate queen]

I have seen these on other sites--anyone know more about them or want to start one??

[mom2fussbudgets]

I don't know what this is, sorry! Can you offer up an explanation?

It is exchanging coupons by snail mail. Google it and it will show you how to start one.

[hobson725]

I have been part of one a few years ago. I rec'd alot of coupons that I would not have been able to get here. I would cut out ALL the sunday coupons and put them in an envelope to save for the next month's coupon train. I would take out the coupons that I would use and send the others in the next coupon train. Sometimes I would have to put 2 stamps on my envelope b/c I had so many coupons. It was fun and I Knew I was helping someone out with coupons just as the person who sent their coupons to me was helping me. I would like to join one if one begins here!

[rebate queen]

Originally Posted by hobson725

I have been part of one a few years ago. I rec'd alot of coupons that I would not have been able to get here. I would cut out ALL the sunday coupons and put them in an envelope to save for the next month's coupon train. I would take out the coupons that I would use and send the others in the next coupon train. Sometimes I would have to put 2 stamps on my envelope b/c I had so many coupons. It was fun and I Knew I was helping someone out with coupons just as the person who sent their coupons to me was helping me. I would like to join one if one begins here!

Do you want to start it???

[mom363546]

This sounds interesting! me and my sis send each other coupons all the time.I know what she pretty much uses and she knows my buying habits so it works great.

[chardona]

Anyone can start a coupon train. You just have to get a few people to join you.
A coupon train consists of one conductor and generally four passengers. The conductor starts the train by mailing unwanted coupons on to the next passenger. The first passenger takes out the coupons that she wants and any that expire soon, then replaces them with coupons she has but doesn't want. The train makes its rounds to each person and then home to the conductor. The process then starts over again.

As a general rule, most trains contain 30 to 50 coupons. This number is the maximum amount that one stamp will mail. You are expected to post to your group when the train arrives at and departs from your home. Most coupon groups ask that you keep a train in your possession no longer than three days. You should replace as many coupons as you take out. Many groups do not allow coupons printed off the Internet because not everyone has stores that accept them. To be fair to all riders, the coupons that you take should be replaced by the same type. For example, pet for pet, grocery for grocery, cleaning for cleaning, and so on. All coupons that leave your possession should have at least two weeks until they expire. It is also a good idea to write the coupon group and train's name on the outside of the envelope. Many people belong to several coupon train groups, and this makes your envelope easily identifiable to the next passenger.

One of the best ways to find a coupon train group is by doing a Google search on the Web. Most groups will ask you to submit a little information about yourself, such as how long you have been couponing and if you belong to any other trading groups. This is a way for them to determine if you are a reliable rider. You can also start your own train by asking friends and family to join in.

There are many types of trains out there for you to consider. Many of the larger trading groups have their standard core of potluck trains. If you are looking for specific coupons, you can often select to be placed on a special train. Special trains contain specific items such as only baby, pet, or grocery coupons.

[rebate queen]

Thanks for all the info chardona--if anyone wants to be the conducter, I'll gladly ride on the train.

[chardona]

Originally Posted by rebate queen

Thanks for all the info chardona--if anyone wants to be the conducter, I'll gladly ride on the train.

That would be nice. I am always throwing away coupons because I don't know very many people who uses them. I would love to swap instead of throwing them away!! Maybe we can work on something soon.

[koi]

i would like to do this i have lots of baby ones we wont use thanks