Budgeting Our Buck$: CVS Deals 2/1-2/7

Thursday, February 5, 2009

CVS Deals 2/1-2/7

Transcaction #1

1 Reese Peanut Butter Cups 1.50
2 Loreal Advance Revitalift Cleanser 11.98
3 Electrosol Power Tabs 8.97
1 Vial Excedrin Xtra Strength 2.49
1 CVS 30ct Cough Drops 1.19

-(2) $2.00 off Loreal Facial Care Products
-(3) $2.50 off Electrosol Tabs
- $1.00 off Excedrin CVS Crt Coupon
- $1.29 Free 30ct. Cough Drops CVS Crt Coupon

-9.00 ECBs

Total OOP 3.86
(Received 12.49 ECBs 10.00 from Loreal, 2.49 from Excedrin)

Transaction #2

1 Earinse 7.99
1 6 Hour Energy Shot 2 pk
-2.49 ECBs I received from 1st Transaction
-10.00 ECBs I received from 1st Transaction

Total OOP .49 cent

Received 12.98 in ECBs (4.99 from 6 Hour Energy Shots, 7.99 from Earinse)

So I had to go back and get 2 more Loreal Products since I had not reached my limit.
I purchased some other items that are not pictured that were not ECB earners so I am not going into detail on this transaction, the most important thing is that I received $10.00 ECBs from this transaction also. Not too bad for this week.

1 comment:

Jennifer said...: This looks like it was a pretty good week! I sure wish that I would have gone. I am sure now all the good items are gone, but maybe I will go get rainchecks. Thanks for posting!; February 5, 2009 at 6:26 AM

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Definitions, Abbreviations and "Coupon Talk"

BOGO or B1G1 or B1G1F = "Buy One Get One Free" - a sales promotion in which you buy a first item and get the second item for free (or in some stores, you may buy each item at half price, this depends on your store's policy -- ask).
Circular = "Coupon Circular/ Insert/ Booklet" - these are the coupon booklets found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: insert)
Couponing = used as a verb, a term used to refer to the practice of using coupons when shopping.
Cpn = Coupon
ECBs = "Extra Care Bucks" - the CVS drugstore, loyalty-card holder program's rewards. These are money-back reimbursements found at the end of the CVS receipt after paying for an item.
EP = "End Price" - the final price after all coupons, sales, discounts, etc.
Extra Care Booklet = the CVS booklet (printed monthly) that tells loyalty-card holders which CVS in-store products will earn loyalty-card holders Extra Care Bucks (ECBs). (also see definition for: ECBs)
FAR = "Free After Rebate" - term referring to an item that is paid for upfront, but has a Mail-In Rebate (MIR), which once redeemed makes the item free. (also see definition for: MIR)
Filler = used as a noun, a term used to refer to an item that is purchased to create a total needed to use a coupon or get the most of an advertised deal. They are usually the cheapest items in the store that help.
Insert = "Coupon Insert/ Circular/Booklet" - these are found in your Sunday newspaper, several companies print these booklets including SmartSource, Valassis, Proctor & Gamble, Kelloggs, etc. (also see definition for: circular)
KG = "Kelloggs" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
LP = "List Price" - the price on the shelf or advertised price for an item.
MC = "Manufacturer Coupon" - these are coupons distributed by product manufacturers to consumers.
MIR = "Mail-In Rebate" - a type of cash refund in which you purchase and item, THEN mail/email/electronically send the manufacturer your receipt, Proof of Purchase/ UPC code on the packaging & a form with your name & address, THEN 4-8 weeks later (typically) you receive a check from the manufacturer reimbursing you for the price of the item.
OOP = "Out Of Pocket" - a term referring to how much actual cash is spent for a purchase.
Overage OR ovg. = term that refers to the money that is credited to your total bill amount in excess of what a single item costs.
P or IPC= "Internet Printable" or "Internet Printable Coupon" - these are coupons that can be printed from the internet using your home printer. They can usually be printed from manufacturer or manufacturer sponsored websites on the internet.
Peelie = a coupon that is attached to an item in the store .
PG = "P&G Brandsaver" OR "Proctor & Gamble Brandsaver" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
Q or Qs = "Coupon" or "Coupons"
RP = "RedPlum" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
SS = "SmartSource" - used to refer to a coupon insert/booklet printed in Sunday newspapers and the company that prints these inserts/booklets.
wyb = "When You Buy..." - used to indicate a deal/promotion in which a certain number of items must be purchase to get a discount, gift reward, etc.