Friday, September 12, 2008

Shopping at Walgreens "Pays" Off

The deals at Walgreens have never been better. In fact, by combing several deals right now, it really pays to shop at Walgreens...literally. Here's what I got today - all free when you take into account future rebates and Register Rewards.



Purchases:
  • Tylenol PM Geltabs $3.49 - $2.00 MC - $1 ESC = $0.49

  • Walgreens Acid Reducer $6.99 - $2 RXC = $4.99

  • 3 Robitussin @ 3.99 each - (3) $3 MC = $2.97

  • Pert Plus Shampoo $3.79 - $1.50 MC

  • Revlon Nail Polish $4.79

  • 2 Tostitos bags $7.00

  • 2 Xcel Laundry Soap B1G1Free $2.99

  • 2 Xcel Fabric Softeners B1G1Free $2.99

  • 1 Gallon Milk $3.29

  • Fiber One Bars $2.00 - $0.50 MC

  • 2 pk Baking Pans $3.99

Total Before Coupons: $53.29

Total After Coupons: $37.29

Additional Reductions:

  • $10 off $40 purchase Walgreens.com coupon: -$10.00

  • (2) $4.50 Register Rewards from Crest ProHealth prior purchase: -$9.00

Total Out Of Pocket w/Tax: $18.88

Future Rebates/Rewards From This Purchase:

  • Walgreens Acid Reducer $6.99 ESR + $0.70 (ESR 10%) + $0.70 (W Card 10%) = $8.39

  • Pert Plus Shampoo $3.79 ESR + $0.38 (ESR 10%) = $4.17

  • Received Robitussin $10.00 Register Reward = $10

Grand Total Today's Purchase:

  • $18.88 OOP - (Future Rebates/Rewards Total: $22.56) = -$3.68

That's right...I earned $3.68, and a cart full of goodies, just for shopping at Walgreens. How did I do it? Here's a little insight on how the Deal Diva spun this deal.

Spin The Deal Strategies:

  1. Look for opportunites to combine a manufacturer coupon (MC) with a store coupon.
  2. Use manufacturer coupons on rebate items. Walgreens EasySaver programs provides a rebate on the full price paid regardless of whether coupons were used.
  3. Check the Walgreens website for "hidden" rebate items. This month there were 3 additional "Free After Rebate" items that were not in the ES catalog.
  4. Check the Walgreens website for "$ off total purchase" coupons. The $10 off $40 is usually only valid for two days, so act fast. Also, buy grocery items to bring grand total up to the minimum required to use this coupon.



2 comments:

Beeb said...

Great deals! I'm loving all the awesome deals at Walgreens lately.

You've got some great posts on this blog - very informative!

FacelessGraceless said...

I noticed on my latest Register Reward (from Glade or Degree) that in the list of "not valid on" items, it now includes dairy! My son is allergic to dairy, so it doesn't affect me much, but what a bummer for all of you who work the great deals for free milk!