Walgreens deals for the week of 7/18

Here are the Walgreens deals for the week. Some scenarios are mixed in with the match-ups. This is a great week! If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you read the FAQs at the end of the post!

FREEBIES:

Celsius Green Tea – $4.99, get a $3 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$3/1 Celsius, any 4 pack – 4-25 SS, 5-23 SS
Final Price = $1.01 moneymaker after coupons/RR

Buy Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste (5.8 oz) – $3.49, get a $3.50 RR
$1/1 Colgate Total toothpaste – 7-11 SS
$.75/1 Colgate Total printable
Final Price = $.75-$1 moneymaker after coupons/ECBs

Spend $10 on Dr. Scholl’s products, get a $5 RR
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Insoles printable
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Pain Relief Orthotic printable
$2/1 Dr. Scholl’s Massaging Gel Insoles for Her printable (IE) (FF)
$5/1 Walgreens IVC coupon (July coupon book)

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Hidden Arch Inserts – $6.99/each

Use 2 $2 printable coupons (give these 1st)
Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – give this last – will deduct $10

Final Price = $.02 overage (make sure you have something to cover the overage) plus $5 RR moneymaker!

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s for Her Rough Skin Eraser Cream (3 oz) – $6.99

Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – will deduct $10

Spend $3.98, get a $5 RR
Final Price = $1.02 moneymaker!

Pilot G2 pens (2 ct) – $.19
$1/1 Pilot pens printable
$1 July IVC coupon – GIVE THIS LAST
Final Price = $.81 overage (you must have other items to cover your overage)

*There is a Reach RR that is a “monthly” deal (valid through 7/24):
Buy 2, get a $1 RR
Buy 3, get a $2 RR
Buy 4 or more get a $4 RR
$1/1 Reach toothbrush – 3-7 RP, 4-11 RP, 5-16 RP
BOGO free Reach toothbrush – 12-6 RP, 1-3 RP
$1/1 Reach toothbrush printable

The Crystal Clear toothbrushes are reportedly $1.59 (YMMV)
SCENARIO:
Buy 4 Reach Crystal Clear toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons

Spend $1.18 OOP, get a $4 RR
Final Price = $2.82 moneymaker
(Thanks Wild for Wags!)

RR DEALS:

Buy Claritin allergy relief (40-45 ct) – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$3/1 Claritin printable
Final Price = $16.99 after coupons/RR

Buy Crest Pro Health Mouthwash – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal that is not in the weekly ad)
$1/1 Crest rinse – 6-6 PG, 6-27 RP, 7-4 PG
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

Buy DiGiorno pizza – 2/$10, get a $1 RR
$2/1 DiGiorno Deep Dish pizza printable (for becoming a fan on Facebook)
Final Price = 2/$5 (if Deep Dish variety is included)

Buy Gillette Fusion ProGlide Manual or Power razor system – $9.89, get a $5 RR
$4/1 Gillette Fusion, any – 6-6 PG
$2/1 Gillette Fusion – 7-4 PG
Final Price = $.89 after coupon/RR

Buy Household products – 2/$7, get a $1 RR: Pledge fabric sweeper, 18-25 ct wipes, or spray (9.7-12.05 oz), Drano (17-32 oz), or Scrubbing Bubbles toilet gel, Extend-a-Clean refill, or Foamer
$2/2 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaning products – June 2010 Family Circle magazine
$.55/1 Scrubbing Bubbles bathroom cleaner – 6-13 SS
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Power Sprayer refill – 6-13 SS
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleaning product – 6-13 SS
Final Price = 2/$4 after coupons/RR

Buy Miralax 30 day – $18.99, get a $4 RR
$3/1 Miralax printable
Final Price = $11.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrush – $4.99, get a $2 RR (this is a monthly deal, valid through 7/24)
$2/1 Oral B Pulsar, Cross Action, or Advantage toothbrush – 7-4 PG
BOGO free Oral B Pulsar – 6-6 PG

SCENARIO (this is a YMMV, not all stores will let you use both coupons):
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar 3D White toothbrushes – $4.99

Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon

Spend $2.99 OOP, get a $2 RR
Final Price = $.99 after coupons/RR for 2 toothbrushes

Buy Pantene or Head & Shoulders hair care – 2/$8, get a $1 RR
$1/2 Pantene – 7-4 PG, 6-27 Parade Magazine, 6-13 SS, 6-6 PG
BOGO free Head & Shoulders – 7-11 SS
Final Price = 2/$3 after coupons/RR (when you buy Head & Shoulders)

Buy Prilosec OTC – $24.99, get a $5 RR
$5/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-27 Parade Magazine insert
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 6-6 PG
Final Price = $14.99 after coupon/RR

Buy Schick Intuition Plus razor system or 3 ct cartridges, Quattro razor system or 4 ct cartridges – $8.99, get a $3 RR
$4/1 Schick Intuition Plus or Schick Quattro for Women – July 2010 All You Magazine
$4/1 Schick Quattro Titanium razor or refill – 6-27 SS
$2/1 Schick Intuition Plus or Quattro for Women – 6-27 SS
Final Price = $1.99 after coupons/RR

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Ester-C (90 ct)
*Finest Natural Heart Health supplements
*Flex-a-min (60-180 ct)
*Gold Seal vitamins (60-100 ct)
*Nature Made vitamins and supplements
*Sunglasses

FILLER ITEMS:
*Geisha canned fruit – $.79/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69/each (w/ in ad coupon)
*Nestle candy – $.39/each (w/ in ad coupon)

SCHOOL SUPPLY DEALS:
*2 pocket folder – $.09
*Bic Brite liner highlighters – $.49
*Corner Office 5 tab dividers – $.39
*Corner Office sheet protectors (10 ct) – $.29
*Expo washable makers (6 pk) – $2.99 (after IVC), $1.99 after manufacturer’s printable
$1/1 Expo printable
*High Trails or Anchorage backpacks, Urban Sport duffel bags, or Overland Messenger bags or book totes – BOGO free (PSA $9.99)
*Highlighter – $.09
*It’s Academic Clip on Sharpener & Eraser – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Liquid paper – $.59 (w/ in ad coupon)
*Penway 15 pack cap erasers – $.39
*Penway glue sticks (3 ct) – $.49
*Penway pink erasers (2 ct) – $.29
*Penway poly or 3 ring binder – $.39
*Penway notebook (one subject) – $.29
*Penway wooden ruler 12 inch – $.09
*School box – $.49*Splash Poly portfolio – $.49
*PrintWorks multi-purpose paper – 400 sheets – $1.99 (w/ in ad coupon) – limit 2

OTHER DEALS:
*Dawn dish liquid – $.99 (w/ in ad coupon)
$.25/1 Dawn dish liquid – 6-6 PG, 7-4 PG
Final Price – $.74 after coupon

*Kettle chips – 2/$3
$1/1 Kettle chips – 6-13 SS
Final Price = $.50/each after coupon

The following scenarios are for those are just starting to shop at Walgreens and who have few, if any, RR to spend: $56.63 in merchandise for $1.97 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 4 Reach toothbrushes – $1.59/each

Use 2 $1/1 Reach coupons
Use 2 BOGO free coupons
(or 4 $1/1 Reach coupons if your store will not allow you to combine these two)

Spend $1.18-$2.36 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Schick Intuition or Quattro razor – $8.99
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 highlighter – $.09

Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use $4 Schick coupon
Use $4 Reach RR
Use $1 Walgreens Pilot IVC

Spend $.27 OOP, get a $3 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy 1 Colgate Total toothpaste – $3.49
Buy 1 macaroni & cheese – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $3 Schick RR

Spend $.18, get a $3.50 RR

TRANSACTION #4:

Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s For Her Hidden Arch Inserts – $6.99/each
Buy 2 Oral B 3D Pulsar toothbrushes – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Kraft macaroni & cheese – $.69 (w/ in ad coupon)

Use 2 $2 printable coupons (give these 1st)
Use $5/1 Walgreens IVC (July coupon booklet) – give this last – will deduct $10
Use $2/1 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon (will deduct $4.99)

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $5 RR and a $2 RR

TRANSACTION #5:
Buy 1 Gillette Fusion razor – $9.89
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 highlighter – $.09

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use $1 Pilot IVC
Use $5 RR

Spend $.17 OOP, get a $5 RR (you still have a $2 RR also from your previous transaction)

MY SCENARIOS: (I have 2 $5 RR, a $2 RR, and 2 $1 RR to spend) $56.44 in merchandise for $.45 OOP, $16 in RR left to spend

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 Colgate Total – $3.49
Buy 1 Schick Quattro – $8.99
Buy 1 Pilot pen – $1.19
Buy 1 school box – $.49
Buy 3 highlighters – $.09
Buy 2 Dr. Scholl’s for Her Hidden Arch inserts – $6.99
Buy 2 Oral B Pulsar – $4.99/each
Buy 1 Crest Pro-Health rinse – $4.99

Use $1 Colgate coupon
Use $4 Schick coupon
Use $1 Pilot coupon
Use Walgreens $1 IVC (Pilot)
Use 2 $2 Dr. Scholl’s coupons
Use Walgreens $5 IVC (Dr. Scholl’s) – should deduct $10
Use $2 Oral B coupon
Use BOGO free Oral B coupon
Use $1 Crest coupon
Use 2 $5 RR
Use $2 RR
Use 2 $1 RR

Spend $.39 OOP, get a $3.50 RR, $3 RR, $5 RR, and 2 $2 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 1 Gillette ProGlide Fusion razor – $8.99
Buy 1 Colgate Total – $3.49
Buy 2 Penway notebooks – $.29/each

Use $4 Gillette coupon
Use $1 Total coupon
Use $3 RR and $5 RR

Spend $.06 OOP, get a $5 RR and a $3.50 RR (I still have an additional $3.50 RR and 2 $2 RR)

FAQS:

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit. I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.?
When I contacted customer service recently, I was surprised to learn that Walgreens does not have a corporate coupon policy, which means that store managers basically can call the shots on “policy” and that there is going to be A LOT of variance among stores. Supposedly, they are working on putting a corporate policy together.

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Colgate toothpaste this week, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Colgate and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.