CVS $5 Scenario - Week of 8/8/10

I've heard from quite a few readers that they are very unhappy with Walgreens and their inconsistent coupon policies. Many readers are ready to give CVS a try, if they haven't already.

I'll put together scenarios each week to help the CVS newbie get started. The first thing a CVS newbie needs to do is retrain their brain - no coupon counts to contend with, no keeping track of which company issued the ECB and coupon friendly employees.

You will need an Extra Care Card, so stop at the register before you shop and sign up. It only takes a minute. You will also want to scan your card at the "Magic Coupon Machine", you never know when a $ off $$ coupon will print.

Take a look more CVS deals HERE.

Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) Schick Hydro 3 or 5 Blade Razor $8.97
use:
(1) Schick Hydro coupon (8/8/10 SS) -$5.00
= $3.97 + tax out of pocket and get a $4 ECB

Transaction #2
purchase:
(1) Dulcolax Balance $9.99
use:
Dulcolax Balance coupon (5/16/10 SS) -$4.00
ECB from 1st transaction -$4.00
= $1.99 + tax out of pocket and get a $9.99 ECB

Transaction #3
purchase:
(3) John Frieda Frizz Ease Shampoo and/or Conditioners @$5 each = $15.00
(1) Xtra 2x Laundry Detergent $1.99
use:
(3) $2 off John Frieda Frizz Ease printable coupons -$6.00
(1) Xtra Laundry Detergent coupon (6/6/10 SS) -$1.00
ECB from 2nd transaction -$9.99
= $0.00 out of pocket and get a $5 ECB

Items Purchased
(1) Schick Hydro Razor
(1) Dulcolax Balance
(3) John Frieda Shampoo and/or Conditioners
(1) Xtra Laundry Detergent

Total retail before sales & coupons: $45.44
Total out of pocket: $5.96 + tax for a 87% savings
And a $5 ECB to use within the next month