Kmart Doubles start tomorrow! Check here if there’s one close to you, because some of these deals are pretty great.
There are several rules to Kmart Doubles. These change a bit every time they roll around, but this time they are as follows:
Kmart Double Coupon Rules:
- You can double up to and including coupons with a $2 value. That means that a $2 coupon will be doubled up to $4, a $1 coupon will be doubled up to $2. However, a $3 coupon will NOT be doubled at all!
- There is a limit of 4 like coupons being doubled in one transaction.
- You can only double up to 10 coupons per day when you have $25 or more in purchases. This is before any manufacturer coupons are used, so it should be easy to get up to the $25 amount. Also, depending on your local Kmart, cashier and/or manager you may be able to have more then 10 coupons be doubled in one transaction!
- Kmart also does NOT give coupon overage. For example, if you buy a product that is $2.50 and use a $2 coupon. The coupon will deduct $2 and the doubled amount will be .50, so you’ll get the item FREE–you just won’t make money. (Thanks Hip2Save!)
Hip2Save has compiled a HUGE list of coupon matches and I am going to defer to her superior knowledge on the subject. Check out her entire list here.
Here is a list of my favorites from her list:
Reach Toothbrushes (2 pk) $2.99
Use the $2 coupon from the 6/14SS
Final cost FREE!
Reach Floss $1.49
Use the $1 coupon from the 6/14SS or the $1.50/2 coupon or $3/3 coupon from the 3/15SS or 8/2SS
Final cost FREE!
Vaseline Lotion $3
Use the $1.50 or $1.25 coupon from the 8/2RP
(coupon value depends on your region)
Final cost FREE or .50!
Edge shaving gel $1.99
Use the .75 or $1 coupon from the 8/2SS
(depends on your region)
Final cost as low as FREE!
Skintimate shaving cream $1.99
Use the .75 or $1 coupon from the 8/2SS
(depends on your region)
Final cost as low as FREE!
Playtex Gloves $2.19
Use the $1 coupon from the 6/28SS
Final cost .19!
Nature’s Source Cleaner $1.99
Use the $1 peelie coupons found on the bottles (if you can find them)
Final cost FREE!
Visine Products (smallest size) $3.99
Use the $2 coupon from the 8/2SS or from here
Final cost FREE!
Johnson First Aid Gauze $1.79
(select other Johnson First Aid products under $2 too)
Use the $1 coupon from the 8/2SS
Final cost FREE!
A few notes on what to expect –
First, prices and coupons are different in different regions. The coupons listed may not be in your inserts or they may list different values. The shelf prices for products may change the value you are saving. You will have to double check for yourself once you are there.
Second, not all Kmarts will reliably have all of the products listed. For example, the one I go to on Elston in Chicago is very well stocked in toiletries/healthcare/personal care, but have almost no groceries. Do not be overly surprised if you can’t find something.
Third, make sure to watch the coupons/products that are being doubled at the register. Cashiers are known to double for the wrong item (just to get through the computer system) and then mess up the other coupons you were planning on using.
Fourth, not all cashiers will be versed as well as you. Unfortunately, this rule is across the board as far as most stores. We study this. We learn the tricks and come prepared. They do not. If you have a problem with a coupon not doubling/a cashier not understanding the issue, ask for a manager. Be polite, but ask for a manager.
Alli is a Chicago based wife and mother of two children. She has turned money-saving into a game and enjoys searching out the best deals to help you save money! Alli shares her insight, tips and up-to-the-minute deals for local and national retailers and brands. Her hope is that you will play the game and learn to save money at the same time!