Comments on: CVS: Deals for the week of August 24-30, 2008 http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html Helping You Be a Better Home Economist Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Bethany http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278113 Bethany Sat, 30 Aug 2008 17:22:34 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278113 This afternoon I did my first CVS run ever! I'm sure I could've done it better (if anyone has any suggestions, please share them!), but I am quite happy with how it worked out, especially for my first time. I was thrown for a loop, too, 'cause none of the CVSes I went to had all of the items I had originally intended to buy. So there's my first lesson: don't shop on the last day of the sale week. LOL. Here's what I did: TRANSACTION 1 Advil Children’s $5.79 - $1 MQ =$4.79 OOP, $5.79 ECB, $1 profit TRANSACTION 2 Milk $3.69 (we needed it) Bag of candy $ .99 (since I was getting the milk, I needed a filler to get me over $10 to use the $2/10 Q) 2 Revlon nail polish (BOGO) $3.99 CVS toothbrush $1.99 Kotex Pantiliners $1.49 -$1 Revlon Q -$1 Kotex Q -$1.99 toothbrush Q -$2/10 CVS Q =$6.16 - $5.79 ECB (from T1) =$.37 OOP, $1.49 ECB, $1.12 profit Obviously if I hadn't gotten the milk and candy my earnings would've been higher, but then I would've had to get something else to not waste the rest of my $5.79 ECB. Not counting my $1.49 remaining ECB, which I will apply to my next transaction, I spent $5.16 OOP. Basically I paid for the milk, which I would've bought anyway, and the candy (which I also probably would've bought anyway, LOL), and got the pantiliners, toothbrush, Advil, and nail polish for free. I see how people get so addicted to CVSing! Thanks so much for your tutorial and tips and putting together your scenarios. Your tutorial was the first one that actually made sense to me. This afternoon I did my first CVS run ever! I’m sure I could’ve done it better (if anyone has any suggestions, please share them!), but I am quite happy with how it worked out, especially for my first time. I was thrown for a loop, too, ’cause none of the CVSes I went to had all of the items I had originally intended to buy. So there’s my first lesson: don’t shop on the last day of the sale week. LOL.

Here’s what I did:
TRANSACTION 1
Advil Children’s $5.79
- $1 MQ
=$4.79 OOP, $5.79 ECB, $1 profit

TRANSACTION 2
Milk $3.69 (we needed it)
Bag of candy $ .99 (since I was getting the milk, I needed a filler to get me over $10 to use the $2/10 Q)
2 Revlon nail polish (BOGO) $3.99
CVS toothbrush $1.99
Kotex Pantiliners $1.49
-$1 Revlon Q
-$1 Kotex Q
-$1.99 toothbrush Q
-$2/10 CVS Q
=$6.16
- $5.79 ECB (from T1)
=$.37 OOP, $1.49 ECB, $1.12 profit

Obviously if I hadn’t gotten the milk and candy my earnings would’ve been higher, but then I would’ve had to get something else to not waste the rest of my $5.79 ECB.

Not counting my $1.49 remaining ECB, which I will apply to my next transaction, I spent $5.16 OOP. Basically I paid for the milk, which I would’ve bought anyway, and the candy (which I also probably would’ve bought anyway, LOL), and got the pantiliners, toothbrush, Advil, and nail polish for free.

I see how people get so addicted to CVSing!

Thanks so much for your tutorial and tips and putting together your scenarios. Your tutorial was the first one that actually made sense to me.

]]> By: Jamie http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278112 Jamie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:31:27 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278112 Crystal - The Stay Free BOGO is in the RedPlum 6/29 not the smartsource. Just wanted to let you and anyone wondering know! Crystal – The Stay Free BOGO is in the RedPlum 6/29 not the smartsource. Just wanted to let you and anyone wondering know!

]]> By: Alana Jo http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278111 Alana Jo Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:21:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278111 I accidently entered the info in #84 on the wrong topic. It was suppose to go on the deals one. Sorry about that. I accidently entered the info in #84 on the wrong topic. It was suppose to go on the deals one. Sorry about that.

]]> By: Rae http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278110 Rae Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:41:01 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278110 Liz, there are two different Playtex Sport tampons on sale. Maybe you took up the wrong ones. The 36count w/ intuition razor are on sale for $5.99. The Playtex Sport 16ct (or 18ct Playtex gentle glide) are the ones on sale for $4.99 plus $3 ECB. Liz, there are two different Playtex Sport tampons on sale. Maybe you took up the wrong ones. The 36count w/ intuition razor are on sale for $5.99. The Playtex Sport 16ct (or 18ct Playtex gentle glide) are the ones on sale for $4.99 plus $3 ECB.

]]> By: Megan http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278109 Megan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:18:53 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278109 If you use a coupon for a product, does the register count the before-coupon price towards what you need to earn the ECBs, or the final price? For example, this week if you buy $15 of Nivea, you get $5 ECB. I have several Nivea coupons. If I use them, will that just bring my total down so that it doesn't equal $15, or will it consider the before-coupon price what I need to get the ECBs? In other words, can I use my coupons but still get the ECBs? (I hope that makes sense!) If you use a coupon for a product, does the register count the before-coupon price towards what you need to earn the ECBs, or the final price? For example, this week if you buy $15 of Nivea, you get $5 ECB. I have several Nivea coupons. If I use them, will that just bring my total down so that it doesn’t equal $15, or will it consider the before-coupon price what I need to get the ECBs? In other words, can I use my coupons but still get the ECBs? (I hope that makes sense!)

]]> By: Megan http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278108 Megan Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:16:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278108 If you use a coupon for a product, does the register count the before-coupon price towards what you need to earn the ECBs, or the final price? For example, this week if you buy $15 of Nivea, you get $5 ECB. I have several Nivea coupons. If I use them, will that just bring my total down so that it doesn't equal $15, or will it consider the before-coupon price what I need to get the ECBs? In other words, can I use my coupons but still get the ECBs? (I hope that makes sense!) If you use a coupon for a product, does the register count the before-coupon price towards what you need to earn the ECBs, or the final price? For example, this week if you buy $15 of Nivea, you get $5 ECB. I have several Nivea coupons. If I use them, will that just bring my total down so that it doesn’t equal $15, or will it consider the before-coupon price what I need to get the ECBs? In other words, can I use my coupons but still get the ECBs? (I hope that makes sense!)

]]> By: Karen W http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278107 Karen W Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:00:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278107 Everyone is so helpful!!! Love this site! Everyone is so helpful!!! Love this site!

]]> By: Trevor http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278106 Trevor Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:29:55 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278106 I tried using the Frosted Mini Wheats coupon at CVS, but it printed without a barcode for some reason. The cashier told me it wasn't a real coupon, as if to imply that I was trying to pull something. I tried using the Frosted Mini Wheats coupon at CVS, but it printed without a barcode for some reason. The cashier told me it wasn’t a real coupon, as if to imply that I was trying to pull something.

]]> By: Dina http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278105 Dina Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:19:25 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278105 After buying 2 Stayfree I looked at my receipt and it show that for Feminine Care Buy 2 Get $5 EB I still have 2 more to buy. I wonder if Limit 2 instead of 1???? did anyone try to purchase it 2nd time? After buying 2 Stayfree I looked at my receipt and it show that for Feminine Care Buy 2 Get $5 EB I still have 2 more to buy. I wonder if Limit 2 instead of 1???? did anyone try to purchase it 2nd time?

]]> By: Kimberly http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278104 Kimberly Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:41:50 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278104 I'm somewhat new at this - I've been at it one month. But I love puzzles so I do the deals, especially at CVS, accordingly. I don't get a ton products, just what we as a family may need, but I thought my scenarios might help others. CVS - I made several transactions to get the full use of my coupons - and specifically did them in this order: 1. 4 12-packs of pepsi soda - 4/$12 5 sobe life waters - 5/$5 -5 coupons for free Sobe with a 12-pack pepsi purchase -$2 off $10 CVS coupon -two $5 ECB's from last week Total OOP - Nothing Received $5 ECB's 2. 1 Garnier hair color for $5 2 Garnier conditioner with free shampoo and conditioner travel pack (2.5 oz. each) 1 Garnier leave-in conditioner (Garnier was 3/$10) - 4 $1.00 Garnier coupons -$2 off $10 CVS coupon -$5 from previous transaction's ECB's Total OOP $4.65 Received $5 in ECB's 3. 2 ZipFizz energy drink mix at $5.99 each -$2 CVS coupon -$5 ECB from previous transaction Total OOP - $4.98 Received $11.98 in ECB's 4. 2 OB 36 count tampons for $9 1 advil child for $5.79 2 colgate toothpaste B1G1 - $3.49 2 Colgate toothbrush B1G1 - $3.29 -$1 CVS toothbrush coupon -$1 colgate toothpaste coupon -$1 colgate toothpaste coupon -$2 when spend $10 CVS coupon -$1.50 OB coupon -$1.50 OB coupon -$11.98 ECB's from previous transaction Total OOP Nothing Received $10.79 in ECB's 5. 1 CVS tampon for $4.99 1 playtex tampon for $4.99 -$1 playtex coupon -$2 when spend $10 CVS coupon -$5.79 in ECB's Total OOP $1.37 Receive $5 ECB's So I spent a total OOP of $11 and I still have $10 in ECB's. I’m somewhat new at this – I’ve been at it one month. But I love puzzles so I do the deals, especially at CVS, accordingly. I don’t get a ton products, just what we as a family may need, but I thought my scenarios might help others.

CVS – I made several transactions to get the full use of my coupons – and specifically did them in this order:

1. 4 12-packs of pepsi soda – 4/$12
5 sobe life waters – 5/$5
-5 coupons for free Sobe with a 12-pack pepsi purchase
-$2 off $10 CVS coupon
-two $5 ECB’s from last week
Total OOP – Nothing
Received $5 ECB’s

2. 1 Garnier hair color for $5
2 Garnier conditioner with free
shampoo and conditioner travel pack (2.5 oz. each)
1 Garnier leave-in conditioner (Garnier was 3/$10)
- 4 $1.00 Garnier coupons
-$2 off $10 CVS coupon
-$5 from previous transaction’s ECB’s
Total OOP $4.65
Received $5 in ECB’s

3. 2 ZipFizz energy drink mix at $5.99 each
-$2 CVS coupon
-$5 ECB from previous transaction
Total OOP – $4.98
Received $11.98 in ECB’s

4. 2 OB 36 count tampons for $9
1 advil child for $5.79
2 colgate toothpaste B1G1 – $3.49
2 Colgate toothbrush B1G1 – $3.29
-$1 CVS toothbrush coupon
-$1 colgate toothpaste coupon
-$1 colgate toothpaste coupon
-$2 when spend $10 CVS coupon
-$1.50 OB coupon
-$1.50 OB coupon
-$11.98 ECB’s from previous transaction
Total OOP Nothing
Received $10.79 in ECB’s

5. 1 CVS tampon for $4.99
1 playtex tampon for $4.99
-$1 playtex coupon
-$2 when spend $10 CVS coupon
-$5.79 in ECB’s
Total OOP $1.37
Receive $5 ECB’s

So I spent a total OOP of $11 and I still have $10 in ECB’s.

]]> By: Jennifer http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278103 Jennifer Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:02:30 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278103 I have returned things twice, and the first time they put the total amount back on my credit card (they way I paid, less than $1) and the second time they gave me a cash card which I am still using! I think it depends on who you get. I have returned things twice, and the first time they put the total amount back on my credit card (they way I paid, less than $1) and the second time they gave me a cash card which I am still using! I think it depends on who you get.

]]> By: Tony's Mom http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278102 Tony's Mom Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:35:40 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278102 Anna, you can return even if you pay with ECB and coupons. You will get credit for the purchase price on a gift card. This is a great week for CVS. My favorite icecream is on sale as well. There are peelies on the fridge door to make them even better deals. :-) Anna, you can return even if you pay with ECB and coupons. You will get credit for the purchase price on a gift card.

This is a great week for CVS. My favorite icecream is on sale as well. There are peelies on the fridge door to make them even better deals. :-)

]]> By: Lindsay http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278101 Lindsay Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:24:42 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278101 This is my 3rd week CVSing. I'm just starting to get the hang of it. Although I spent $72 there today, I saved $34, stocked up on a lot of normally pricey items like contact solution and diapers, did not pay full price for anything but a body sponge, and earned $6 in ECB. Plus I discovered my EC rewards are already at $21...yeah! This is my 3rd week CVSing. I’m just starting to get the hang of it. Although I spent $72 there today, I saved $34, stocked up on a lot of normally pricey items like contact solution and diapers, did not pay full price for anything but a body sponge, and earned $6 in ECB. Plus I discovered my EC rewards are already at $21…yeah!

]]> By: Jenn http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278100 Jenn Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:46:47 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278100 HI, I was looking thu the posts this morning and I came across one that the mom had made gotten a 500.00 gift card and she was very detailed on how it was done and listed several sites to check out. I can not find it again can any one help me???? Thanks a bunch HI, I was looking thu the posts this morning and I came across one that the mom had made gotten a 500.00 gift card and she was very detailed on how it was done and listed several sites to check out. I can not find it again can any one help me???? Thanks a bunch

]]> By: Anna http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278099 Anna Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:06:26 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278099 Addition to my above post: Does anyone know how CVS handles returns? If I used coupons and Extra Care Bucks to bring my total to under $1 will they let me return an item whose purchase price was more than that? Addition to my above post: Does anyone know how CVS handles returns? If I used coupons and Extra Care Bucks to bring my total to under $1 will they let me return an item whose purchase price was more than that?

]]> By: Anna http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278098 Anna Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:42:35 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278098 CVS gave me some problems this week. The first one I went to had a sign that said CVS was no longer accepting online coupons (coupons printed from the Internet). The 2 other stores I went to did not have such a policy posted. Though one store didn't let me use 2 $1/1 coupons when I bought 2 Stayfree products. The manager said it says one per purchase (I said that I was purchasing 2 but that didn't seem to matter). Then at another CVS the cashier told me I couldn't use the $2 CVS brand skincare coupon on the hand soap - that that wasn't skincare (I told her that I was able to do this before but she didn't care). Both cashiers were unpleasant; one nearly made it seem like I photocopied the $2/10 coupon. Needless to say, CVS was very frustrating this week. CVS gave me some problems this week. The first one I went to had a sign that said CVS was no longer accepting online coupons (coupons printed from the Internet). The 2 other stores I went to did not have such a policy posted. Though one store didn’t let me use 2 $1/1 coupons when I bought 2 Stayfree products. The manager said it says one per purchase (I said that I was purchasing 2 but that didn’t seem to matter). Then at another CVS the cashier told me I couldn’t use the $2 CVS brand skincare coupon on the hand soap – that that wasn’t skincare (I told her that I was able to do this before but she didn’t care). Both cashiers were unpleasant; one nearly made it seem like I photocopied the $2/10 coupon. Needless to say, CVS was very frustrating this week.

]]> By: Lydia http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278097 Lydia Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:11:25 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278097 If I am not mistaken the O.B. coupon is in the RED PLUM insert not the SmartSource. At least that is where I found mine after looking for a long time! If I am not mistaken the O.B. coupon is in the RED PLUM insert not the SmartSource. At least that is where I found mine after looking for a long time!

]]> By: Liz http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278096 Liz Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:44:55 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278096 At my CVS the Playtex Sport rang up at $5.99, no ECB generated..it was only the regular Playtex that was part of the deal. At my CVS the Playtex Sport rang up at $5.99, no ECB generated..it was only the regular Playtex that was part of the deal.

]]> By: JBLeach http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278095 JBLeach Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:25:18 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278095 This was a great week for me: Total OOP: $16.54 Total Saved: $264.48 ECBs for Next Time: $42.47 Well worth the 20 minute drive, gotta love CVS! This was a great week for me:
Total OOP: $16.54
Total Saved: $264.48
ECBs for Next Time: $42.47
Well worth the 20 minute drive, gotta love CVS!

]]> By: Nancy http://moneysavingmom.com/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html/comment-page-1#comment-278094 Nancy Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:47:15 +0000 http://moneysavingmom.net/2008/08/cvs-deals-for-3-2.html#comment-278094 My post from Saturday was deleted by mistake. My CVS is one of those that is doing sales starting on Friday. So my sale started Friday, 8/22, and ends on Thursday, 8/28. Therefore my deals from Saturday are valid for THIS week. Thanks. My post from Saturday was deleted by mistake. My CVS is one of those that is doing sales starting on Friday. So my sale started Friday, 8/22, and ends on Thursday, 8/28. Therefore my deals from Saturday are valid for THIS week.

Thanks.

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