CVS $5 Scenario - Week of 3/21/10

If you haven't shopped at CVS yet, this is a great week to get started. Stop at the front counter and sign up for one an Extra Care Card, if you don't already have one.

You can easily do back to back transactions at CVS - the cashiers are very accommodating. Your ECB's print on your receipt, just rip them off and use them to pay for the next transaction.

Don't be discouraged if the store you visit runs out of stock, there are only four stores open so far in town. Ask for a raincheck - see more info HERE.

Take a look at this week's deals for where to find the coupons.

Transaction #1
purchase (1) Crest Rinse $3.99
use Rinse coupon -$2.00
= $1.99 + tax out of pocket and receive $2 ECB

Transaction #2
purchase (1) Colgate Advanced or Sensitive $3.99
use Colgate coupon -$1.00
use ECB from previous transaction -$2
= .99 + tax out of pocket and receive $3.99 ECB

Transaction #2
purchase (2) CoverGirl Clean Foundation or Pressed Powder $12.00
use B1G1 CoverGirl coupon -$6.00
use Covergirl coupon -$1.00
use ECB from previous transaction -$3.99
= $1.01 + tax out of pocket and receive $3 ECB

Items Purchase
1 bottle of mouth wash
1 tube of toothpaste
2 packages of makeup

Total retail price before sales: $21.96
Total Out of Pocket: $3.99 + tax for 81% savings
and a $3 ECB to spend at another time