[pailoflove]

*EDIT* So when I went back and added everything, it added up to $37.34, but when I look at my receipt, it says "today you saved: xx.xx" I added that up, and that's how I got to my savings of $44.67. So what did I really save? I'm confused. Can someone answer what my true savings are I can post my receipt if someone needs me to.*end of edit*

Here's my first started post here at AFC...so I hope I did this right:

Here was today's trip (sorry for the blurry camera phone pic)...all for the grand total of $1.99 cash. I had to quickly change my plan when I found out they didn't carry the binders at my local store.

If I were to purchase everything without coupons or extra care bucks, I would have paid, $46.66. Since I paid just $1.99, I saved a whopping $44.67!!!



Here's what I did. I had to split this into three transactions to take advantage of my ECBs

Transation #1:



(2) CVS filler paper $2.00 each
Chips Ahoy cookies $2.00
Total of $6.00 and used a $5.98 ECB I previously had, and paid just two cents! Got back $4.00 ECB for the filler paper.

Transaction #2:



I had a raincheck for the febreze deal a few weeks ago and they finally put out their stock of the noticeables...So here's how this deal worked out....

$2.99 for the batteries (I had a .75 manf coupon, and this produced a $1 ECB)
$.89 for the CVS pantyliners, get $.89 ECB
$6.50 for the noticeables (I had a $4.00 manf coupon, and this produced a $5 ECB)
(2) gold emblem nuts, priced at $.99 each (I had a $2.00 CVS coupon that I printed at a scanner located inside CVS)

After all the coupons, I "paid" with the $4.00 ECB from the previous transaction, and a $5.00 ECB I had. Total I had to pay was $1.00 even. I got back $5.00 ecb, $.89 ecb, and a $1.00 ECB.

Transaction #3:



This was on sale this week, buy 1, get 1 free. This was priced at $9.49. I had two $1.00 coupons. I paid with my ECBs from the previous transaction and paid $.99 cash. Unfortunately no ECBs for this. However, I am still left with $4.00 of ECBs, yay! I think I'm getting better at this. As long as my two kiddos don't come along and add extra candy or little objects in the cart - I do fairly well.

[Drea]

WOW, that was awesome, you sure are starting out GREAT....WTG

[mgmetts]

Awesome trip!

[ladymama]

Wow! I am also new to AFC and made a trip to CVS. I made 2 transactions when I was there.
#1: 1 cvs pantyliner, 1 colgate, 2 papermate pens = $5.78
Earned $3.93 in ECB
#2: XTRA laundry detergent (3) @$1.99 each= $6.50 w/tax
I paid $2.57.

Should have paid $12.28 for both transactions total, but paid OOP, $8.35
I saved $3.93.

You definately got a better deal. I've got to do better!
The only ECB I can use for next time are for CVS brand items???
Thanks for sharing your info. Good job!

[pailoflove]

Originally Posted by ladymama

Wow! I am also new to AFC and made a trip to CVS. I made 2 transactions when I was there.
#1: 1 cvs pantyliner, 1 colgate, 2 papermate pens = $5.78
Earned $3.93 in ECB
#2: XTRA laundry detergent (3) @$1.99 each= $6.50 w/tax
I paid $2.57.

Should have paid $12.28 for both transactions total, but paid OOP, $8.35
I saved $3.93.

You definately got a better deal. I've got to do better!
The only ECB I can use for next time are for CVS brand items???
Thanks for sharing your info. Good job!

No, you can use your ECB for anything at CVS, it does not have to be a CVS brand. Hope that helps

[ladymama]

Ah, thanks!

[miralys]

Great shopping

[karren tipton]

Great trip!!!!

[bigshirley]

Great job!!!!!!!!!!!!