I’ve been reading comments from people upset because their %-off coupons are only deducting a fraction of the expected deduction. From what I understand, since February 1, the CVS registers are programmed to apply the %-off coupons to whatever amount remains after all manufacturer coupons, CVS store coupons, and Extrabucks are applied. I can confirm this sad news. I made it a point to ask the cashier to scan my 30%-off Any L’Oreal Product and 40%-off Garnier Face Product coupons before scanning any other coupons. I had $35.05 in regular-priced L’Oreal face products and $13.98 in regular-priced Garnier face products. After the cashier scanned my manufacturer and CVS Red Machine coupons and totaled the order, the 30% L’Oreal had only deducted $3.32 and the Garnier 40% coupon had only deducted $0.51. Even worse, once I paid for the pre-tax balance of the transaction with Extrabucks and the cashier totaled the order again, both %-off coupons were kicked out completely. I made sure I did not use Beauty Club or force-printed Extrabucks to pay. So it’s true (at least for now). We can hope it’s a coding error that will be fixed, but it’s possibly intentional and here to stay.
Nevertheless, I had a great trip. As with all coupon-policy noose-tightening, we will learn to adjust. For perspective, just think about how much we would be paying if we did not use any coupons or if we lived in a location where coupons and deeply-discounted promotions are a rarity. We are still very, very lucky.
As always, cashback rebates vary (in kind and value) by account. Some offers may no longer be available to activate, and some print-at-home coupons may no longer be available to print.
Happy shopping!
ONE ARM & HAMMER LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT, on sale $1.99 (reg. $6.99)
Used one $1/1 Arm & Hammer Liquid Laundry Detergent printable coupon or 2/4 SS
NET PRICE: $0.99!
Note: Only the liquids are on sale at CVS. I didn’t even see any pods or scent boosters.
TWO SCHICK QUATTRO YOU DISPOSABLE RAZORS, 4-CT, on sale $9.99 BOGO 50% ($14.98)
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying $15 Schick Disposable Razors (Limit 1)
Used one $3/$12 any shaving needs CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $3/1 Schick Disposable Razor Pack printable coupon
Price at Register: $5.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $0.98 (49 cents each)!
ONE SCHICK QUATTRO TITANIUM REFILL (4 + 2 BONUS PACK), reg. $14.99
Get $5 Extrabucks for buying one Schick system razor or refill (limit 1)
Used one $4/1 Schick razor refill CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $4/1 Schick Hydro or Quattro Titanium Razor or Refill printable coupon
Price at Register: $6.99, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: $1.99!
Note: The Quattro Titanium system razor price is $11.99. I would have had a $1 profit on that item, but I have the system razor and wanted the refill to give with the razor as a gift for a nephew who will be visiting in March.
ONE COLGATE 360 MANUAL TOOTHBRUSH, on sale $3.99 (reg. $5.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks when you buy one Select Colgate manual toothbrush 1 ct (Limit 2)
Used one $1/1 Colgate Manual Toothbrush CVS printable coupon (no longer available)
Used one $1/1 Colgate 360 Manual Toothbrush 2/4 SS)
Price at Register: $1.99, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $0.01 moneymaker!
TWO ALMAY LIQUID LIP BALM, reg. $6.29
Get $4 Extrabucks when you buy $12 Almay Cosmetics (limit 6)
Used two $4/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, 1/21 SS (EXPIRES 2/4)
Used one $3/2 any Cosmetics CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $1.58 but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.42 Moneymaker!
TWO MAYBELLINE EXPERT WEAR EYESHADOW, reg. $3.59
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two ANY Maybelline (limit 1)
Used one $2 any Maybelline CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (printing for everyone this week)
Used two $1/1 Maybelline NY Shadow or Brow Product 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.18, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $1.82 Moneymaker!
ONE REVLON ILLUMINANCE CREME SHADOW, reg. $7.79
ONE REVLON MASCARA, reg. $8.99
Get $4 Extrabucks when you spend $12 on Revlon (limit 6)
Used one Buy One Revlon Eye Cosmetics, Get One Mascara Free 1/21 SS (exp 2/14)
Price at Register: $7.79, but received $4 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $3.79 ($1.90 each)!
ONE L’OREAL REVITALIST BRIGHT REVEAL CLEANSER, reg. $7.49
ONE L’OREAL AGE PERFECT CREAM CLEANSER, reg. $7.19
THREE L’OREAL CLAY CLEANSER, reg. $6.79
Get $2 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oréal Pure Clay Skin Care cleansers or mask
Get $2 cashback from ibottafor one L’Oreal Facial product
Get $10 Extrabucks for spending $30 on L’Oreal Facial Care (limit 1)
Used two $2/1 L’Oreal Paris Skin Care printable coupons (no longer available)
Used three $2/1 L’Oreal Cleanser Product 2/4 RP
Used one 30% off L’Oreal products CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one $6/$24 Facial Care CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some) *Applied to L’Oreal and Garnier
Used one $10/$35 L’Oreal Facial Product CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at register $9.05 but received $10 Extrabucks and $4 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $4.95 Moneymaker!
Note: The 30% off coupon initially deducted $3.23 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $4.29 off the five L’Oreal facial products), so the 30% L’Oreal coupon applied to the $10.76 that remained after the $10/$35 CVS coupon, the five $2/1 MQs, and the$4.29 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 30% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.
TWO GARNIER SKINACTIVE WIPES, reg. $6.99
Get $5 Extrabucks when you buy two Garnier Skinactive (excl. masks) (limit 1)
Used one $7/2 Garnier Skincare CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used one 40% off any Garnier Facial CVS coupon from Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Used two $2/1 Garnier Skinactive Cleanser 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $2.98, but received $5 Extrabucks
NET PRICE FREE + $2.02 Moneymaker
Note: The 40% off coupon initially deducted $0.51 when the cashier totaled the order (after MQs and CVS coupons). The $6/$24 CVS coupon was pro-rated across the Garnier and L’Oreal facial products (taking $1.71 off the two Garnier Wipes), so the 40% Garnier coupon applied to the $1.27 that remained after the $7/2 CVS coupon, the two $2/1 MQs, and the$1.71 pro-rated value of the $6/$24 Facial Products coupon had been applied. The 40% reduction disappeared completely after I paid for the order with Extrabucks.
TWO GARNIER FRUCTIS SHAMPOO, 12-12.5oz, on sale 2/$7 (reg. $3.99)
Get $2 Extrabucks for buying two Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 Garnier Fructis shampoo, conditioner, treatment, or styling 1/28 RP
Price at Register: $3.00, but received $2 Extrabucks
NET PRICE $1.00 (50 cents each)!
ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE CONDITIONING TREATMENT, (5.1 oz tube), on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $6.99)
ONE L’OREAL ELVIVE SHAMPOO, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.29)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS ADVANCED MOUSSE, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.49)
ONE L’OREAL PARIS HAIR SPRAY, on sale 2/$8 or $4.25 each (reg. $5.39)
Get $0.50 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Shampoo or Conditioner
Get $1.00 cashback from ibotta for one L’Oreal Advanced Treatment
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any shampoo
Get $0.25 cashback from ibotta for any conditioner
Get $0.25 cashback fromibotta for any receipt
Get $5 Extrabucks when you spend $15 select L’Oreal Advanced or Elvive Hair Care (Limit 1)
Used one $4/2 L’Oreal Elvive or Hair Expert Shampoo, Conditioner, or Treatment Product 1/21 RP
Used two $2.00/1 L’Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Product printable coupon or 1/21 RP
Used one $3/$10 any L‘Oreal Hair Care CVS Coupon from the Red Coupon Machine (for some)
Price at Register: $5, but received $5 Extrabucks and $2.25 from ibotta
NET PRICE: FREE + $2.25 Moneymaker!
I also will earn $9 in Beauty Club Extrabucks from this trip, so an extra $9 is factored into the final.
Retail Value: $164.66
Net price paid (not including tax): $13.72 Profit
Savings Rate: 108.3%
I had a great trip to CVS today! I was a little bit concerned due to a few horror stories from visitors about their experiences with the changes in the CVS coupon policy, but my trip had no issues at all. I split this trip into two transactions so I could use the Extra Bucks from the first transaction to pay for the second one.
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