by michelle K.
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December 28, 2006

Learning to shop CVS - #3

January 25, 2009 07:28 PM EST
views: 88 | comments: 18

Today I went to CVS to practice learning how to get the good deals and I think I got somewhere today.

I ended up buying items in the first transaction that would produce ECB's which ended up being 1 Gillette & 1 Head & Shoulders shampoo (buy one at $4.99 get 3 ECB's.) and Almay make-up (Buy $10 in Almay get $5 ECB's) deals.  I had $4 in coupons and ended up paying 21.83 including tax and producing $11 ECB's. 

Then in my second transaction I got the B1G1F off of any Revlon make-up. The most expensive item was $7.99.  I used $3 in manufacture coupons and used a 5 ECB and got the Revelon for .22 cents...all tax.  And I still have $6 ECB's for the next trip.

 I think at first it's important to buy something you need that will produce ECB's, investing about $20.  With my second transaction I was able to see how to roll them over and use coupons and get the Revlon essentially free.  I didn't get any ECB's with the revlon transaction but I still have $6 left! Which will certainly help me get a good deal next time!

Stay tuned to see if I can spend just pennies next month or if I find myself shelling out more than I should.

 

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Comments: 18

Christine K. Jan 25, 2009, 7:31pm EST
Good Luck with it!
Larry H. Jan 25, 2009, 7:33pm EST
none near here thanks for sharing though
sarah g. Jan 25, 2009, 7:35pm EST
great job!! I love CVS!!!!
R B Jan 25, 2009, 7:48pm EST
So it looks like buying ECB items, then having a coupon + ECB, are helping. If the item is on sale, better yet. Is it possible all the things you need have the ECB? Do they tell you which items have ECB? Obviously I have never shopped there.
Pristina S. Jan 25, 2009, 7:58pm EST
Good luck, I wish that we had a CVS closer to my home.
Marianne R. Jan 25, 2009, 8:12pm EST
Good luck with your savings
Chris E. Jan 25, 2009, 8:15pm EST
Today I purchased the shick intuition razor I had a $2 coupon off and used my previous ECB's I had. I paid 12 cents for it and it gave m another $ 4 ECB's I think I did good.
Ashley Prince Jan 25, 2009, 8:24pm EST
I always go to CVS to get the freebies. Believe me, people hate gettin' stuck behind me! :)
michelle K. Jan 25, 2009, 8:38pm EST
Yes R B, the weekly flyer has the ECB deals on it. I'm not sure if there are other ways to find ECB deals but this is my method right now. This week, products that offer ECB's are $20 in Pepsi products get $10 ECB's, Buy $12 of Energizer batteries, get $4 ECB's, the two deals I mentioned above and othre items like toothpaste, tampons, razors, OTC medicine etc offer ECB's.
michelle K. Jan 25, 2009, 8:40pm EST
Great buy Chris. I have the $2.00 coupon but not enough ECB's to cover the entire transaction...although it would only cost me .99 plus tax!
Amanda T. Jan 25, 2009, 10:39pm EST
awesome job. I love CVS!
Priscilla (wishing I was in Costa Rica) ~. Jan 25, 2009, 11:07pm EST
Good savings!
I rarely go there even for their deals, I just don't need most of the stuff they have on sale.
Steph-in-NE ..... Jan 25, 2009, 11:09pm EST
you are doing good,, proud of ya
Sophie S. Jan 25, 2009, 11:29pm EST
You did great!

Last week I was able to get tons of makeup for Missy and I at a really great price. I now have stuff that I can save up for replacing and since Missy is starting to wear makeup I would rather get it for $1-4 than see her paying $8-12 for the same things.
Carla B. Jan 26, 2009, 12:19am EST
You did great! My husband will be going there sometime this week for the pepsi and diapers. I'm not even sure that we will need the diapers (Elliott is potty trained, we just use them for long car rides, and when he's not feeling well), but I like to have some on hand just in case he needs them. I Think he's got 4 or 5 right now.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Jan 26, 2009, 9:43pm EST
True, you didn't get CVS bucks with the Revlon...put you got free make-up. And your coupons left you with CVS bucks to use on the next trip.

I think I'm going to do the Alamay deal this week. Maybe a few others. I think you're off to a great start!
Elizabeth S. Jan 28, 2009, 3:32pm EST
Way to go.
Connie C. Feb 14, 2009, 4:52pm EST
Gotta Love those deals at CVS. I just love shopping at CVS and Rite Aid. Woo Hoo For saving money. :)

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