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CVS Weekly Ad 2/21-2/27

Posted on Feb 18 2010 | By Jenny · Comments View Comments

Here are all the deals that start at CVs Sunday 2/21. There are a few freebies this week though it still feels like a slow week. If you see any other deals please share!

To see the weekly ad, go here.

If you are new to CVS shopping, read the CVS getting started guide.

Extra Care Deals

$7.99 ECB wyb EARinse Ear Cleaning Spray $7.99 Limit 1 free
$2 ECB wyb Mennen Speed Stick Stainguard Deodorant $2.99 Limit 2
-$1 off Lady Speed Stick 24/7, Speed Stick 24/7, Speed Stick Pro, CVS Reinventing Beauty
(makes it FREE)
$2 ECB wyb Colgate Max Fresh 4.6-6 oz $2.99 Limit 1
-$1 off Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste, January All You (makes it FREE)
-.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste SS 2/21
$2 ECB wyb 2X Ultra Tide or Gain 48-64 load $10.99 Limit 2
-$1.25 off Gain, Sav-a-Lot Home Mailer
-$1 off Gain “Thank You Mom” home mailer
-.50 off Gain, PG 2/07
-$1 off Tide “Thank You Mom” home mailer (makes it $7.99)
-.35 off Tide, PG 2/07
-.50 off Tide, PG 1/17
$1 ECB wyb (3) Coke 2-liter Bottle for $4 Limit 1
-$1 off any Coca Cola product home mailer (through Recycle Bank)
$3 ECB wyb (4) Dr Pepper, 7Up, Canada Dry, A&W or Sunkist 12 pk for $13 Limit 1
(makes it $2.50 ea)
$7 ECB wyb Revlon Photo Ready Makeup or Powder $12 AND Color Burst Lipstick $7 Limit 1
-$1 off Revlon Color Cosmetic, SS 1/17 (exp 2/21)
-$2 off Revlon Color Cosmetic, SS 2/21
**Deal Idea**
Buy: (1) Revlon Powder $12
(1) Color Burst Lipstick $7
Use: (2) -$2 Revlon Cosmetic SS 2/21
Total Due: $15
Get Back: $7 ECB, makes it $4 ea
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$2 ECB wyb Almay Intense i-Color $5.99 Limit 1
-$2 off Almay Cosmetic Product, SS 2/07 (makes it $1.99)
$5 ECB wyb Almay Smart Shade or Smart Balance Foundation $9.99 Limit 1
-$2 off Almay Cosmetic Product, SS 2/07 (makes it $2.99)
$5 ECB wyb $20 the following L’Oreal Skin Care products Limit 1
L’Oreal Skin Genesis $14
Advanced Revitalift Deep-Set Wrinkle Repair $14
Collagen Filler $14
Age Perfect Pro-Calcium $14
L’Oreal Go 360 Clean $6
-$2 off L’Oreal Cleanser, Moisturizer or Treatment, RP 1/03
-$1 off L’Oreal Skincare Product, RP 1/31, 1/24, 2/21
-$3/2 L’Oreal Skincare Products, RP 1/24
**Deal Idea**
Buy: (1) L’Oreal Product $14
(1) L’Oreal Cleanser $6
Use:
(2) -$2 off L’Oreal RP 1/03
Total Due: $16
Get Back: $5 ECB, makes it $5.50 ea
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$5 ECB wyb Physicians Formula Bamboo Wear Powder or Bronzer Refill, starting at $6.99 Limit 1
$5 ECB wyb any $15 Clean & Clear starting at $4.99 Limit 1
-$2 off Clean & Clear printable
-$5 off Clean & Clear Eraser printable
$5 ECB wyb Olay Pro-X Skincare Limit 1
Free Secret Deodorant wyb Olay Pro-X Skincare PG 2/7
Free Olay Quench Lotion wyb Olay Pro-X Skincare PG 2/7
$12 ECB wyb (2) Olay Regenerist or Definity Facial Care Limit 1
Cream, Treatment 1.7oz, Eye Derma-pod 24 ct, Intervention, Contouring, Dermabrasion Kit or Definity Facial Care
-$3 off Olay Regenerist or Definity Moisturizer or Cleanser, PG 1/17
Free Olay Body Wash wyb any Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer PG 2/7
Free Olay Body Lotion wyb any Olay Regenerist Facial Moisturizer PG 2/7
**Deal Idea**
Buy:
(2) Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Treatments $20.99 ea
(1) Olay Body Wash
(1) Olay Body Lotion
Use:
(2) -$3 off Olay Regenerist PG 1/17
Free Olay Body Wash PG 2/7
Free Olay Lotion PG 2/7
Total Due: $35.98
Get Back: $12 ECB
Submit for $15 Mail in Rebate wyb (3) Olay products
Makes it: $8.98 total out of pocket or $2.24 ea!
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$5 ECB wyb $10 John Frieda Collection Hair Care, starting at $5.99 Limit 1
$5 ECB wyb $10 Colgate Toothbrush: 360, Maxfresh Plus, Waves or Kids, starting at $1.99 Limit 1
-$1 off Colgate 360 Actiflex Toothbrush, February All You
-.75/1 Colgate 360 Toothbrush SS 2/21
**Deal Idea**
Buy: (4) Colgate 360 Toothbrushes $1.99 ea
(1) Colgate Toothbrush $2.05 +
Use: (1) -$1 off coupon
(4) -.75/1 Colgate SS 2/21
Total Due: $6
Get Back: $5 ECB, makes it 20¢ ea
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$3 ECB wyb Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers Diapers 48-96 ct $22.99 Limit 1
-$1.50 off Pampers Diapers, PG 2/07
$1 ECB wyb Advil Bonus Size $8.99 Limit 1
Tablets, Caplets, Gel Caps 125 ct , Liqui-gels 100 ct or PM 50 ct
-$1 off Advil PM 16ct+, RP 1/31
-$1 off Advil printable
-$2 off Advil 40ct+, RP 1/31
-$2 off Advil PM, printable or here (must register)

Other Deals

Rubbermaid and Sterilite Storage Containers B1G1
Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color B1G1
-$1/2 Revlon ColorSilk Hair Color, SS 1/17 (exp 2/21)
Bumble Bee Canned Tuna 49¢
-$1/5 Bumble Bee product, printable (must register)
General Mills Cereal $1.99
-$1/3 General Mills Cereal, SS 1/31, SS 2/07
-.75 off Cheerios Multigrain, printable or printable
-$1 off MultiGrain printable (emailed)
-$1 off Cheerios printable
-$1 off Total Cereal, printable
-.75 off Fiber One cereal, printable
-$1 off Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Trix or Cocoa Puffs, printable
Betty Crocker Bowl Appetit! or Simply Asia Entrée 99¢
-.50/1 off Simply Asia product, SS 2/07 or printable
Thomas English Muffins $1.99
-$1 off Thomas Honey Wheat English Muffins, March All You
Charmin Ultra Soft 9 rolls or Basic 12 rolls $4.99
-$1 off Charmin Save-A-Lot P&G booklet home mailer
-$1 off Charmin “Thank You Mom” home mailer
-.25/1 Charmin PG 2/07
Scott Towels 6 roll pack $4.99
-$1 off Scott Towels March All You Magazine
Scotch Lint Roller $2.50
-$1 off Scotch Lint Roller SS 1/24
FREE 8×10 Photo Enlargement or Collage wyb $20 in digital prints (Max value $6.99)
Similsan Ear or Eye Drops $7.49
-$2 off Similsan Dry Eye Relief, printable
-$2 off Similsan Pink Eye or Earache Relief, printable
-$2 off any Similsan product, SS 1/24
Prevacid 42 ct $25.99
-$4 off Prevacid, printable
-$2 off Prevacid, SS 2/07
Osteo Bi-Flex B1G1
-$5 off Osteo Bi-Flex, RP 1/24
Bayer Contour Glucometer $14.99
-$30 off Bayer Meter (up to $30) RP 10/25
(it is better to buy these when they also print ECB’s but if you had a $5 off $20 coupon this would be a great item to help you reach $20 before coupons)

Scenario Ideas

Transaction #1
Buy:
(2) Mennen Speed Stick Deodorant $2.99
(1) Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste $2.99
Use
(2) -$1 off Mennen coupons
(1) -$1 off Colgate January All You
-$5 ECB
Total Due: 97¢
Get Back: $6 ECB
Transaction #2
Buy:
(1) EAR Rinse $7.99
Use:
-$6 ECB
Total Due: $1.99
Get Back: $7.99
Transaction #3
Buy:
(1) Almay Smart Shade Foundation $9.99
Use:
-$2 off Almay SS 2/07
-$7.99 ECB
Total Due: Nothing
Get Back: $5 ECB
Transaction #4
Buy:
(4) Colgate 360 Toothbrushes $1.99 ea
(1) Colgate Toothbrush $2.05 +
Use: (1) -$1 off coupon
(4) -.75/1 Colgate SS 2/21
-$5 ECB
Total Due: $1
Get Back: $5 ECB
Transaction #5
Buy:
(2) Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Treatments $20.99 ea
(1) Olay Body Wash
(1) Olay Body Lotion
Use:
$4 off $20 CVS coupon (I have one on a recent receipt)
(2) -$3 off Olay Regenerist PG 1/17
Free Olay Body Wash PG 2/7
Free Olay Lotion PG 2/7
-$5 ECB
Total Due: $26.98
Get Back: $12 ECB
Submit for $15 Mail in Rebate wyb (3) Olay products

Total Value: $91.92
Total Out of Pocket: $3.96
ECB Remaining: $12

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joybuyer

Not sure if this will work, but I was just at Target, Physicians Formula makeup had $4.00 of peel coupons (man. Q). Would make the Phys. Formula at CVS $6.99 - $4 Q and $5.00ECB back! My store was out of the compact, so I got a raincheck.....going to give it a try at another CVS this afternoon. If you can couple that with the rebate, you've got a super deal. But I have not seen any of the try me free stickers...still looking.
crochooley

Can you help me better understand how recyclebank works? I signed up for it but not sure how to take advantage of this offer:
$1 ECB wyb (3) Coke 2-liter Bottle for $4 Limit 1
-$1 off any Coca Cola product home mailer (through Recycle Bank)
Amy_Q

I feel like I ROBBED CVS tonight! Went in with a long list of some "high dollar" items. Total Value- $209.37. Total spent- $51.91. BUT- I have $3 in ECBs left over, a $5 off $15 coupon, AND mail-in rebates totaling $34.98, so in the end (including ECBs and rebate money,) my total OOP will be... Ready??? $8.93! YES, ...I said EIGHT dollars and NINETY-THREE cents!!! Thanks Jenny and southernsavers!!!
Toni

Had a great CVS trip today. My store had the Venus Embrace razors on clearance for $6 (reg. 11.99) so I bought 2 and used 2 Buy a venus razor and get free olay body wash coupons and two $2 off venus razors. I chose the 8.99 olay washes and got both for free. Paid $2 out of pocket with ECB that I had.
CVSKristinAllen

New tip of the Day! Clearance items are great buys! And regardless of what you may have been told you can use coupons on clearance items. The coupon value cannot exceed the item price. For example, Glade candle clearance price: 75 cents, coupon value: $1.00. In this example, the cashier may refuse the coupon outright, or try to adjust the value to 75 cents. CVS is reimbursed for all coupons that are scanned so if a cashier refuses a valid coupon, ask for a manager to approve/deny it.

Don't forget, I'm moving my tips and Tricks to the Facebook page CVS Super Shoppers for easy access.
2msanders

I can't find your FB page either.
Amy_Q

Kristen, I can't find your page on facebook. I keep typing in CVS Super Shoppers in the search bar and nothing comes up. Can you post your link here?
Mysterious_Mentalist

I found this problem and if you encounter, you should correct it this way.

A) Last week, I bought two Covergirl items $6 each, and used 1 B1G1 and 1 $1 Off coupons. The cashier rang up $1 off coupon first. When he scanned B1G1 coupon, the register, according to him, prompted him to enter $5, not $6 because the price was already reduced by one dollar due to coupon on one of the item pair. That was incorrect. I then asked him to void the $1 coupon and scan B1G1 first. So he took out $6 on B1G1, and then scanned the $1 coupon and that is how it went without any glitch-No override was needed.

B) On the contrary, I bought Oust Sanitzers, and this time scanned B1G1 coupon first, and then I had him scan $1 coupons. But, to my surprise, the regiser beeped. However, the shift supervisor, right there, pressed some key quickly, possibly an override key and the coupon passed thru. I indicated my surprise to them because the register should have accepted it without the need for any extra key. Not sure though if it was a glitch and then override or the manager was teaching the cashier how to process the coupons

Since I give my feedback to CVS about custoner experience, I called CVS cust. svce and confirmed with them the logic that I thought was correct. And they say it is correct to take off $1 or $xx coupon and B1G1 coupon full value because coupon is simply a form of payment and we are still paying full price. Cust. svce said if there was such a "reduced price" or some prompt on register, employees should be able to override it without any problem. So, if you come across this issue or glitch, let them know the correct way-You get $xx off on one item and full store price (wether regular or sale) on B1G1 coupon-B1G1 coupon value is not reduced simply because you used a $xx off coupon. (On a side note, B1G1 and $xx off coupons on same item/products valid during same period is rare)

Pls. let me know if I am missing something or anything to the contrary.
jessheartscoupons

I'm so disappointed in CVS. I went to 3 stores over the past couple of days looking for the Earinse, Huggies, toothpaste, and Cheerios. One store told me that they didn't have any wipes on sale for $2.50, and different offer a raincheck. The next store I went to the wipes rang up 7.99 not 2.50. Since it wasn't in the ad, they wouldn't do a price match. I also printed a $4 off $20 coupon (same one Jenny mentioned above) that I received in an email a couple of days ago. When the cashier tried to ring it, she told me that I already redeemed it on Feb. 10. I explained to her that there was no way I could have redeemed it on that date b/c I just got it in an email this week. The manager did an override for me, but it was a super pain and the cashier told me that "all of these coupons are just too much of a pain." I told her that saving money is saving money no matter how long it takes.

I always have a hard time finding the best "deals" at CVS b/c they are ALWAYS out of stock even when I go on the same day as the truck comes in. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm considering not going back once I use up my ECBs...
Mysterious_Mentalist

Yes, I have but only on very good ECB deals such as the Earrinse, and Thermacare ( a few weeks ago) etc. Unfortunately, for some items, the delivery is only once a week instead of normal twice a week, so it makes it worse. I am suspecting that is what you may be encountering-I am just guessing from my experience. The best would be to go midnight Saturday night for the new sale if its 24 hrs. or go early in the morning of the first day of sale. Nevertheless, you may always ask for a raincheck.

At my stores, they also did substituion for me. Bumble Bee sale variety was out and during my checkout, I asked for rainchecks, and the shift manager proactively offered me another variety for the sale price and also gave me a raincheck. I was so pleasantly surprised-Now that is what I call classy and that is why I am hooked up to CVS for their best cust. svce that really matters.
jessheartscoupons

Thanks for the advice. I have a 17 mo and I'm about to have a newborn, so shopping at midnight is out of the question. Sunday mornings are out due to church. I've never been offered a raincheck even when I've told the cashier that they were out of an advertised item. I guess I should just speak up and ask for one.
CVSKristinAllen

Hey All!
Since my posts are getting more popular I decided to create a Facebook page for them. This way you won't have to try and remember what week I posted my tips. The page is called CVS Super Shopper.
I'll see you there!
jilljill

Kristin,
I tried to find your page on Facebook but I came up empty. Can you post a link?
Thanks!!
Julie

I made this a light week and just picked up the following:

-Almay I-Color Shadow
-(3) Pepsi 2-liters

Used:
-$2 off Almay
-$8 ecb (cashier adjusted to $7.99 for me)

Total OOP: $0.78
Got back $3 ECB
Lucy

Where did you get the $1.99 Colgate 360 toothbrushes? In my CVS stores all of those start with $3.49 :(
ywardlaw

I was wondering what is considered a "buy" price for Puffs tissues? I noticed that CVS has them for 0.88...
Brooke82

I bought the box of the 96 count Pampers the other day and just found 2/$1.00 off any size Tide Stain Relief and 2/.50 cents off any one pampers 60 ct or larger wipes coupons. I was happy because I use both! Also the coupons don't expire until 7/31/11.
Wendy

Can anyone give me a tip on what the "CVS Reinventing Beauty" is and where I can find it? I asked about it at my local CVS this week and was told that CVS only had "clipless" coupons and nothing called CVS Reinventing Beauty. Thanks for the help.
guest

Reinventing Beauty is a magazine that is sold in some CVS stores (not all, juse some). You may be able to find it in the cosmetics area, or by the front registers, if your store carries it. It costs $0.99 and there is a coupon insert in the middle of the magazine. Some stores are super-nice and will just leave the coupon inserts out for customers to take and use. But it sounds like your particular store probably does not carry it if they have no idea what it is.
Jennifer

I really dropped the ball and just realized I have $36. in ECB that expired yesterday!!! (sick kiddo, gospel meeting at church this week, UGGGHH!!) I was wondering if anyone had ever had any luck getting them to accept expired ECB???
CVSKristinAllen

Sometimes customer service (1-800-SHOP-CVS) can reinstate the coupons. They will have to be re-printed and may require you to make a purchase if they are able to reactivate the expired coupons.

-Kristin
guest

It completely depends on your store. Expired ECBs will beep when scanned at the register, so you can't exactly sneak them in. You will need to ask at your store if they will accept ECBs that just expired - maybe throw in your story of why you weren't able to make it, and hopefully you have a nice store. You may need to ask a manager - if it's not store policy, they will have to approve it and tell the cashier that it's okay to manually accept your expired ECB.
wolverinehokie

At my CVS, the only Olay Regenerist stuff that worked for the deal was $24. Those same items were about $17 at Walmart. Since the ECB makes them about $6 off per item, they're cheaper at Walmart unless the only thing you want at CVS is those items and you really want to use a $4 off $20.
Megan

Well they way I look at it I can do the following deal twice
1 Olay Regenerist 24

(1) Olay Regenerist $24 ea
(1) Olay Body Wash
Use:
$5 off $20 CVS coupon
(1) -$3 off Olay Regenerist PG 1/17
Free Olay Body Wash PG 2/7

Total Due: $16.00
Then after doing twice get back: $12 ECB
Then turn in the Olay $15 rebate Makes each one 1.25 a piece. Sweet deal.
wolverinehokie

You have 2 $5 off? And that is the only thing at CVS that you want?

Because you can do those exact transactions at Walmart and pay $14 each transaction and still mail it in for the rebate. The ONLY benefit to doing it at CVS would be to use the $5 off $20 and there is nothing else at CVS that you want which is what I said in my original post. But with the ear rinse and toothpaste, it seems pretty easy to come up with a better use of the the $5 off $20 coupons.
ready2save

".75/1 Colgate Toothpaste SS 2/21" What is the meaning of this plz?
wolverinehokie

It means on the Smart Source insert in the paper from Sunday Feb 21 there was a coupon for .75 off Colgate Toothpaste.
ready2save

It means...I need to buy the Sunday paper right? Is there any way to get this online?
guest

No, you have to actually buy the paper. Or you can check Colgate's website - sometimes companies will offer printable coupons on their websites.
wolverinehokie

For that particular coupon, you would have needed to buy last week's paper. If you want SS, RP, or PG coupons in the future, you will have to buy the Sunday paper. A lot of coupons are printable online, but not all of them and not neccessarily the best ones.
SAN

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR CVS BRAND LOTION (classic scent almond cherry. It's comparable to jergens brand. I found it on clearance at CVS in Taylors, SC for $1.37 and I had a $1 off Q for CVS brand body care from the red Q machine. I got 3 for $.37 cents each. reg. $5.49
Rhonda

I just got back from CVS and found Organix shampoo for $6.99 with a free rebate tag attached. It was located near the L'Oreal shampoo in my store.
sundrop474

I hope you have better luck than me. I bought it a once at WAGS, sent in all required items, still no rebate. This was last year. Now granted, I never followed up on it. Did like the shampoo though.
Heidi

where can I get the "CVS reinventing beauty" coupons?
CVSKristinAllen

I've been a cashier for over a decade, and I have had great customers and lousy ones. To make shopping more streamline, I have come up with some handy tips!

Tip number 1:
If you are making multiple purchases, put your coupons in little plastic sandwich bags (ziplock works well) and label each one. For example,

-$1.25 off Gain, Sav-a-Lot Home Mailer
-$1 off Gain “Thank You Mom” home mailer
-.50 off Gain, PG 2/07
might be baggy #1.

Then you just hand me the baggy with the items and relax, I'll do the rest! You can even reuse the baggy for your next visit.

Happy Shopping!!
-Kristin
CVSKristinAllen

I'm back!
I don't have my schedule for next week yet, but I hope to have it out by Saturday!
But here's tip number 2!
$ off $ coupons are fantastic! Say you have the $5 off a purchase of $15 coupon that's been printing out recently.
Go get the bottle of 64 load Gain or Tide that's on sale for $10.99. You might be thinking, "that won't reach the $15 amount needed." But hear me out. Before the sale price, those bottles are $16.99!

This is what you do. Give me the Tide/Gain and your $5 coupon (and a manufacturer's coupon if you have one). I'll scan the Tide/Gain BEFORE scanning your CVS card. It rings up for $16.99. I scan your CVS card and and then scan the $5 coupon before I hit the subtotal key. This brings the price down to $11.99. Then I hit the subtotal key, which takes off the $6 for the sale price.
Your final price after sales and coupon? $5.99 for 64 loads of Tide/Gain. That's 9 cents a load!!! And if you have a manufacturer's coupon, the price goes down even more! Also, you get $2 in ECB this week on 64 load Tide/Gain!
That makes it like getting it for $3.99 or 6 cents a load before manufacturer's coupons.

Awesome deal!!!
I know it seems complicated, but all you have to do is reach the qualifying price (in this case $15) before the sale prices are taken.

Happy Shopping!
-Kristin
Megan

Wow I wish you were in NC. I have asked and asked for this to be done at different locations and finally foudn a cashier who would at a location an hour away. I don't bug them just ask and if they say no oh well. But now the girl at the other store is gone and I am now stuck with all the other cashiers. I have one store where the assistant manager watches me like I am going to steal and will alway conveniantly open a register and check me out and give me a hard time about using my coupons. Needless to say I do not go there very often. Only if I absolutely have to. I am glad there are good people like you. I have one store where the manager loves to watch and see how much I save, she thinks it is wonderful. Thanks again!
CVSKristinAllen

Note: Different stores have different policies, and even some cashiers may be more stirct or stringent in how they accept coupons. I like to save customers the most amount of money possible without breaking the rules. That way I don't get in trouble, and you walk away happy with a pocket full of ECBs.

To find out your store's policy, talk with the store manager or call 1-800-SHOP-CVS and talk to a customer service rep. Make sure that if you talk to the manager, he or she tells the cashier that day about his or her decision. The managers can get really busy and sometimes things slip through the cracks.

-Kristin
Mysterious_Mentalist

I have to disagree. First of all, the way coupons work is universal. When it comes to more complicated and technical issues with coupons combo, then I have found CVS to be the most educated and logical. For example, I have confirmed with CVS that I can use a BOGO coupon on one of the pair item, and a $ off coupon (if I had one) on the other of the pair item. With that said, CVS has just one policy across the board. Another example:- If CVS says Store and manuf coupons can be stacked, then that is what it is-there is no personal preference as to how managers would like to accept it when and how they feel about it.

While technicality is universal across all stores without if or buts, some scenarios may call for optional courteasy. For example, a CVS $5 off coupon may have expired, but some stores/shift managers may be ok with it as long as it scans or may accept it within a number of days/weeks of expiration. And some may simply not consider it at all after a day or two of expiration. I am suspecting that is what you are referring to.
Mysterious_Mentalist

Is this legit? I believe sale price is what the "new price" is and the "regular price" doe snot count. Couple of years ago, I had B1G1 coupons where I had scanned the card after everything, the cashier would deduct full regular price on the item and after the key, I would get even extra off due to sale price. However, they now ask for CVS card first just to make sure that they enter the right sale amount if there is a B1G1 coupon. I know it will work technically, but is it legit?
CVSKristinAllen

Acceptance of buy one get one coupons varies by store. Last week during the Buy one get one for a penny sale, there were Purex coupons for BOGO too. My manager accepted them, meaning customers got 2 bottles of purex for 1 penny, plus tax.

Just ask your local cashier for your store's rules about $ off $$ coupons, and if you are not satisfied with the answer, call customer service to ask about the coupon policies.
jen

this is legit? can I ask my local cvs cashier to do it??? this sounds too good to be true!!!
CVSKristinAllen

You can always ask. Make sure they don't press the total button until after they scan the coupon or this trick will not work. You can also talk to the store manager or customer service. CVS is reimbursed for nearly all coupons, so I don't see a problem with accepting the coupons for items like this.
alli

Kristin,
I'm in kennesaw, and i think i use your CVS. I'm JUST trying to figure all this ECB stuff out and so excited that you are at this CVS. Can't wait to meet you and thank you for all of the great tips!
alli
Kyra

My mom gave me a $5 off $15. Do I need her CVS card to use it? I'm wondering whether the coupons are linked to each individual's card. Thanks for being so helpful!
CVSKristinAllen

You must have the CVS card that was used to print the coupon. Many stores may take the coupon anyway, but then they don't get reimbursed for it. This means if you don't have the right CVS card, they may refuse the coupon.
toshatran

I have peelies from Tide Detergent for free Downy. I also have coupons for Tide detergent and Downy Fabric Softener. Can I use the peelie, Tide coupon, and Downy Coupon?
kelli

you can use the peelie and the tide coupon. you can't use a coupon on an item that you're already getting for free with another coupon.
CVSKristinAllen

Most stores have a policy of one CVS coupon and one manufacturer's coupon per item. The exceptions are $ off $$ coupons and ECB, these you can use as long as you meet the correct $$ and have a positive subtotal before tax.
CVSSheri

I may have missed it but wanted to mentioned that the Airwick and Lysol I motions are on sale this week for 5.99. There were coupons for 4 and 5 off a couple weeks ago in the paper- plus I had some printable ones, making them .99 or 1.99. Use 4 off 20 and they are basically free.
Jane

HELP,I want to do the olay Regenerist Deal and I can't find anywhere in my P&G 2/7 for the olay free wash or lotion coupon.I've looked everywhere.Do you not need a coupon if you are buying the Regenerist and you automadically get them free?
Sally

I found them in the 2/21 PG insert.
kris

just a heads up, the olay night recovery cream can not be used in the ecb deal. you have to purchase the 24.99 products. :(
debrabrowne

Just found a great deal on Huggies Natual Care wipes! In the ad, it shows 2 boxes for $5.00. You can actually get the 216 count refill bag for 2/$5.00. It is not advertised, but I just did it. I found out about it on another blog, which mentioned that the coupon machine gave Huggies wipes and diapers coupons. I did not get those coupons (just had one $.50 off wipes coupon). Can anyone explain to me how the coupon machines work? Are your coupons based on prior purchases or do they give everyone the same coupon each day?
3monkeysmom

I was wondering the same thing about the coupon machines. I'm always seeing people who are getting high dollar brand name coupons and $5 off $15 coupons. The only thing I EVER get are coupons for CVS brand products that I NEVER use.
I went Saturday and nothing came out at all. That thing always disappoints me :-(
CVSKristinAllen

Some stores allow you to use CVS brand coupons on regular items. CHeck with your local store manager. Also, there is a 100% money back guarantee on all CVS items. If you don't like it, you can return the item and get all your money back. Some stores even reimburse you for the coupons you used on that item by giving you store credit or cash. This varies from store to store so be sure to ask.
lisaharrell

I was hoping someone could tell me where I might find a coupon for a gift card with a new prescription.... prefer CVS, but happy to take advantage of any offers that you know! Thank you so much, in advance!
CVSKristinAllen

I work at CVS, and those coupons are usually printed twice a year to customers that do not already have perscriptions at CVS. They way they know to print you a coupon is based on whether you scan your CVS card with a perscription purchase.
3monkeysmom

I did all my drug-store shopping today and mistakenly took my husband with me and I made a big goof. Instead of sticking to my list, which was only 4-12pk Dt. Dr. Pepper and kid's toothpaste, I listened to his suggestion and instead of getting 4-12 pk Dt. Dr. Pepper, I got 2 of them, 1 Sunkist and 1 Sierra Mist ( the last two being for the kids.) There are ECBs on the Dr. Pepper and Sunkist. Sierra Mist was not included, but since the products were all stacked together on one display, I grabbed one. I realized my mistake when I got to the car and wondered where my ECBs were!! Anyway, the kids will drink them, so we're keeping them. But my question is, if I go back and buy one more Dr. Pepper or Sunkist, will my ECB's print out since I've already bought 3?? The receipt says I have 1 more to buy to complete offer or something like that. I've been CVSing for a while but have never had this happen.
Toni

Yes. Go back and get one more 12 pack of the participating drink and your ECB's will print. You don't have to purchase them all at once if you don't want to, but your ECB's won't print until you purchase all 4.
3monkeysmom

Thanks!! I went by there today and bought 1 more and the ECB's did print out.
stephenson

When they had the pepsi product/tostitos deal about a month or so ago, where you bought $20 get $10ecb's back, or something like that, i bought the wrong salsa and the clerk told me as long as i bought the rest of my 20 dollars worth before the end of the sale that I would get my ECB's, and I did. I went back a few days later and got the right salsa, and the ECBs.
3monkeysmom

Thanks!! I'll swing by there Thursday (grocery day). The moral of this story is: don't take your husband to CVS!!! I swear he's worse than the kids, we went to Target yesterday to pick up a $4 prescription, that's all, nothing else to get. We left with 4 boxes of Little Debbies and a $13 pack of candy bars!!!!
jhoran

Same thing here, I had to forbid my husband to come with me.
jhoran

no, it means you have one more offer.
CassandraK

I'm a bit bummed and need to vent. I have a catalina that printed out from Bi-lo and it says "redeem at" bi-lo but it is a manufacturer's coupon starts with a 9 and it's for save 2.00 on Four (4) or more rolls of Scott long lasting or mega roll towels which seemed to match the ad but the cashier said she didn't think she could take it she had to ask her manager i asked her to please..and he came over and said he couldn't take it because it was a bi-lo coupon. They even tried to scan it and it beeped. I just took the paper towels off and I didn't make a fuss or cause a scene cause I never want to be that customer but it can be hard for me to try these deals again when I get turned down. I drove down to another CVS but didn't have the courage to ask the manager.
I get so excited when I have coupons of my own that I match up with deals and then when it doesn't work i feel like maybe I'm not getting this.
I did have a good trip at Food Lion today and the cashier was real nice when I wasn't sure if the 50 cent off dole coupon worked on those apple cinnamon with oatmeal topping bowls. I even got a new coupon for a dollar off that product again. Have to see if i like it though before I get some more.
Here's a copy of the coupon i marked out most of the numbers though but if it's still not ok to link to pictures of coupons let me know :)
http://tinypic.com/r/2qs8mr5/6
itismedia

Cassandra, not many stores will take what they consider another stores coupons. I have tried to make the same argument with different stores over the years. I have tried to point out that it actually says MANUFACTURER not STORE coupon, but usually to no avail. As soon as they see that logo they are done. Publix in my area takes other store's coupons so I save up the store coupons I know I am not going to use at that store to combine with manu. at Publix or just to use as a manu, there.
It can be frustrating at first, stick with it. You will soon know who does what. If you can't find the info on this site, ask here or ask the store manager at the stores you shop for a copy of their coupon policy. If they don't have a copy ask if they can tell you things like do they take other stores coupons, man. coupons with other store's logos, etc...
CassandraK

Thank you :) I'm feeling a bit better about it now. I'm gonna try another CVS and look for their coupon policy as well. I do have the 1 dollar coupon from the ALL You magazine so I may just do that instead if it comes to the end of the week.
I don't want to become so frustrated or anxious about couponing that I stop doing it so it's really great to have encouraging people like you reply. Thanks again!
CVSKristinAllen

The coupons can be accepted as long as the cashier can scan them. They must have a reguloar barcode like you see on an item (12 digit number below a series of lines). Coupons like Kroger specific, Target, and even some Rite-Aid and Publix coupns will not scan or do not have barcodes, so we can't take them. If you feel like you are being unfairly pressured to quite bringin coupons, talk the the manager or call customer service (1-800-SHOP-CVS).
CassandraK

I'm rather sure it has 12 digits and it's not a store coupon it just says it can be redeemed at bi-lo but like the picture shows it's a manufacturer's coupon.
I'm just picking my battles though and won't be going to that CVS again.
angelasaves2010

Ok...so I have been in to CVS a few times looking and trying to get started. I have been doing RR's. I am still new at this and can only handle a few stores at a time. So the store manager (@CVS) has been so nice and always talking about the EB's. So last week I had to give them a try. I did awesome! He was in the store and saw my coupons. Said he had a lot of coupon shoppers and had a list of their favorite. wed sites. Then he writes them down for me! How wonderful is that...Thank Port Royal, SC CVS...you now have another CVS addict!
Kristin....Thank you!
tabithafox

On some of the physcian formula specials you can get the compact for $6.99 and get $5 ECB and it also had a rebate for up to $9. so you make $4.99.
wolverinehokie

Does anyone know if the free lotion and free body wash can be applied to the same purchase of Olay Regenerist? Basically I was wondering if I could do the following:

(2) Olay Regenerist Night Recovery Treatments $20.99 ea
(3) Olay Body Wash
(3) Olay Body Lotion
Use:
(2) -$3 off Olay Regenerist PG 2/7
(3) Free Olay Body Wash PG 2/21
(3) Free Olay Lotion PG 2/21

As far as the 1 coupon per item deal goes, I know the -$3 regenerist will count as the coupon for the regenerist while the Free lotion will count for the lotion coupon, etc. So can't I just stack all my Free lotion and body wash purchases on 1 regenerist?
kelli

no, you can only get one free item per regenerist item purchased
chrissienurse

I used $1.00 off rubbermaid coupons. They were $2.19 BOGO. So $1.19 for 2.
itismedia

Does anyone know how much the Colgate 360 toothbrushes are?
AimeeO

They were $3.99 in my store. The ad stated that they started at $1.99 but I didn't see a single toothbrush for $1.99 except for the CVS brand. Not even the Colgate kids' brushes were that cheap.
michelle

They were 3.99 @ my CVS today...I was hoping they were 1.99 like Jenny stated above...
itismedia

Thanks - I saw in the ad that they STARTED at 1.99 I was hoping too. I have a lot of the 360 coupons.
kelli

the ones that I saw at my store were $4.49