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Sunday, November 1, 2009

CVS Deals - Week of 11/1


It looks like the CVS deals are pretty good this week. Here are the best deals that I see. I've also included an inexpensive scenario at the end.

Note: If you're new to CVS shopping, be sure to read my post HERE before you begin.

My Favorite ECB Deals:

Glade Scented Oil Candles or Refills - $2.50 each
Use Buy a Holder - Get a Refill Pack FREE printable coupon HERE
PLUS Use $2.00 off 2 coupon from 9/20 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $3 when you buy $10
Final Price: FREE (when you buy 2 holders/2 refills)

Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.99 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
ECBs Earned: $1.00 (limit 2)
Final Price: $.99 each

Coke 2-Liters - 2 for $3.00
ECBs Earned: $1.00 when you buy 2 (limit 1)
Final Price: $1.00 each

Lipton Iced Tea 12-pack - $5.99 each
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: $3.99

iTunes Gift Cards - $25-$30 each
ECBs Earned: $10 when you spend $50

Olay Body Wash or Quench Lotion
Use $1.00 off body wash coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Use $1.00 off lotion coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
ECBs Earned: $5.00 when you spend $14.00
Final Price: varies

Softsoap Ensembles Pump & Refill
Use Buy a Pump - Get a Base FREE coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
PLUS Use $1.00 off coupon from CVS Flu Shot coupon booklet
ECBs Earned: $4.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: FREE
Check your old CVS receipts. I have some coupons for Ensembles on mine.

Oral B Toothbrushes - prices vary
Use $1.00 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert (There are several!)
ECBs Earned: $5.00 when you buy $10.00
Final Price: varies

Listerine Total Care, Reach Toothbrush, Reach Floss - $3.99 each
Use $2.00 off Listerine coupon from 4/26 Red Plum insert
AND Use $1.00 off Listerine coupon from CVS Flu Shot coupon booklet
ECBs Earned: $1.00 (limit 3)
Final Price: FREE

Gillette Disposable Razors - $5.99 each
Use $2.00 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
ECBs Earned: $2.00 (limit 1)
Final Price: $1.99 each

Tums EX Sugar Free (80 ct.) - $3.99 each
ECBs Earned: $1.00 (limit 2)
Final Price: $2.99 each
Check your old receipts for Tums coupons too!

Nova Max Glucose Monitor - $9.99 each
ECBs Earned: $9.99 (limit 1)
Final Price: FREE

Cold Relief Remedies - Buy $20 - Get $10 ECBs - Includes:
Afrin Nasal Spray - $6.50 each
Use $1.00 off Afrin printable coupon HERE

NeilMed Sinus Rinse - $11.00 each

CVS Brand Saline Nasal Spray - $3.50 each

Ricola Drops - $2.00 each

Cepacol Lozenges/Spray - $4.00 each

CVS Brand Cough Drops - $1.00 each

Vick's VapoRub - $5.00 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 10/11 P&G insert

Tylenol Cold - $6.00 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 10/4 Red Plum insert
Use $1.00 off printable coupon HERE

Robitussin - $5.50 each
Use $2.00 off printable coupon HERE
Use $1.00 off coupon from 9/27 Red Plum insert

NyQuil/DayQuil LiquiCaps or DM Liquid - $5.00 each
Use $1.50 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Sudafed - $7.00 each
Use $1.00 off printable coupon HERE
Use $2.00 off coupon from 10/4 Red Plum insert

My Favorite Non-ECB Deals

CVS Brand Batteries - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE
Prices start at $2.49 each

Tide - $5.96 each
Use $1.00 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Final Price: $4.96

Dawn - $.97 each
Use $.25 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Final Price: $.72 each
Watch for the Dawn Hand Renewal. This type is often included in the $.99 sale, and there is a $.50 off coupon for it in the 11/1 P&G insert.

Kleenex - Buy 1 ($2.39) - Get 1 FREE
Buy 4 and use 2 $.50 off 3 coupon from 11/1 SmartSource insert
Final Price: $.95 each

Revlon Eye & Lip Products - Buy 1 - Get 1 FREE (prices start at $3.90)
Use 2 $1.00 off coupons from 10/11 SmartSource insert
Final Price: as low as $.95 each

Ragu Pasta Sauce - 3 for $5.00
Use $1.00 off 2 coupon from 9/13 Red Plum insert
It looks like this one varied WIDELY by region, so your value may be different.
Final Price: $1.17 each

Possible Scenario #1 - Under $5.00 out-of-pocket
Transaction #1
Buy 2 Glade Candles - $5.00 ($2.50 each)
Buy 2 Glade Refills - $5.00 ($2.50 each)
Buy 1 Colgate Total - $2.99
Use 2 Buy 1 - Get 1 Glade printable coupons HERE
Use $2.00 off 2 Glade coupon from 9/20 SmartSource insert
Use $1.00 off Colgate coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.99 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $4.00 ($3 Glade, $1 Colgate)


Transaction #2
Buy 1 Gillette Disposable Razors - $5.99
Use $2.00 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Use $4.00 ECBs from Transaction #1
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $2.00


Transaction #3
Buy 1 Colgate Total - $2.99
Use $1.00 off Colgate coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
Use $2.00 ECBs from Transaction #2
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $1.00


Total Merchandise Value: $21.97
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.99 plus tax
Savings: $16.98 (77%)
ECBs to Use Next Week: $1.00



Possible Scenario #2 - Under $5.00 out-of-pocket
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Gillette Disposable Razors - $5.99
Use $2.00 off coupon from 11/1 P&G insert
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $3.99 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $2.00

Transaction #2
Buy 1 Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.99
Use $1.00 off Colgate coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
Use $2.00 ECBs from Transaction #1
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $0 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $1.00

Transaction #3
Buy 1 Colgate Total Toothpaste - $2.99
Use $1.00 off Colgate coupon from 10/25 SmartSource insert
Use $1.00 ECBs from Transaction #2
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $.99 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $1.00

Total Merchandise Value: $11.97
Total Out-of-Pocket Cost: $4.98 plus tax
Savings: $6.99 (58%)
ECBs to Use Next Week: $1.00


For more great CVS scenarios and deal ideas, stop by these sites:
:: The $5 CVS Challenge sponsored by Kingdom First Mom
:: The Grocery Gathering sponsored by Be CentsAble
:: Deal Seeking Mom
:: Money Saving Mom
:: Saving Your Cents

3 comments:

nicole said...

there is a $1 coupon in the flu book to make the toothpaste free.

Kristy K said...

Jen - I did my first real shopping trip to CVS last week! I saved a ton of money by trying out your scenarios. The bad part was that they really gave me a hard time about going through the line the second time. Do I need to be going in two different trips? I only went through twice because the second time, they were huffy and rude.

My brother is joining the Army so I can't wait to make him care packages with all the toothpaste, razors, etc... Thanks again for all the information!

Jennifer said...

Kristy - I'm so glad you jumped in and tried CVSing! I'm really surprised to hear that they gave you a hard time about doing multiple transactions. That's really rare! I would actually consider talking with the manager.

I have heard of some people doing their first transaction, taking the items to the car, coming back in, and doing another transaction. That sounds like a lot of extra effort to me, but I'm spoiled by my kind cashiers. You might find that it's worth the hassle to avoid a headache with your grumpy cashiers!

I love the idea of using the extras you snag at CVS for your brother! He's really going to appreciate that!!