[MariaT]

Originally Posted by supermanning Being a total Rookie, I still don't understand the whole multiple coupon idea, all the places I've shopped at for "want" items, only allow 1 coupon at a time and they cannot be combined with any other offer, see I work at OfficeMax in a customer service call center and we won't let anyone use multiple coupons or combine coupons with even a sale item. But then again office supplies are not neccessarily needs anyway. Also how do I know when stores will double or triple your coupons? I love the idea of having a stockpile of food. It has been very depressing for me to have my kids ask for something to eat and I have only a few things if any to give them. Having a stockpile would really help my self esteem I think.

Start off by going to the stores you regularly shop at and ask for their coupon policies. They are all different. Make sure you write them down just in case you need to refer back to them. If you are concerned about food, then start with grocery stores first and then work your way to other type stores as you get a better handle on the coupons. Coupon policies for OfficeMax are much different then a grocery store I would venture to guess. Follow the threads on this board that pertain to the grocery stores you shop at, they are very helpful.

You are allowed to use one coupon for each item you purchase. If you are buying 3 tubes or toothpaste then you can use 3 coupons. If you stores really do limit the use to one coupon per transaction then make multiple trips to the store.