Note: SS = Smart Source Insert, RP = Red Plum Insert
CVS Shopping Trip
- Transaction #1
- 2 Bags M&Ms Easter Candy - 2 for $6 and $1 ECB when you buy 2
Used $1 off 2 M&Ms coupon from RP 3/18 - 1 Colgate Optic White Toothpaste - $3.49 and $2 ECB
Used $1 Off Optic White coupon from SS 3/11 - Total: $10.31
Used $5 ECB from Beauty Extra Bucks that I got on my last shopping trip - Paid: $5.31 and got $7 back in Extra Bucks
- Transaction #2
- OB Tampons - 2 for $9
Used .75 off coupon from SS 3/18 - Carefree Pantyliners - $1
Used $1 off Carefree product coupon from SS 3/18 - 2 Suave Deodorants - $1 each
Used .75 off coupon from SS 3/18 (I only had 1 coupon but I bought another deodorant anyway) - 1 Ziploc Gallon Freezer Bag - $4.59 (not on sale but we needed them)
Used .50 off coupon from SS 1/15 - Total: $14.88
Used $5 in ECB from Transaction #1 - Paid: $9.88
In total, I paid $15.19 vs. $47.86 at full price. That is a $32 savings, or 68%! Not too bad.
As a side note, when you watch "Extreme Couponing" and you see people getting a 100% savings or close to it, it's because they are buying only items that they can get for free with coupon match-ups. They are not picky about what type of items they buy - they just buy whatever is on sale, usually for around $1 since that's the value of most coupons. For me, there are certain items that I buy brand-specific for my family (such as deodorant and facial products), and other items that I buy based on the best deals (e.g. toothpaste and soap). I also buy things I can get for free regardless of the brand, and then I donate them!
