How to Shop @ CVS

How to Shop @ CVS

If you're new to couponing, or if you want to learn some tips, here is everything you need to know to shop like a coupon bomb at CVS! 

CVS Card

First things first, you need a CVS card in order to get the sale prices at CVS.

If you don't have one, just ask for one at checkout. Don't leave home without it!

Extra Bucks (EBs)

Each week, CVS will offer Extra Bucks for purchasing certain items. You can use manufacturer coupons with EB offers to frequently get items for FREE or for Profit!

* EBs can be used like CASH on your next purchase. {No change is given back, though, so make sure you use the full value, otherwise you lose it!}

* There is usually a Limit of 1 EB offer per CVS Card. You can buy multiples of a product, but you will only get 1 EB.

* EBs can be used to purchase pretty much anything in the store. {A few exclusions do apply, like postage stamps, lottery tickets, etc - restrictions printed on the bottom of each EB}

* EBs will print at the bottom of your receipt. {If you buy several products that offer EBs, you will have a long receipt!}

* EBs have an expiration date, but some stores will even accept them past expiration! {just ask your cashier}

* You can combine EBs together to pay for your purchase {UNlike Walgreens, you don't need filler items} Consider EBs to be just like cash (without change back)!

* I like to roll my EBs from one week to the next to keep my out of pocket expenses as low as possible. {ex: earn $5 this week, use next week on a purchase that earns MORE EBs...}

* EBs are tied to your CVS card, so if you find someone else's EBs they left behind, you can't use them.

* Present your EBs to the cashier AFTER all coupons and before you pay.

Rain Checks

If an item you wanted is out of stock, don't worry! Just ask for a Rain Check! CVS Rain checks are SO awesome because they:

* NEVER expire!

* Include Extra Bucks!

~ Give these to the cashier BEFORE they scan the product since it has to be manually entered.

Magic Coupon Machine

There is a tall red machine usually near the entry of the store where you can scan your CVS card and it prints out CVS Store Coupons!

* Sometimes it prints coupons for FREE products!

* These Store Coupons CAN be stacked {used in conjunction with} with manufacturer coupons for even more savings!

* Scan your card at the beginning of every shopping trip to see what coupons you get

* Keep scanning your card each visit until it says "No more coupons available today" {Some people scan before and after they shop}

Green Bag Tag

Go Green and get PAID for it!

* Purchase a Green Bag Tag for $0.99 {found near the registers} attach it to your reusable bag and you will receive $1 EB on every 4th visit to CVS! {FREE MONEY}

* Ask the cashier to scan your bag after they scan your CVS card. It MUST be scanned before coupons or it won't work. {Most cashiers will usually scan without you asking, but some forget}

Emails
Sign up for CVS Emails and you'll receive CVS Coupons in your email!

* Receive coupons like $4 off $20 or $5 off $25! {You should receive a $4/$20 immediately after you register!}

* You can print these coupons out or have them sent to your CVS card!

* These CVS dollar-off coupons CAN be stacked with manufacturer coupons AND CVS store coupons AND Extra Bucks! {Many times, I have gotten items FREE or for Profit with these email coupons!}

* Give these to the cashier BEFORE manufacturer coupons to make sure you meet the $20 or $25 minimum purchase requirement.

CVS Coupon Policy
Click here to print a copy of the newly revised CVS corporate coupon policy. Here are the highlights:

• CVS/Pharamacy will no longer accept competitor coupons.
• CVS/Pharmacy will not accpet percent off coupons for an item that is on sale.
• There is no limit to Extra Buck rewards that may be used in a transaction as long as it does not exceed the transaction total.
• CVS/Pharmacy accepts multiple dollar off transaction coupons in one transaction.
  Example: Customer may use two $3.00 off $15.00 coupons, if their transaction total is $30.00.
• Two coupons may be used on a Buy One, Get One Free promotion as long as it does not exceed the item total.
  Example: Suave Shampoo is on sale for $2.00. It is also Buy One, Get One Free and the customer is buying two. The customer may use two $1.00/1 Suave Shampoo coupons and pay the applicable sales tax.
• Buy One, Get One Free promitons may be combined with Buy One, Get One Free coupons. Customers are responsible for paying applicable sales tax.
  Example: Suave Shampoo is on sale for $2.00.  It is also Buy One, Get One Free and the customer is buying two. The customer may use a Buy One, Get One Free manufacturer coupon and receive both items for free. Customer is responsible for applicable sales tax.
• Sales Tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offer, if required by applicable state laws.

Quarterly Rewards
As a bonus, you'll receive a Quarterly Reward for shopping at CVS! Scan your card at the Magic Coupon Machine and you will receive EBs equal to 2% of your purchases for the quarter. Free!

Remember the Order
Give your cashier these items in this order:

1. CVS Card
2. Products
3. Green Bag Tag
4. Email Coupon (like $4 off $20)
5. CVS Coupons (from Magic Coupon Machine)
6. Manufacturer Coupons
7. Extra Bucks

Do you have any questions about shopping at CVS? Leave a question in the comments or email me @ enscoupon+bomb@gmail.com ! I want to help =)

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