Here is a possible scenario for the CVS ad starting on 4/26. You can view the coupon matchups for this scenario
HERE.
Transaction #1: 5 Visine A.C. - $3.79 each
2 Band-Aid - $1 each
Total before coupons: $20.95
- 5 $3/1 Visine A.C. coupons
- 2 $1/1 Band-Aid coupons
Pay $3.95 out of pocket
Get back $10 in ECBsTransaction
#2: 8 Roc Cleansers - $3.99 each (regularly $7.99)
1 Garnier Fructis Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler - $2.99
1 Crest Cavity toothpaste - $1.99
Total before coupons: $36.90
- 8 $3/1 Roc coupons (looks like the print limit is four per computer)
- $1/1 Garnier coupon- $1/1 or 75¢/1 Crest coupon
- $10 in ECBs from Transaction #1
Pay 90¢ - $1.15 out of pocketGet back $13 in ECBs ($10 for Roc, $2 for Garnier, $1 for Crest)
Total out of pocket: $4.85 - $5.10 (for $57.85 worth of product!)You could then save these ECBs for next week or buy other items that you need.
You could also use these ECBs to buy a few more items that will give you back ECBs (although these are the only items that are considered “free” or “money-makers”).
Also, if you have a $5 off $25 CVS coupon, a $5 off $30 CVS coupon, or a $4 off $20 CVS coupon then that would make these deals even better!
Just make sure to give them the $/$$ CVS coupon FIRST before you give them any other the other coupons.