Family Circle Magazine November 1980
Dear F.C.: Refunding is great for saving money on many products – especially around the holidays. With the Christmas season coming up, are there any offers I can use to get free or low-cost gifts for my family and friends? – S.B. Emerson, N.J. Dear S.B.: Yes, you can use premiums from refunds for your Christmas shopping. In fact, one women from South Carolina wrote last year. Through refunding, she received two free record albums from Trident, four free necklaces from Rice Krispies and Special Dinners, four Tender Vittle Bulletin Boards, five free dolls, two beach balls, five free pens from Kellogg's, paper plate holders from Armour Star, two Bic table lighters and a Pringle's Beach raft. You too, can get a head start now on your holiday shopping by using some of the refund offers listed here. For a small postage and handling charge you can get a book and record set, Norman Rockwell print, cookbook, taco rack, T-shirt and more. Dear F.C.: Many of the coupons and refunds offered in the United states are not good in Canada. Is refunding available in Canada? If so, how can I find out about refunding groups? – Mrs. S.H. Ontario, Canada. Dear S.H.: Refunding is available in Canada, but on a more limited basis than in the United States. Although about 16 billion manufacturers' coupon are issued annually in Canada, the redemption rate is low. One Canadian housewife, Liza Fare, recently founded the Coupon clippers' club to help Canadians take advantage of coupons and refunding. The club offers a coupon exchange service and also publishes a bimonthly newsletter that includes approximately 50 refund offers. The newsletter cost $1 per issue or $5 for a one-year (6 issues) subscription. To order, or for more information, write to Liza Fare, P.O. Box 875, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada L2E 6V6. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with your request. Dear F.C.: I have seen coupons for money-off frozen foods, canned goods, paper items, etc., but I have yet to see coupons for good for meats, produce or vegetables. Can you tell me if such coupons exist and how I can get them? – E.K. ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Dear E.K.: Coupons for meat, fresh produce or vegetables are usually available only through refunding. For
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