I agree. On top of that, I need to say that CVS is more expensive than Publix here in FL.

very smart, I like that. Where do you learn about the CDBs? Do you find them all on line as one person said in his post? or must you also have the circular? It really takes plotting and planning to beat these guys at their own game.

For example, last week, Bouty Paper Towels were on sale for $5 an 8 pack. Buying 4, you get $10 ECB. (Even at $5 each, that was good, a sale).

Yesterday, I went in, bought 2 listerine mouthwash ($3.49 ea) and 2 two pack of toothbrushes, ($7 ea). Total $21. I used a $4 off $20 coupon from an old slip, the $10 from the Bounty, and two Sunday $1 coups for the mouthwash. So I paid about $5 out of pocket, but walk out with $21 in new ECBs for next trip, $11 more than I started with.

Now, there’s a school party this week, and I promised to bring some candy. Tomorrow, there’s a deal to get back $5 on $10 worth of candy. Good for multiple offers. So $20 worth of candy will get me $10 in new ECB. I have another $4 off $20, so as a standalone deal, this is like paying $6 for $20 worth of candy already on sale.

Each week, and each month, there are deals that fall into three categories for me and my family:
Need: like TP or coffee
Pantry item: Toothbrush or other item that may not get used for a few months.
Giveaway: A glucose monitor or item that can be passed along to an elderly home or shelter.

On a final note, the ECB prints same visit, so on more than one occasion, I’ve walked right back in for a second round. My CVSs here (MA) allow multiple sunday coupons, one per item, and as many ECBs as will pay for the balance. I have actually walked out paying zero, with more ECBs than I walked in with, and with stuff I’ll need within a couple months. (Of course you need to hand the coupons and ECBs over in proper order)
Joe

Hope that helps.