Using coupon when paying at the cashier can be daunting especially when there is a long line behind you and you are not prepared or organized with your coupons. One must find ways or strategy for a smooth transaction and save yourself with embarrassment. Shopping at the right time also plays an important part to avoid dilemma. Follow these simple step/rules and it will reap you great and tremendous savings. I will show you a copy of my savings as example. It might look like the lists is long or the steps are strenuous but once you get the hang of it, it will be just as easy as pie.
STRATEGIZE
- What strategy should be used?
- Plan what you will buy ahead of time
- Buy only what you need or use
- Buy on sale items only with ExtraBucks offer
- Buy only if you have the coupons with the sale item
- Stack up your manufacture coupons with CVS coupons
- Apply any Extrabucks you have as payment to reduce your out of pocket expense
- How to look for deals
- Check the Weekly Ads in paper/online
- Visit here daily to check for deals (www.momcouponsavings.com)
- Login to your CVS Extracare account to check for personalized coupons
- Print or send you CVS coupon to your card
- Print your coupon offer at CVS Coupon Center
- Print your manufacturer's coupon here
MAXIMIZE
- How to maximize savings?
- Pay attention to your BeautyClub balance to maximize savings in getting extra $5 Extrabucks Reward: Spend $50 Get $5 (check your BeautyClub balance online or on your last CVS receipt - amount needed to earn reward).
- Pay attention to Extrabucks requirements to avail offer(Spend $10 Get $5 EB-ExtraBucks)
- Pay attention to CVS store coupon requirement ($2 off $10 body wash, bar soap, etc.)
- Check CVS online prices against store prices(ask cashier to adjust price)
- How to get organized?
- Organize and arrange your coupons in order
- CVS coupon first, then manufacturer's coupon
- Use Extrabuck coupon last
- When is the best time to shop?
- CVS is open 24 hour, which is a good advantage.
- Shop early in the morning when there is not too many people
- Late at night is the best time
CAPITALIZE
- Be vigilant
- Keep a watchful eyes on prices and scanned coupons
- Make sure the sale price is right on the screen or register
- Double check that the number of coupons you submitted is scanned and showing on the register.
- If your coupon is not scanning asked cashier to ask supervisor
- Make sure the number of Extrabuck you should be getting are printed on your receipt, if not ask cashier to print it manually. There's a code for each Extrabuck deal/offer. A supervisor knows how to do this.
Your ultimate goal have little
Out of Pocket Expense.
Capitalize the use of
$36.12 is needed to Earn $5 EB. So take into consideration the amount of each item you are buying.
Spend $5.01 on Hansen (or any product offer)Get $5 EB Reward.
Must at least purchase $8 worth of Body Wash.
This is an example of the Extrabucks offer. Must spend $10 to get $5 Extrabucks. Make sure if you choose this deal that you have a coupon for each product. This deal is purchase 2 products for $10 then you must have 2 coupons.
Must at least purchase $8 worth of Body Wash.
- Purchase before coupons = $36.65
- Less CVS Coupon Save $6 OFF $30 Purchase
- Less CVS Coupon Save $2 OFF $8 Body Wash
- Less Manufacturer Coupon $2/1 Irish Spring
- Less Manufacturer Coupon $2/1 Irish Spring
- Cosmetic Purchase $ 14.79
- Less CVS Coupon $5 OFF $15 Cosmetics
- Less CVS Extrabucks from previous purchase
- Total Purchase $36.65 less
- Total Coupons/Savings $$22
- Total before Tax $14.65
- Tax @ 8.5% $1.25
- Total Out of Pocket Exp: $15.90
- Receive the following Extrabucks
- Hansen Spend $15 Get $5 (Need $5.01 Purchase)
- Irish Spring Spend $15 Get $5
- Physicians Formula Cosmetic Spend $10 Get $6
- BeautyClub $5 EB purchased $36.65(Needed $36.12)
- TOTAL Extrabucks received $21 Less $14.65 Out of Pocket Exp
- TOTAL MONEYMAKER: $6.35
- ALL 5 PURCHASED ITEMS FOR FREE
- TOTAL COUPONS AND SALE SAVINGS: $25.90
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