General Kroger policy breakdown
• Kroger allows you to have no more than five paper manufacturer coupons for the same product.
• You can only use one coupon for every item (manufacturer or store). You no longer are allowed to stack coupons. So, if you have a store coupon for a razor, you cannot stack a manufacturer coupon with it.
• Expired coupons are not allowed.
• Store managers have the right to accept, reject or limit the use of any coupons.
• All items purchased with coupons must meet the size specified on the coupon.
• The amount refunded cannot exceed the price of the item. For example, if you used a $3 coupon on toothpaste that is already on sale 10/$10, you will not receive $2 back from this coupon. You will just get the item for free. No money-making scenarios are allowed.
Internet or printable coupons
• Printable coupons that are for a “free item” are allowed if all other criteria below is met.
• You can use only one printable coupon per item. Printable coupons, whether they are store or manufacturer, follow the same rules as listed in the general Kroger policy.
• Only two printable coupons per manufacturer, per customer are allowed each day. This means if you have printed six identical coupons, you are only allowed to use two per customer each day.
• Printable coupons that are blurry, out of proportion, do not scan properly or appear to be altered will not be accepted.
Doubling coupons
• Manufacturer coupons will be doubled up to $1. If you have a coupon that is $0.35, it will be doubled to $0.70. If you have a coupon that is $0.50 it will be doubled to $1. If you have a coupon that is $0.75 it also will be doubled to $1. All manufacturer coupons that are more than $1 will be used at face value and do not double. For example, if you have a coupon for $5 of off vitamins, it will be worth $5, not $10.
• Doubling does not apply to coupons such as those good for a free item, Kroger store coupons, Catalinas (those that print at the register), retail food store coupons, electronic coupons (those you place directly on your Kroger Plus card) or items prohibited by law.
• Coupons brought into the store that say “do not double” will not be doubled. The only exception to this is the Blinkies (coupons you find on the shelves in the stores). If you use a Blinkie, it will be doubled.
BOGO deals (Buy one, get one)
If Kroger is having a BOGO sale and you have a BOGO coupon for that same product that is on sale, you must still pay for two items. You cannot use both coupons for just two items. You must purchase two items, but you will receive a total of four items (two of which will be free).
Jessica Garringer is an avid couponer and bargain hunter. Contact her at JessicaGarringer@gmail.com or visit www.Saver Savvy.wordpress.com.
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