Shopping Trip - June 14, 2010

So, I did some major shopping all morning. Here's how I did:

Bath & Body Works: almost half the store was marked 50 - 75% off

3 x Sweet Pea Forever 3 Wick Candles (ironically named LOL) $19.50 -> $4.87 each
1 x Sweet Pea Forever Body Lotion $10.50 -> $2.62
1 x Sweet Pea Forever Body Spray $12.00 -> $3.00
1 x Tote Bag- pic above $2.50 (promotion going on, buy tote for $2.50 and save 10% off of everything from now until July 5, 2010)
Subtotal: $22.73
-10% Tote Bag Promotion of $2.27
Tax: $1.79
Total after tax and discounts: $22.25
-$20.53 in gift cards
=$1.72 OOP

*Just a note: I hate being a pain, but I will be returning all of this and re-buying it tomorrow. When I got home from shopping, I was searching on the web and found that the Divas posted about a $10/$40 coupon from B&BW. I'll be grabbing a few more of those candles!!!!

Victoria's Secret: had a coupon for free panty plus $10 off any purchase

1 x Panty $7.50
2 x Pure Seduction Purse Sized Lotion $3.00 each
2 x Pure Seduction Purse Sized Body Spray $3.00 each
Subtotal: $19.50
-$10 off any purchase
-$7.50 free panty
Tax: 18¢
Total after tax and discounts: $2.18
-$2.18 in gift cards
=$0.00 OOP

*I also received a CRT survey for $10/$50

Walgreens: they were out of everything I was ISO

1 x 2 pk. of Expo Dry Erase Markers $3.29 -> 82¢
Subtotal: 82¢
Tax: 7¢
Total after tax and discounts: 89¢
=89¢ OOP

Walmart:

2 x Purina Kitten Chow $1.87 each
Subtotal: $3.74
-$1.87 Free Kitten Chow up to $2.19 (5/2/10 SS)
-$1.87 Free Kitten Chow up to $2.19 (5/2/10 SS)
Tax: 33¢
Total after tax and discounts: 33¢
=33¢ OOP

Target: 2 Transactions, only got reusable bag discount once, but was lucky enough to receive overage

2 x Shout Trial Size 97¢ each
2 x Shout Spray $1.97 each
2 x Vaseline Fresh Aloe Trial Size 97¢ each
4 x Pampers Kandoo Wipes $1.49 each
3 x Johnson & Johnson Safety Swabs $1.39 each
2 x Scotch Fur Fighter $5.99 -> $2.48 each
2 x Glade Fabric & Air $3.49 each
1 x STP Oil Treatment $2.49
1 x STP 3 pk. Gas Treatment $2.99
2 x Kleenex Hand Towels $2.99 each
Subtotal: $41.35
-2 x $1/1 Shout Target Peelie (not good on trial size)
-2 x $1/1 Shout Target IP (good on trial size)
-2 x 55¢/1 Shout MQ Peelie on bottle
-2 x $1/1 Vaseline Fresh Aloe (good on trial size)
-4 x $1/1 Pampers Kandoo (4/4/10 P&G)
-3 x $1/1 Johnson's Baby Product MQ (4/25/10 SS, 6/6/10 RP)
-1 x 75¢/2 Johnson's Baby Product Target IP
-1 x 75¢/1 Johnson's Baby Product Target Q (this was on shelf, possibly from registry booklet)
-2 x $4/1 Scotch Fur Fighter MQ (4/11/10 SS)
-2 x $2/1 Glade Fabric & Air Target IP
-2 x $1/1 Glade Fabric & Air MQ
-2 x $2/1 STP Product
-2 x $1/1 Kleenex Hand Towels Target IP
-2 x $1/1 Kleenex Hand Towels MQ (5/2/10 SS)
-1 x 5¢ reusable bag discount
Tax: $2.60
Total after tax and discounts: $6.30
=$6.30 OOP

CVS: 2 Transactions
6 x Godiva Gem Chocolates $4.99 each
2 x CVS brand Tissues $1.29 -> $1.00
4 x Gillette Body Wash $4.99 -> $4.00 each (was charged for 4, but supposed to be 3, so I'll either get an adjustment or just ask for another bottle tomorrow)
Subtotal: $47.94
-2 x $4/$20 Scanner Q's (remember I did 2 transactions, 1 per transaction)
-3 x BOGO Godiva Gem Chocolates Scanner Q's $4.99 each
-2 x $1/1 CVS Brand Allergy Scanner Q's
-1 x BOGO Gillette Body Wash Q $4.00 (6/6/10 P&G)
-1 x $4/2 Gillette Body Wash Q (5/2/10 P&G)
-1 x $1 ECB
Tax: $2.01
Total after tax and discounts: $15.98
-$15.98 on gift cards
=$0.00 OOP (received an $8.00 ECB for buying 2 Gillette body wash)

Total Savings: $169.93
Total Gift Cards Used: $38.69
Total OOP: $9.24 (have $8.00 ECB left to spend)

CVS Coupon Policy

Dear Julie:

Thank you for your e-mail regarding CVS/pharmacy. I would like to provide you with an answer to your question regarding the coupon policy.

Our registers are set to allow 1 CVS coupon and 1 manufacturer coupon per item. However, the staff should be allowing customers to use Extra Bucks in combination with other CVS coupons since these are coupons you have “earned.” In addition, similarly they should be allowing the use of one “offer at the register” coupon which would be an open offer of $3 off of $15 or a certain dollar amount off of a specific item. Since our registers are programmed to only accept 2 coupons (1 CVS, 1 manufacturer) per item if the number of coupons exceed the items purchased a member of management will need to assist the cashier in processing the coupons. I apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

CVS/pharmacy will accept coupons printed from the Internet. They must have a legible barcode that scans at the register.

If the coupon does not scan at the register, the cashier should politely inform you that we are unable to accept your coupon. We do not allow manual overrides at the register for coupons printed from the Internet.

CVS/pharmacy will not accept offers printed from unauthorized internet postings or reproductions, copies, or facsimiles.

When an item is on sale for buy one, get one free and the customer has a buy one get one free coupon for that same product, the coupon will be accepted and both items will essentially become free (plus any applicable sales tax).

Also, two manufacturer coupons can be used on a buy one get one free purchase as long as two items are scanned at the register. The system logic sees 2 items scanned and will allow 2 coupons.

CVS does not price match with other stores.

If we can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for taking the time to contact CVS/pharmacy.

Sincerely,
XXXXX
CVS/pharmacy
Customer Relations
XXXXXXXX

Dear Julie:

Thank you for your email.

I would like to answer your questions:

1. If I have a coupon that exceeds the amount of the product, can the coupon be adjusted down to make the item free? I do understand that I would still have to pay any applicable taxes on the item.

Yes.

2. Is there a limit of the amount of coupons you can use per day/transaction/person?

Only one CVS coupon and one manufacturer’s coupon can be used per item. The store has the ability to set a quantity limit. Please speak to your local CVS Management Team for their store policy.

3. Can I use a coupon on a clearance item?

Yes.

4. Do you give rainchecks on items that produce ECBs?

As long as the item qualifies for a raincheck, yes, a raincheck can be given for ECB items. The raincheck will be written for the price of the item minus the ECBs.

5. What is the limit on rainchecks per item, and how many can you use in one transaction when redeeming these?

The individual store Management Team uses their discretion when deciding what the raincheck limit would be on individual items. Please see your CVS Management Team for the item in question. There is no limit to the amount of rainchecks being redeemed in a transaction.

I hope you find this information to be helpful.

Sincerely,

XXXXX
CVS/pharmacy
Customer Relations
XXXXXXXX

MM Deal at CVS

This week at CVS, there is a deal going on where you buy 2 sunglasses and you receive a $10 ECB back. Well, it seems like the trial sized gods did it for us again. If you buy 2 of the Lens Cleaning Tissues at 99¢ each, it also triggers the ECB, making it an $8 MM. The UPC is 8 83019 00550 7. Here's a picture:

My 2 day craziness

So this is how I did on Saturday and Sunday, between Rite Aid, Kohls, CVS, Kmart, and Walgreens. I hope I didn't forget anything.

CVS (1 transaction):
(1) Tylenol Allergy (clearance for $1.82, had $1/1 Q)
(4) Cotton Rounds ($0.99, had $1/1 Q, rec'd $1 ECB for each one)
Spent $0.86, Saved $10.47

Rite Aid (11 transactions at different stores):
(11) Jumbo packs of Pampers ($10.49, had $1/1 Q for all but 1)
(11) One Touch Meters ($19.99, had 11 up to $20 Q's)
(1) Green Tea for my hubby $1.49(he was complaining)
Also used 11 $10/$30 RA Q
Spent $8.10, Saved $356.39

Kohls (2 transactions):
(1) Easter Dress for Lexi $14.40
(1) PJs for Jayden $8.00 (18 mo. and they are only a little big!)
Used $5 Q for each
Spent $12.99, Saved $31.01

Walgreens (1 transaction):
(9) Reynold's Wrap $0.89 with in ad Q (had 9 $1/1 MQs)
(1) Excedrin $1.99 (had $1/1 MQ, rec'd $1 RR)
(4) Ramen Noodle Soup $1.00 (needed a filler)
Spent $1.70, Saved $20

Kmart (5 transactions):
(3) Rubbermaid 21 gallon totes $3.99 (had $1/1 Q's, in wrong spot, manager adjusted)
(10) Gillette Body Wash $4.50 (had $2/1 Q's)
(14) Head & shoulders $4.50 (had $1.50/1 Q's)
(1) Cottonelle wipes Refill $4.69 (had $1/1 Q)
(12) Fruit Rolls Ups $2.00 (had $1/2 Q's, got a $5 GC out of 1, and when you bought so much of these and fruit snacks, you got $$ off your next transaction)
(12) Fruit Snacks $2.00 (had $1/2 Q's)
(9) Sure Deodorant $2.29 (for my mom, had $1/1 Q's)
(1) KY Jelly $3.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Sunsilk Shampoo $3.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Sunsilk Conditioner $3.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(2) Sunsilk Stylers $3.00 (had $1/1 Q's)
(1) Zipper Binder on clearance $1.50!!!!!
(1) Mechanical Pencils on clearance $1.00
(1) Littlest Pet Shop on clearance $2.50 (Lexi loves these!)
(1) Suave Lotion $2.50 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) A&D $5.19 (had $2/1 Q, this rang up $1.19 more than the shelf tag, but I didn't notice till I got home)
(1) BIC disposable razors $3.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Desitin $5.99 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Jergens Lotion $1.79 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) St. Joseph's Aspirin $2.29 (had $1/1 Q)
(2) Hall's $1 (had $1/2 Q)
(3) Endust $3.29 (had $2/1 Q)
(1) Softsoap Bodywash $3.99 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Windex wipes $2.79 (had $1.50/1 Q)
(1) Charmin wipes Refill $2.00 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Dawn plus hand renewal $2.99 (had $1.50/1 Q)
(1) J&J 1st Aid Gauze Pads $1.69 (had $1/1 Q)
(1) Scrubbing Bubbles Bath wipes $2.79 (had $1/1 Q
(2) Peppermint Patties (none of the sales were posted, so ended up needing fillers in the 1st trans.)
Also used 4 $5/$50 Q's, and 3 $3.50 Q's from the BC fruit snacks
Spent $50, Saved $351.69

I was there when Kmart opened and they were out of a lot of items. And also, a few things that I planned on getting were higher priced than what they were mentioned on here. I didn't realize I had enough stuff for 5 transactions, and I only printed 4 $5/$50 so I could've used that too, but all in all I did pretty good. I know the H & S was almost 1/2 of my total too ($21 worth) but $1.50 each is a good price and my hubby uses it like there's no tomorrow. I'm hoping to go back on Friday as I still have tons of Q's (that's what I did last doubles and they were restocking) so hopefully my savings will be higher.

Total Spent: $73.65 (and have $1 RR and $4 ECBs to spend in the future)
Total Saved: $769.56, about 91%!

I didn't take pictures because I put most of it away before I thought about it.

The sad thing is, I thought I'd be all shopped out, but I'm still on a high from Kmart and Rite Aid!!

I <3 CVS!

So, thanks to AFullCup, I learned about this great hidden Neutrogena deal if you purchase 2 of the bar soaps, you get $10 ECB back. So this is my latest savings at CVS:

(1) Tylenol Allergy Multi-Symptom
originally $7.29 clearanced to $1.82
(2) Neutrogena bars
$2.99/each
(4) SkinEffects Lip Magnifier
originally $19.99 clearanced to $5.00/each
(2) Always Infinity 18 ct.
$5.99/each

-$1/1 Q for Tylenol
-(2) $1/1 Q's for Neutrogena
-(4) $2/1 CVS Q's for SkinEffects
-(2) FREE Always Infinity 18 ct.
-$4 ECB from Gillette Razor deal

Total w/tax: $15.07
Saved: $92.41
Rec'd $10 ECB back

I would've bought more Tylenol, but I only had one Q good for the Allergy Pills. They were also out of almost everything I wanted to get, and I only had about 1/2 hour to shop. All in all, still pretty good!