CVS Trip: Worth Two Transactions {Saved 78%}

Merchandise Value: $45.72
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $16.26
Ending ECBs: $6.00
Final Price: $10.26
Savings: $35.46 (78%)

I spent more than usual out-of-pocket, but I had some meds to buy. The problem was that the 42 ct. Prilosec packs were gone at my CVS store. I grabbed the 14 count and figured my coupon would make it a so-so price. I was disappointed though that there were no ECBs on that size. But when I got to the register I was pleasantly surprised.

The store manager had OK’d giving people a pro-rated price per tablet on the smaller packs. So I paid the same amount per pill as if I’d bought the 42-count. He also OK’d pro-rating the ECBs. Woo hoo! Instead of the $5 ECBs from the 42-count, I got $2 ECBs from the 14-count. And I still got to use my coupon. Works for me!

Here’s what else I got:

Transaction #1:

What I Bought:
2 Colgate Total Toothpaste – $2.75 each
8 Speed Stick Deodorant – $1.99 each

Coupons Used:
2 $0.75/1 Colgate Optic White, Total Advanced or Sensitive Pro-Relief, exp. 3/3/12 (SS 02/12/12 R)
4 B1G1 Speed Stick or Lady Speed Stick Antiperspirant/Deodorant, exp. 2/15/12 (SS 01/29/12)
$4 off $20 CVS coupon received via email

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $7.96
ECBs Earned: $9.00 ($5.00 Speed Stick, $4.00 Colgate)

Transaction #2:

What I Bought:
1 Valentine’s Day M&Ms – $1.99
2 ThermaCare Heat Wraps – $6.99 each
1 Prilosec OTC 8 ct – $8.33 (pro-rated … see above)

Coupons Used:
$1/1 M&M’s Brand Product, exp. 2/20/12 (ALL YOU Feb ’12)
2 $2/1 ThermaCare peelie coupons found on package
$2/1 Prilosec OTC, exp. 2/29/12 (P&G 01/29/12)
$9.00 ECBs from Transaction #1

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $8.30
ECBs Earned: $6.00 ($4.00 ThermaCare, $2.00 Prilosec)

Total Out-of-Pocket Cost: $16.26
Ending ECBs: $6.00
Final Cost: $10.26
Savings: $35.46 (78%)