Comments on: CVS | Top 5 Tips to Play

By: Whitney

Whitney — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:39:31 +0000

I was wondering something similar. There is a coupon in the 10/14 ad that is BIC BOBO but in the small print it only says I can use one per transaction. Will I still be able to get both free or no?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 23:04:24 +0000

Just got back from a clearance and sale run at CVS: 3 bottles of 9oz Gain Dishwashing Liquid, 2 bottles of Pantene Shampoo 12.6oz, 1 bottle of Aussie Hair Insurance (leave in conditioner) 8oz, 6 Renuzit 7.5 oz air fresheners, 1 tube of L’Oreal Coulor Riche Lipstick 3.6g, 1 bottle of Wet ‘n Wild nail polish 12.7ml, 3 boxes of Children’s Allegra Allergy 12 count orally disintegrating tabs.
Total Retail $86.45
Total actual (w/o tax) $26.60
Sales Tax $5.06
Coupons & Discounts $55.85
Total paid, including tax $31.66

This is my best CVS shop and I got some things that are normally expensive like Allegra!

By: theresa9297

theresa9297 — Wed, 09 May 2012 21:20:25 +0000

Hi;
I am out of the woods mostly… financially with couponing and saving, but for a while after I left my abusive husband things were tough. For those of you who have extra toothpaste, soap deoderant, pads and tampons, toilet paper, paper towels…please note that food stamps do not buy these items. For a while, I was using baking soda to brush my teeth (It tastes awful) And my girls were asking for extra tampons from the school nurse. Please buy these items when you can get them for free or cheap and donate them to your local women’s shelter or any shelter for that matter…. Having been there, I always try to donate these items when I can and everyone there is so appreciative.

So don’t worry about filling the cart up with these items. You are doing a good thing.

By: bonnie

bonnie — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:44:59 +0000

I have a question on this post you mentioned …

There are also Monthly ECB Offers (a book with monthly offers and Clipfree coupons can be found near the register).

What is this about ? the book / clipfree. I never heard or seen anything of this sort.
Thanks, hope to hear from you soon.
*Bon

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 17:04:08 +0000

Melanie, we are getting comments in other spots. I have no idea why you are having issues :(

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:58:49 +0000

So strange…it lets me post here, but not on the weekly match-up pages. Seriously, is anyone else having this problem or is it only me? I did notice that there were no comments for this week’s match-up so maybe I am not the only one???

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:54:58 +0000

I am continuing to have difficulty posting on the week ad match-ups…is anyone else having this problem.

Regarding the 10/9 sale match-up, here is what I was going to post:
I know the week is almost over, but CVS has Duracell 20 packs of AA batteries for $9.99 with $2 ECB back. The sign says the “packs of 16AA” but there were no 16 packs there. The 20 packs rang up at the 9.99 and I got the $2 ECB back. The 20 packs at our store also have coupons in the coupons in them for $1 off any Duracell 6 pack or larger. I had this coupon from the previous time I purchased batteries, so I was able to use it on this purchase and paid $8.99 out of pocket and got the $2 ECB. Now I have an additional one if I want to purchase more in the future!

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 16:43:19 +0000

Sarah, the ones you receive on Sunday ARE manufacturer coupons. However, sometimes the drugstores will also offer store-only coupons in the Sunday inserts too. And, of course they usually mail out store coupons to cardholders as well. You can also get the store coupons at the register and the red coupon box in-store. HTH!

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:28:24 +0000

I’m new to couponing so reading this past post has me a little confused…
“Brend, you will want to use any store specific printable coupons (like ones you actually receive from email or the newspaper, etc). Then, use your manufacturer coupons then your ECB’s. ”
I thought the coupons that came in the mail ARE manufacturer coupons??? What are the difference? I know what the ECB’s are.
HELP! :(

By: jennifer

jennifer — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:40:20 +0000

I was at CVS yesterday and was checked out by an assistant manager. He refused to use my $5 off $25 CVS coupon as well as another store coupon that I had first. He wanted all manufacturer coupons first. Now, it worked out okay this trip beacause I had spent enough, but has anyone else had this problem lately? The coupon policy states, “CVS Pharmacy reserves the right to process coupons in any order.” I have never had a problem in the past. The more I think about this, the angrier I become!

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 01:45:56 +0000

Charli, have you used soap.com? They have online coupons you can use for your purchase. It's not better than going to the store yourself but at least it's a discount. Usually shipping is free if you spend $25. I'd also consider getting a few groupons when you see them for meat or other online stores. There was a deal a while ago for meat that I personally picked up. That could be a great way for the protein while you're away and it's shipped right to them. HTH!

By: Charli

Charli — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 18:37:22 +0000

I too LOVE your site! I’ve recommended it to many :) My question about CVS is this: I’m in Texas because of an accident my mom had. My husband and children are in Michigan. I’ll be here for over a month. My wonderful husband doesn’t have a clue as to spending wisely or couponing! How can I order items online using manufacturer’s coupons and send the stuff to him? Can this even be done? I’m so thankful for your site. I’ve saved a bundle!

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:07:41 +0000

Angie, CVS doesn’t have the coupon:product ratio issue like Walgreens. You should be good to use all of those coupons! Just make sure you present the $5/$30 CVS coupon FIRST then the other coupons. If you happened to use your other coupons first and your total goes below $30, the register wouldn’t take that $5/$30 coupon! HTH!

By: Angie

Angie — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:58:27 +0000

I’m sure you’ve answered this question before, but I can’t seem to find the answer. Does CVS work like Walgreens with only allowing you to use one coupon per item purchased? For example CVS has diapers pretty cheap this week and I have ECB’s in addition to manufacture and a CVS $5 off $30 purchase I’d like to use. Now I know that at Walgreens if I use a manufacturer coupon and want to use a RR I have to get a filler item. So I was just wondering if CVS is the same way? Thanks for all your help!

By: Savings Lifestyle: Amber

Savings Lifestyle: Amber — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:56:02 +0000

I’ll get in touch with Customer Service and check to see if there was an update. I’ll let you know!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:05:51 +0000

Quick Question.. Did you post about CVS changing their coupon policy on using additional coupons with B1G1 coupons? Not sure if I just missed that on your site somewhere. I tried to buy something yesterday and i would only take either the B1G1 or the $1 off… not both any longer. The manager stated that CVS had recently changed their coupon policy to where the registers will not allow you to do that any longer. They will only allow a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon.

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:59:05 +0000

Neta, yeap – it’s all pre-ECB total. So, you should use your $3/$15 coupon before you use any manufacturer’s coupons. Then your manufacturer coupons then any other ECB’s.

By: Neta

Neta — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 03:06:15 +0000

Thanks for the quick reply!
Are they also on the pre-ECB total? As long as I let it ring up as $15 initially I can then go ahead and use my $3ECB/$15 purchase coupon and still get the new ECB’s? If that’s the case, I’m amazed…

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Neta, the ECB deals are always on the pre-coupon total. So, get enough products that total up to $15. Use your coupons to reduce the total and spend even less. That’s the beauty in the rewards programs!

HTH!

By: Neta

Neta — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:40:20 +0000

I know I’m late to this post, but I have a nagging question I can’t seem to find the answer to :)

CVS is doing that whole “Spend $15 get $5 ECB” on Garnier products next week, but I was wondering where coupons play into that. If I get $15 worth of products but then use coupons that lower that price to, say, $10.. will I still get the $5 ECB because of the total before the coupons? Or do I have to actually SPEND $15 after coupons?

Thank you!

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 22:20:09 +0000

Welcome, Beatrice! Let us know if you have any questions as you click around!

By: Beatrice Ford

Beatrice Ford — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 05:07:44 +0000

WOW! I just linked/connected to your site thru $5 Dinners blog/email. Wish I had known about your site before I started trying to figure out CVS. You’re making it crystal clear or should I say clearer. I’m retired and learning how to s-t-r-e-t-c-h my dollars. I totally agree w/you about being good stewards of our money esp in these economical times. Thank you.

By: Savings Lifestyle: Andrea

Savings Lifestyle: Andrea — Wed, 11 May 2011 14:39:43 +0000

Wendy, in the example of a B1G1 50% off and a B1G1 coupon, you would get the item that is 50% off for free. Many stores also allow the use of two total coupons with a B1G1 coupon. So, in this example

(2) Products total = 15.74.
Minus your B1G1 coupon (reduces the 50% off product of $5.25) = $10.49.
Minus the $4/1 coupon = $6.49 (plus tax)

HTH! Thanks for visiting!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 11 May 2011 05:47:57 +0000

Wanted to say thank you for your website I love it… I am new and you have already saved me money.. I did have a question though. I get a little confused about bogo I was at cvs earlier and they have mach3s on sale bogo 50 percent off I have a coupon for bogo free. They are 10.49 for one, so how much should I get them for. I also have a 4.00 coupon for the same product when you buy 2 can I use both manufacture coupons…

Thanks
Wendy Ashton
Lancaster, oh

By: laurie eller

laurie eller — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 03:00:12 +0000

one of my friends from high school told me about your site and i’ve been hooked ever since. i’m slowly learning. this whole CVS thing is somewhat confusing but this page is soo helpful! thank you! i hope i can save money this week! many thanks, laurie

By: Pat LeMaster

Pat LeMaster — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:27:03 +0000

Walgreens still has CVS beat though, because you can do the ECB’s (they call it Register Rewards) multiple times; CVS has a limit like 1 or 2 per CVS card. Since Walgreens has no cards, they have no idea how many times you go into their store to get their deals. I like their system so much better, and it seems a lot less confusing. Their newspaper ad is nicer too. You did mention the drawback of not being able to use the register rewards on the product you got the register reward for. That is true; however, just get a rotation system going on other register reward items, and you won’t have the problem. I LOVE WALGREENS!!!

By: Andrea Deckard

Andrea Deckard — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:52:17 +0000

I know, right??!! It’s really sweet when you have a CVS $ off $ store coupon to use too. That’s when splitting up larger orders is better for us on those orders that require $X dollars to get the ECB. Do the transaction as many times as you need and on the last time when you’ve met the requirement for that ECB offer, your ECB will print!

By: steph

steph — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:11:22 +0000

Yes, I just figured that out the other day….
I saw the bottom of my receipt which told me how much more $$ I needed to spend to get the ECB’s. I was like, “No way! I don’t have to do it in one transaction? HELLO!”
Thanks for the tip!

By: diane

diane — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:59:35 +0000

It was not a buy one get one free sale. It was a BOGO free coupon from the manufacturer, would that make the difference?
By the way, thank you so much for your website. I just started my coupon efforts in November of 2009 and I have saved so much money in just the last 2 months!!! I have a family of 10 (8 children ages 10months -16yrs) and every bit helps and this helps in a BIG way!!!

By: Andrea Deckard

Andrea Deckard — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:56:23 +0000

Diane, I haven’t had that happen to me. You have always been able to use a coupon for each product regardless of the B1G1 FREE sale. I’m guessing your manager decided to interpret the policy with his own discretion.