A Comprehensive Guide to Couponing for Beginners.

Everything About Couponing
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Example Shopping Scenarios

CVS - May 6th 2012

CVS Scenario

CVS is similar to Walgreens because you can use Manufacturer coupons, In-Store Coupons, and Extra Bucks to maximize your savings. In order to participate in CVS promotional Extra Care Bucks program, you must sign up for a rewards card. This card will track your spending and add limitations to your rewards. There are some extra perks though: you will receive Extra Bucks for your beauty club spending, filling prescriptions, and even using a green bag! They also have a "Magic Coupon Machine" that will print different in-store coupons for you daily.

TOTAL PAID: $13.91, Got $10.00 and $.75 ECBs. = $3.16!
Retail Value: $34.38. An 89% Savings!

1. Spend $25.00, Receive $10.00 ECB on Select Huggies Items, 2/$20
USED 3 – $2.00/1 Huggies Little Movers, Little Snugglers or Overnight Diapers (SS 04/15/12)
USED 2 - $3.00/$15.00 In-Store Coupon (Facebook CVS)

PAID: $6.00 each, Got $10.00 ECB

2. Good’n Natural Energy Bar 2 oz, $0.99
USED 3 - FREE Good’n Natural Bar, up to $1.29 (RP 05/06/12)
PAID: $0.00

3. Buy 1, Receive $.75 ECB on Mars Chocolate Singles, 1.08-2.15 oz, $0.75
USED $3.00 ECB from previous transactions.
PAID: -$2.25, Got $.75 ECB (Negative balance applies to total OOP cost.)

4. Arizona Iced Tea, $0.66
USED $2.50 ECB from previous transactions.
PAID: -$1.84 (Negative balance applies to total OOP cost.)

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