Comments on: CVS: Deals for the week of June 15-21, 2008

By: emily

emily — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 08:44:40 +0000

I feel silly even emailing with my situation, but I thought maybe someone would have good advice for me. Two days ago, I lost my entire coupon organizer complete with at least 25 to 30 dollars in ECBs, and 15 more on CVS, Walgreens, and Target gift cards. Needless to say, I have called every store that I visited, and gone to the store where I think I left it. Unfortunately, I think I left it in an aisle at Wal-Mart, and I’m pretty sure it was taken. Obviously, I am kicking myself and so sad about my mistake.

I contacted CVS and she could see my unused ECBS and even could tell me the individual amounts, but she said she could not reset them. She would only be able to transfer my quarterly bucks to another card. She suggested I wait to do this, since if I ended up finding my ECBS, transferring to another card would cause them to be deactivated. So, even if I found them, I wouldn’t be able to use them. After lots of searching, I am pretty certain it is gone.

The thought of starting over is so daunting to me, not to mention the fact that it is as if I have wasted so many deals and lost so much of our money because of this costly mistake.

So, here is my question. Would you recommend that I start over completely with a new card? Or should I have my husband fill out a card so that I could re do some of the deals that I lost? He doesn’t currently have one. I could then transfer over my old card to a new one and discontinue use of his card. I am just so sad with myself and hoping to salvage some of what I have lost. If you are able to help with advice, or would be willing to I would be so grateful. Sorry for the long explanation.
Thank you!
Emily

By: Julie G.

Julie G. — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:22:29 +0000

Another money maker from CVS this week: Buy (4) South Beach Diet 2.1 oz or Balance Nutrition Bars 1.76 oz get $3 ECB (limit 5). EAS Advent carb control and pure protein bars both work, on sale 2/$3. $1 off 1 coupons in paper for EAS and $1.50 off two coupons for Pure Protein. Confirmed UPC’s: EAS chocolate chip brownie UPC 791083304856; pure protein chewy chocolate chip UPC 749826126449; and pure protein chocolate peanut butter UPC 749826126487. Buy (4) EAS bars $6, use four $-1 coupons, total $2, receive $3 ECB. $1 money maker! (to give credit, received this from iheartcvs.com)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:26:14 +0000

FYI – My CVS took the expired 3/15 coupon today…..woo hoo.

Question – I found a blue price checker at my CVS. However when I tried scanning my card it just said number not found. Is this the scanner that everyone talks about spitting out coupons? Or is there something other than a price checker?

I have been CVSing for two weeks now and I am hooked!! Savings to date is 67.78%. Thanks for all you do.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:43:42 +0000

Jenny M.,
The 4 pack oral b toothbrushes were not on sale last week however are on sale this week and you get 3 EB. Also remember the oral b 2 pack is on special all month buy at 6.99 and get 6.99 EB. Hope this helps.

By: Rene

Rene — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:10:31 +0000

I also noticed that the printed Tylenol coupon says it is accepted in “provinces”, which makes me think my store won’t accept. Will try tomorrow and let you know.

I tried to print off the $3/2 Sally Hansen coupon from the link above (Slickdeals) and it said it was going to print a 3.5MB file. Any suggestions what I’m doing wrong?

Also, went yesterday to pick up the OralB 4 pack tbrushes from last week with a raincheck, 6.99 with 6.99 ECB’s. They finally had them back in but the cashier said I wouldn’t get ECB’s if it was on sale last week. She said she would adjust the price but thought I was out of luck with the ECB’s. Is this true? (I’m pretty new at this!) Thanks!

By: Jenny M

Jenny M — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:13:31 +0000

My almay ECB’s did not print today! It’s probably because it rang up $3.48 for some odd reason. Just keep your eye out for it…or better yet, use the card scanner if your store has one!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:22:47 +0000

Those of us in the OKC area do not get the weekly ECB deal this week. Apparently they are running another test market program on just doing 30% off CVS items. I hate it when this happens!

By: Cole & Lia's mom

Cole & Lia's mom — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:32:43 +0000

Another option for the CVS skincre coupon — I tried it on a “travel friendly size” Advanced Healing Lotion which was $1.49 at my CVS, and the $2.00 went through.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:31:25 +0000

When buying almay keep an eye out for the bonus pack that comes with eyeliner. I bought two bonus packs today and recieved my $10 ecb

By: Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:30:29 +0000

When buying almay keep an eye out for the bonus pack that comes with eyeliner. I bought two bonus packs today and recieved my $10 ecb

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:51:26 +0000

CVS for this week:

Trans #1

$4.00 8 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
$23.96 4 Oral-B toothbrushes

$27.96 Subtotal
-$15.98 Coupons (2 BOGO Oral B, $4/$20 CVS)

$11.98 Subtotal
-$11.49 ECBs

$0.49 OOP

$12.00 ECBs Earned (toothbrushes)

Trans #2

$5.91 3 14oz bags of M&M’s
$6.99 1 Almay Mascara
$1.99 1 Box CVS Bandages
$9.18 4 Revlon Nail polish (BOGO)

$24.07 Subtotal
- $1.50 $1/2 bags M&M’s (6/1 insert?)
- $1.00 off any Almay Cosmetic
- $2.00 off any Revlon Cosmetic
- $2.00 off any Revlon Cosmetic
- $4.00 $4/$20 CVS

$13.57 Subtotal
-$12.00 ECBs from Trans #1

$1.57 OOP

$11.99 ECBs Earned
(Candy, Almay, Bandages)

A few quick notes:
I hope your daughter is feeling better and no one else in your family caught the bug. =o)

I know at our CVS stores (Mid-Maryland) they have a constant Hershey’s candy bar deal running, buy 10 get one free. This could probably be used towards the candy deal this week.

By: Jan

Jan — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:28:42 +0000

I just got $15 ECB for doing an online survey for CVS advisory panel- yay!

By: Jessica

Jessica — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:13:43 +0000

I believe our local CVS stores are still accepting internet coupons (So. Cal)- unless it is a very recent change. I used one within the last month or so.

The Oral-B power toothbrushes were marked at $7.99 here and there was no tag on the shelf indicating $3 ECBs, so I figure that this region was excluded from the offer? I didn’t even bother taking them up to the register.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:43:59 +0000

Arnicare is a pain relieving gel,cream or ointment (your choice) and is a monthly deal. It is 8.99 and you get 5 ECB. If you use the $1.50 off pain relief that is printing out and the manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off it could work out to be a pretty good deal.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:42:03 +0000

The tylenol coupon says its only for use in Canada–has anyone tried it in the states?

By: jared

jared — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:51:45 +0000

Hello! Been doing this for two weeks now (you’re a godsend).

My CVS took the expired $3/15 printed coupon today (the ones that expired on the 14th or 15th i think).

So, here’s what i got:
2 Alavert
4 Evian Waters @ B1G1
2 CVS Cotton Swabs (500 ct)
1 Kraft Barbecue Sauce (sale for .49 off)

Coupons used
2 $4/1 Alavert
2 $1/2 Evian
1 $3/15 CVS Coupon

full nonsale value: $39.75
ECBs used: $7.47
OOP: $1.09
Total “cost”: $8.56
ECBs Back: $9.00

I made a $0.44 profit!!!!!

thanks for all your help!! i’m telling everybody i know about this site.

By: Angela O

Angela O — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:42:58 +0000

Here’s an (incomplete) list of stores with scanners:

http://www.afullcup.com/upload/cvs/76560-cvs-stores-scanners-list.html

Call 1800-SHOP-CVS if you don’t receive your ECBs! They will ask for your card #, look up the transaction and “reset” the ECBs to print on your next store purchase after 48 hours.

By: Lyn

Lyn — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:58:07 +0000

All CVS’s don’t have the card scanners. Mine doesn’t.

If anyone needs info about their own CVS stores, you can always call them up locally.

If your ECB’s don’t print, you can discuss this with a store manager. Have a copy of the ad with you to show the ECB’s offer. I find many of the managers very helpful and if you can’t get the answers you need call 1-800-SHOP-CVS.

Policies for each store may be different – accepting internet coupons, their coupon policy in general. CVS does not have a hard line coupon policy across the board.

Just a few tips for newbies or those who don’t know where to turn.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:31:40 +0000

This morning, when I scanned my card with the blue box, I received a $2 off any Almay coupon. My mascara was free after coupon and ECBs. Hopefully the rest of you are seeing these too.

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:42:05 +0000

I also had the issue of purchasing Nivia and not getting any ecb’s for it. Since the week/deal is over I am curious what to do? Anyone? Thanks!