1 /5 Stephanie: When did Dollar General start putting a limit on the number of items a person can buy? I finally found a place that had enough of what my kids want for Christmas and I get there to be told I am only allowed to buy 5, which will not even get me to their toy discount for the month of December. There are no signs stating any limits, apparently, Brandon, the manager, has taken it upon his self to impose this limit and cheat all customers out of their discount.