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Saturday, February 6, 2010

How to make the most of CVS

First thing is to get your CVS ExtraCare Card. 



You can do this at the store by asking the cashier to help you or go online at CVS.com to sign up. The benefit in the store is you get the card right then opposed to waiting for it to come in the mail. The card needs to be scanned for every purchase. Once you have your card go online and register your card and sign up for emails. You will receive great deals and coupons by email.

Start earning your Extra Bucks.
The Extra Bucks will be printed at the bottom of your register receipt for use on your next purchase.
Extra Bucks are earned at every CVS store and online at CVS.com when you use your CVS card.
Earn 2% back with every purchase in -store or online.
Earn 1 Extra Buck for every 2 prescriptions filled at CVS.
Earn Extra Bucks from promotions. Like buy $15 work of Hershey candy get $5 in Extra Bucks.
Look in your local flyer to find all the weekly Extra Bucks promotions. You can always go online to view your flyer too.
To reach the required amount of $$ to get your Extra Bucks is always before coupons are deducted. Also, you do not need to buy all the $$ amount or products in one transaction or at the same store. CVS keeps track of it for you!! It is printed on the bottom of your receipt- if you have reached the offer limit or how much more you need to reach the Extra Bucks.
The more you use your card the more Rewards you will receive.

Scan your CVS ExtraCare Card at the CVS coupon scanner before you start shopping. Do it every visit for more coupons!!



Spending your Extra Bucks.
First keep them safe just like cash. You can use them on everything in the store except-alcohol, tobacco, lottery, gift cards, money orders, stamps, pre-paid cards, prescriptions and special order home health items, including footwear.
You WILL NOT receive change back from your Extra Bucks. So, make sure you use them ALL on your transaction.
For my visits to CVS, I purchase the items that are going to get me Extra Bucks FIRST. Then I do another transaction and use the Extra Bucks towards other items. Make sure you let the cashier know you have coupons and how many transactions you are going to make. I have found the NICER I am the better it goes, especially if I have A LOT of coupons.


Pick up your copy of the lasted CVS magazine Reinventing Beauty.

The magazines are usually  located close to the door with the weekly flyers. The magazine does cost $1.00 but there is usually $20 or more coupons inside. I purchase at least 2 or more. This magazine is packed with coupons. The best part is you can stack or use these coupons with a manufacturer coupon for the same item!! Just check to make sure you are buying a recent magazine by checking inside to see if the coupons have expired. I have found that they don't pull the old copies!!

Pick up the montly CVS Extra Value Book.

This flyer is packed with Deals and Extra Buck promotion for the month. Look for it with the weekly flyer and the Reinventing magazines.

Don't forget to pick up a CVS Green Bag Tag.
Just put the "TAG" on your reusable bag and get $1 Extra Buck for every 4th visit!! It's just that easy to earn Extra Bucks!

Sign up for your Extra Bucks online with your CVS ExtraCare card or in store with the coupon from the weekly flyer.

Double Bucks Program Details

The program runs from January 17th through March 15th, 2010. Individual earnings start from the sign-up date. Extra Bucks will not be rewarded retroactively. Your Double Bucks earnings will be combined with your quarterly Extra Bucks payout, beginning April 1st.


4% BACK ON CVS/PHARMACY BRAND ITEMS*


Instead of earning 2% back on CVS brand items, your earnings will Double to 4% back.


$2 EXTRA BUCKS FOR EVERY 2 PRESCRIPTIONS PURCHASED**


Instead of earning $1 Extra Buck for every 2
prescriptions, your earnings will Double to $2 Extra Bucks for every 2 prescriptions purchased.


1 comment:

  1. Okay, I might have to read this more than once to get it and then I might have to follow you around CVS while you shop to become "Jessified" in CVS'dom. Love it! Thanks for doing this and keep the tips coming. The next time you go to CVS, bring your camera and take pics of your receipt.

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