CVS is starting Black Friday deals at most locations on Thanksgiving. It is a 3-day sale, with numerous freebies!
This type of event can be overwhelming, to say the least, to the those new to playing the CVS game. Last year, I hit my local 24-hour CVS with a buddy at midnight. It was packed. We even made a video and lived to blog about it!
I have put together a few simple scenarios for newbies this year with a little help from Surviving the Stores.
The goal is to spend as little out-of-pocket as possible, utilizing coupons and “rolling” your ECBs. This means small multiple transactions, and hopefully a patient cashier! Even though it’s a 3-Day sale, most of these items will be sold out very quickly (as in, I would recommend getting there first thing in the morning!)
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So grab your ExtraCare Card, some coupons, and feel free to print these scenarios for your own use:
*coupons in red
Transaction #1
Buy 1 Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner & 1 Styler @ $2.99 each
Use FREE Styler when you buy Shampoo, Conditioner or Styler (10/11 P&G insert)
Total After Coupon= $2.99
ECBs Earned= $4.00
Transaction #2
Buy 1 Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion @ $7.99
Buy 1 Mars King Size Candy Bars @ $1.59
$1.50/1 Vaseline Printable HERE (IE) or HERE (FF)
Pay with $4.00 ECBs from above
Total After Coupon & ECBs= $4.08
ECBs Earned= $7.99, $1.59
Transaction #3
Buy 1 Colgate 360, Clean, Wave, or Kids Toothbrush @ $2.99
Buy 1 Degree Ultra Clear for Women @ $4.00
Buy 1 St. Ives Body Wash @ $3.99
Buy 1 Hershey’s Singles @ 89¢
$1.00/1 Colgate Printable
$1.25/1 Degree (9/13 Red Plum insert)
$1.00/1 St. Ives (11/15 SS insert)
Pay with $7.99 ECBs from above
Total After Coupons & ECBs= $0.63
ECBs Earned=$2.00, $4.00, $3.00, $0.89
Transaction #4
Buy 1 Schick Quattro Titanium Cartridges or Razor @ $9.99
Buy 1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste @ $2.88
$2.00/1 Schick Razor (11/22 SS insert)
$1.00/1 Colgate Printable
Pay with $2.00, $4.00, $3.00 ECBs from above
Total After Coupons & ECBs= $0.87
ECBs Earned= $8.00, $2.00
Grand Total OOP= $8.57
Total Value= $37.31 with $8.00, $2.00, $0.89, & $1.59 ECBs remaining
Keep rolling those ECBs for more savings!
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This is just one of many possible scenarios for this 3-day sale! Now let’s see what you come up with!
Simply post your CVS Black Friday scenarios on your blog, then drop by Keeping the Kingdom First and add your permalink to the Mr. Linky below.
Please link directly to your scenarios. Links directly to your homepage will be deleted. Linking back to this meme to share it with others is greatly appreciated!
Don’t have a blog? You can leave a comment with your scenario, too. I invite everyone to participate.
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I found a coupon next to the register last week to double your ECBs. Sounds like if you use it once it doubles all ECBs after that in Nov/Dec and they are available to redeem in January.
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Alyssa Francis Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Brooke- That is awesome! I will definitely look for those coupons. Thanks for the heads up!
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Alyssa – this is ALL still greek to me! Maybe one day I will get it.
Or maybe not (because it’s math.) 
.-= Amber @ Classic Housewife´s last blog ..How to Buy Gifts for Little Boys =-.
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Alyssa Francis Reply:
November 26th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Amber, that’s why I give you step-by-step instructions! I am trying to make it easier for you.
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Thank you for the scenarios. This helps me figure my deals out.I have the 5 off 20 and 5 off 30 so I need to use at least one of the. Hang in there Amber, it just started making sense to me a month ago.
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THANK YOU!!!!! I really appreciate the help
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thank you!!! they are printed & ready to roll…now lets hope they still have something left since I was unable to get there today….I can NOT believe they were open on Thanksgiving
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