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How to save at a retail store like CVS Where do you get your Coupons It’s about more than just Coupons. Overview. Wait for a sale Look for deals that offer “cash” back Use a manufacturer coupon Use a store coupon. Four Keys to Saving.
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How to save at a retail store like CVS Where do you get your Coupons It’s about more than just Coupons Overview
Wait for a sale Look for deals that offer “cash” back Use a manufacturer coupon Use a store coupon Four Keys to Saving
Sales run in a 12 week cycle (or more frequently for some items) When there is a sale, stock up on the quantity you will need until the item is on sale again. www.GroceryGame.com is an excellent resource for helping you figure out the best time to stock up (more on this later) Wait for a Sale
Vitamin D3 – 300 count, 2000 IU Regular price $15.99 BOGO (buy one get one) Buy 2 and you have saved 50% Have a CVS email coupon for $3 off $15 and save even more Wait for a Sale
Purchase this product at the sale price of $3.50 ($.39 savings) You will receive $3.50 back in “Extra Care Bucks” which you can use on your next CVS purchase Look for a “Cash” Back offer
Manufacturer Coupon Store Coupon Electronic Coupons (either MFQ or Store Q) You can use a manufacturer coupon and a store coupon on the same product. Types of Coupons
Find the $.75 coupon from the Proctor & Gamble insert from the 5/2 newspaper CVS is now PAYING you to take home toothpaste There is a limit of 2 Two FREE tubes of toothpaste PLUS $1.50 in your pocket Combine with a MFQ
Combine all four Keys to Saving Into ONE transaction Two 13 oz bottles of Pantene Pro V and Two boxes Nice & Easy hair color Regular Price for these 4 items = $28.56 The Key to HUGE Savings
Find items on Sale Pantene Pro V on sale 2 for $6.97, normally $6.29 each (savings of $5.61 on two) Hair color on sale for $4.97,normally $7.99 (savings of $3.02 on each)-buy 2 Total Savings = $11.65 HUGE Savings Example
Gather your coupons • Manufacturer Coupons • Use $1 off 2 Pantene Pro V – MFQ • Use 2 - $2 off Nice & Easy hair color • Store Coupon • Use $5 off $15 CVS coupon (for Pantene & Nice & Easy hair color products) • SAVINGS from COUPONS = $10 HUGE Savings Example -2
Receive $3.00 “cash” back from Pantene Pro V special Savings $3.00 HUGE Savings Example -3
Original Cost $28.56 • Sale Savings -$11.65 • MFQ -$5.00 • Store Q -$5.00 • ECB -$3.00 • Out of Pocket = $6.91 • ECB for next purchase $3.00 • Final cost $.98 for each product with a total savings of $24.65 HUGE Savings Summary
1. Buy the largest Sunday paper in your area. 2. Print your own coupons. 3. Sign up for legitimate offers. 4. Don’t be afraid of the internet. Where do you get your coupons?
Go to http://www.Google.com Get a special Gmail account Set up a Google Reader account Online presence
GroupOn, Living Social, Family Finds (for local deals) Ebates – money back on online purchases Ebay (magazines, coupons, everything) Amazon (free books, subscription programs) Arts Cow – Photo Printing Red Box and Blockbuster Restaurant.com (small locally owned restaurants) Great sites for saving money
Don’t be afraid of home parties and direct sales. If you are the hostess, you can earn wonderful rewards. If you are a demonstrator/consultant, you can earn great rewards as well as $$$. Direct Sales