But that’s not the end of the story! I came home and called Kmart Corp. They said that the rules on this promo are changing every day, but today the promo is nationwide. They took my info and said my local KMart manager would call me and make things right…He called within a couple hours and offered to give me the $30 that I should have had taken off my bill on a KMart cash card. I just have to go back to the store sometime next week to pick it up. Hopefully it’s a happy ending!

Thank you for your recent correspondence regarding our double coupon
offer. We are always interested in hearing from our customers.

The double coupon event has been amended, and all K-Mart stores are now
participating. Following are the rules for this offer:

Amount of credit from [doubling or tripling] a coupon cannot exceed the
retail price of an item. No cash or in-store purchase credit will be
awarded for any amount exceeding the retail price of the item. Limit 1
coupon for each item purchased. Only 1 coupon will be [doubled or
tripled] per item. You may only purchase 4 of the same item using
double coupons. Coupons do not apply to sales tax. Limit 75 coupons
per customer per day. Internet coupons or copies of manufacturer instant
coupons are not valid. Offer excludes products prohibited by law,
including but not limited to alcohol, tobacco, and prescription
medication. Not valid on non-merchandise, federal or state regulated
items, prior purchases, Lands? End, Sears merchandise rung on Sears
registers within Kmart and Kmart.com. In the event of a return, coupon
savings may be deducted from refund.

Sears Holdings reserves the right to modify or cancel this program at
any time.

Again, we would like to thank you for your interest in our double coupon
promotion. We appreciate your business and value you as a Sears
Holdings customer. We certainly hope you will continue to make Sears
Holdings your choice for quality and value.

Sincerely,

Joanne J.
National Customer Relations
Sears Holdings Corporation

It seems that even if you use a coupon for $3, they will “double” it up to $2 – so you’d get $5 off. This is such a fantastic promotion. I hope K-Mart does it often.

I dislike Kmart as it is, but now I REALLY have a reason to dislike them. The registers have only one screen, and it’s BEHIND the cashier, several feet away from customers, and it almost impossible for the customer to read. Thus, I was helpless when she rang up items (I couldn’t tell if they rang up the correct price), and helpless when she scanned the coupons (I couldn’t see if they were doubling correctly). It wasn’t until after I left that I found out that several coupons didn’t double (they were only $1, come on!) and several didn’t even scan at all. I lost $8 to a bad cashier, and there was no way to PROVE it to customer service.

And don’t get me started on how ridiculously inflated their prices are! I could use that same coupon, un-doubled, at Walmart or CVS and get a better deal. It’s not worth it to shop at Kmart — even on a double coupon day.

here’s what i got:
free stuff:
loreal eye shadow 3.49 ea,- $2 coupons x 2
colgate toothbrush $2 – $1 x 3
kotex pantiliners $1.29 – $1
dove conditioner 3.99- $2
healthful life small bag of cat food $1.99- $1 x 2
greased lightning cleaner 2.99- $1.50 x 3
trident extreme gum 1.49- 75c x 6

yay for free!

stuff i paid for. My rule was unless it was under $1 i wasnt going to get it except for stuff we REALLY use or need.
clearasil 4.99 – $2 paid 99c
loreal kids shampoo 2.49 – 75c = 99c x2
durex condoms 12 pk(LOL i am so embarrassed!) 5.89 – $2 = 1.89
( cheap date with hubby LOL)
carefree pantiliners 1.29 ea, – $1/2 coupon = 29c x 2
mylanta 12 oz 4.99- $2 = 99c
goodlife indoor cat food 4.99-$2 = 99c x2
goodlife cat food 5.69 – $2 = 1.69 x 2
goodlife cat treats 2.39 – $1 = 39c
scrubbin bubbles bath foamer ( cuz i wanted it!) 3.99 – $1 = 1.98
huggies wipes 2.99 – $1 = 99c x 2
pampers wipes 2.99- $1 = 99c
tide $5 – $1 = $3 x 2
cascade complete gel 4.29 – $2 ( mailer) = 29c
biz bleach 8.99- 2.50 = 4.99 ( cuz we use it and that is a good price)

I was very pleased with my purchases!I am glad i didnt take the kids cuz it took forever to shop here! i havent been to this store in ages so i was kinda lost!

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I spent $45.xx for $138.xx worth of items. I was very pleased. I was selective because some of the Kmart prices were higher than prices at my CVS, Walgreens and Kroger. For the most part, I only used coupons that were $1 or higher.

One of my best deals was for Fruit of the Loom pocket tee shirts. They are on sale this week and I still had $1 off 2 coupons from the Sunday paper. My husband wears the navy blue ones under his work shirts and I stocked up. After coupons I only paid $1 for each shirt!

I am going to look through my coupons again and will be heading back tomorrow night!

Thanks for posting this information.

Glenda

for a total of $9.29 plus 5.05 in tax
so basically i paid for the shoes
coupons tendered – 67.00
total kmart savings – 12.99

on my first trip my total was $9.45 with 5.74 of that being in taxes and i got 13 shampoos all together along with my other stuff. thanks to this site for all your great information and deals everyday

Also, they gave me all the overage on the coupons too

My purchases:

2 Lg. Colgate toothpaste 2 for $4 – 2Q’s for $1.50 (D) -$3
=$1 for 2 lg. toothpastes.
1 Dove Go fresh Body Was for $4.49 -1Q for $1.50 (D) -$3
= $1.49 for 1
1 Secret Deodorant for $2.49 -1Q for $1 (D) -$2
=$.49 for 1
2 Gillette Shampoos 2 for $8 -2Q’s for $2 (D) -$8
= 2 for FREE
1 Gillette Hyrda Gel for $3 -1Q for $1 (D) -$2
=$1 for 1
2 Dove Go Fresh Shampoos for $7.98 – 2Q for $2 (D) -$8
= +$0.02 for 2
3 Sauve Shampoos for $4.47 – 1(Q) for $1.50 (D) -$3
=$1.47 for 3
1 Johnsons Buddies Soap for $0.99 – 1Q for $0.74 (D) -$1.50
= + $0.51 for 1
2 Brut Deodorants for $5.18 – 2Q for $1 (D) – $4
= $1.18 for 2
2 Pert Shampoos for $5.98 – 2Q for $1.50 (D) – $3
= +$0.02 for 2
1 Resolve Rug Cleaner for $4.50 – 1Q for $2 (D) – $4
= $0.50 for 1
1 Big Bag Ziploc Easy Zipper for $2.19 -1Q for $0.50 (D) -$1
= $1.19 for 1
2 Endust for $6.58 – 2Q for $2 (D) -$8
= +$1.42 for 2
1 Box of Brillo Pads for $1.49 – 1Q for $0.50 (D) – $1
= $0.49 for 1
1 Lg. Dawn Hand Renewal for $3.39 -1Q for $1.50 (D) -$3
= $0.39 for 1
1 Mr. Clean Spray Cleaner for $1.50 – 1Q for $0.50 (D) -$1
= $0.50 for 1
1 Tide Detergent for $5 – 1Q for $1.50 (D) – $3
= $2 for 1
1 Dawn Foam Soap for $3.49 – 1Q for $1.50 – $3
= $0.49 for 1
2 Pledge Wipes for $5 – 2Q for $2 (D) -$4
= 2 for $1
1 Glade Candle for $2.89 -1Q for $1 (D) -$2
= 1 for $0.89
1 Fantastik Spray Cleaner for $2.69 – 1Q for $1 (D) – $2
= $0.69 for 1
2 Greased Lightning Cleaners for $5.78 – 2Q for $1.50 (D) – 6
= +$0.22 for 2
1 Box of Fiber One Bars for $2.50 – 1Q for $1 (D) – $2
= $0.50 for 1
1 Bag of Chex Mix for $3 – 1Q for $1 (D) – $2
= 1 for $1
2 Easy Mac Cups for $2 – 1Q for $1 (D) – $2
= 2 for FREE
1 Campbells Baked Pot. Soup for $1.99 – 1Q for $1 (D) – $2
= +0.01 for 1
Tax = $6.94
Total Balance owed $14.07
Coupons Used 32
Total Savings $15.06
Coupons Redeemed $71.60