Couponing 101 Tip: How to tell if you coupon doubles or not?

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Did you know that the numbers to the left of the barcode actually mean something? Well it does..... It's the way you tell if a coupon can be/should be doubled or not. Sometimes a manufacturer's coupon will print with a  “Do Not Double” on it. 

Now, the very first number on the barcode starting on the left is the key. Coupons that do not double will start with a number "9" like the one above.  If the barcode starts with a 5, it should be doubled automatically. Just a little note is that lots of blinkies start with the number 9 though.