Editing to add: I clarified on Simply CVS Facebook Page that this was just for fun--I guess I should have emphasized it more in this post. We are not saying go do 13 transactions, or that we are going to, but if someone didn't have money to spend and no extra bucks they could do this. And they have three days to do it in since the ad runs three days. The point is to show what can be done and we can each use this as a
starting point of how it is done and maybe the best order to do the deals.
Sarah will be giving us a $5 and $10 out of pocket scenario, too, later. These can be done with cash or extra bucks you have on hand.
So here it is....a "baker's dozen" of transactions and Two Cents (disclaimer: with so much math involved and different limits, etc. we admit there could be an error in figuring someplace):
NOTE:
$ .02 Scenario by my daughter Sarah, of Sarah's Scribblings:
TOTAL CASH: $0.02 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS REMAINING: $4.69
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $122.00 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS REMAINING: $4.69
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $122.00 sale priced
Transaction 1:
Buy 1 (one) Theraflu Daytime or Multi-Symptom Travel Size, 1 Packet $0.99 Get $0.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Theraflu Caplets 8 ct $1.87 - Limit 1 Get $1.87 ECB
Use 1 (one) $3.00/2 Theraflu Products, Any Printable (use on both Theraflu ECB deals)
Buy 1 (one) Benefiber Sticks Trial Size 3 ct $1.49 Get $1.49 ECB
Use 1 (one) $2.00/1 Printable
Use 1 (one) $2.00/1 Printable
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $4.35
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $4.35 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $4.35
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $4.35 sale priced
Transaction 2:
Buy 1 (one) Colgate Total Gum Defense, Advanced or Enamel Strength 4 oz $2.87 Get $2.87 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz or larger 11-13-11 SS
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste, any 4.0 oz or larger 11-13-11 SS
Buy 1 (one) wyb L.A. Looks Styling Gel 20 oz $2.49 Get $2.49 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1.00/1L.A. Looks Product, any 20, 26 or 30 oz - 10-09-11 RP
Use 1 (one) $1.00/1L.A. Looks Product, any 20, 26 or 30 oz - 10-09-11 RP
Buy 1 (one) Excedrin Bonus Back Extra Strength 8 ct. + PM 8 ct. $0.99 Get $0.99 ECB
Use $4.35 ECB from Transaction 1
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $6.35
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $6.35 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $6.35
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $6.35 sale priced
Transaction 3:
Buy 1 (one) Listerine Pocketpaks 72 ct. total $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Use 1 (one) $.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks, 24 ct or larger or Listerine Pocketmist, any or Plax Rinse, any or Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste, any - 04-17-11 SS
Use 1 (one) $.50/1 Listerine Pocketpaks, 24 ct or larger or Listerine Pocketmist, any or Plax Rinse, any or Listerine Essential Care Toothpaste, any - 04-17-11 SS
Buy 1 (one) Colgate Total Gum Defense, Advanced or Enamel Strength 4 oz $2.87 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Printable
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Printable
Buy 1 (one) Finish Quantum 10 ct. $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Finish Quantum, any 10-23-11 SS
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Finish Quantum, any 10-23-11 SS
Use $6.35 ECB from Transaction 2
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $8.85
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $8.85 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $8.85
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $8.85 sale priced
Transaction 4:
Buy 1 (one) Wet N Wild Festive Flirt Nail Kit $2.88 Get $2.00 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Wet n’ Wild Eye, Lip and Nail Products - 11-06-11 RP
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Wet n’ Wild Eye, Lip and Nail Products - 11-06-11 RP
Buy 1 (one) Listerine Pocketpaks 72 ct. total $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) G-U-M Super or Micro Tip Soft Toothbrush 2 ct $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Advil PM 4 ct. $0.99 Get $0.99 ECB
Use $8.85 ECB from Transaction 3
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $8.97
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $9.85 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $8.97
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $9.85 sale priced
Transaction 5:
Buy 1 (one) Cepacol Lozenges 16 ct. $4.99 Get $4.99 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Cepacol Lozenge or Spray Printable after sign up
Use 1 (one) $1/1 Cepacol Lozenge or Spray Printable after sign up
Buy 1 (one) CVS Dental Flossers 90 ct. $1.99 Get $1.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Advil 10 ct. $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Use $8.97 ECB from Transaction 4
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $9.97
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $9.97 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $9.97
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $9.97 sale priced
Transaction 6:
Buy 1 (one) Breathe Right Nasal strips + Bonus Size 10+2 ct. $5.99 Get $5.99 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1.50/1 Breathe Right, any 12 ct or smaller - 10-16-11 RP
Use 1 (one) $1.50/1 Breathe Right, any 12 ct or smaller - 10-16-11 RP
Buy 1 (one) Kleenex Cool Touch Tissues 50 ct. $1.50 Get $1.50 ECB
Buy 1 (one) G-U-M Super or Micro Tip Soft Toothbrush 2 ct $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Select Hershey's King Size 2.1-2.86 oz $0.99 Get $0.99 ECB
Use $9.97 ECB from Transaction 5
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $ 11.47
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.47 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $ 11.47
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.47 sale priced
Transaction 7:
Buy 1 (one) Be Kool from Fever Discomfort Gel Sheets for Kids 4 ct. $4.49 Get $4.49 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Revlon Nail (Excludes Top Speed) $4.99 Get $4.00 ECB
Use 1 (one) $1.00/1 Revlon Color Cosmetic 10/9 Walmart Insert
Buy 1 (one) Pepto-Bismol 4 oz $2.99 Get $2.99 ECB
Use $ 11.47 ECB from Transaction 6
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $11.48
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $12.47 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $11.48
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $12.47 sale priced
Transaction 8:
Buy 2 (two) Mars Chocolate Singles 1.08-2.15oz $0.75 x 2 = $1.50 Get $0.75 x 2 = $1.50 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Softlips Single pk. 0.07 oz $2.00 Get $2.00 ECB
Buy 1 (one) iChill Relaxation Shot Dietary Supplement 2 pk. $5.29 Get $5.29 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Starbucks Double Shot 6.5 oz Single Can $1.69 Get $1.69 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Select Hershey's King Size 2.1-2.86 oz $0.99 Get $0.99 ECB
Use $11.48 ECB from Transaction 7
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $11.47
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.47 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $11.47
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.47 sale priced
Transaction 9:
Buy 2 (two) Mars Chocolate Singles 1.08-2.15oz $0.75 x 2 = $1.50 Get $0.75 x 2 = $1.50 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Philips or Magnavox Universal Remote $6.99 Get $6.99 ECB
Use $ 8.48 ECB from Transaction 8 [save $2.00 and $.99 ECBs from transaction 8 for transaction #10]
CASH: $0.01 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $ 8.49
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $ 8.49 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $ 8.49
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $ 8.49 sale priced
Transaction 10:
Buy 1 (one) Carmex 0.15-0.35 oz $1.00 Get $1.00 ECB
Use 1 (one) $.30/1 Carmex Lip Balm, any - 10-30-11 RP
Use 1 (one) $.30/1 Carmex Lip Balm, any - 10-30-11 RP
Buy 1 (one) Irish Spring Deodorant 2.7-3 oz $2.77 Get $2.00 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Sheets Energy Strips 10 ct $3.99 Get $3.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) CVS Alkaline Batteries $3.99 Get $3.99 ECB
Use $2.99 ECB from transaction 8
Use $ 8.49 ECB from Transaction 9
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $10.98
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.75 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $10.98
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $11.75 sale priced
Transaction 11:
Buy 1 (one) Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies 6 ct $3.99 Get $3.99 ECB
Buy 1 (one) Philips Earbuds $6.99 Get $6.00 ECB
Use $10.98 ECB from Transaction 10
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $9.99
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $10.98 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $9.99
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $10.98 sale priced
Transaction 12:
Buy 1 (one) Balance Bar 1.76 oz $1.69 Get $1.69 ECB
Buy 3 (three) Irish Spring Deodorant 2.7-3 oz $2.77 x 3 = $8.31 Get $2.00 x 3 = $6 ECB
Use $9.99 ECB from Transaction 11
CASH: $0.01 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $7.69
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $10 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $7.69
MERCHANDISE VALUE: $10 sale priced
Transaction 13:
Buy 2 (two) Planters Peanuts 16oz, 2/$6 Get $3 ECB
Use $6 ECB from Transaction 12 (Save $1.69 ECB)
CASH: $0 + tax
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $3 MERCHANDISE VALUE: $6 sale priced
EXTRA BUCKS RECEIVED: $3 MERCHANDISE VALUE: $6 sale priced
11 comments:
WOW! That's some amazing calculations Sarah! I've seen several blogs come up with scenarios for Black Friday CVS shopping, but this was by far the best!
Thanks for all your hard work ladies!
That's an unrealistic amount of transactions to do in one day....especially when there will be a lot of other shoppers standing in line.
That's why we said it was just for fun. You have three days to do it in, really. It was just to show how rolling extra bucks can make a difference in out of pocket costs.
I am concerned about this post. Although it's just for fun, some people may actually do it! Can you imagine the hard feelings it will prompt? Black Friday opens up the heaviest shopping season of the year, and clerks are already so overworked from the mad holiday rush...
wow get a grip people its a blog they didn't order all of facebook to do repeated transactions u people take things so serious it was a fun blog to give us an idea thank u simply cvs
Wow I love this I think its awesome great job Sarah. You are very coupon savvy.
Just noticed that transaction #7 and #9 both have the Pepto-Bismol with the ECBs..Ad shows there is a limit of 1
This is a great post! I'm going to share this on my blog. I have a few ecb's and a gift card to start with but, if you don't this is a great plan, and if your worried about doing too many transactions, just stand in line multiple times.
My cvs doesn't seem to mind if you do a few transactions at once.You could probably do three then get in line again.... And do that three times.
lol I came up with the same type of deal... I had 8 transactions... until I asked myself... Do I need every item because it's free? Now I have two transactions and only 15 items to buy. he-he-he. Great post!!
This is great. Thanks for sharing.
This post inspired me! Thanks so much for sharing!
Cari
http://www.twosasters.com/2011/11/my-black-friday-cvs-shopping-trip.html
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