Comments on: My Fantastic $15 CVS Shopping Trip http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/ Sat, 26 May 2012 02:44:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Tara Kuczykowski http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-2/#comment-130087 Tara Kuczykowski Mon, 12 Oct 2009 07:48:54 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-130087 I agree, Missy. Out of pocket is what you actually spend on that transaction. So if you pay with ECBs to reduce your transaction, that's fine. It's what you actually pay in cash or credit, but I would not count ECBs earned in that transaction on the current purchase. Thanks, Tawana. It's sad how downright nasty and rude some people can be. I'd hardly say we're trying to scam anyone! We're simply smart shoppers. I agree, Missy. Out of pocket is what you actually spend on that transaction. So if you pay with ECBs to reduce your transaction, that's fine. It's what you actually pay in cash or credit, but I would not count ECBs earned in that transaction on the current purchase.

Thanks, Tawana. It's sad how downright nasty and rude some people can be. I'd hardly say we're trying to scam anyone! We're simply smart shoppers.

]]> By: Tawana http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-2/#comment-130024 Tawana Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:34:24 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-130024 I just watched the video you did for walletpop.com and really enjoyed seeing a fellow CVS shopper like myself. Some of the comments made on the Wallet Pop Blog kind of got under my skin. Unfortuantely, some of those bloggers do not understand the concept of using coupons. The store gets reimbursed for the face value plus an additional 8 cents which means they make more money when you use coupons. Applause to you for your savy way of shopping. You Rock!!! I just watched the video you did for walletpop.com and really enjoyed seeing a fellow CVS shopper like myself.

Some of the comments made on the Wallet Pop Blog kind of got under my skin. Unfortuantely, some of those bloggers do not understand the concept of using coupons. The store gets reimbursed for the face value plus an additional 8 cents which means they make more money when you use coupons.

Applause to you for your savy way of shopping. You Rock!!!

]]> By: missy http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-2/#comment-129323 missy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:28:13 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129323 Jaime, thank you. My friend and I have a friendly "competition" going, and she always seems to get the BEST deals. But one day when we were discussing one of her shopping trips, she mentioned her money spent and then said "but when you figure in my extra bucks I got back, my out of pocket was only....". I pointed out to her the meaning of out of pocket, but a heated discussion ensued and I dropped the subject. We both agreed to ask an "expert" and would abide by whatever they said. Jaime, thank you. My friend and I have a friendly "competition" going, and she always seems to get the BEST deals. But one day when we were discussing one of her shopping trips, she mentioned her money spent and then said "but when you figure in my extra bucks I got back, my out of pocket was only....". I pointed out to her the meaning of out of pocket, but a heated discussion ensued and I dropped the subject. We both agreed to ask an "expert" and would abide by whatever they said.

]]> By: jaime http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-2/#comment-129320 jaime Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:58:27 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129320 I would think OOP means just that...when you open your wallet and take money out, you are paying money out of your own pocket to purchase the product. You are right, you can't figure it twice, since your friend will use the RR at another time. Now maybe next time her OOP will be nothing, but for now I say you win. I would think OOP means just that...when you open your wallet and take money out, you are paying money out of your own pocket to purchase the product. You are right, you can't figure it twice, since your friend will use the RR at another time. Now maybe next time her OOP will be nothing, but for now I say you win.

]]> By: missy http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129317 missy Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:42:01 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129317 I was wondering if you can settle a disagreement I am having with a friend of mine. When I figure my total out of pocket, I don't include the register rewards or extra bucks I have remaining because I will use those towards a later purchase. My friend figures hers out including the rewards or bucks she received but then turns around and uses those same rewards or bucks on a subsequent purchase. I told her that her "total spent" figures were inaccurate because she is basically figuring in the rewards twice. Can you please settle this for me. For example, this week at Walgreen's, Halls were $1 with $1 register rewards. We both went in there and I had coupons for the Halls, she did not. I bought mine, but after my coupon, paid no money and got back $1 in register rewards. She bought hers, paid the $1 and got her $1 back. My out of pocket was $0, hers was $1. But she is adament that her oop is also $0, when you factor in the register reward she got back. Who is right? I was wondering if you can settle a disagreement I am having with a friend of mine. When I figure my total out of pocket, I don't include the register rewards or extra bucks I have remaining because I will use those towards a later purchase. My friend figures hers out including the rewards or bucks she received but then turns around and uses those same rewards or bucks on a subsequent purchase. I told her that her "total spent" figures were inaccurate because she is basically figuring in the rewards twice. Can you please settle this for me.

For example, this week at Walgreen's, Halls were $1 with $1 register rewards. We both went in there and I had coupons for the Halls, she did not. I bought mine, but after my coupon, paid no money and got back $1 in register rewards. She bought hers, paid the $1 and got her $1 back. My out of pocket was $0, hers was $1. But she is adament that her oop is also $0, when you factor in the register reward she got back. Who is right?

]]> By: JUSW8TN http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129293 JUSW8TN Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:24:38 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129293 Awesome job Tara and thank you for the deals. You did great getting these items free to almost getting them free. Keep up the good work.. Awesome job Tara and thank you for the deals. You did great getting these items free to almost getting them free. Keep up the good work..

]]> By: Donna http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129238 Donna Sat, 10 Oct 2009 08:35:38 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129238 Tara, I, too, just want to thank you for all you do. You have saved my family hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in the year I've been visiting your site. I live in Michigan. Everyone I know has been affected by this economy either through layoffs, reduced hours, pay cuts, etc. With your help, I've been able to run my household on a much smaller budget and my family is able to have little treats they would not get otherwise. I've also been able to help out friends and family who have lost their jobs. Thank you again. Tara, I, too, just want to thank you for all you do. You have saved my family hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in the year I've been visiting your site. I live in Michigan. Everyone I know has been affected by this economy either through layoffs, reduced hours, pay cuts, etc. With your help, I've been able to run my household on a much smaller budget and my family is able to have little treats they would not get otherwise. I've also been able to help out friends and family who have lost their jobs. Thank you again.

]]> By: Kristina http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129210 Kristina Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:50:11 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129210 I love this site!! Thanks for the great deals! I love this site!! Thanks for the great deals!

]]> By: Ann http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129120 Ann Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:52:56 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129120 I took advantage of a roling deal at Meijer a few months back on buying dole salad mix for free with coupon and ground beef and you get a catalina back for $3 off your next purchase. I got like 60 bags of salad mix for free and donated all of it to a food bank, and stocked up on the ground beef for my use. I get free things all the time, and am always donating things I cannot use to nursing homes, churches, and missions so others can use them. I do not call what I am doing as greedy, but more like helpful to others that are unfortunate.. I took advantage of a roling deal at Meijer a few months back on buying dole salad mix for free with coupon and ground beef and you get a catalina back for $3 off your next purchase. I got like 60 bags of salad mix for free and donated all of it to a food bank, and stocked up on the ground beef for my use. I get free things all the time, and am always donating things I cannot use to nursing homes, churches, and missions so others can use them. I do not call what I am doing as greedy, but more like helpful to others that are unfortunate..

]]> By: Ann http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129116 Ann Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:49:50 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129116 I think that some people can just be absurd about what others do to find a deal.. I have a family of five, and everything I buy using coupons is stuff my family can use. I absolutely take advantage of free items that I can use when I find it. I do not call it greedy, I call it smart. What is the difference if you buy 1 at a time, and come back 3 or 4 times, or 4 at one time.. The stores are not loosing out on the deal as they are reimbursed for every coupon plu an extra 8 cents coming from the manufacture who has plenty of money.. I find people that complain about others doing this are being negative because they can.. I thank god there are deals out there to stock up on things as I need all the help I can... I think that some people can just be absurd about what others do to find a deal.. I have a family of five, and everything I buy using coupons is stuff my family can use. I absolutely take advantage of free items that I can use when I find it. I do not call it greedy, I call it smart. What is the difference if you buy 1 at a time, and come back 3 or 4 times, or 4 at one time.. The stores are not loosing out on the deal as they are reimbursed for every coupon plu an extra 8 cents coming from the manufacture who has plenty of money.. I find people that complain about others doing this are being negative because they can.. I thank god there are deals out there to stock up on things as I need all the help I can...

]]> By: denisse http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129061 denisse Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:15:57 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129061 Thank you DSM for all you do! You've saved us a lot of money! Thank you DSM for all you do! You've saved us a lot of money!

]]> By: Ann Young http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129031 Ann Young Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:03:29 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129031 I personally chose to limit my purchases to 4 of an item that is on clearance, on sale, and/or with purchased coupons. To me it feels like that allows others to take advantage of the bargain as well. It is disappointing to take my two babies in and out of their car seats, in and out of several stores, and to see empty shelves because someone is hoarding. My pantry stockpile is growing and I do not feel greedy. Many people fail to read the "for a friend" on a stash of coupons mailed to them. The companies mailing coupons did not intend for one person to purchase 8 boxes of cereal. I greatly appreciate what you do. You do not tamper with coupons or intentionally use them beyond their expiration or in another immoral way. You are an inspiration to many of us and I GREATLY appreciate your fessing up to your mistake (you are human, just like us). Many of us have accidently overlooked the one per customer/one per transaction note. There are "greedy" hoarders out there. I hope that they can follow the ethics of couponning and not mess it up for others. I enjoy being inspired and challenged by you. I personally chose to limit my purchases to 4 of an item that is on clearance, on sale, and/or with purchased coupons. To me it feels like that allows others to take advantage of the bargain as well. It is disappointing to take my two babies in and out of their car seats, in and out of several stores, and to see empty shelves because someone is hoarding. My pantry stockpile is growing and I do not feel greedy. Many people fail to read the "for a friend" on a stash of coupons mailed to them. The companies mailing coupons did not intend for one person to purchase 8 boxes of cereal. I greatly appreciate what you do. You do not tamper with coupons or intentionally use them beyond their expiration or in another immoral way. You are an inspiration to many of us and I GREATLY appreciate your fessing up to your mistake (you are human, just like us). Many of us have accidently overlooked the one per customer/one per transaction note. There are "greedy" hoarders out there. I hope that they can follow the ethics of couponning and not mess it up for others. I enjoy being inspired and challenged by you.

]]> By: Coupon mom in Ga http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-129006 Coupon mom in Ga Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:05:54 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-129006 Dear DSM, Thank you so much for sharing these great deals with all of us you do an awesome job!!! This is the first website I found about nine months ago when I started my coupon shopping and it is my favorite one!!! Keep up the great deals!!! God Bless, Sue Dear DSM,
Thank you so much for sharing these great deals with all of us you do an awesome job!!! This is the first website I found about nine months ago when I started my coupon shopping and it is my favorite one!!!

Keep up the great deals!!!

God Bless,

Sue

]]> By: Faye http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-128971 Faye Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:42:23 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-128971 Honestly, Tara, this was the first website I found when I began couponing. I'm a newbie and have learned so much from you. Your honesty and integrity show through in all you do, especially in ethical couponing. I can't believe someone would have the audacity to condemn you! You could have done multiple transactions, gone on different days, visited a different location--regardless, what you did was not "excessive consumption" and I am appalled. It raises my blood pressure when I see someone who is earnestly trying to help others get attacked on their own site. I thank you, wholeheartedly, for all you do with the best intentions. Please know how much you have helped me andmy family during this most difficult time and please don't let the "few" ever bring you down. You are a Godsend for me as I struggle to keep from sinking. I have begun breathing again because I have a pantry with some food for my family, toothpaste, shampoo, and my kids are happy to have food from the supermarket instead of the food bank. So please keep up the outstanding work you do! We need you. I need you. Thank you. Honestly, Tara, this was the first website I found when I began couponing. I'm a newbie and have learned so much from you. Your honesty and integrity show through in all you do, especially in ethical couponing. I can't believe someone would have the audacity to condemn you! You could have done multiple transactions, gone on different days, visited a different location--regardless, what you did was not "excessive consumption" and I am appalled. It raises my blood pressure when I see someone who is earnestly trying to help others get attacked on their own site. I thank you, wholeheartedly, for all you do with the best intentions. Please know how much you have helped me andmy family during this most difficult time and please don't let the "few" ever bring you down. You are a Godsend for me as I struggle to keep from sinking. I have begun breathing again because I have a pantry with some food for my family, toothpaste, shampoo, and my kids are happy to have food from the supermarket instead of the food bank. So please keep up the outstanding work you do! We need you. I need you. Thank you.

]]> By: Rachel http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-126267 Rachel Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:32:17 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-126267 I really like it when you post pictures and details of your own shopping trips. I hadn't seen anything about the Tide Release buy $25, get $10 ecbs. Your post helped me see it so I could use my $1.50/1 and $1/1 coupons and get six of the Tide and 1 Dawn for like $2.50. Really appreciate that!! Excited to try this new product. Whenever I buy Tide, I feel spoiled because it is so expensive. Thanks again and don't get down by the negative comments. They are few and far between. I really like it when you post pictures and details of your own shopping trips. I hadn't seen anything about the Tide Release buy $25, get $10 ecbs. Your post helped me see it so I could use my $1.50/1 and $1/1 coupons and get six of the Tide and 1 Dawn for like $2.50. Really appreciate that!! Excited to try this new product. Whenever I buy Tide, I feel spoiled because it is so expensive. Thanks again and don't get down by the negative comments. They are few and far between.

]]> By: Tara Kuczykowski http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-125578 Tara Kuczykowski Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:42:52 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-125578 The magazine is priced at $0.99, and I typically find it on a rack in the cosmetics section. Stores often have loose coupon inserts from them laying around that are free though, and that's what I found near the newspapers at my particular store. The magazine is priced at $0.99, and I typically find it on a rack in the cosmetics section. Stores often have loose coupon inserts from them laying around that are free though, and that's what I found near the newspapers at my particular store.

]]> By: Tracy http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-125577 Tracy Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:34:07 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-125577 Does this beauty magazine cost anything???? What great savings! I LOVE your website and can't thank you enough for saving my family of 5 so many savings. Does this beauty magazine cost anything???? What great savings! I LOVE your website and can't thank you enough for saving my family of 5 so many savings.

]]> By: Jeanie http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-125574 Jeanie Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:09:41 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-125574 Dang doesn't take much to get all of you going does it? ROFL Dang doesn't take much to get all of you going does it? ROFL

]]> By: Melissa http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-125560 Melissa Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:49:00 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-125560 Thanks for sharing this great deals. I'll have to check my CVS more often for the beauty magazine.. Thanks for sharing this great deals. I'll have to check my CVS more often for the beauty magazine..

]]> By: Emily http://dealseekingmom.com/my-fantastic-15-cvs-shopping-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-125536 Emily Fri, 02 Oct 2009 05:00:19 +0000 http://www.dealseekingmom.com/?p=16456#comment-125536 I did the Tide deal this week, too - it was awesome! Especially since I really like that product and it is usually too expensive for our budget. I did the Tide deal this week, too - it was awesome! Especially since I really like that product and it is usually too expensive for our budget.

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