[Moggy]

Originally Posted by TimTamz75

A newbie question, but you have to call the cashier who watches over the self-checkout to scan them for you, right?

When you are done scanning everything, you hit 'pay now' and it will say "do you have any coupons" - you click 'yes' and it alerts the cashier - just hand them the coupons and then you can stand and watch them come off your screen.

[mamaandmore]

Originally Posted by Moggy

I've been wondering, how much has everyone saved w/ ZVR's so far? My YTD is $264.80! I love ZVRs (when they work properly )

I used my first ZVR on 7/11 and I've saved $98.98 as of last night, $54.40 of that was just in the last 4 days, . Until I saw the match-ups here, I didn't realize how valuable they were! But, I'm definitely a believer now.

[TimTamz75]

Originally Posted by Moggy

When you are done scanning everything, you hit 'pay now' and it will say "do you have any coupons" - you click 'yes' and it alerts the cashier - just hand them the coupons and then you can stand and watch them come off your screen.

Thanks Moggy. I'm not normally a scaredy-cat or anything, but I get extremely nervous when I do something the first time or two or if I think the people behind me may get upset or if the cashier looks/seems to be impatient. Like when I did my first CVS shop, I was shaking so bad I nearly dropped my Qs. I think it's mainly due to not knowing what to expect and my fear of not being properly organized, which is why I ask a heck of a lot of questions.

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by TimTamz75

Thanks Moggy. I'm not normally a scaredy-cat or anything, but I get extremely nervous when I do something the first time or two or if I think the people behind me may get upset or if the cashier looks/seems to be impatient. Like when I did my first CVS shop, I was shaking so bad I nearly dropped my Qs. I think it's mainly due to not knowing what to expect and my fear of not being properly organized, which is why I ask a heck of a lot of questions.

You sound like me! I'm the same way. I still get nervous when I try to do CVS deals.

I'm pretty comfortable at HT now though. I've been shopping there for years and know most of the employees by name. Now I even make it a point to break in the new cashiers.

[TimTamz75]

Originally Posted by Moggy

You sound like me! I'm the same way. I still get nervous when I try to do CVS deals.

I'm pretty comfortable at HT now though. I've been shopping there for years and know most of the employees by name. Now I even make it a point to break in the new cashiers.

With the CVS ones, I set out the night before (or sooner) and look at a preview if one's available. I tend to do more than what other sites tell you to do (just getting one or two items, to spend less than $5 or something). I'm sure that'll change once I have more in the stockpile. Mainly, right now, with my 2nd transaction, I try to get stuff I can donate. I just really want to be able to give a good amount right before Christmas to Crisis Control. I guess with preparing as much as possible and knowing that I'm able to help others helped me overcome my fear a little. I still get a little nervous, though. shhhh don't tell anyone...

[jandscranford]

Dh's trip yesterday (itty bitty trip ):

1 bag sugar
2 Velveeta skillets
2 Kraft veggie macs
1 Ballpart hotdog buns

Total OOP = $1.30

Dh's trip on Saturday:

1 Seattle's best
1 Mountain Dew (splurge yet again
2 Pepperidge farm cookies
1 Nature Valley granola thins
1 Lucky Charm treats
2 Kraft veggie macs
2 Velveeta skillets
1 Pamper Easy up
1 Pamper Cruisers
1 Frosted Flakes
1 Corn Pops
1 Apple Jacks
2 Old El Paso taco seasoning
2 Skintimate shave cream
1 Nature's Own honey wheat
2 Gogurts
2 Harris Teeter franks (on EVIC but didn't ring up right)

Non Q items:
1 Miller light 6pk $5.99
1 Woodchuck cider 6pk $8.99 (omg)

Total before sales & Qs = $107.55
Total OOP = $45.78 (of which $15 was beer) so that would be a 77% savings without the beer... not too shabby

Oh & all my Evics rang up right except for the hotdogs and I probably won't worry about it since it wasn't that much $. I have gotten coupons in about half of the Velveeta skillets that we've bought so we've been making some $ by using those which is nice.

Dh had a list for today but forgot to take it with him, so no last shop for today. I hope that some of the sales will continue into next week b/c I really wanted to get a few more things!!

[jandscranford]

Originally Posted by TimTamz75

Thanks Moggy. I'm not normally a scaredy-cat or anything, but I get extremely nervous when I do something the first time or two or if I think the people behind me may get upset or if the cashier looks/seems to be impatient. Like when I did my first CVS shop, I was shaking so bad I nearly dropped my Qs. I think it's mainly due to not knowing what to expect and my fear of not being properly organized, which is why I ask a heck of a lot of questions.

I get nervous too! It actually works out good for us at HT b/c I make the shopping list & dh does the shopping (b/c the HT is out where he works, we don't have one close to our house). So I get all the fun of preparing the list & dh actually gets a kick out of ringing it all up . Now I do shop CVS & Food Lion on occasion & I find myself shaking when I hand them my coupons. I feel so stupid to react like that but I can't help the anxiety! Oh well, maybe one day I'll be a "pro" & it won't bother me!

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by TimTamz75

With the CVS ones, I set out the night before (or sooner) and look at a preview if one's available. I tend to do more than what other sites tell you to do (just getting one or two items, to spend less than $5 or something). I'm sure that'll change once I have more in the stockpile. Mainly, right now, with my 2nd transaction, I try to get stuff I can donate. I just really want to be able to give a good amount right before Christmas to Crisis Control. I guess with preparing as much as possible and knowing that I'm able to help others helped me overcome my fear a little. I still get a little nervous, though. shhhh don't tell anyone...

I had never heard of Crisis Control so I looked them up - They are in immediate need of the following:

Currently our pantries are running critically low on:
Macaroni and Cheese Dinners
Canned Tuna
Baking Items
Deodorant
Shampoo
Dish Washing Liquid
Laundry Detergent

Too bad they're not in my area - I just happen to have an abundance of mac and cheese!

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by jandscranford

I get nervous too! It actually works out good for us at HT b/c I make the shopping list & dh does the shopping (b/c the HT is out where he works, we don't have one close to our house). So I get all the fun of preparing the list & dh actually gets a kick out of ringing it all up . Now I do shop CVS & Food Lion on occasion & I find myself shaking when I hand them my coupons. I feel so stupid to react like that but I can't help the anxiety! Oh well, maybe one day I'll be a "pro" & it won't bother me!

Well at least we now know we are not alone!

[TimTamz75]

Originally Posted by Moggy

I had never heard of Crisis Control so I looked them up - They are in immediate need of the following:

Currently our pantries are running critically low on:
Macaroni and Cheese Dinners
Canned Tuna
Baking Items
Deodorant
Shampoo
Dish Washing Liquid
Laundry Detergent

Too bad they're not in my area - I just happen to have an abundance of mac and cheese!

Yep! I have gotten quite a bit on the list saved back so far. I wanted to bring a case worth at the very least. I have some Aldi's brand and I'm planning to add the Kraft ones to that. I just wanted to be able to get more soap, laundry and dish detergents, deodorants, toothpaste (I have 20 boxes extra right now) - and I was also thinking that since there are some older people, I want to get some of the denture cleaners too. I have no tuna Qs, but I keep looking for good prices. If I can't find any, I may check Aldi's for those too. I know I can buy store brands of stuff, but I just thought it would be a little nicer for someone who is receiving to find Pantene and things like that in their items instead, so they can feel a little pampered (which I think everyone deserves, especially when things are rough and look down for them).

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by TimTamz75

Yep! I have gotten quite a bit on the list saved back so far. I wanted to bring a case worth at the very least. I have some Aldi's brand and I'm planning to add the Kraft ones to that. I just wanted to be able to get more soap, laundry and dish detergents, deodorants, toothpaste (I have 20 boxes extra right now) - and I was also thinking that since there are some older people, I want to get some of the denture cleaners too. I have no tuna Qs, but I keep looking for good prices. If I can't find any, I may check Aldi's for those too. I know I can buy store brands of stuff, but I just thought it would be a little nicer for someone who is receiving to find Pantene and things like that in their items instead, so they can feel a little pampered (which I think everyone deserves, especially when things are rough and look down for them).

I agree plus most times we can get the name brand stuff cheaper than the store brand.

We haven't had a good tuna coupon in a long time. I think I probably have enough from the last freebie deal to last us at least another year though.

[Time4mom2]

It figures.....I missed one heck of a week of great deals w/ the ZVR reloading over and over again!

My family has all gone home, so i hope to get a trip in tonight..........I foresee RAINCHECKS only in my future.....

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!

[Moggy]

Originally Posted by Time4mom2

It figures.....I missed one heck of a week of great deals w/ the ZVR reloading over and over again!

My family has all gone home, so i hope to get a trip in tonight..........I foresee RAINCHECKS only in my future.....

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!

I was wondering where you were! Well, at least you're back in time for SD's. Its always nice to spend time with family. ETA - I just saw your siggy - congrats to your son for making Eagle Scout ~ that's quite an accomplishment, I'm sure you are very proud!

[kathyroberts]

Originally Posted by Time4mom2

It figures.....I missed one heck of a week of great deals w/ the ZVR reloading over and over again!

My family has all gone home, so i hope to get a trip in tonight..........I foresee RAINCHECKS only in my future.....

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!

The Gillette BW is continuing @ 2.99, so 1.01 MM w/ZVR and MQ, and also is the Oral B Pulsar battery TB @ 4.99 which I found a child's TB and the .75 pulsar manual and .50 child's manual also came off, making it a 2.26 MM w/ MQ's and ZVRs

Welcome back and congrats to your young man!

[sparklecat2009]

Sitting here in my non air conditioned home...... It's going to be a long week waiting for the repairidiots. Sucks! Went to HT as a distraction and to borrow their a/c.

3 Pepperidge Farm cookies 1.75 ea - (3) 60/1 Q's
2 Velveeta skillet meals 2.50 ea - 5.00 ZVR
1 Nilla wafer 1.99 - no Q
1.65 lbs banana's 1.14 - 55/1 bananas wyb nilla wafers Q
1 Natures Own bread 1.44 - 75/1 Q
2 HT dozen eggs 1.69 - 55/2 Q
1 Craisins 2.89 - 50/1 Q

OOP 8.25
Saved 22.13

[Time4mom2]

Okay......got in ONE trip tonight!

OOS ~ Stacey's chips, Crest Rinse (SALE PRICE GOOD UNTIL 8/16) & Johnson & Johnson First Aid kits....

(2) Velveeta Skillet Meals 2/5 - ZVR
(2) Kraft Mac & Cheese Veggie $2/3 - ZVR
(3) PF Cookies BOGO $1.74/1 - $.55/1 IPs & .50/1 insert
(1) Gillette Body Wash $2 q & $2 ZVR
(2) Nilla Wafers Minis $2.99/1 - (2) $1/1 EVIC & $1/2

$27.34 coupons/evic/zvr
$ 4.00 OOP

[sestarr]

Had my best trip ever--

Coupons tendered $112.57
OOP 3.77
And I get one and maybe two P&G MasterCards back

[Tygar103]

Originally Posted by Moggy

That's what I thought.

There was a definite change on my receipts a month or so back. The coupons tendered only showed physical coupons and not sale prices before. The ZVR's were and still appear to be seperated. I noticed it because suddenly that coupon tendered amount was so large and I knew I didn't have that many coupons. My husband remarked about it too. I wonder if it was just something to do with the store I shop at or something. Maybe they got an update ?