Here is my CVS Shopping Scenario for 08/25. In this scenario you’ll get $20.64 in merchandise and spend $8.95 total out of pocket. You’ll end with $1.99 ECBs, so you are really paying just $6.96 for everything!
If you have a 25% off coupon, you can use it in Transaction #1; you’ll pay just $5.44 and get $5 back.
Transaction #1
Buy (1) Colgate Total Rinse, 250 mL, $4.39 Reg. Price
Buy (1) Colgate Total Rinse, 500 mL, $5.79 Reg. Price
(2) $1.10 off any (1) Colgate Rinse 8 oz+
Total = $7.98, Get Back Starbucks $5 ECB
Transaction #2
Buy (1) All Detergent or Mighty Pacs, $3.99 Sale Price
Buy (1) Stayfree Pads, 14-24 ct, $2.99 Sale Price
Buy (1) Arizona Tall Boy, 20 oz, 2/$1 Sale Price (Filler: You may select a different product; if you only have the 75¢ All coupon, you don’t need a filler)
Subtotal = $7.48
(1) $1/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 8/25/13 (SS 07/28/13)
OR (1) $1/1 Stayfree Product, exp. 4/30/14 (ALL YOU June ’13)
OR (1) $1/1 Stayfree Product printable
(1) $1/1 All Liquid Powder or Mighty Pacs Laundry Detergent (RP 07/28/13 R) OR HERE
OR (1) $0.75/1 All Liquid Powder or Mighty Pacs Laundry Detergent (RP 07/28/13)
OR (1) $0.75/1 All Liquid Powder or Mighty Pacs Laundry Detergent (RP 08/25/13)
$5 ECB from Transaction #1
Total = 48¢ Get Back $1 ECB Stayfree, $1 ECB All
Transaction #3
Buy (1) CVS Training Pants, 2 ct., 99¢ Sale Price
Buy (2) Charmin Single Rolls, 2/$1.99 Sale Price
Total = 99¢
(1) $1.49/2 Charmin Single Rolls (from Coupon Center Kiosk)
$1 ECB from Transaction #2 (Save the other $1 ECB)
Total = 49¢, Get Back 99¢ ECB
YOU END UP WITH $1.99 in ECBs FOR NEXT WEEK!
{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }
Should the first transaction say $5 Starbucks ECB?
for transaction 2, you don’t need a filler. Unlike Walgreens, CVS registers will prompt for your ECB to be adj down to $4.98. Sometimes, very rarely, the full value will go though and eat a bit of tax for me. I don’t mind loosing a few cents here or there if my ecb needs to be adj down. I’d rather have a 0 subtotal & pay tax, then add an unnecessary filler.
Most of the cashiers at my CVS just tell me I have 45 cents or whatever it is left and I add a caramel or small candy! They never just adjust it down without allowing you to use your overage! Maybe it s country courtesy thing! They are so nice and coupon friendly and knowledgeable!