Tuesday: I have delayed writing this post, hoping I would have some great story to tell about saving money at the drugstore. I think I might grow old waiting for that to happen. I know it's possible, just read what the ladies at Wild for Wags or I Heart CVS have to say. I try really hard. I'm organized, I have a list, I have my coupons, I have read and memorized the scenarios these ladies offer, but I just can't seem to get right! Surly cashiers, beeping computers and empty shelves are just a few of my recent experiences. In theory, Extra Bucks and Register Rewards are like free money, but ONLY if you get it right!
Wednesday: Today I went to my local Walgreens with five items on my list and they were out of two. I was ready to chalk this up to my typical drugstore experience. I had a few other errands to run so I stopped at another Walgreens that was on my way. EUREKA!! I hit paydirt with this store! Orderly, everything in stock and a pleasant cashier! I spent a total of $12.47 for nearly $60 worth of stuff and I left with $10 in Register Rewards!! Woohoo! (I actually made $7 in the whole deal!) I will definitely drive the extra miles next time, it beats making two trips.
So I guess it can be done. Here's what I've learned:
- Start small. Get only a few things that are on sale and/or you have coupons for, until you get the hang of Rewards/Bucks. Then learn to do the multi-transaction deals.
- Know your prices. Drugstore prices can be high but they often have great sales. Paired with coupons and Rewards/Bucks you can save a bundle.
- Know your store. My experience is that high traffic stores can't keep up the supply-demand thing.
- Stack your coupons. The same principle applies here as it does in the grocery store. Stacking store coupons and manufacturer coupons = big bucks in savings!
- Register Rewards (Walgreens) are manufacturer coupons that can be used in other stores. I've used them in Target and Publix, so hold on to them if you don't need anything else in the drugstore.
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