CVS has been issuing a lot of coupons lately.
Have you noticed that CVS is spitting out a lot of coupons in store? On two recent shopping trips I got a $3 off $15 CVS coupon on my receipt. Why not break up a shopping trip into multiple purchases to be able to use the coupon the same day?
I tested my CVS coupon theory by first paying for photos I had ordered online. BINGO! My receipt had a 25% off coupon good for non-sale items.
I circled back to the register with
a number of items, three of which were on sale AND had ExtraBucks deals. Three other items had a new lower price, but were not considered sale items. I earned $10 ExtraBucks on the sale items and saved $4.80 with the 25% off coupon.
I could have saved even more money if I had broken my second transaction into two. In other words, I could have used the $10 ExtraBucks to pay for the non-sale items.
But the point is that the next time you shop at CVS, make sure to scan your ExtraCare loyalty card at the kiosk (by the entrance at my nearest store) before you shop. AND, break your items into multiple purchases so you can use any $3 off $15 or 25% off coupons you receive!
I recently compared the free loyalty programs at CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid to figure out which one is best.
Welcome to Bargain Babe! I’m Mara, and I’m so glad you’re here. I am an obsessive bargain hunter and penny pincher, and I am determined to live a full life without EVER paying full price. 
I got two L’Oreal lipsticks for free yesterday at CVS because an unexpected $3 off a $10 cosmetics purchase coupon printed from the magic coupon machine!
The lipsticks are on sale for $5 this week, and I used two $2/1 coupons and got $3 ECB!
@The Girl Next Door Awesome! I saw that coupon too, but passed. Hey, are you coming to Frugal Festival Food in LA on June 25? It’s right up your alley!
That sounds fun, but I live in New York City and don’t have any travel funds at the moment. Thanks for the invite though!
My CVS cashier alerted me to scan my card twice at the in-store kiosk. She said one scan won’t give you both weekly or special coupons as well as daily coupons. Scanning the second time gives you what you missed. So far (okay twice) I’ve gotten different coupons on the second scan. I usually only go once a week so I don’t know if this also works at a second weekly visit.
@TLGITW Oh! That is such a good tip. I never even thought of that. Will definitely try it next time. Thanks so much for sharing!
I will have to try the double scan as well. Usually I only get $.25 off candy, so maybe I’ll have better luck, although I was quite happy with my $3 coupon!
The only thing that bothers me at CVS is the Extra Savings – They advertise an item for , let’s say $10 – but with Extra card savings it’s like paying $7! But – you have to spend more money to use that $3 savings! I don’t think that’s fair!
I love CVS’s discounts and extracare deals! I always head to their clearance aisle- AXE body wash (regular sized bottle)=$1.25!