Starting ECBs: $2.00
Merchandise Value: $27.95
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $1.95 plus tax
Ending ECBs: $11.00
Profit: $7.05
Here is an example of what was bought last Saturday, September 18th
What I Bought:
2 Quaker Oatmeal – $2.50 each
2 Almay Mascara – $4.99 each
1 Dove Chocolates – $2.99
1 Revlon Moondrops Lipstick – $6.99
1 Bayer Aspirin (24-count) – $2.99
Coupons Used:
-$5.00 off $25.00 purchase coupon received via email
-$5.00 off 2 Almay products CVS store coupon from previous receipt
-$2/1 x 2 Almay Cosmetic Product 8/15/2010 SS Insert
-$1/1 x 2 Quaker Instant Oatmeal 9/12/2010 RP Insert
-$2/1 Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Facebook printable coupon
-$1/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate 8/15/2010 RP Insert
-$1/1 Dove Chocolate CVS store coupon from in-store printing machine
-$1/1 Bayer Aspirin 6/27/2010 RP Insert
-$2.00 ECBs
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $1.95 plus tax
ECBs Earned: $11.00 ($4 Almay from last week, $2.00 Quaker, $5.00 Revlon)
I ended up spending $1.95 but getting $9.00 MORE in ECBs than I started with! I love that CVS allows you to take advantage of both weeks’ sales on Saturday afternoons!
(Reposted from Saving & Giving Blog)
Here is an example of hanging on to your coupons and wait for sales.
Libby’s Vegetables on sale for .39¢
- Use $1/3 from the 8/29 red plum or 8/29 parade magazine
- Final Price: .06¢ each ( a stock up price!)
(Reposted from A Thrifty Mom)
