I must say I’m more than a little disappointed this morning. What looked like a good week at CVS won’t be happening for me. Central Ohio did not receive the same ad as most of the rest of the country, and there are only three ECB deals in it. I’ll update the weekly deals with the three measly deals for the alternate ad shortly.
For now I’m operating under the assumption that most people got the full ad, and I’m creating my scenarios based on that. This would be a great week for newbies to get started, because the deals are simple and easy to use!
Transaction #1 (and CVS $5 Challenge Transaction)
BUY (2) CoverGirl Clean Makeup at $5.49
USE $1/1 CoverGirl Product, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
USE Buy Cover Girl Foundation get CG Face Product FREE, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
Out of Pocket $4.49
ECBs earned $5.49*
EARN $1 on this transaction!
*Early reports are that $5.79 in ECBs is being generated currently.
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Transaction #2
BUY GILLETTE Fusion Razor at $9.99
USE $4/1 Fusion Razor, exp. 10-31-08 (P&G 9/28/08)
Out of Pocket $5.99 ($0.20-$0.50 after the ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $4.50-$4.80 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)
Transaction #3
BUY (4) Post-it Pop-up Refills at 2/$5
BUY (2) Post-it Flags at 2/$5
USE $5/$10 Post-it Pop-Up Refills or Dispensers printable
USE $3/2 Post-it Flags printable
Out of Pocket $7.00 ($2.00 after the $7.99 ECBs from Transaction #2!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $3.00 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)
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Be sure to come back next week, and I’ll show you how to roll over the $5 ECBs earned from Transaction #3 to get the most for you money!
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Anonymous
Transaction #2 and #3 don’t add up. For transaction 2, you state
“Out of Pocket $5.99 ($0.20-$0.50 after the ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $4.50-$4.80 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)”
–but ECBs earned ($5) minus actual OOP (5.99) is -.99, not 4.50-4.80….similar deal with transaction 3. Am I missing something?
Anonymous
Transaction #2 and #3 don’t add up. For transaction 2, you state
“Out of Pocket $5.99 ($0.20-$0.50 after the ECBs from Transaction #1!)
ECBs earned $5
Profit $4.50-$4.80 on this transaction! (ECBs earned minus actual OOP)”
–but ECBs earned ($5) minus actual OOP (5.99) is -.99, not 4.50-4.80….similar deal with transaction 3. Am I missing something?
Deal Seeking Mom
Thanks for stopping by! I’m sorry if it’s a little unclear, but you use the ECBs that you earn in the first transaction to pay for the second transaction, so your actual out of pocket is reduced to only $0.20-$0.50. I calculate your profit based on the actual amount you are spending out of pocket after the ECBs are applied. Does that make sense?
Deal Seeking Mom
Thanks for stopping by! I’m sorry if it’s a little unclear, but you use the ECBs that you earn in the first transaction to pay for the second transaction, so your actual out of pocket is reduced to only $0.20-$0.50. I calculate your profit based on the actual amount you are spending out of pocket after the ECBs are applied. Does that make sense?
Anonymous
Yes, thanks!
Anonymous
Yes, thanks!
Jen B
The links for the post it notes are not working for me. Would love that $5 off $10!
Jen B
The links for the post it notes are not working for me. Would love that $5 off $10!
Deal Seeking Mom
I fixed the links. Scroll down to the bottom of the Walmart wiki for the $3/2 flags coupon.
Deal Seeking Mom
I fixed the links. Scroll down to the bottom of the Walmart wiki for the $3/2 flags coupon.
Briana
Sorry your area got ripped by CVS…wonder why OH got the ECBs snub this week?
Briana
Sorry your area got ripped by CVS…wonder why OH got the ECBs snub this week?
Angela
I was very bummed to see that Ohio only got 3 deals.
Can you pair the $1 off on Covergirl with the BOGO? I was wondering that myself.
Thanks!
Angela
I was very bummed to see that Ohio only got 3 deals.
Can you pair the $1 off on Covergirl with the BOGO? I was wondering that myself.
Thanks!
Deal Seeking Mom
Yep, you should be able to combine the two to make money on the deal!
I agree about the Ohio deals. I don’t care much for liquid foundation. I’m a BE girl – pricey but it lasts forever! And I certainly don’t need any more toothpaste. I would have purchased more to donate, but I forgot one of my coupons. So I ended up just buying the Coke tonight. Oh, and I noticed that all the cardboard candy displays actually had the ECB deal printed on them and they had taped paper over them.
Deal Seeking Mom
Yep, you should be able to combine the two to make money on the deal!
I agree about the Ohio deals. I don’t care much for liquid foundation. I’m a BE girl – pricey but it lasts forever! And I certainly don’t need any more toothpaste. I would have purchased more to donate, but I forgot one of my coupons. So I ended up just buying the Coke tonight. Oh, and I noticed that all the cardboard candy displays actually had the ECB deal printed on them and they had taped paper over them.
Nicole
I was curious if anyone was having a problem redeeming these “printable” coupons?? My CVS and Walmart have begun to refuse them because they say the website that “sponsors” these coupons is fraudulant.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or should I find a new CVS??
Nicole
I was curious if anyone was having a problem redeeming these “printable” coupons?? My CVS and Walmart have begun to refuse them because they say the website that “sponsors” these coupons is fraudulant.
Has anyone else experienced this? Or should I find a new CVS??
Deal Seeking Mom
That’s interesting, Nicole. I haven’t tried them because we don’t have the Post-its deal in Ohio this week. The coupons themselves are not fraudulent, but I think the bigger issue pertains to what Mercedes and I were discussing in the Walgreens deals post comments yesterday. Unfortunately, I don’t know what companies are thinking when they issue coupons like this in email or PDF format. It’s not realistic to think that they won’t be shared with others, but the real issue comes from when people abuse it. I find no fault with those people that want to utilize them to do a deal or two, but it hurts everyone when a few use them as a means to clear out every store in a 20-mile radius.
Deal Seeking Mom
That’s interesting, Nicole. I haven’t tried them because we don’t have the Post-its deal in Ohio this week. The coupons themselves are not fraudulent, but I think the bigger issue pertains to what Mercedes and I were discussing in the Walgreens deals post comments yesterday. Unfortunately, I don’t know what companies are thinking when they issue coupons like this in email or PDF format. It’s not realistic to think that they won’t be shared with others, but the real issue comes from when people abuse it. I find no fault with those people that want to utilize them to do a deal or two, but it hurts everyone when a few use them as a means to clear out every store in a 20-mile radius.
Rebecca
Hmm…. I am so bummed because my PG insert didn’t have the Covergirl coupon! I have the Gillette one, but no CG. Any ideas on where to find that one? Thanks so much for all your input. I love reading your blog!
Rebecca
Hmm…. I am so bummed because my PG insert didn’t have the Covergirl coupon! I have the Gillette one, but no CG. Any ideas on where to find that one? Thanks so much for all your input. I love reading your blog!
Deal Seeking Mom
Rebecca, email me at dealseekingmom (at) gmail (dot) com and I’ll gladly send you mine out tomorrow. As I mentioned, I don’t use liquid foundation, so I’d love to put it to good use! In general though, there are several coupon clipping services where you can purchase coupons, and eBay is a good resource too.
A list of resources will be on my coupon page along with the key to my abbreviations soon!
Deal Seeking Mom
Rebecca, email me at dealseekingmom (at) gmail (dot) com and I’ll gladly send you mine out tomorrow. As I mentioned, I don’t use liquid foundation, so I’d love to put it to good use! In general though, there are several coupon clipping services where you can purchase coupons, and eBay is a good resource too.
A list of resources will be on my coupon page along with the key to my abbreviations soon!
Lee
I got the CG foundation free used the BOGO coupon for a free concealer and then used CVS B1G1 50% and the $1 off coupon to get an eye shadow after ECB’s I got all 3 for about 1.20. The manager at the store helped me figure that one out.
Lee
I got the CG foundation free used the BOGO coupon for a free concealer and then used CVS B1G1 50% and the $1 off coupon to get an eye shadow after ECB’s I got all 3 for about 1.20. The manager at the store helped me figure that one out.
Rebecca
That’s very sweet of you. Thank you! What is the protocol for buying coupons? I assume there is a way to do it legally, or I do not believe you would promote it. I always appreciate the fact that you don’t skimp when it comes to doing what’s right!
Rebecca
That’s very sweet of you. Thank you! What is the protocol for buying coupons? I assume there is a way to do it legally, or I do not believe you would promote it. I always appreciate the fact that you don’t skimp when it comes to doing what’s right!
Deal Seeking Mom
Since coupons are generally worded that you cannot sell them, people usually circumvent this by saying that you’re paying them for the time to clip and sort them. Don’t forget to email me your address, Rebecca! I want to make sure these get to you before the sale is over.
WTG, Lee. That’s awesome, and I love that you have a helpful manager!
Deal Seeking Mom
Since coupons are generally worded that you cannot sell them, people usually circumvent this by saying that you’re paying them for the time to clip and sort them. Don’t forget to email me your address, Rebecca! I want to make sure these get to you before the sale is over.
WTG, Lee. That’s awesome, and I love that you have a helpful manager!