I love CVS...

I think I have told you before how much I love CVS... I was reminded again this past week why.

I have had issues with other stores cashiers being uneducated about their own rewards program, AND also how coupons work.  Just because I am not paying for it doesnt mean the store loses money... duh, you get paid by the manufacturer.

Anyway.  After some great sales at Rite aid the last few weeks I guess the cashiers/managers had seen too much of me and started giving me some trouble.  They are now investigating EVERY coupon, gave me a hard time about B1G1 sales (I had to call customer support for back up), and basically did everything except accuse me of stealing.  They have now decided that I can only use one total purchase coupon per DAY.  Ironically its their company that pays redplum to put these out and allow us to print 2 per computer...  even in their company policy it allows for multiples but it does give the store the right to "limit" daily use.

SO I almost gave up.  Figured they decided they didnt want my business.  Instead I found another rite aid nearby and figure I will start fresh and see if I can educate them on coupon use.  I already taught them about the B1G1 free sales and they were much nicer about it.  They were glad I had my store policy with me and thanked me....SO wish me luck that hopefully this new store wants my coupons/money.

Anyway after all the issues that day I had to stop in to CVS for a quick trip and to remind myself everything I do is OK.  Not only did I feel better but I got a few rainchecks AND they gave me the ads for the next 2 weeks ahead of time!!!

I did complain a bit about rite aid to them and the guy working said "I dont understand they get paid either way.  If its a coupon it just comes from the manufacturer instead of you."

Just a reminder that apparently CVS employees do understand what a coupon is and other stores just think its paper...

Happy shopping.  :)

Got paid to buy diapers!!!

My Rite Aid trip 3/11

Trans #1

Pampers $9.99

biore strips (2@ 5each) $10

SUBTOTAL $19.99

-$5/$20 coupon

-$7.99 off Biore (B1G1 coupon I noticed the cashier took off to much after i got home)

-1 off Biore video rewards

-1 off biore video rewards (my store lets me use more then one)

-$2 off Pampers

= $3 (should have been 5.99)

Trans #2

John Frieda (2) $10

Metamucil $9.99

SUBTOTAL $19.99

-$5/$20 coupon

-$3 off metamucil

-3 off John Freida

-2 off John Freida

-1 off John Freida video rewards

-1 off John Freida video rewards (my store lets me use more then one)

= $5.30 including tax

Trans #3

Pampers $9.99

Carefree (4 @ $.99each raincheck) $3.96

Travel Renu (3 @ $.99 each) $2.97

Skittles (4 B1G1) $2.98

SUBTOTAL $19.90

-$5/$20 coupon

-$2 off Pampers

-3.96 off carefree ($.99 off each)

-$2.97 off travel renu ($.99 off each)

-$2.20 off skittles ($1.10 off wyb2)

= $3.77 including tax

Trans #4

Planters 16oz peanuts (4 @ B1G1 $4.49 raincheck) $8.98

Cover Girl simply ageless (2@ B1G1) $15.99

SUBTOTAL $24.97

-$5/$25 coupon

-$2 off wyb2 Planters

-$1 off wyb2 planters

-$15.99 B1G1 coupon on CG

= $1.67 including tax

TOTALS

$13.74 OOP

$5 Biore/John freida SCR

$5 Metamucil SCR

$10 P&G gift card (I have to go buy one small item since I am 3 cents short)

$20 total coming back

Or  +$6.24 (should have only been $3.27)

Plus I only need another Planters for $3 scr wyb $15 so my nuts will be free also 

use P&G coupons = clean water

Some times people tell me that I shouldnt use coupons or try to get things free because its a hard economy and corporations need the money too.  I always say they want us to use their coupons.

Heres proof.  For each coupon redeemed from the 3/7 insert P&G will donate 1 day of clean water to a child in need.  How awesome is that.  I really want to do my part and spend my coupons.

http://www.pgeverydaysolutions.com/pgeds/givepurwater/index.jsp?edstempseg=YF&utm_source=YF&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=March10Newsletter

I also saw a post recently about the % of coupons printed vs.  redeemed.  I cant find where I read it now (if I do I will post here).  but it said the national statistics showed that in 2009 there was an increase in coupon usage but that ONLY .7% of coupons printed were redeemed!!!  not even 1%.  plus halfway through the year when companies saw an increase in usage they actually stepped up how many they printed and printed more then ever.

SO if you're afraid of companies going belly up over coupon usage dont be...  our savings are not even denting their advertising budget.

FREE Dunkin Donuts sample

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Enjoy...