The most cost effective way to shop at Walgreens is to roll Register Rewards - spend Register Rewards on products that trigger more. I suggest checking out at the Cosmetic Counter. Multiple transaction always go smoother at a less busy register.
If you are following my $5 Scenario's you have a $1 P&G and a $5 P&G Register Reward to start this week's shopping.
Check out all of this week's Walgreens deals HERE.
NOTE: Word is, some store are now limiting the number of sale items you can purchase and the number of transactions allowed. Check with the staff at your store before you shop.
Transaction #1
purchase:
(1) Hyland Teething Gel $5.00
(1) G.U.M. 2-pack Micro or Super Tip Toothbrushes, 200 yd. Floss $2.00
(1) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $0.59 (needed as filler to use RR)
use
(1) Hyland printable coupon -$1.00
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway 2 Pocket Folder -$0.46
$1 Register Reward from last week - $1.00
$5 Register Reward from last week - $5.00
= $0.13 + tax out of pocket and get a $5 Hyland and a $2 Sunstar Register Reward
Transaction #2
purchase:
(4) Dove Men+ Care Body Wash or Active Clean Shower Tool $15.00
(2) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs @ $0.59 = $1.18 (needed as fillers to use RR)
use:
(2) Dove Men+Care B1G1 coupons (6/26/11 RP) -$7.50
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway 2 pocket Folders -$0.92
$5 Register Reward from 1st transaction -$5.00
$2 Register Reward from 1st transaction -$2.00
= $0.76 + tax out of pocket and get a $5 Unilever Register Reward
Transaction #3
purchase:
(1) Infusium 23 Hair Care Product $5.99
(1) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $0.59 (needed as filler to use RR)
use:
(1) Infusium coupon (7/10/11 SS) - $1.00
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway 2 Pocket Folder -$0.46
$5 Register Reward from 2nd transaction -$5.00
= $0.12 + tax out of pocket and get a $4 Helen of Troy Register Reward
Transaction #4
purchase:
(1) W Women's 6 Blade Razor System $3.99
(1) Penway 2 Pocket Folder with Prongs $0.59 (needed to make transaction large enough to use RR)
use:
Walgreens in-ad coupon for Penway 2 Pocket Folder - $0.46
$4 Register Reward from 3rd transaction - $4.00
= $0.12 + tax out of pocket and get a $3.99 Walgreens Register Reward
Items Purchased
(4) Dove Men+Care Body Washes or Active Clean Shower Tools
(1) Hyland Teething Gel
(1) G.U.M Dental Care item
(1) Infusium Hair Care item
(1) W Razor
(5) Penway 2 Pocket Folders
Total retail before sales & coupons: $46.88
Total spent: $1.13 + tax for a 98% savings
And a $3.99 Walgreens Register Reward to start next week's shopping
If you didn't start with the $6 in Register Rewards, you will spend $7.13 on this scenario - a 86% savings
Posts
On transaction 2...do we need filler items? Isn't it okay when you have 4 products and 4 coupons & RR??
ReplyDeleteHi Stacey - You might or might not need fillers for transaction #2. Sometimes the B1G1 coupons attach to (2) itmes, and when that happens you need the fillers.
ReplyDeleteI tend to error on the side of caution with my $5 Scenarios becuase so many new couponers follow them.
What I do in this situation is take the filler items with me to the register and only have the cashier ring them up if necessary.
I understand...thanks for the clarification!!
ReplyDeleteI was just wondering... can you use something else that equals the same amount as the folders as filler?
ReplyDeleteEllie, i guess you can pick whatever filler you want, just make sure its cheap!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I was mostly wondering because I have coupons for .50/ 2 musketeer bars... I was contemplating using those.
ReplyDeleteI used the raincheck for tuna from last week. You just need to have one item per Manuf Coupon, and RRs count as a Manuf coupon.
ReplyDeleteAlso I picked up the nursing pads 5.99 - $5RR. And I found a .50 cent Coupon in the box. The next one will be $.49
Thanks Anonymous for the heads up on the coupon inside the nursing pads.
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