CVS 101

If you're new to shopping at CVS, you're in the right spot!

CVS has what is called the "Extra Care Bucks Card," or just the "CVS card." It is completely free to get one, just ask the front desk!

If you purchase certain items in the store, and use your card, you will get what's called an "ECB," which is a "coupon" that can be used on your next purchase. The items that will give you ECB's will change weekly. It will run during that ad, which is Sunday-Saturday. You can grab a CVS ad, and see which items will give you ECB's.

When you use your card, and purchase an item that will get you ECB's, it will print ON your receipt. You will need your card, and the bottom of your receipt to use your ECB on your next purchase.

Alot of times, using the card can actually get you free items! When using coupons with ECB's, you can even 'make money' by purchasing the item(s).

Scenario #1:
If you buy 2 Dry Idea deodorants at $2 ea, you get a $3 ECB.
That means you will pay out of pocket (oop) $4, and get a $3 ECB to be used on your next purchase. Which means you're getting your 2 deodorants for $1 total.

Scenario #2:
If you buy 3 Dove Soaps at $1.25 ea ($3.75 total), you will get a $3 ECB.
You have 3 coupons for $1 off Dove Soap.
So you will pay out of pocket 75¢ and get back a $3 ECB for your next order.
That means you actually 'made' $2.25 for purchasing 3 Dove soaps!

Ok, seems easy enough right?! It IS!


Extra Pointers:

ECB's CAN be used to buy other items that will give you ECB's as well. Meaning after your first few trips to CVS, you should be able to walk out of CVS -almost every trip- having only paid tax, or pennies for the items you have purchased!

You CAN use coupons even when using ECB's to pay for items, which is great!

You will want to make sure that when you are going to spend your ECB's, that the order you're purchasing will come up to atleast the amount of the ECB you are using. Otherwise you're throwing money away.

Because some of the items are considered free after ECB's, they may go fast! It's best to get your deal shopping done at CVS early in the week! You may also ask a clerk what day(s) your CVS restocks, so you will know for the future!

I hope it all makes sense, and if you have anymore questions leave a comment or email me!