Oh boy. My head is still spinning after this CVS trip. It seems that everything that could possibly go wrong did. I think my cashier became distracted as a line suddenly formed behind me. Although I had everything completely organized, it seems the whole situation flustered him.
Here’s a rundown of the hot mess that took place:
1) I noticed that $3 in my ECB’s did not come off my total at first. I pointed this out and the cashier fixed it.
2) My ECB’s for my Hershey’s eggs did not print. I pointed this out and was given $2.
3) The $2.50 off coupon for Colgate did not come off. I noticed once I got to the car and gathered the kids back up, headed back in and was given $2.50 back in cash.
4) As I’m writing this post, I realized that the $1.99 in ECB’s from transaction #1 that I used to pay transaction #2 did not come off my total as well.
5) I also just realized that a $1 off $4 coupon for deodorant did not come off my total.
I think I may just move on. As frustrating as it is to lose out on some savings, I’m not sure it’s worth a trip back to CVS.
Lessons from this trip:
- Pay close attention. Sometime this is difficult when little ones are in tow, but a scan of receipts before you head to the car is always a good idea.
- As vigilant as we may be about paying attention, sometimes we miss stuff. We can become completely discouraged or just go back next week and score an even more awesome deal. That’s my strategy, anyway!
- If possible, I’m going to find another cashier next time. 🙂
CVS Week of 4/13/14:
Transaction #1:
Buy (2) Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, $1.67
Buy (3) Hershey’s Eggs, $3 ea. – Get $2 in ECB’s
Buy Finish Quantum, 10 ct, $3.99*
Buy Almay Makeup Remover, $5.99 – Get $1.99 ECB’s
Buy Colgate MaxFresh Toothpaste, $3
Buy Gallon of Milk, $4 (we were out of milk!)
Use $4/1 Almay coupon from SS 4/13
Use $1.00/2 Hershey’s Eggs Easter Bags, 7.1 – 11 oz (CVS Coupon) (exp 04/20/14)
Use $2.00/3 Hershey’s Kisses, Reese’s, Hershey’s Miniatures, Hershey’s Eggs, Cadbury or Whoppers Bags from SS 4-6
Use $2.50/1 Colgate CVS coupon from Coupon Printer
Use $0.75/1 Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent
Use $18.98 in ECB’s
$0.09 after coupons and ECB’s!
**True confessions: This is not an awesome deal. But remember that Finish rebate I took advantage of a while back? Ahem…I threw out the UPC code. 🙁 I’m heading to get cut the UPC code off as soon as this post is finished and sending it out in tomorrow’s mail!
Transaction #2:
Buy (2) Lady Speedstick, $2.50 ea. – Get $2 in ECB’s
Buy (5) CVS Peppermint Antacid Flavor Chews, $1.49 ea. – Get $7.45 in ECB’s
Buy Dawn Dish Soap, $0.99
Use $0.50/1 Dawn Hand Renewal coupon (Zip Code 75034)
$13.27 after coupon and ECB’s!
So, after all that, I still managed to score $53.33 worth of products for $15.92. Plus I have $11.45 in ECB’s for my next trip!
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This makes me feel better, I had a coupon not go through that should have today at CVS too. Given the rest of the stuff I had to do and the toddler with the smelly diaper deal with, after one try I gave up. Stupid computer thought that $2 off of $10 shouldn’t apply to my total $30 purchase and pharmacy person did not know how to make it behave. (2 of 3 items fit the bill too..) Oh well still got my $10 ECBs back and at least one $2 coupon + $5 ECBs worked on the purchase…
That’s frustrating, Miranda. 🙁 Must be something in the air this week!
CVS has been having problems in general- it wasn’t just your cashier. A week ago I had several ECB’s and coupons, and my $10 ECB did not come off the total! That’s a lot! I was given the $10 in cash when I pointed it out. Also the Beauty Club spending totals have fallen way behind and now update randomly. You really have to keep an eye on them as you can spend $$ on qualifying purchases and your total spent may not update for up to 10 days. The company is aware of this, but still a good idea to keep track and keep your receipts.
That is good to know, Laura! And interesting info about the Beauty Club. I actually just got my $5 ECB today from that, but did not pay close enough attention to see if it was late. I will have to watch that more closely now.