I went to CVS today to get some Vick's Vapor rub (old school I know) and decided to get an Extra Care card as well. When I got my receipt, the cashier began explaining to me how the program works and all the many ways that I can accumulate bucks. At the bottom of my receipt was a $2 extra bucks coupon (apparently this was the amount of extra bucks that I received for the specific items I purchased.). Wow, so now I have a $2 credit the next time I go to CVS. Actually I may go tomorrow because they are having a sale on all Crest ProHealth products ($2.99). If I go and buy a tube of toothpaste then I can use my $2.00 extra bucks, plus a $1.00 coupon in the local paper and get the product for free (well, I'll have to pay the taxes but that's it). Oh but wait, not only will I get the toothpaste for "free" but I will also get another $2.00 extra bucks coupon because that's one of the promotions this week. How about that ... CVS will give me $2.00 to purchase toothpaste that I would normally purchase anyway.
If I've thoroughly confused you, check out the CVS 101 post.
Hey, this may be the catalyst I need to get me into couponing. Although I think it is a great idea, I've never been one to really use them. If these are the type of savings that I have been passing up, then I need to get on the bandwagon.
Is there anything else I'm missing out on?
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6 comments:
Yippee!!!! Good for you!!!! I am so excited for you! You will be hooked!!! It is great --- sometimes it is funny when you look at a receipt & you think to yourself, they just paid me 50 cents to take this out of their store for them! LOL
Looking forward to watching you become a seasoned CVS-er!!!
& thanks for the link love! :)
Why don't you share your CVS journey with us. Maybe track CVS spending with a side bar. Sounds fun. Maybe I'll join you--a new hobby for the new year!
I keep reading people's CVS booty-story with great envy yet I've yet to check out their ECB sales. I need to start soon. Thanks for the tips.
Woo Hoo, you tried it! I just noticed there is a CVS around the corner from my work. So, I think I am gonna give it a try, too.
I figure it I get extras I don't need I will donate it to our local shelter or stock pile it for next years charity for Christmas.
Merry, Merry Christmas!
Hi there-well done on CVS success! Have a very happy Christmas!
jpk: anytime on the link love ... thanks for the cvs tips.
rtc: although i love to seem them on other blogs, i have no idea how to do one of those side bars - tutorial 101?? perhaps i could track my savings...hmmm...let me think on that.
shtinkykat & christine - yes, you two should definitely check it out. do keep us posted if you do.
sharon rose: thanks chica!
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