CVS is by far one of my favorite places to shop at. I wouldn't shop here very often because if you don't use coupons at this store, items can be very pricey. Now that I've learned how to combine Sales with Coupons I Usually Never Spend any more than $5 per Visit.
1. You have to get a CVS card, that's the first thing to do. You can either sign up for one at there register, you can also go on to their website HERE sign up for an online account and the Extra Card.
For Card members, CVS has a rewards program called Extra Care Bucks
(you'll hear me and others call them ECB)
They Print out at the bottom of your receipt, make sure you don't toss it!
These are just as good as Cash and can be used on any transaction.
These ECB can be used on everything except : tobacco, prescriptions and alcohol.
2. When you walk into the store, before you do anything else make sure that you scan your CVS Card at the Coupon Center. Also known as their price checker. If you can't find it, ask one of the associates and they will direct you to it. When you scan your card you will receive in store coupons that you can stack (use in combination with) your manufacture coupons.
3. This next step you hopefully have already done, Check the ad and made a List of the Items you want to purchase. On your First transaction you will have to make an initial investment.
I started with $10.
The first purchases I made had me pay $10 Out of Pocket (OOP) BUT I received ECB equalling to $10. I have been able to maintain not spending more than $5 per visit.
4. Don't be afraid to make more than one transaction. Do keep in mind that a store like CVS usually only has 1 cashier. If I have to make more than one transaction to "roll" (use the ECB on one transaction to receive more to use on a next transaction) my ECB and I notice that there is a line forming behind me I only make one transaction and move to the end of the line and wait my turn again.
I've found that Cashiers are nicer if you do that, I have see some cashiers that flat out tell a customer that they can not make more than one transaction. Now I can understand the Cashier's frustration, her line had at least 7 people. I was kind and politely asked if I could get back in line and have another transaction, she looked at me and said it was no problem.
5. It might be a little tricky to understand the CVS ad at first. But once you get the hang of it, you will see that there is nothing tricky about it.
The Ad will read as follow :
Most blogs will post this Deal as :
Buy 1 Paper Mate Grip pens 8 ct (limit 1)
$1.99, Get $1.99 ECB
Total Price : $1.99 OOP, Get $1.99 ECB
This means that you will spend $1.99 for the pens out of pocket. Once you check out you will get $1.99 ECB at the end of your receipt to use toward another purchase. Please note that there is a limit of 1 per household with card. * IF you were to try this deal twice you would not receive the $1.99 in ECB on the second Transaction.
Buy 1 Crest or Oral B $2.99, Get $2.00 ECB (limit 2)
Pro-health 4.2 oz, scope outlast, 3d White 4oz toothpaste,
multi-protection rinse 8.4 oz or Satin Floss 27-55yrd
Use (2) $0.75/1 Crest Toothpaste 7/3 P&G Insert
Total : $4.48 OOP, Get $4 ECB
Final Price $0.48 or $0.24 ea
With this transaction you were able to use coupons to save even more money. Since there was a limit of 2 you can purchase 2 of these items and get the ECB for both!
Remember that you will have to make an initial investment. After that you are able to roll your ECB toward your next purchase. Don't feel intimidated ! Once you get the hand of it, nothing will be simpler than this. Start Small and work your way up to a larger purchase!
Happy Shopping at CVS!!
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