2-8-11 CVS: 70% and 89% extreme savings

Transaction #1

• 2 Bliss chocolate 9.6 ounce bags, regularly $5.49 on sale 2 for $6 less $2 in in-store CVS coupons plus earns $2 CVS care credit bucks, final cost $1 per bag
• 2 Oceanspray cranberry cans, regularly $1.99 on sale for 19-cents (here's a tip - use this instead of bananas when making banana nut bread)
• Less $3 in CVS care bucks from previous trip
• Total out of pocket $1.92 including 54-cents tax, extreme savings of 70%

Transaction #2

• 2 bottlex Purex laundry detergent, regularly $6.29 on sale for $1.99 each
• Less $2 in CVS care bucks from transaction #1
• Total out of pocket $2.32 including 34-cents tax, extreme savings of 89%

2-7 CVS: 71% extreme savings - no coupons used

• 3 12-packs of Pepsi can products, regularly $5.29 each on sale 3 for $11 plus an additional $3 in CVS care credit bucks for next purchase
• 3 bottles Purex Mountain Color-safe Bleach Detergent, regularly $6.29 each on sale for $1.99 each
• Total $35.39 less $18.42 in sale prices, total out of pocket $16.97 plus received $3 back in CVS bucks, 71% extreme savings

1-4-12 CVS: 74% extreme savings

The clearance sale continues at CVS on a variety of shampoos and conditions. Scan the codes yourself before taking them to the register - many are marked 25% on the shelf but ring up 75% off.

• 7 bottles Herbal Essence shampoo, regularly $3.99 clearance priced for 99-cents
• 1 bottle of Herbal Essence conditioner, regularly $3.99 clearance priced for 99-cents
• 1 bottle Dove advanced color shampoo, regularly $4.49 clearance priced for $1.12
• Total out of pocket including tax $9.81, saved $27.37, 74% extreme savings

Happy Near Year = new CVS rewards! 1-1: 75% extreme savings

Happy new year! The first of the quarter also pays out new rewards bucks on the CVS Extra Care card. Go in the store and scan your card to see what you've received for the new quarter. I got $1.50 today and bought 1 bottle of Fruitopia shampoo clearance priced at 50% off for $1.75. Using the rewards bucks my total out-of-pocket was 26-cents. I saved $3.25. That's 74% extreme savings with no coupons!

12-26 CVS: Extreme savings of 87.5% and 118%

Transaction #1

• 1 Zyrtec 5-count, regularly $6.99 on sale for $5.99 less $3 coupon (here is a link to a $2 coupon)
• Purchase earned CVS care credit for $5.99 for same product - this will be used in the second transaction
• Saved $4, total cost $3.50 - extreme savings of 87.5%

Transaction #2

• 1 Zyrtec 5-count, regularly $6.99 on sale for $5.99 less $3 coupon (here is a link to a $2 coupon)
• 1 case of bottled water, regularly $3.99 on sale for $2.88
• Saved $11.10, total out of pocket 64-cents, all of which was for tax that totalled 76-cents, extreme savings of 118%

12-7-11: CVS - 57% extreme savings plus save 75% off makeup

CVS has several makeup items clearance priced at 75% off. See our list below - no coupons but you'll need a CVS Extra Care card (free at the registers).

• 2 multi-packs Eclipse gum, regularly $2.79 each on sale 2 for $4 plus qualifies toward $10 gift card
• 8 Bowl Appetite, regularly $2 each on sale for $1 each plus qualifies toward $10 gift card
• 2 Revlon mascara, regularly $6.22, discounted 75% off, $2.07 each
• 1 Zyrtec, regularly $19.79 on sale for $18.99 plus qualifies toward $10 gift card
• Saved $22.74 plus received $10 gift card, total out of pocket $38.13, 57% extreme savings 

10-6 CVS : 90% extreme savings with no coupons!

• 2 Packages Plastic Cups-5.99 each, clearanced to 1.49 each, final price for two-2.98
• 11 Ice Cream Candies-.99 each, clearanced to.25 each, final price for eleven 2,75
• 2 Packages Snow Cone Candies-. 99 each clearanced to .25 each, final price for two-.50
• 2 Packages Gold Emblem Licorice-2.88 each, clearanced to .72 each, final price for two-1.44
• Used $5 ECB from Beauty Club Rewards
• Total Out of Pocket-3.44 (tax-.27)...90% Savings

10-1 CVS: 83% extreme savings

• 1 Skinny Cow candy - regularly $1.19, with old rain check 99-cents plus earned 99-cents in extra care bucks. Here's a $1 coupon.
• 1 Colgate optic white - regularly $2.99 on sale for $1.19 less $1.50 coupon (Sept. 11 Smart Source newspaper insert)
• 1 Colgate total care - regularly $2.99 on sale for $1.49 less 75-cent coupon  (Sept. 11 Smart Source newspaper insert)
• 1 Pantene shampoo - regularly $6.49 on sale for $5.99 less Pantene manufacturer coupon - free up to $4.99
• Used $2 in extra care bucks from CVS extra care bucks machine today
• Used a second $2 in extra care bucks
• Total out of pocket $3.20 including 98-cents tax, 83% extreme savings
• And I received at checkout another $2 in extra care bucks for next trip

 If you haven't already signed up for the CVS Extra Care bucks, here's the link. If you have a CVS Extra Care card, stop in a store today for your quarterly bucks!

9-15 CVS: 87% extreme savings

• 5 ct Zyrtec-6.99, $7 manufacturer's coupon, final price-FREE
• 2 Hershey Delight Candy bars-1.19 each, BOGO newspaper coupon (August 28 Smart Source coupon insert), final price for two-1.19
• Total Out of Pocket-1.99 (tax-.80)...87% Savings

9-5 CVS: free candy bars, extreme savings of 82% and 42% plus ECB

Transaction #1

• 1 Dove chocolate candy bar - regularly $1.09 on sale for 79-cents. Received CVS card coupon with purchase for 99-cents in ECB bucks.
• 1 Hershey's Air Delights candy bar - FREE! Savings of 99-cents.Go to the CVS card coupon dispenser inside the store and scan your CVS card. The machine has been printing coupons for a free Hershey's Air Delight chocolate candy bar. 
• Total out-of-pocket $1.14 including 15-cents tax, savings of $1.39, 82% extreme savings plus $1 ECB bucks.

Transaction #2

• 3 12-packs of Diet Dr. Pepper regularly $4.99 each on sale 3 for $10 plus earned $2 in ECB bucks, making it like $8 total, plus used 99-cents in ECB from prior transaction.
• Total out of pocket $9.86 including 85-cents in tax, saved $5.96 today plus received $2 in ECB for next time, extreme savings of 42% excluding $2 ECB.    

If you don't already have a CVS extra card card, join now to receive the quarterly ECBs that will be awarded October 1. If you have a CVS card, mark your calendars for the payout!

8-28 CVS: 84% extreme savings

• 1 24-pack bottled water (not shown in photo), regularly $3.99 on sale for $2.22 with CVS card
• 2 Cascade dishwashing detergents, regularly $6.49 each on sale for $3.99 each less two $1 coupons (July 31 and/or August 28 Proctor and Gamble coupon inserts)
• 4 Tide laundry detergent, regularly $12.99 on clearance for $5.94 less two $2 coupons (July 17 Smart Source newspaper insert) and two $1 coupons (July 31 Proctor and Gamble newspaper inserts)
• 3 Kellogg's Pop Tarts, regularly $2.67 each on sale 3 for $5 or $1.67 each
• 2 Quaker Oatmeal, regulalry $4.99 on sale for $2.50 each
• Total spent $39.71 including $3.75 in tax, savings of $50.96, 84% extreme savings

8-1 CVS: 54% extreme savings

• 3 packages of IAMS dry cat food, regularly $9.89, clearance priced to $6.99 less two coupons for $1 each (from 7-31 P&G newspaper insert) and $3 coupon
• 1 Tide Stain release - regularly $4.49 on sale for $3.99 less $1.50 coupon (from 7-31 P&G newspaper insert)
• 1 Fresh Step cat litter, 14 lb. box - regularly $8.99 on sale for $5.99
• 1 bag Gold Emblem potato chips - regularly $2.49 less $2 coupon from CVS in-store Extra Care kiosk
• Used $5 in CVS extra care bucks from previous purchases
• I asked for rain checks for the Skinny Cow candy and Gillette Fusion razor
• Total out of pocket $22.32 including $2.38 in tax - 54% extreme savings

8-1 CVS: 69% extreme savings

• Gillette Fusion Proglide Razor Blade-12.99, sale priced 9.99, $4 newspaper coupon  (July 31 P&G newspaper insert from yesterday's Sunday paper), final price-5.99 plus $5 ECB
• Gold Emblem Cheese Puff-1.49, $2 kiosk coupon-MONEYMAKER-.51
• Used .99 ECB from Previous Purchase
• Total Out of Pocket-5.30 (tax-.81)...69% Savings plus $5 ECB

7-18 CVS - 78% extreme savings

• 2 Oral-B Toothbrushes-2.37 each, sale priced 1.99 each, $2 off 2 newspaper coupon (June 5 Proctor and Gamble newspaper insert), final price for two-1.98 plus $2 ECB
• 4 Kleenex-2.27 each, sale priced BOGO, .50 newspaper coupon (July 17 Smart Source newspaper insert), final price for four-2.54
• Used $3 ECB from previous purchase
• Total Out of Pocket-3.75 (tax-.73)...78% Savings Plus $2 ECB for next visit

6-6 CVS: 65% extreme savings plus $2.99 ECB

• Gold Emblem Cookie-1.50, Clearanced to .38
• 2 CVS Hand Sanitizer-6.99 each, Clearanced to $1 Each
• Ban Solid-3.59, sale priced, 2.99, .75 newspaper coupon (June 5 Smart Source newspaper insert), final price-2.24 plus $2 Earned Cash back
• All Laundry Soap-7.99, sale priced 3.99, $1 newspaper coupon (June 5 Red Plum newspaper insert), final price-2.99
• Excederin 8 ct.-.99-.99 Earned Cash Back
• Total Out of Pocket-9.48 (tax-.88)...65% Savings plus 2.99ECB

CVS: Zyrtec extreme savings 53%

• 2 bottles of Zyrtec liquid gels, 24-count, regularly $22.79 each on sale 2 for $30 less two $4 coupons
• Final cost $24.56 including $2.56 tax, extreme savings of 53%.

5-4 CVS Trip: 75% extreme savings

• CVS Soft Cloth Baby Wipes - regularly $9.99, clearanced to $2.49...75% Savings

CVS - why we're big fans!

Yesterday I filled my first prescription at CVS, something I probably should have done a long time ago. CVS is one of my favorite stores and here's why.

Looking at the bottom of my receipt, I found the year-to-date numbers of my spending and savings. From January 1 through April 10 of this year, I have spent a total of  $128.41. I have saved $709.09 and earned $168.10 toward more savings through the CVS beauty club. Of course it helps to follow The Extreme Shopper's shopping lists to maximize savings.

Is that enough incentive? Here are the links to the CVS Extra Care Club and to the CVS Beauty Club. Check out more links on the rewards page of our blog.

4-17 CVS: 75% extreme savings plus $2

• Nivea Men's Body Wash (some have bonus lip care sample) - regularly $6.29, sale priced $3.88, $3 coupon from RedPlum mailer, final price 88-cents
• GE Energy Smart Light Bulb - regularly $5.19, sale priced $2.99, $1 coupon from Spring Essentials brochure (available at Homeland and Reasor's), final price $1.99
• Plus $2 ECB for next visit.
• Total Out of Pocket-3.46 (tax-.59)...75% Savings+$2ECB

4-1 CVS: 95% extreme savings (all this for $1.34)





401 CVS: 95% extreme savings


• Note: Gold Emblem (GE) is a private label brand for CVS
• 1 Gold Emblem Mini Stix-..79, clearance priced to .39
• 1Gold Emblem Asian Trail Mix-4.99, clearance priced to 2.49
• 1 Gold Emblem Cranberry Nut mix-4.99, clearance priced to 2.49
• 1 Gold Emblem Peeled Tomatoes-1.99, clearance priced to .99
• 1 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixer-3.99, clearance priced to 1.99, $1 internet coupon, final price-.99
• 1 Lipton Rice-1.67, clearanced to .83
• 3 M&M Pretzel-.99 each, buy two get one free sale, final price for three-1.98
• Received $9 in ECBs from scanning CVS ECB card in store and with quarterly bonus bucks
• Total Out of Pocket-1.34 (tax-.18)...95% Savings

We've noticed that different CVS stores tend to have different clearance prices so you may need to visit several to find clearance-priced bargains both on the shelves and in baskets near the front door.