What Happens When You’re in a Hurry at Rite Aid

I ran to Rite Aid today, and I was in a hurry when I checked out. I got some awesome deals, but the cashier missed scanning one of my $2 +UP Rewards in my second transaction. Fortunately I realized it before I left the store. She gave it back to me so I could use it next time, but I could have spent $2 less out-of-pocket today.

So, use my mistake as a reminder the next time you check out. Take a deep breath, pay attention, and make sure that all of your coupons get scanned!

That said, I did score some great deals.

Starting +UP Rewards: $3.00
Total Value: $32.97
Out-of-Pocket Cost: $5.97
Ending +UP Rewards: $5.00
Savings: $27.00 (82%)

I split this into two transactions.

Transaction #1

Bought:
2 Quaker instant oatmeals – $5.00
1 Spic & Span kitchen wipes – $1.00
1 Nivea Happy Sensation Lotion – $5.99
1 Aveeno Shampoo – $5.99
1 Alka-Seltzer Plus Powder Packs – $5.00

Coupons Used:
$4 off $20 purchase Video Values printable coupon from October
$4 off Aveeno Video Values printable coupon from October
$1 off Aveeno printable coupon
$1 off Alka-Seltzer Video Values printable coupon from October
$3 Alka-Seltzer Plus Fast Powder Packs 10/24/2010 RP Insert
2 $2 off Quaker oatmeal printable coupon (no longer available)
$3 off +UP Rewards

+UP Rewards Earned:
$1.00 Aveeno
$5.00 Nivea
$1.00 Alka-Seltzer
$1.00 Quaker

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $2.98 plus tax

Transaction #2

Bought:
3 Pepsi 12-packs – $9.99

Coupons:
$7 +UP Rewards from Transaction #1 (This is where the other $2 didn’t scan.)

+UP Rewards Earned:
$3 – Pepsi

Out-of-Pocket Cost: $2.99 plus tax

Overall Savings: $27.00 (82%)
I also came out ahead by $2 +UP Rewards… unintentionally.

Don’t forget that the Video Values printable coupons have been restocked for November. You can watch 20 credits worth of videos and print another $4 off $20 purchase coupon! You can also check out all of this week’s best Rite Aid deals before you head out.

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