tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post8362625824214914833..comments2023-09-29T07:08:03.981-04:00Comments on the cheapsk8mom: CVS attempts...cheapsk8momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15151278541379773794noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post-28135810914283012152008-09-02T05:52:00.000-04:002008-09-02T05:52:00.000-04:00I'm fairly new to the CVS thing myself. My tenden...I'm fairly new to the CVS thing myself. My tendency is to only roll in stuff I need that isn't on sale/deal when I am using a $/$ coupon or when I have ECBs that are expiring. Usually, I still have coupons for these things, which helps bring their OOP down as well - check out manuf sites, coupons.com, coupons inc, smartsource, redplum, etc. for IP.<br><br>I have found that if CVS isn't dealing, i am better off stopping at a discount store for the necessities - CVS regular prices are significantly higher from experience.<br><br>Since June 1, I have spent $36.72 OOP and saved close to $600.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post-8321763515270915582008-09-02T13:16:00.000-04:002008-09-02T13:16:00.000-04:00I just started the beginning of July and after a f...I just started the beginning of July and after a few weeks asked myself the same question. So, now when I go I try and work my scenarios to buy at least 2 items that we need, will use eventually, or my mother-in-law can use(hubbys family has MANY people!). It takes some work, but is usually possible. <br><br>Like this week I wanted to buy Cascade tabs while they were 50% off...ended up getting everything for free except for one pack of tabs which was .49 at the end...the diaper deals last month took a long time to figure out too, but if you check my August blog I paid 1.xx for TONS of baby products including diapers. <br><br>Just be patient, you can get lower totals.<br><br>http://www.slickandsavvy.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post-33249134666845214302008-09-02T15:33:00.000-04:002008-09-02T15:33:00.000-04:00Do smaller deals and don't forget to use the $2 of...Do smaller deals and don't forget to use the $2 off $10 coupon.<br><br>For instance, you could have done the BOGO Cover Girl deal with the AcneFree, with the $2 off $10 coupon in one deal.<br><br>Then in deal two, taking the $5 ECBs from that with another $2 off $10 coupon, bought some more Cover Girl, getting $5.99.<br><br>Then in deal three, taken the $5.99 ECBs from the other BOGO CG, bought the Dawn and newspapers. At a minimum, its $6 less things would have cost. You still have the ECBs so you can use them later, but by splitting things into smaller deals, you have less to use later / less risk of letting them expire.<br><br>You should go back and get the ArniCare with its $8 ECBs, and use the $2 Q for it. It costs $8.99 but you make $1 off each and can repeat 5 times. Buy one ArniCare, use $2 ArniCare Q with $2/10 and buy something else you need. Then repeat, using the $8 ECBs from first trip with another $2/10 coupon....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post-33904054409035275462008-09-04T14:41:00.000-04:002008-09-04T14:41:00.000-04:00I agree about doing them in smaller amounts. Inste...I agree about doing them in smaller amounts. Instead of spending $40 in one transaction, spend $10 each time in 4 transactions and use a $2/@10 coupon each time. That saves you $8 off the bat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8357156642928030421.post-42222753965208157222008-09-05T09:48:00.000-04:002008-09-05T09:48:00.000-04:00I think you aren't getting the same savings be...I think you aren't getting the same savings because your transactions are so big. My total before coupons/ecb is usually $20 or under with each transaction.<br><br>After you do for awhile, you will start to stock up on things & not need to buy full price items that you do need as often.<br><br>When I get to that point, I try to find the money maker items & use that overage for something that I need that isn't as good a deal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com