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Frequently Asked Questions

We've compiled a list of F.A.Q'S that may serve as a helpful guide to you while using our website. If you can't find an answer to your question below, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be more than happy to assist you!
How much time does it take to cut coupons?
Cutting sorting your coupons will take approximately 1 to 2 hours each week, depending on the number of inserts. If you use the Grocery Guide, all of the sales, prices and recommended purchases are provided for you. Your time spent in the grocery store will be minimized.

What if we don't use the products the coupons are for?
Coupons are for household cleaners, health beauty items, meats, vegetables, condiments, dairy products, organic goods, dental products, paper products, otc medicine, etc. If you don't use any of these products, then you probably shouldn't use coupons.

Are there a lot of coupons for organic foods?
Typically only about 5% of the coupons we get are for organic foods. Hopefully that number will trend upward. However, when you spend such a small fraction of money on other supplies (cleaning products, paper goods, health beauty, etc.), you have that much more money to spend on your organics and whole foods.

I have a Sam's Club membership. Isn't it cheaper to shop bulk?
When's the last time you walked out of Sam's with something for free? When I started looking for ways to cut our budget I bought a Costco membership. Once I started this coupon concept I NEVER went back to Costco. The bulk stores don't even compare to the savings we get. (I stopped shopping at Walmart too!)

How soon before I see the dramatic savings other members are getting?
It will take between four to six weeks to really see your spending drop. The first few weeks will be spent accumulating the coupons you need to take advantage of all the deals you want. Then it will take a few more weeks to build a solid stockpile. Once your stockpile is built, you will be able to drastically slow down your shopping. At this point, you'll only go in for your perishables, replenishes and HOT DEALS.

What makes TCE's Grocery Guides different from these other online lists?
The online lists are computer generated and encompass weekly sale items only.

The Cuttin' Edge Grocery guides ALSO include:
  1. ALL items that net at least a 50% savings whether they're on sale or not.
  2. Local coupon deals that are not available to the national generators.
  3. Store downloadable coupon deals.
On the first morning of every sale, we walk from aisle to aisle looking at EVERY item in the store. We are the ONLY program in the Atlanta area that develops a thorough and comprehensive list. We encourage you to compare!

I do not live in the Atlanta area. Will the program work for me?
The CONCEPT will work anywhere. We are working on producing an e-Book that will be available for purchase on our website very soon. Please check back often for availability. The Grocery Guides that come with club membership are exclusive to Atlanta area stores.