When I started this blog, I got a comment from janiejane and I clicked on her link and saw a blog about CVS. I LOVE CVS. I go to CVS more than I like to admit because I'm constantly picking up prescriptions, breathe right strips and mucinex. And it costs me a fortune. And I use that card. And I would forget about my coupons all of the time. But then I saw her blog.
Sweet holy jesus, it is possible to virtually steal from CVS. She leaves the store with bags and bags of loot and pays very minimal out of pocket. I couldn't figure out the method. So, like any OCD lawyer, I began my research. I found a how-to guide on CVS savings. So, I spent a fair amount of time this week studying the ads. Since I'm a first timer, all of the May Extra Care Bucks deals were still available.
When I got there, I had my list and coupons prepared. I had a $5/$25 coupon and a $5 ECB (Extra Care Bucks) coupon from earlier in the week. I also had a $45 gift card that I got from Discover (because I got an extra $5 back for a gift card instead of doing cash back).
I knew it wasn't going to be a super duper cheap trip because I got a scrubbing bubbles shower cleaner thing, but I had a number of coupons for it and there was a deal, so I figured I'd give it a try because I HATE cleaning the shower almost as much as I hate seeds. So I got some Advil (had a coupon) for $1.99, some toothbrushes, some brownie mix, four bottles of body wash that smells really good, some aspirin (pricey, but had a coupon and there was an ECB deal and i take an aspirin a day now since my heart will explode otherwise) and a bar of soap, which I actually needed. (But, instead of cetaphil, I am trying the CVS brand. We'll see how it compares.)
After the gift card and a lot of manufacturer's coupons, I paid $11.54 out of pocket. But the best part was that it spit out a million ECB coupons at the end. for $20.98. So, that's $20.98 that I have to use for the next trip, and of course, another $5/$25. I am excited about the idea that I can spend very little and get nice brands and shower gel that smells really good. (It is red softsoap with the world's most disgusting food and mango scent.)
Since I'm a novice, I didn't understand things well enough to split it into more purchases. I could have saved another $5, I think, by splitting it into another transaction. But i hadn't added well enough in my head before I got to the register. Next time, people, next time.
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CVS is so fun! It is addicting. I never ask to do more than one transaction; if I did, I could probably pay even less.
Here is the cheat sheet to CVS. Scroll down.....this is the queen to CVS theft...I think she calls it something different. Has a nifty little worksheet so you will know what to get and what you should pay.
http://cutouthunger.org/deals.php?market=1&store=25
The size of their receipts are ridiculously long. I prefer Walgreens, but frequent CVS because it is right around the corner. Sounds like you got a great deal though. I better start looking at the receipts a bit closer for savings!
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