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July 1, 2011

CVS 101

As with all stores, there are quirks and ways to get the best deals with tons of freebies and CVS is no different. In this tutorial, I will break down the basic information needed to save and spend less!
  • CVS's Store Locator
  • CVS's Weekly Circular
  • Apply for a CVS card. You can do this in the store or online, in the store they let you use it right away. 
  • When you checkout, always scan your card first. The deals are tied to you card.
  • Like many other programs, it can be accessed via phone number if you forget it at home.

CVS STORE COUPONS 101
  • You can view CVS's coupon policy here.
  • CVS accepts manufacturer's coupons, including internet printable coupons.  
  • CVS also issues their own store coupons, which you can get these through CVS emails.

EXTRA CARE BUCKS (ECB)
  • CVS has a reward system called Extra Care Bucks or ECBs. 
  • Every week CVS offers a couple of items that will be completely free after ECBs. This means that you will buy the item now, and get a coupon printed on your receipt for that amount.
    EX: let’s say they are offering M&Ms at 50¢ with a 50¢ ECBs you would pay 50¢ now, and get a coupon for 50¢ printed on your receipt to use on your next purchase just like cash.
  • Earn ECBs by purchasing specified products and quantities/dollar amount.
    EX: Buy $20 in Neutrogena Products get $10 ECBs back.
  • ECBs are usable on your NEXT transaction, whether its later in a day or the following week, but be careful, they do expire.
  • Once you reach the limit of earning ECBs, you cannot do that deal again.
  • Both ECB and CRT coupons are linked to your CVS card, which means you cannot use them without the same CVS card that earned them.
  • ECBs are not counted as coupons, meaning you can use as many of these as you like.
  • Read CVS's breakdown of ECBs here on the CVS website.

CASH REGISTER TAPE (CRT)
  • CRT's are from price scanner/coupon printer.
  • CRT's print for everyone, everyday.
  • Once these print, you will not receive any more CRT's from the scanner for the day.
  • CVS also offers many coupons for $3/$15 ($3 off a purchase of $15), $5/$20 etc.

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