Comments on: CVS: Screaming Black Friday deals (November 27-29, 2008)

By: kat

kat — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 10:28:19 +0000

I decided to try the 11/2 insert coupon for Johnson baby products, and it went through just fine at my CVS.

I also used a “L’Oreal Lip Color” insert coupon and that worked on the lip gloss, and I had a Sally Hansen Nail Plus insert coupon that worked (I don’t get the All You mag).

My store had everything at 10pm Friday night; it looked like they got tons of stock in anticipation–or no one else had been there!

By: Holly williams

Holly williams — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 22:35:15 +0000

Susan—I am in GA and my coupon is on page 88 in the
Dec All You mag–I wouldn’t think it would be regional but am not sure. I have a subscription. Hope this helps!

By: jan

jan — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:29:07 +0000

I went at 9am this morning- my store had all the items except the Soliel razor- which they are always out of. One annoying thing happened= they would not let me buy 2 Aussies with 2 coupons- I could only get one.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 19:44:13 +0000

I need to return the Maybelline since I thought the Black Friday ECB deals wouldn’t be affected by me already reaching my limit. I also need to switch the Cover Girl pressed powder, since apparently I grabbed the wrong one. So the numbers are a wee bit off.

No Hershey ECB, but I’m not quite sure why. Will ask when I go back.

I started with a $44.98 and $17.98 ECB.

[B][U]Transaction 1:[/U][/B]
(2) Hersheys King Size Bar @ $1.00 each
(2) Gold Emblem Gummy Bear @ 88 cents each
(2) Aussie Hair Products @ $2.99 each
Playtex Glide $3.99
Johnson Soft Lotion $5.69
Schick Quatro Titanium $7.99
(2) Colgate @ $2.99 each
San Disk 2gb Memory Card $9.99 (b4 Black Friday $39.99:cheer)
5 hr energy shot $5.99
Gatorade $1.49
Maybelline Mineral Foundation $8.99
Sally Hansen Max Growth Nail Polish $3.79
Garnier Towelettes $5.99

-$10/50 + coupons on almost every item
-$44.98 ECB (rounded down to $43.63) =
[B]71 cents oop[/B] and earned:

$5.98 (2 Aussie)
$5.98 (2 Colgate)
$1.49 (Gatorade)
$6.00 (Schick Titanium)
$3.99 (5 hr Energy Drink)
$5.98 (Garnier)
$5.69 (Johnson & Johnson)
$3.79 (Sally Hansen)
$3.00 (Playtex)

[U][B]Transaction 2:[/B][/U]
(2) Hershey @ $1.00 each
(2) Bic Soleil @ $5.99 each
San Disk 2gb Memory card $9.99
(2) Loreal Color Juice LIp gloos @ $6.99 each
(2) Philips Headphones @ $6.99 each
(2) Gatorade @ $1.49 each
Covergirl Smoother Liquid Foundation @ $7.99
Covergirl Clean Powder :doh $6.19

-$10/50 + many coupons again
-$17.98 ECB
-$3.00 ECB
-$3.79 ECB
-$3.99 ECB
-$5.98 ECB
-$5.98 ECB =
[B]$1.38 oop [/B]and earned:

$11.98 ECB (Bic Soleil)
$2.98 ECB (Gatorade)
$13.98 ECB (Loreal)
$7.99 ECB (Cover Girl)
$13.98 ECB (Philips)
+ I will get another $7.99 ECB for Cover Girl

Totals for Day:
entered with $62.98
left with $72.08 in ECB and all those goodies. Plus I will get a return for the $8.99 Maybelline I have to return, and the Hersheys if I can’t get the ECB.

By: Amy - Cutting Coupons in Kansas City

Amy - Cutting Coupons in Kansas City — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:32:46 +0000

I actually went to our 24 hour CVS at midnight last night. My husband thought I would be the only one there. He was wrong! They were really busy. I am glad I went early. I was able to get everything on my list. Lots of FREE stuff!

By: mistyG

mistyG — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:05:49 +0000

i went to cvs this morning & there was a line of about 20 people outside the door. it was so much fun hunting for the bargains. the manager at the cvs in my town is so nice and helpful. he was walking the aisles helping us find what we needed from the ad. i bought about $60 worth of items for $5 and i got $58 in ECBS! what a blessing! happy thanksgiving!

By: Dionne Merriott

Dionne Merriott — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:27:51 +0000

I made it to CVS this morning and did four transactions. I did most of the ECB deals. I left with as many ECBs as I started with and was OOP about $25. I also bought a Sonic Care Toothbrush, which is something we’ve been thinking about getting!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 01:02:01 +0000

I just got back from my CVS run (at 12:01 a.m.!)–my store had everything except the IPod headphones! I haven’t added it up, but I’m pretty sure I came out with an additional $30 in Extra Bucks and two sacks of stuff! Such amazing deals! Crystal, I can’t thank you enough for helping me to put those deals together! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!!

By: maya andrews

maya andrews — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 20:22:22 +0000

BK, Michele, Jennifer about the Loreal coupon:
It is slow loading site. You want to register email password ect. then chose to do the survey: It is called “Can I Help You” in purple bow, lower right (on my screen at least) You can kinda skip through it quickly and after each segment (haircolor, skin, new look…) you can print a coupon. It shows up in lower right also. All coupons picture haircolor but are for ANY loreal product. I did the survey about a month or two ago. I was able to go back today and print 2 more without go through the surveys.

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 19:07:39 +0000

FYI – call your CVS before heading out tomorrow (Thursday); I just called around to our local stores: one is closed, one has limited hours, etc. Efficiency might be the key, so you can return home asap! Happy Thanksgiving.

By: BK on a Budget

BK on a Budget — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:08:59 +0000

I can’t find the L’Oreal Colour Juice sheer lipgloss coupon. Which survey is it under?

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:01:12 +0000

I was not prompted to take a survey on the Loreal website. Can anyone tell me where I should go? Thanks!

By: Amy W

Amy W — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:59:43 +0000

Are these deal nationwide?
What ad were they found in? I always like to have the ad in hand when I shop at CVS in case there are any problems with ECB’s printing or the pricing of items. I did not see these deals in my regular weekly CVS ad (if I’m not mistaken I think that is where the black friday deals were listed last year?)

Thank you in advance anyone who answers my questions!

Amy

By: marvholly

marvholly — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:46:53 +0000

I scouted 4 of my 5 CVS stores (5th is 10.5 mi at work) within 1/2 mi to 7 mi of me Sun & Tue. They all had gotten their trucks and will NOT be getting another before the sale starts. NONE had more than a few of each free after ECBs items; I mean count on 1 hand with fingers left. Several stores did NOT have any of some of the appliances and only a couple of most. Nuts: 5 bottles of macadamias 7 10 cans of cashews. Toys are a very limited selection and practically nothing for the under 1 yr crowd.

I think quite a few people will be VERY disappointed.

By: Jennifer B

Jennifer B — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:27:40 +0000

There’s a sally coupon in SS 9-28. mine is 1/2 exp 11-30-08

By: Katherine

Katherine — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 01:12:51 +0000

Do you think these deals actual start at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday morning? I’m kind of a night-owl (no kids yet), so I would go just after midnight if the deals would already be active. Just curious if anyone knows for sure. Thanks!!

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:52:46 +0000

I just bought the Maybelline Mineral Foundation on Sunday and got the ECBs for that. It’s listed on the Black Friday deals, too. Does that mean I could do the deal again and get ECBs this time, too? Anyone had experience with this? Should I call CVS customer service and ask them?

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 22:01:46 +0000

I don’t think the 11/2 insert coupon will work for the Johnson’s lotion – that coupon is only for baby products.

By: Patty

Patty — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:32:06 +0000

It was last Thanksgiving that I started at CVS after reading this and other sites. It’s been a good year. I am not complaining, but I have so much toothpaste, makeup, razers I kind of was hoping some of the Friday deals were like last years, e.g freezer bags, and other household items. And really, I don’t mean to complain, this just gives me more toothpastes, etc that I can give away.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:01:18 +0000

I totally forgot that the $4/$20 is for beauty only. I will have to rework my second scenario slightly.