Stacking coupons at Target - I can't decipher the coupon lingo!

[southern_redhead]

Ok, I have heard of stacking Target Q's and Manf Q's before but never tried it. I'm really trying to do more couponing though and since I will be visiting Target tomorrow I'd like to try stacking (almost afraid though, my luck with couponing has been VERY GOOD - I'm just waiting on some huge, embarassing debacle!) I am trying to make out my list and have my coupons ready, I hate standing at the register sorting through which ones I'm using and which ones I'm not so I try to have my things sorted out beforehand. Anyway, I have my Manf Q's here and some don't say anything about combining...I'm guessing that if the Target Q for the same product also doesn't disqualify other Q's I can try to stack? I have a few Manf Q's that say "No other coupon may be used with this coupon" so I guess no stacking on those, right? Darn, because there are actually THREE that also have Target counterparts. Shoot, shoot, shoot! Okay, now for my real confusion: What if the Manf/Target coupon says "Limit one coupon per purchase"? Does this mean one period (and the Q has to be EITHER the Target OR the Manf?) Or does it mean only one of the same discounted item per transaction (it is for TP so I can only buy one pk of TP and use one Q?) or does it mean I can buy multiple pks/use multiple Q's but only as many Q's (Target or Manf) as I have pks?

I really want to clarify this so I don't look like a nitwit at the register. Like I said I've never had any issue with using coupons and I always sort them out before getting in line to have the ones I'm using in hand. Additionally, if it is one that is B1G1 then I have those pulled out to hand to the cashier as the items are scanned since they have to write the amount in. Still, I've had at least one guy sigh repeatedly behind me as the cashier scanned my (whopping ten!) coupons. Made me feel kinda but they were big Q's ($1 or more off, B1G1) so when I ended up saving over $15 I wanted to turn to him and say "Nya, nya"....I mean it took like 2 mins extra!

 

[dawnbu40]

Think of Target coupons sort of like a Target sale price. They can be matched up with any manufacturer's coupon for the same item. I always stack my coupons and get great deals! The only time you may encounter a problem is if your 2 coupons go over the price of the item. Some cashiers try to tell you that they can't both be used( in that case) but just tell her to adjust the coupon manually in the register so there is no overage.

As for the guy sighing behind you...ignore him! You have every right to use your coupons and if he doesn't like it he can go to another register

 

[southern_redhead]

Think of Target coupons sort of like a Target sale price. They can be matched up with any manufacturer's coupon for the same item. I always stack my coupons and get great deals! The only time you may encounter a problem is if your 2 coupons go over the price of the item. Some cashiers try to tell you that they can't both be used( in that case) but just tell her to adjust the coupon manually in the register so there is no overage.

As for the guy sighing behind you...ignore him! You have every right to use your coupons and if he doesn't like it he can go to another register

Okay, so using the Target Q is more like showing your Kroger Plus card to get a sale price? Then the Q's that say "no other coupons" can still be stacked? That is great. I don't think I have anything on my list that will be less than the coupons or even free, just a pretty good deduction from the price.

Yeah, I know. Actually, since it was a guy, I kind of laughed it off- I know a lot of guys have some sort of macho fear of coupons. I'm pretty sure my husband hasn't ever used one and when he goes shopping with me he eyes them like he thinks they bite.