If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here.

Starting on Sunday (1/17), you can double your quarterly ECB earnings! The way this works is that you earn 4% instead of 2% on any CVS brand items that you purchase and $2 instead of $1 for every two prescriptions you get filled (valid through 3/15/10). Enter your Extra Care card number here or print this coupon here and use it at the register on your next visit.

Tag your reusable bag: Buy a Greenbag tag for $.99 at the register, get $1 ECB every 4th visit – limit 1 use per day, per household

If you haven’t already, register your CVS Extra Care card here and you should receive a $4 off a $20 purchase coupon in your e-mail. This also registers you to receive other e-mail coupons!

There is a $5 off $20 purchase printable coupon here (I would print it quickly because they pulled the one that was available mid-week last week).

THREE DAY SALE: Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday

*Buy Valentine M&Ms – 2/$5, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 M&Ms chocolate candies, 9.4 oz or larger – 1-10 RP

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Valentine M&Ms

Use $1/2 coupon

Spend $4 OOP, get a $2 ECB

*GPS Navigation for Dummies – $79.99 (with card)

*Executive Chair – $29.99 (with card)

FREEBIES:

*Glade or Oust sanitizer – $3.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household, reportedly the limit is actually 6, but you can’t buy more than 4 per transaction) – this is a monthly deal
Buy One, Get One Free Oust – 1-3-10 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 2 Oust sanitizer – $3.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $6 ECB
Final price = Better than free after coupons/ECBs!

*Buy SoyJoy fruit and soy bar 6 pk – $6, get a $6 ECB (limit 1 per household listed in ad, reportedly it is actually 6 per household) – this is a “bonus pack” deal that should be valid through 2/14

ECB DEALS:

*Buy 3 Boost nutrition drinks (priced at $7.99/each), get a $6 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Boost Glucose Control drink multipack – 1-3 SS
$3/2 Boost Glucose Control multipacks – 1-3 SS
$2/1 Boost Nutritional drink multi-pack – 1-3 SS
$2/1 Boost Kid Essentials drink multi-pack – 1-3 SS

SCENARIO:
Buy 3 Boost Nutrition drinks – $7.99

Use 3 $2 coupons

Spend $17.97 OOP, get a $6 ECB
Final Price = $11.97 after coupons/ECBs ($3.99 per multi-pack)

*Buy Bausch & Lomb Re-Nu multi-purpose solution twin pack – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 ReNu multipurpose solution printable coupon here

SCENARIO:
Buy Bausch & Lomb Re-Nu Multi-purpose solution Twin Pack – $7.99

Use $2 coupon

Spend $5.99 OOP, get a $2 ECB
Final price = $3.99 after coupons and ECBs (or $1.99/bottle!)

*Buy Charmin 20 pk – $12.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.25/1 Charmin – 12-27 PG
Final Price = $8.74 after coupons and ECBs (.43/roll)

*Buy Clairol Natural Instincts – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Clorox Disinfectant wipes – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy Crest, Fixodent, Glide, or Oral B Multi-pack (PSA $4.99), get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Cotton Swabs – $6.98, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Moisturizing lotion twin pack, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Oral Electrolyte twin pack – $8.98, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Pro Vitamin shampoo and conditioner – $11.98, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Sensitive toothpaste – $9.98, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy CVS Pharmacy Soft Cloths value pack – $5.98, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Buy CVS Pharmacy X3 Men or Women’s 3 blade sensitive skin disposable razors, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Spend $15 on Dove body wash, lotion, invisible solid deodorant, get a $5 ECB: Dove deodorant is priced 2/$5, Dove lotions and body wash are priced at $6.99 (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/2 Dove Anti-Perspirants/Deodorants printable here
$2/1 Dove Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant/deodorant printable here

*Gold Emblem Almonds twin pk – $7.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack, valid through 2/14

*Spend $15 on Hallmark cards, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Spend $35 on Healthy Skin Care Products, get a $10 ECB (limit 5 per household)

*Buy 2 Jergens or Curel, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/2 Jergens moisturizers – 12-6 SS
$1/1 Curel moisturizer – 12-6 SS

*Buy Kotex bundle pk or overnight pack, Total Security tampons, Lightdays pantiliners, or Ultra thin maxipads – $10.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household) – this is a monthly bonus pack valid through 2/14
$1/1 Kotex Feminine Hygiene product – 1-3 SS
Final price = $6.99 after coupons and ECBs

*Spend $20 on L’Oreal Healthy Look haircolor, EverStrong Shampoo, conditioner, masque, or overnight treatment, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 L’Oreal Hair color printable here
$2/1 L’Oreal Hair Color – 1-3 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal EverStrong shampoo – 2-13 RP

*Spend $15 on Maybelline XXL, Pro Mascara, or Eye Studio, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Maybelline mascara – 1-10 RP

*Buy Pantene or Head & Shoulders – $4.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/2 Pantene products – 12-27 PG
$2/2 Head & Shoulders shampoo or conditioner – 12-27 PG

*Spend $20 on Pepsi products, get a $10 ECB (limit 2 per household)
-Pepsi 12 pk, 12 oz cans are priced 6/$20
-Gatorade, Sobe, or Pepsi 2 liters are 4/$5
$1/2 Gatorade G2 – 1-10 RP
-Starbucks Frappucino, Amp, or Izze 4 pks are $5
-Tostitos or Lays chips (excludes baked) are 2/$7
-True North nuts or Stacy’s pita chips are 2/$6
$1/1 Stacy’s Pita printable here

*Buy Prilosec OTC – $19.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec OTC – 12-27 PG

*Buy Puffs 3 pk – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy Rogaine – $24.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Scope Outlast – $6.79, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.75/1 Scope – 12-27 PG

*Buy Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Gel twin pack or Windex twin pack – $6.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$1/1 Scrubbing Bubbles Toilet Cleaning Gel – 1-10 SS
$1/2 Windex – 1-10 SS

*Special K cereal 2 pk – 24 oz total – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Special K cereal – 1-3 RP
Final price = $4.99 after coupons and ECBs

BOGO FREE DEALS:
*Altoids
*Bioluxe
*CVS Pharmacy vitamins, minerals, or herbals
*Kellogg’s Raisin Bran Crunch, Frosted Flakes, Mini Wheats, Special K, or Nutri-Grain bars
*Maxwell House coffee
*Revlon cosmetics or beauty tools
$1/1 cosmetics and beauty tool coupons in the 1-17 inserts

OTHER DEALS:
*Dawn dish detergent – $.96
.25/1 Dawn dish detergent – 12-27 PG

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $21.97 in merchandise for $3.99 OOP, $2 ECBs left to spend!

Transaction #1:
Buy 2 Oust sanitizer – $3.99/each

Use BOGO free coupon

Spend $3.99 OOP, get a $6 ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy Soy Joy 6 pk – $6

Use $6 Oust ECB

Spend $0 OOP, get a $6 ECB

Transaction #3:
Buy Bausch & Lomb Re-Nu Multi-purpose solution Twin Pack – $7.99

Use $2 coupon
Use $6 ECB (they will have to adjust it down to $5.99)

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 ECB

If you have a $3 off $15 CVS coupon: (these were sent by e-mail to some card holders)

Scenario #1:
Buy 1 Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multipurpose solution twin pack -$7.99
Buy 2 Oust sanitizers – $3.99/each

Use $3/15 coupon
Use $2 Bausch & Lomb coupon
Use BOGO free Oust coupon

Spend $6.98 OOP, get a $2 ECB (ReNu) and a $6 ECB (Oust)

Scenario #2: (valid through Tuesday only)
Buy 1 Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multipurpose solution – $7.99
Buy 2 M&Ms – 2/$5
Buy 1 Pantene – $4.99

Use $3/15 CVS coupon (give this first)
Use $2 Bausch & Lomb printable
Use $1/2 M&Ms coupon

Spend $11.98 OOP, get a $2 ECB (ReNu), $2 ECB (M&Ms), and a $2 ECB (Pantene)

If you have a $4/20 CVS coupon: (these were sent by e-mail to some card holders)

Scenario #1:
Buy Charmin toilet paper – $12.99
Buy 2 Oust sanitizers – $3.99/each

Use $4/20 CVS coupon (give this first!)
Use $.25 Charmin coupon
Use BOGO free Oust coupon

Spend $12.73 OOP (or pay with ECBs), earn a $4 ECB (Charmin) and a $6 ECB (Oust)

Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Soy Joy 6 pk bars – $6/each
Buy 2 Oust sanitizers – $3.99/each
Buy 1 small “filler” item

Use $4/20 CVS coupon (give this first!)
Use BOGO free Oust coupon

Spend about $12 OOP (depends on the cost of the filler), earn a $12 ECB (Soy Joy) and a $6 ECB (Oust)

Scenario #3:
Buy 6 Pepsi 12 packs – 6/$20

Use $4/20 coupon

Spend $16 OOP, get a $10 ECB

If you have a $5/30 CVS coupon: (these were e-mailed out to some card holders…these are really only a “good deal” in my opinion if you have ECBs to “roll”)

Scenario #1:
Buy 6 Pepsi 12 packs – 6/$20
Buy 1 Soy Joy 6 pk – $6
Buy 2 Oust – $3.99/each

Use $5/30
Use BOGO free Oust coupon

Spend $24.99, get a $10 ECB (Pepsi), $6 ECB (Soy Joy), $6 ECB (Oust)

Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Soy Joy 6 packs – $12
Buy 4 Oust – $3.99/each
Buy Bausch & Lomb ReNu – $7.99
Buy 1 Pantene – $4.99

Use $5/30 CVS
Use 2 BOGO free Oust coupons
Use $2 Bausch & Lomb printable

Spend $17.98 OOP, get a $12 ECB (Soy Joy), a $12 ECB (Oust), a $2 ECB (Bausch & Lomb), and a $2 ECB (Pantene)

Scenario #3:
Buy 1 Cottonelle 20 pk – $12.88 (this is a bonus pack through 2/14)
Buy 1 Charmin 20 pk – $12.99
Buy 1 Soy Joy 6 pk

Use $5/30 CVS
Use $1 Cottonelle printable
Use $.25 Charmin coupon

Spend $25.62, get a $4 ECB (Cottonelle), $4 ECB (Charmin), $6 ECB (Soy Joy)

Scenario #4:
Buy 1 Charmin 20 pk – $12.99
Buy 1 Cottonelle 20 pk – $12.88
Buy 2 Oust sanitizers – $3.99/each

Use $5/30 CVS coupon
Use $.25 Charmin coupon
Use $1 Cottonelle printable
Use BOGO free Oust coupon

Spend $23.61 OOP, get a $4 ECB (Cottonelle), $4 ECB (Charmin), and a $6 ECB (Oust)

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

If you are new to shopping at CVS and would like some tips, check out this article here.

There is a $5 off a $20 purchase printable coupon here which is valid through 1/16/10.

Many of the items that are in this week’s ad are “bonus packs” which are monthly deals.

ECB deals:

Spend $10 on Axe products (2/$10), get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Axe shower gel or Detailer tool printable here
Final price ~ 2/$5 after coupons and ECBs!

Spend $20 on Benefiber, Gas-X or Maalox, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Benefiber printable here $1/1 Gas-X, any – 12-6 SS $1/1 Gas-X Thin Strips – 12-6 SS $1.50/1 Maalox liquid, any – 12-6 SS $3/2 Maalox product, any – 12-6 SS

Bounce rollers bonus pack – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Bounce Lint & Freshness roller printable here

Chase & Sanborn coffee (2 pk) – $5.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 2 pk (24.5-26 oz total) – $7.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Cheerios printable here (must register) $1/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable here Final price = $2.99 after coupons and ECBs!

Cheez-It twin pk (18 oz total) – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Keebler crackers or Sunshine Cheez-It -12-13 SS (YMMV on being able to use this)
Final price = $1.99 after coupons and ECBs

Cottonelle bathroom tissue (20 double rolls) – $12.88, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Cottonelle Fresh moist wipes (84 ct total) – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 printable here (you must take the pledge)
Final price = $1.99 after coupons and ECBs

CVS Pharmacy Cleansing Cloths – $3.99, get a $1.50 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Daily Moisturizer lotion – $5.98, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Buy 2 CVS Pharmacy Green Bag Tag or Reusable Shopping Bag, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Ibuprofen – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy CVS Pharmacy Eye Makeup Remover, Moisture Lotion, Men’s Body Wash, Acne Treatment or Scrub, get a $2 ECB (limit 3 per household)

CVS Pharamcy Omeprazole – $18.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Pain Relief – $4.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

CVS Pharmacy Ultra Thin Sanitary Protection – $11.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
Dawn 2 pk (48 oz total) – $6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.25 Dawn – 12-27 PG
Final price = $3.75 after coupons and ECBs

Depend Underwear briefs, guards, or shields – $11.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 5 per household)

Buy Dove shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$7, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Eclipse, Extra, or Orbit Gum – 3/$3, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Edge or Skintimate shave gel twin pk – $5, get a $1 ECB (limit 3 per household)

Excedrin Extra Strength, Migraine, or PM – $9.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 Excedrin 80 ct or larger – 1-3-10 SS
Final price = $5.49 after coupons and ECBs

Fiber One Chewy bars 2 pk (14 oz total) – $6.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.40/1 Fiber One Chewy bars – 1-3 GM $1/2 Fiber One bars printable here (YMMV on being able to use this) Final Price = $2.99 after coupons and ECBs

Spend $15 on Garnier Nutritioniste Skin care, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Garnier Nutritioniste cleanser or moisturizer – 12-6 RP, 10-11 RP, 1-10 RP

Buy GE Reveal light bulbs 4 pk – 2/$6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 GE Energy Smart, Reveal, or Edison halogen product – 1-3 SS2
Final price = $2 after coupons and ECBs

Buy Jovan fragrance for men or women, get a $5 ECB (limit 3 per household) ~ prices start at $11.99

Kotex special pack Overnight pads (56 ct), tampons & liners (171 ct) or pad & liners (145 ct) – $10.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Kotex Feminine Hygiene product – 1-3 SS
Final price = $6.99 after coupons and ECBs

Spend $10 on L’Oreal cosmetics, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household): pictured in ad ~ prices starting at $4.99
$2/1 L’Oreal Makeup, powder, blush, or concealer product printable here $2/1 L’Oreal Bare Naturale face product or makeup, powder, blush, or concealer – 11-15 RP $1/1 L’Oreal Colour Riche Anti-Aging Serum Lipstick or any L’Oreal lip product – 1-3 RP $1/1 L’Oreal mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow – 1-3 RP $3/1 L’Oreal True Match or any makeup, powder, blush, or concealer, 1-3 RP L’Oreal Visible Lift or any make-up, powder, blush, or concealer – 11-1 RP

Buy 2 M&Ms or Mars shown in ad (27 oz Snickers Minis or M&Ms mini mix -17.5 oz) – $6/each, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household)

Buy 2 Nature’s Bounty Fish oil, Vitamin D, Bonus 120 ct (BOGO free) or Your Life Multi 90 ct, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2 printable (must register here)

Nature Valley granola bars 2 pk (17.8 oz total) – $6.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.40/1 Nature Valley granola bars printable here
Final price = $3.59 after coupons and ECBs

Oral B Single Manual toothbrush – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Osteo Bi-Flex (BOGO free, get a $3 ECB (limit 6 per household)
$5/1 Osteo Bi-Flex printable here

Spend $15 on these P&G products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household): pictured in ad ~ CoverGirl Clean liquid foundation or pressed powder – $4, CoverGirl LashBlast Length, LashBlast Volume, Exact Eyesights, Volume Exact, or Lash Exact Mascara – $6, Aussie or Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styler – $2.88, Olay Regenerist anti-aging eye roller or Total Effects facial care – $19.99, Clairol Nice ‘n Easy – $5.99
$1/1 Aussie – 12-27 PG $1/1 Herbal Essences shampoo, conditioner, or styling product – 12-27 PG

Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers diapers big box – $22.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 3 per household)
$2/1 Pampers diapers or pants – 12-27 PG
Final price = $17.99 after coupons and ECBs

Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner (12.6-13.5 oz) or styler (6.5-11.5 oz) – 2/$6.97, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/2 Pantene products – 12-27 PG

Buy Planter’s Nut-rition (2 pk), get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Planters products – 12-13 SS

Prilosec OTC – $19.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Prilosec – 12-27 PG
Final price = $14.99 after coupons and ECBs

Purex Ultra – $3.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 3 per household)
.50/1 printable here
Final price = $2.49 after coupons and ECBs

Ritz (2 pk, 24 oz) – $6, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Buy Scope Outlast mouthwash or Crest toothpaste with Scope Outlast – $3.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Crest Premium toothpaste – 12-27 PG .75/1 Scope – 12-27 PG
Final price = $1.49 after coupons and ECBs

Buy Schepps milk (brand may vary by location) -$2.99, get a $.50 ECB (limit 2 per household)

Buy 2 Slim Fast snack bars (5-6 ct), get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Special K cereal 2 pk (24 oz total) – $7.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 Special K cereal – 1-3 RP
Final price = $4.99 after coupons and ECBs

Zaditor, GenTeal, or Clear Care eye care twin pk – $14.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Zaditor – 10-18 SS $1.50 GenTeal – 10-18 SS $3/1 Clear Care or Aquify – 10-18 SS

Zantac 75 or Zantac 150 bonus pk – $20.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Zantac – 11-15 SS and 1-3 SS
Final price = $14.99 after coupons and ECBs

BOGO free deals:
*Almay cosmetics (all)
*CVS Pharmarcy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Glucosamine Chondroitin
*GUM toothbrushes
*Kodak Picture Maker 8X10 photo
*Oscal-D
*Q-Tips
*Sundown vitamins
$3/2 Sundown printable here

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $9.96 in merchandise for $4.96 OOP, $1 ECB left to spend

Transaction #1:
Buy 2 Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$6.97

Use $3/2 Pantene coupon

Spend $3.97 OOP, get a $2 ECB

Transaction #2:
Buy 1 Oral B manual toothbrush – $2.99

Use $2 Pantene ECB

Spend $.99 OOP, get a $1 ECB

MY SCENARIO: $20.97 in merchandise for $0 OOP

Buy 1 Excedrin Migraine – $9.99
Buy 1 Honey Nut Cheerios – $7.99
Buy 1 Oral B toothbrush – $2.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $1.50 Excedrin coupon
Use $1 Honey Nut Cheerios coupon

Total before coupons = $20.97

Total after coupons = $13.47 (Pay w/ ECB), earn $3 ECB (Excedrin), $4 ECB (Cheerios), $1 ECB (Oral B)

OTHER $5/20 SCENARIOS:

Scenario #1:
Buy 1 Pampers Baby Dry or Cruisers – $22.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $2 manufacturer’s coupon

Spend $15.99, get a $3 ECB

Scenario #2:
Buy 2 Pantene Pro-V shampoo, conditioner, or styler – 2/$6.97
Buy Crest toothpaste with Scope Outlast – $3.49
Buy 1 Oral B toothbrush – $2.99
Buy Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios twin pack – $7.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $3/2 Pantene coupon
Use $1 Crest coupon
Use $1 Cheerios printable

Spend $11.44, get a $2 ECB (Pantene), $1 ECB (Crest), $1 ECB (Oral B), and a $4 ECB (Cheerios)

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.

FREEBIES:
*Buy Crave-NX Diet Aid Spray – $7.99, get an $8 ECB (limit 2 per household)

*Buy GE Energy Smart (40, 60, 75, or 100 watt equivalent) 1 pack bulbs – $2.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1.50/1 GE lighting product printable here (this is a manufacturer’s coupon)
$1/1 GE Energy Smart, GE Reveal, or GE Edison Halogen – 1-3-10 SS

These are monthly “bonus pack” deals that are free: (valid 1/3-2/10/10)

*Oust surface disinfectant and air sanitizer – $3.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 6)
BOGO free Oust Surface disinfect & air sanitizer – 1-3-10 SS
$2/2 Oust printable here

*Soy Joy – $6, get a $6 ECB (limit 6 per household)

ECB DEALS:
*Buy Accu-Chek Compact Plus blood glucose monitor – $14.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy Alli – $39.99, get a $10 ECB (limit 3 per household)

*Buy Aquafina – $2.49, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy Britney Spears Fragrance Curious, Fantasy, Believe, or Circus, get a $5 ECB (limit 3 per household)

*Buy all Colgate manual single pack toothbrushes – $2.99, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Colgate 360 Actiflex toothbrush printable here

*Buy Colgate 360 Sonic or Sponge Bob power toothbrush – $5.99, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy Colgate Total, Total Whitening, MaxFresh, or MaxWhite toothpaste – 2/$5, get a $2 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Colgate Total – November & January All You Magazine
$1/1 Colgate Total printable here
.75/1 Colgate Total, Colgate Max White, Max Fresh, sensitive or Kids’ Toothpaste, 4 oz. or larger – 1-3-10 SS

*Buy Degree or Dove Clinical Protection antiperspirant/deodorant – 2/$16, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Degree Clinical printable here
$2/1 Dove Clinical printable here

*Spend $20 on L’Oreal EverStrong or Healthy Look products, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 L’Oreal EverStrong or Everpure treatment – 1-3-10 RP
$2/1 L’Oreal EverStrong or Everpure shampoo or conditioner – 1-3-10 RP
$1/1 L’Oreal printable here (must complete consultation)

*Spend $10 on any Nivea body wash, lip care, or body lotion, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$2/1 Nivea body lotion – 1-3-10 RP
$5/2 Nivea body lotion – 1-3-10 RP
$2/1 Nivea body wash – 1-3-10 RP (there was also a printable available previously)
$3/1 Nivea My Silhouette – 1-3-10 RP
BOGO free Nivea lip care -1-3-10 RP

*Buy Playtex Gentle Glide or Sport tampons (36 ct) – $7.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)
.50/1 Playtex Gentle Glide tampons – 1-3-10 SS
.50/1 Playtex Sport tampons – 1-3-10 SS
$1/1 Playtex Sport printable here

*Spend $10 on PowerBar, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/5 Power Bars – 1-3-10 SS

*Spend $15 on selected Procter & Gamble products, get a $5 ECB: listed in ad: Olay Complete or Age Defying – $8.99, Olay cleanser or daily facials – $5.99, Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, or Pantene family size – $5.99, CoverGirl lip color (Outlast, Shineblast) – $7 (limit 1 per household)
Check your 12-27 inserts for coupons to match up with this deal!

*Buy Rogaine Men’s or women’s – $39.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$10/1 Rogaine printable here

*Buy Slimquick – $19.99, get a $5 ECB (limit 2 per household)
$5/1 Slimquick printable here

*Spend $10 on Softsoap antibacterial refill (40 oz) or Ensembles pump or refill (8.3 oz), get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

*Buy V8 or V8 Splash – 2/$6, get a $1 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/2 V8 Splash – 1-3-10 SS
.50/2 V8 100% Vegetable juice – 1-3-10 SS

*Buy any WrinkleFree or AcneFree kit, get a $5 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$3/1 Acne Free Clear Skin system, Sensitive Skin system, or Severe to Clear system 1-3-10 RP
$1/1 Acne Free non-kit treatment – 1-3-10 RP
$5/1 Facelift Wrinkle free eyes, retinol 4X, or 24 hour Facelift – 1-3-10 RP

MONTHLY BONUS PACK ECB DEALS: (these are just some highlights)

Cheerios or Honey Nut Cheerios 2 pk – $7.99, get a $4 ECB (limit 1 per household)
$1/1 Honey Nut Cheerios printable here

CheezIt Twin Pack – $5.99, get a $3 ECB (limit 1 per household)

Johnson & Johnson Head to Toe wash – $4.49, get a $2 ECB
$1/1 printable here

BOGO FREE:
*Bioluxe shampoo or conditioner
*CVS Pharmacy batteries
*CVS Pharmacy Vitamins/minerals
*GE Reveal, Halogen, or Energy Smart bulbs
$1.50/1 printable here
$1/1 GE Energy Smart, GE Reveal, or GE Edison Halogen – 1-3-10 SS
*Lifesavers bagged candy
*Mars singles
*Post cereals
$1/2 Post Cereals – 12-6 SS
*Sterilite/Rubbermaid storage containers
*Verizon long distance pre-paid phone card

OTHER DEALS:
*All laundry detergent – $3.99 – $1.99 after coupon!
$2/1 ALL LIQUID laundry detergent, 32 load or larger, 1-3-10 RP

The following scenarios are for people who are new to shopping at CVS and have few (or no) ECBs to start with. (These are just ideas….you do not have to follow this exact order and you can skip some items if you do not want/need them): $12.48 in merchandise for $3.98 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart bulb – $2.99

Use $1.50/1 coupon

Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy 2 Colgate Total toothpastes – 2/$5

Use 2 $1 coupons
Use $2 GE ECB

Spend $1 OOP, get a $2 ECB

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Johnson’s Head to Toe Wash – $4.49

Use $1 coupon
Use $2 Colgate ECB

Spend $1.49 OOP, get a $2 ECB

Here’s what I’ll be doing: (my stores start the deals “early” on Saturday, so I will use the $5/20 printable here which expires today in my transactions) – $26.94 in merchandise for $0 OOP

Buy 1 GE Energy Smart bulb – $2.99
Buy 2 Oust surface disinfectant value packs – $3.99/each
Buy 2 Nivea body wash – $5.99/each (according to online pricing)
Buy 1 All laundry detergent – $3.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use $1.50 GE printable
Use BOGO free Oust coupon
Use 2 $2 Nivea printables
Use $2 All coupon

Spend $10.45 OOP (I will use a $9 ECB from the Nature’s Bounty deal and spend $1.45 OOP which will be on a gift card), earn a $2 ECB (GE), a $6 ECB (Oust), and a $5 ECB (Nivea)

OTHER DEAL IDEAS:
Buy 5 All laundry detergent – $3.99/each
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart bulb – $2.99

Use $5/20 CVS coupon
Use 5 $2 All coupons
Use $1.50 GE printable

Spend $6.44 OOP, get a $2 ECB

If another $5/20 is released:
Buy 1 Crave-NX Diet Spray – $7.99
Buy 1 GE Energy Smart Bulbs – $2.99
Buy 2 Nivea body wash – $5.99/each

Use $5/20
Use $1.50/1 GE printable
Use 2 $2 Nivea printables

Spend $12.46 OOP (hopefully pay w/ ECBs), earn an $8 ECB (Crave), $2.99 ECB (GE), and $5 ECB (Nivea) = total of $15.99 in ECBs

Frequently asked questions:

Do you really do multiple transactions at your stores?

In the past, I usually had $20-30 ECB on hand, so I didn’t have to break up my transactions as much as I did when I first started, but now that I am starting over, yes, I am doing multiple transactions. If you are doing multiple transactions, I recommend that you let the cashier know up front that is what you are planning to do. If there are several people in line, let them go in between your transactions. This gives you time to clip your ECBs and get prepared for your next transaction.

My store was out of all the freebie items first thing this morning. Can I get a raincheck?

This all depends on your store. I have contacted corporate about this before because some stores in my area give rainchecks and others won’t. According to corporate, this is up to the individual stores.

I bought the wrong item or I bought the RIGHT item and my ECB didn’t print. What can I do?

If you bought the right item, show the store clerk your ad and your receipt. They should be able to manually print your ECB at the store. If they don’t know how, you can call customer service and they can add one to your account that will print within 48 hours (you have to wait 48 hours from your purchase time to do this so they can “see” your transaction in their computer).

If you bought the wrong item and didn’t receive ECBs, you can do a return and purchase the correct item. If you paid using ECBs, they will have to give you money on a gift card.