Thursday 12/24/09: Try new flavors

So you have a coupon that's for a specific flavor, and you're going to be careful you use it correctly, as per yesterday's tip. But I want to encourage you to be willing to try new products and new flavors, with those specific-kind coupons. Often, companies who only sell an item during a certain season (pumpkin egg nog) or are launching a new item (Crackerfuls, which fell flat and was soon removed) will publish high-value coupons and severely discount the price in hopes of creating brand loyalty that will pay off later when the product is regular price and you don't have a coupon. Don't buy into that part of it, but feel free to take advantage of their big marketing push at the beginning! You could end up with a special treat you'll love. :)