Stacking and piggy-backing

Stacking Coupons

 

Some stores let you "stack" coupons. Stacking is when you use one manufacturer coupon (like the ones that come in the paper, or a tear pad, or a “blinkies” machine) and one store coupon (it will have a store logo on it and it will state that it is only redeemable at X store) in the same transaction for one item,

 

Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Vons allow this type of coupon use. Make sure to check the coupon acceptance policy of your local stores. Remember, “your mileage may vary”, and you may have different results.  Ask at your store if you can use them both.  Here is a great example for Coffee-Mate Creamer at Target.

From the Target Website:



 

 

 

From The Coffee Mate Website:



 

 

 

Print those two coupons out, take them to the store, and use them on the purchase two Coffee-Mate Creamers.

 

Here is what the receipt might look like:

Coffee-mate $2.00

Coffee-mate $2.00

Cpn Man     $1.00-

Cpn Target  $1.50-

Total          $1.50 for two bottles of Coffee-Mate



Another example of stacking is when you use an E-coupon (electric coupon) that is loaded to your club card and a paper coupon in the same transaction. Depending on the store you shop at, they may allow you to stack one e-coupon and a printed coupon.

 

Check your stores’ coupon policy before you go on your shopping trip.

 

Piggy Backing

 

Piggy backing is different from stacking.  It is using two coupons when 2 or more products are offered on the coupons with overlap.

 

Example:

 

Save $2.00 on any gallon of milk when you buy any 3 packages of Keebler cookies.

 

And

 

Save $1.50 on any 3 packages of Keebler cookies.

 

Another example using a BOGO coupon and a money off coupon.  Not only are you saving money on the item you are buying but, you receive a second item for free.

In this example, we are going to buy Silk brand Soy Milk.  They are on sale for $2.50/each.

Coupon 1: Buy one Silk  product, get one free.

Coupon 2: Save $1.25 on any one Silk product.

Use both coupons together and you will get both cartons of Silk Brand Soy Milk for $1.25!

 

Some stores do not allow piggybacking, so it is definitely a YMMV, but it is worth a shot.  When you find a store that allows piggybacking, make a note in your price book so you will remember which stores to save those coupons for.

 

It is easiest to piggy back coupons when you have the “when you buy” coupons, which are frequently for money off produce or diary when you buy a shelf stable item.