I began with 13.93ECB on Card1.
Regular Prices:
27.48 Twelve Cosmetic Items (12 X 2.29)
3.59 BandAids
3.59 BandAids
3.49 EOS Lip Balm
1.79 Scotch Tape
1.69 Dawn
1.69 Dawn
1.69 Dawn
1.69 Dawn
1.37 Suave Deodorant
1.37 Suave Deodorant
49.44 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
2.76 Twelve Cosmetic Items
3.00 BandAids
3.00 BandAids
2.99 EOS Lip Balm
0.44 Scotch Tape
0.88 Dawn
0.88 Dawn
0.88 Dawn
0.88 Dawn
0.89 Suave Deodorant
0.89 Suave Deodorant
17.49 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
0.75 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Suave"
0.75 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Suave"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
7.98 ExtraBuck
3.18 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
17.43 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.06, plus an additional $1.44, for a grand total of $1.50. I spent all 13.93ECB and earned back 7.99ECB (4.00ECB for BandAids, 2.99ECB for Lip Balm, and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of my cloth bag). Card1 had a balance on 7.99ECB when I made the second transaction.
Regular Prices:
2.19 MultiGrain Pringles
2.19 MultiGrain Pringles
1.69 Dawn
1.69 Dawn
1.69 Dawn
9.45 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
1.50 MultiGrain Pringles
1.50 MultiGrain Pringles
0.88 Dawn
0.88 Dawn
0.88 Dawn
5.64 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Two Pringles"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Dawn"
2.99 ExtraBuck
5.49 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.15, plus an additional $0.22 in local tax, for a total cost of $0.37. I spent 2.99ECB. The balance for Card1 is now 5.00ECB.
I should be able to roll those 5.00ECB into a couple additional transactions to yield the 5.00ECB for buying $20 worth of Procter+Gamble items. Not a moneymaker, but worth the effort, given the spate of decent coupons (Dawn for 38 cents and Pantene for 1.67).
Monday, November 29, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Black Friday Weekend
Total Regular Retail cost for nine transactions = $134.96
Total Sale cost for nine transactions = $113.52
Total actual cash cost for nine transactions = $26.76
ECB Beginning Total = 21.00ECB
ECB Ending Total = 56.67ECB
ECB Increase = 35.67ECB
Not exactly a mega-moneymaker weekend, but being paid nearly $10.00 (in ECB) is nice, especially when you get:
9 Reeses
8 M+M King Size
6 Bottles of Herbal Essense
5 Advil PM Mini Bottles
3 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
3 Mini-Bottles of Excedrin
2 Bottles of Eucerin
2 Tubes Colgate Sensitive
2 Old Spice Spray
1 Listerine PocketPack
1 Carmex Lip Care
1 Philips EarBud
Not bad for a few hours of Friday shopping.
Total Sale cost for nine transactions = $113.52
Total actual cash cost for nine transactions = $26.76
ECB Beginning Total = 21.00ECB
ECB Ending Total = 56.67ECB
ECB Increase = 35.67ECB
Not exactly a mega-moneymaker weekend, but being paid nearly $10.00 (in ECB) is nice, especially when you get:
9 Reeses
8 M+M King Size
6 Bottles of Herbal Essense
5 Advil PM Mini Bottles
3 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
3 Mini-Bottles of Excedrin
2 Bottles of Eucerin
2 Tubes Colgate Sensitive
2 Old Spice Spray
1 Listerine PocketPack
1 Carmex Lip Care
1 Philips EarBud
Not bad for a few hours of Friday shopping.
2010-11-26 -- $2.50 + $0.12 = $2.62
I began with 13.50ECB on Card3.
Regular Prices:
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
4.49 Listerine Pocket Packs
1.69 Carmex Lip Care
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
22.63 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
2.99 Listerine Pocket Packs
0.99 Carmex Lip Care
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
18.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
0.99 STORE Coupon "Any Excedrin" (reduced from 1.00)
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Gillette"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Listerine PocketPack"
4.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.50 ExtraBuck
16.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.35, plus an additional $1.15 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.50. I spent all 13.50ECB and earned back 19.34ECB (6.99ECB for Eucerin, 4.00ECB for Gillette, 2.99ECB for Listerine, 0.99ECB for Carmex, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, 0.79ECB for Reeses, and 1.00ECB for the fourth scan of my cloth bag.)
It was time for a second transaction to close out Black Friday Weekend shopping.
Regular Prices:
4.99 Colgate Sensitive
4.29 Herbal Essense Shampoo
4.29 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
17.14 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
3.99 Colgate Sensitive
3.99 Herbal Essense Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
15.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 2 Herbal Essense"
6.99 ExtraBuck
2.99 ExtraBuck
1.59 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
16.34 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
Yup, at least one of the weekend transactions went negative. The total tax was $1.12, making my out-of-pocket cost exactly 12 CENTS. I spent 15.34ECB and earned 15.34ECB (7.98ECB for Herbal Essense, 3.99ECB for Colgate, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Advil, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.)
Card3 started the weekend with 13.50ECB and ends the weekend with 19.34ECB. My total actual cash cost was $2.62, so once again CVS paid me $3.22 to buy these items. Again, not a major money-maker, but a decent haul.
Regular Prices:
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
4.49 Listerine Pocket Packs
1.69 Carmex Lip Care
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
22.63 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
2.99 Listerine Pocket Packs
0.99 Carmex Lip Care
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
18.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
0.99 STORE Coupon "Any Excedrin" (reduced from 1.00)
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Gillette"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Listerine PocketPack"
4.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.50 ExtraBuck
16.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.35, plus an additional $1.15 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.50. I spent all 13.50ECB and earned back 19.34ECB (6.99ECB for Eucerin, 4.00ECB for Gillette, 2.99ECB for Listerine, 0.99ECB for Carmex, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, 0.79ECB for Reeses, and 1.00ECB for the fourth scan of my cloth bag.)
It was time for a second transaction to close out Black Friday Weekend shopping.
Regular Prices:
4.99 Colgate Sensitive
4.29 Herbal Essense Shampoo
4.29 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
17.14 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
3.99 Colgate Sensitive
3.99 Herbal Essense Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
15.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 2 Herbal Essense"
6.99 ExtraBuck
2.99 ExtraBuck
1.59 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
16.34 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
Yup, at least one of the weekend transactions went negative. The total tax was $1.12, making my out-of-pocket cost exactly 12 CENTS. I spent 15.34ECB and earned 15.34ECB (7.98ECB for Herbal Essense, 3.99ECB for Colgate, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Advil, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.)
Card3 started the weekend with 13.50ECB and ends the weekend with 19.34ECB. My total actual cash cost was $2.62, so once again CVS paid me $3.22 to buy these items. Again, not a major money-maker, but a decent haul.
2010-11-26 -- $9.42 + $3.51 +$0.39 = $13.32
I began with 7.50ECB on Card2. While shopping, I located one of the CVS Holiday Catalogs. Inside the catalog was a coupon that "awarded" a 4.00ECB when your purchase amount exceeded $20 (before coupons). This caused me to morph my plans on the fly, leading to a bit more extra out-of-pocket cost than I prefer, but things mostly worked out, over the course of three separate transactions.
Regular Prices:
5.99 Old Spice Spray
5.99 Old Spice Spray
4.29 Herbal Essense Shampoo
4.29 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct).
0.89 Reeses
25.12 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Old Spice Spray
4.00 Old Spice Spray
3.99 Herbal Essense Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
20.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any Excedrin"
4.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy 1, Get 1 Old Spice Free"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 2 Herbal Essense"
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.50 ExtraBuck
12.50 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $7.84, plus an additional $1.58 in local tax. The grand total was a massive $9.42. In addition, I noticed several hours later that somehow 1.00ECB did not get scanned. The ECB most likely stuck to another and in the flurry of the moment was overlooked, discarded, and un-scanned. Argggg.
So, for the initial transaction, I spent all 7.50ECB and earned 20.34ECB (7.98 for Herbal Essense, 4.00ECB from the catalog coupon, 4.00ECB for Old Spice, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Advil PM, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.) It was time for Transaction #2.
Regular Prices:
10.49 Philips EarBuds
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
4.99 Colgate Sensitive
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
27.03 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
6.99 Philips EarBuds
6.99 Eucerin daily Skin Lotion
3.99 Colgate Sensitive
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
22.33 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
7.98 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
1.59 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
20.34 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.99, plus an additional $1.52 in local tax, for a grand total of $3.51. I spent all 20.34ECB and earned 22.33ECB (6.99ECB for Eucerin, 6.99ECB for Philips, 3.99ECB for Colgate, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, 0.99ECB for Advil PM, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.)
Card2 had 22.33ECB as I began the third transaction.
Regular Prices:
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.69 M+M King Size
0.89 Reeses
8.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.59 M+M King Size
0.79 Reeses
6.38 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any GIllette"
1.59 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
6.36 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.02, plus an additional $0.37, for a grand total of $0.39. I spent 4.36ECB and earned 6.38ECB.
After three transactions, Card2 has 24.35ECB. I began with a mere 7.50ECB and spent a whopping $13.32 in actual cash. Yet, once again, CVS has paid me $3.50-ish to shop on Black Friday Weekend. It wasn't a huge moneymaker, mostly due to lack of store coupons.
Regular Prices:
5.99 Old Spice Spray
5.99 Old Spice Spray
4.29 Herbal Essense Shampoo
4.29 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct).
0.89 Reeses
25.12 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Old Spice Spray
4.00 Old Spice Spray
3.99 Herbal Essense Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Conditioner
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
20.34 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any Excedrin"
4.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy 1, Get 1 Old Spice Free"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 2 Herbal Essense"
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
1.50 ExtraBuck
12.50 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $7.84, plus an additional $1.58 in local tax. The grand total was a massive $9.42. In addition, I noticed several hours later that somehow 1.00ECB did not get scanned. The ECB most likely stuck to another and in the flurry of the moment was overlooked, discarded, and un-scanned. Argggg.
So, for the initial transaction, I spent all 7.50ECB and earned 20.34ECB (7.98 for Herbal Essense, 4.00ECB from the catalog coupon, 4.00ECB for Old Spice, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Advil PM, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.) It was time for Transaction #2.
Regular Prices:
10.49 Philips EarBuds
6.99 Eucerin Daily Skin Lotion
4.99 Colgate Sensitive
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
27.03 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
6.99 Philips EarBuds
6.99 Eucerin daily Skin Lotion
3.99 Colgate Sensitive
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.99 Excedrin (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
22.33 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
7.98 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
1.59 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
20.34 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.99, plus an additional $1.52 in local tax, for a grand total of $3.51. I spent all 20.34ECB and earned 22.33ECB (6.99ECB for Eucerin, 6.99ECB for Philips, 3.99ECB for Colgate, 1.59ECB for M+M, 0.99ECB for Excedrin, 0.99ECB for Advil PM, and 0.79ECB for Reeses.)
Card2 had 22.33ECB as I began the third transaction.
Regular Prices:
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.69 M+M King Size
0.89 Reeses
8.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.59 M+M King Size
0.79 Reeses
6.38 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any GIllette"
1.59 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.99 ExtraBuck
0.79 ExtraBuck
6.36 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.02, plus an additional $0.37, for a grand total of $0.39. I spent 4.36ECB and earned 6.38ECB.
After three transactions, Card2 has 24.35ECB. I began with a mere 7.50ECB and spent a whopping $13.32 in actual cash. Yet, once again, CVS has paid me $3.50-ish to shop on Black Friday Weekend. It wasn't a huge moneymaker, mostly due to lack of store coupons.
2010-11-26 -- $8.90 + $0.50 + $0.08 + $1.34 = $10.82
Well, that didn't last very long. I had retired Card1 earlier in the month, but decided that the Black Friday Weekend Deals were just too good to pass up.
I began with absolutely no ECB on Card1. I decided to re-start that card by purchasing a couple of VISA gift cards.
Regular Prices:
4.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
3.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
8.90 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
3.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
8.90 TOTAL Sale Prices
There were no discounts or coupons used, since you cannot "discount" gift cards. However I earned 9.00ECB from the transaction (5.00ECB for purchasing two gift cards and 4.00ECB for using the Holiday Coupon and spending at least $20 in a single transaction). So, in effect, I was paid 10 cents to buy the two gift cards. Card1 for Household1 had 9.00ECB and I made the following transaction:
Regular Prices:
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.69 M+M King Size
0.89 Reeses
8.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.59 M+M King Size
0.79 Reeses
6.38 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Gillette"
4.00 ExtraBuck
6.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.38, plus an additional $0.12 in local tax, for a grand total of $0.50. I spent 4.00ECB, but earned 6.38ECB (4.00ECB for Gillette, 1.59ECB for M+M, and 0.79ECB for Reeses). Card1 had a balance of 11.38ECB when I made the next transaction:
Regular Prices:
1.69 M+M Mini King Size
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
0.89 Reeses
0.89 Reeses
7.04 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
1.59 M+M Mini King Size
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
0.79 Reeses
0.79 Reeses
6.54 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 ExtraBuck
1.54 ExtraBuck (reduced from1.59ECB)
6.54 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to ZERO, plus an addditional $0.08 in local tax, for a grand total of $0.08. I hadn't intended on reducing the ExtraBuck, but since it was only 5 cents, I didn't bother grabbing another candy bar.
I spent 6.59ECB and earned back 6.54ECB. Card1 has 11.33ECB as I began the fourth and final transaction.
Regular Prices:
4.59 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Shampoo
4.59 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Conditioner
0.99 AdvilPM (4ct)
10.17 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
3.99 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Conditioner
0.99 AdvilPM (4ct)
8.97 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Herbal Essense"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Herbal Essense"
4.00 ExtraBuck
2.37 ExtraBuck
8.37 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.60, plus an additional $0.74 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.34. I spent 6.37ECB and earned 7.97ECB (6.98ECB for Herbal Essense and 0.99ECB for AdvilPM).
So, after four transactions, costing $10.82 in actual cash, Card1 went from 0.00ECB to 13.93ECB. CVS paid me over two dollars and I have two bottles of shampoo, 7 bags of candy, 8 Advil PM, and 1 roll-on deodorant. The regular price for all the items bought, including activation fees for two gift cards was $34.58.
I began with absolutely no ECB on Card1. I decided to re-start that card by purchasing a couple of VISA gift cards.
Regular Prices:
4.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
3.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
8.90 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
3.95 Activation Fee VISA Gift Card
8.90 TOTAL Sale Prices
There were no discounts or coupons used, since you cannot "discount" gift cards. However I earned 9.00ECB from the transaction (5.00ECB for purchasing two gift cards and 4.00ECB for using the Holiday Coupon and spending at least $20 in a single transaction). So, in effect, I was paid 10 cents to buy the two gift cards. Card1 for Household1 had 9.00ECB and I made the following transaction:
Regular Prices:
5.89 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.69 M+M King Size
0.89 Reeses
8.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
4.00 Gillette OdorShield Roll-On
1.59 M+M King Size
0.79 Reeses
6.38 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
2.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Gillette"
4.00 ExtraBuck
6.00 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.38, plus an additional $0.12 in local tax, for a grand total of $0.50. I spent 4.00ECB, but earned 6.38ECB (4.00ECB for Gillette, 1.59ECB for M+M, and 0.79ECB for Reeses). Card1 had a balance of 11.38ECB when I made the next transaction:
Regular Prices:
1.69 M+M Mini King Size
1.69 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.89 Reeses
0.89 Reeses
0.89 Reeses
7.04 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
1.59 M+M Mini King Size
1.59 M+M King Size
0.99 Advil PM (4ct)
0.79 Reeses
0.79 Reeses
0.79 Reeses
6.54 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
5.00 ExtraBuck
1.54 ExtraBuck (reduced from1.59ECB)
6.54 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to ZERO, plus an addditional $0.08 in local tax, for a grand total of $0.08. I hadn't intended on reducing the ExtraBuck, but since it was only 5 cents, I didn't bother grabbing another candy bar.
I spent 6.59ECB and earned back 6.54ECB. Card1 has 11.33ECB as I began the fourth and final transaction.
Regular Prices:
4.59 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Shampoo
4.59 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Conditioner
0.99 AdvilPM (4ct)
10.17 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
3.99 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Shampoo
3.99 Herbal Essense Hydralicious Conditioner
0.99 AdvilPM (4ct)
8.97 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Herbal Essense"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Herbal Essense"
4.00 ExtraBuck
2.37 ExtraBuck
8.37 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.60, plus an additional $0.74 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.34. I spent 6.37ECB and earned 7.97ECB (6.98ECB for Herbal Essense and 0.99ECB for AdvilPM).
So, after four transactions, costing $10.82 in actual cash, Card1 went from 0.00ECB to 13.93ECB. CVS paid me over two dollars and I have two bottles of shampoo, 7 bags of candy, 8 Advil PM, and 1 roll-on deodorant. The regular price for all the items bought, including activation fees for two gift cards was $34.58.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
2010-11-17 -- $1.14
I began with 8.00ECB on Card2.
Regular Prices:
5.49 Aussie Hair Gel
3.49 CVS Absolutely Divine CC Cookies
2.49 Blistex
1.00 Small Plastic Funnel
12.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
2.99 Aussie Hair Gel
0.99 CVS Absolutely Divine CC Cookies
2.49 Blistex
0.25 Small Plastic Funnel
6.72 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
0.55 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Blistex"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Aussie"
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
6.05 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.67, plus an additional $0.47 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.14. I spent 5.00ECB and earned 4.50ECB (2.00ECB for Aussie, 1.50ECB for Blistex, and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of my cloth bag). Card2 now has a balance of 7.50ECB
Regular Prices:
5.49 Aussie Hair Gel
3.49 CVS Absolutely Divine CC Cookies
2.49 Blistex
1.00 Small Plastic Funnel
12.47 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
2.99 Aussie Hair Gel
0.99 CVS Absolutely Divine CC Cookies
2.49 Blistex
0.25 Small Plastic Funnel
6.72 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
0.55 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Blistex"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Aussie"
3.00 ExtraBuck
2.00 ExtraBuck
6.05 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.67, plus an additional $0.47 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.14. I spent 5.00ECB and earned 4.50ECB (2.00ECB for Aussie, 1.50ECB for Blistex, and 1.00ECB for the fourth use of my cloth bag). Card2 now has a balance of 7.50ECB
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
2010-11-15 -- $1.02
I began with 17.00ECB on Card3.
Regular Prices:
7.29 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
7.29 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
4.99 Aussie Hair Gel
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.49 Blistex
44.11 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
1.82 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
1.82 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
2.99 Aussie Hair Gel
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.49 Blistex
23.11 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Any Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "L'Oreal Go360"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "L'Oreal Go360"
0.60 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.60 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.40 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.40 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.55 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Blistex"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Aussie"
10.00 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
23.04 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.07, plus an additional $0.95 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.02.
I began with 17.00ECB, spent 14.00ECB, and earned back 10.50ECB (3.00ECB for Lipton, 2.00ECB for Aussie, 1.50ECB for Blistex, and 4.00ECB for the Holiday Savings Card from the XMAS 2010 CVS Catalog.) Card3 now has 13.50ECB.
Regular Prices:
7.29 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
7.29 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
4.99 Aussie Hair Gel
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
4.39 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.49 Blistex
44.11 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
1.82 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
1.82 L'Oreal Go360 Cleanser
2.99 Aussie Hair Gel
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
2.50 Lipton Decaf (48ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.49 Blistex
23.11 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Any Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "L'Oreal Go360"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "L'Oreal Go360"
0.60 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.60 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.40 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.40 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Lipton Tea"
0.55 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Any Blistex"
0.50 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Aussie"
10.00 ExtraBuck
4.00 ExtraBuck
23.04 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $0.07, plus an additional $0.95 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.02.
I began with 17.00ECB, spent 14.00ECB, and earned back 10.50ECB (3.00ECB for Lipton, 2.00ECB for Aussie, 1.50ECB for Blistex, and 4.00ECB for the Holiday Savings Card from the XMAS 2010 CVS Catalog.) Card3 now has 13.50ECB.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
2010-11-13 -- $2.03
I began with 15.00ECB on Card2 for Household2. I shopped late on a Saturday night to take advantage of both week's advertisements. Even then, the ECB deals were slim pickings.
Regular Prices:
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream (.5oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
2.00 Santitas Chips
1.57 Renuzit Cone
1.57 Renuzit Cone
29.98 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream (.5oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Santitas Chips
0.99 Renuzit Cone
0.99 Renuzit Cone
17.64 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Any Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Renuzit Cone"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Renuzit Cone"
10.00 ExtraBuck
15.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.65, plus an additional $0.38 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.03. I began with15.00ECB, spent 10.00ECB, and only earned back 3.00ECB (for Lipton+Skippy). Card2 now has a balance of 8.00ECB.
Regular Prices:
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
4.89 Lipton Tea (100ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream (.5oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
3.69 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
2.00 Santitas Chips
1.57 Renuzit Cone
1.57 Renuzit Cone
29.98 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
2.50 Lipton Tea (100ct)
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream (.5oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Skippy Natural Crunchy (15oz)
1.67 Santitas Chips
0.99 Renuzit Cone
0.99 Renuzit Cone
17.64 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Any Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Renuzit Cone"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Renuzit Cone"
10.00 ExtraBuck
15.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The balance came to $1.65, plus an additional $0.38 in local tax, for a grand total of $2.03. I began with15.00ECB, spent 10.00ECB, and only earned back 3.00ECB (for Lipton+Skippy). Card2 now has a balance of 8.00ECB.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
2010-11-06 -- 97 Cents
I began with 7.00ECB and decided to close out Card1 (for awhile at least....)
Regular Prices:
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.99 Lorna Doone
1.59 Nestle Crunch (8ct)
1.49 Trident Layers
1.49 Trident Layers
1.49 Trident Layers
1.29 Trident
1.29 Trident
1.29 Trident
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
21.44 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Lorna Doone
0.77 Nestle Crunch (8ct)
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident
0.99 Trident
0.99 Trident
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
14.69 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Oral Care"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 3 Trident"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 3 Trident"
4.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
13.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total came to 70 cents, plus an additional 27 cents in local tax, making a grand total of 97 cents. I spent all 7.00ECB and earned NONE. Card1 earns a well-deserved rest from the usage rotation. November deals seem to be tax-heavy, with few ECB promotions that won't generate oodles of tax. Plus, with few X/XX coupons being generated, it's been hard to generate a decent return on investment.
Regular Prices:
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
2.27 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.99 Lorna Doone
1.59 Nestle Crunch (8ct)
1.49 Trident Layers
1.49 Trident Layers
1.49 Trident Layers
1.29 Trident
1.29 Trident
1.29 Trident
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
21.44 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices
3.99 Lumene Vitamin C Cream
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Fig Newtons (8oz)
1.00 Lorna Doone
0.77 Nestle Crunch (8ct)
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident Layers
0.99 Trident
0.99 Trident
0.99 Trident
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
14.69 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.99 STORE Coupon "Lumene Vitamin C"
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Oral Care"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 3 Trident"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off 3 Trident"
4.00 ExtraBuck
3.00 ExtraBuck
13.99 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total came to 70 cents, plus an additional 27 cents in local tax, making a grand total of 97 cents. I spent all 7.00ECB and earned NONE. Card1 earns a well-deserved rest from the usage rotation. November deals seem to be tax-heavy, with few ECB promotions that won't generate oodles of tax. Plus, with few X/XX coupons being generated, it's been hard to generate a decent return on investment.
2010-11-05 -- 96 Cents
I began with 11.00ECB for Card1.
Regular Prices:
9.99 Hydro 5 Razor
9.99 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.29 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
3.99 Schick Shave Gel
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
36.91 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
8.99 Hydro 5 Razor
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.00 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
3.99 Schick Shave Gel
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
0.00 Starburst
31.74 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.00 STORE Coupon "$3 Off $15+ Cosmetic Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "CVS Oral Care"
1.00 STORE Coupon "CVS Oral Care"
0.50 STORE Coupon "Starburst"
7.29 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get Olay Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, Get OlayFree"
3.99 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Razor, Get Gel Free"
10.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck
32.78 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total went hugely negative ( $ - 1.04), but $2.00 in local tax made the grand total $0.96. I spent all 11.00ECB and earned 7.00ECB (4.00ECB for Hydro and 3.00ECB for Olay). The balance for Card1 is now a paltry 7.00ECB.
Regular Prices:
9.99 Hydro 5 Razor
9.99 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.29 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
3.99 Schick Shave Gel
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
36.91 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
8.99 Hydro 5 Razor
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.00 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
3.99 Schick Shave Gel
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
0.89 Starburst
0.89 Starburst
0.00 Starburst
31.74 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.00 STORE Coupon "$3 Off $15+ Cosmetic Purchase"
1.00 STORE Coupon "CVS Oral Care"
1.00 STORE Coupon "CVS Oral Care"
0.50 STORE Coupon "Starburst"
7.29 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get Olay Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, Get OlayFree"
3.99 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Razor, Get Gel Free"
10.00 ExtraBuck
1.00 ExtraBuck
32.78 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total went hugely negative ( $ - 1.04), but $2.00 in local tax made the grand total $0.96. I spent all 11.00ECB and earned 7.00ECB (4.00ECB for Hydro and 3.00ECB for Olay). The balance for Card1 is now a paltry 7.00ECB.
Friday, November 5, 2010
2010-11-05 -- $1.78
I began with 18.00ECB on Card3.
Regular Prices:
9.99 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.29 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
6.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
6.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
3.99 MMs
1.49 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
39.41 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.00 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
4.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
4.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
2.50 MMs
1.49 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.00 Three Musketeers
29.75 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.00 STORE Coupon "$3 Off Cosmetic Purchase"
7.29 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get Olay Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, $5 Off Olay"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$3 Off Battery Toothbrush"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$3 Off Battery Toothbrush"
8.00 ExtraBuck
29.29 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total came to $0.46, plus an additional $1.32 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.78. I spent 8.00ECB and earned 7.00ECB (4.00ECB for OralB and 3.00ECB for Olay). The balance for Card3 is now 17.00ECB.
Regular Prices:
9.99 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.29 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
6.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
6.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
3.99 MMs
1.49 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
39.41 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
7.00 Olay Ribbons Body Wash
4.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
4.99 Oral B Pulsar Battery Toothbrush
2.50 MMs
1.49 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.89 Three Musketeers
0.00 Three Musketeers
29.75 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
3.00 STORE Coupon "$3 Off Cosmetic Purchase"
7.29 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get Olay Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, $5 Off Olay"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$3 Off Battery Toothbrush"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$3 Off Battery Toothbrush"
8.00 ExtraBuck
29.29 TOTAL Coupons and Discounts
The total came to $0.46, plus an additional $1.32 in local tax, for a grand total of $1.78. I spent 8.00ECB and earned 7.00ECB (4.00ECB for OralB and 3.00ECB for Olay). The balance for Card3 is now 17.00ECB.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
2010-11-02 -- $4.13
I began with 15.00ECB on Card2.
Regular Prices:
74.99 Bayer Didget Glucose Monitor
9.79 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
8.99 Oral B CrossAction Battery Toothbrush
7.29 Olay Spa Ribbons Body Wash
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
1.99 Dole Pineapple
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
111.61 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
29.99 Bayer Didget Glucose Monitor
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
4.99 Oral B CrossAction Battery Toothbrush
7.00 Olay Spa Ribbons Body Wash
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Dole Pineapple
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
56.97 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Oral Care Item"
25.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Contour Didget"
7.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get BW Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, $5 Off Olay"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Oral B Battery Toothbrush"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Three Pringles"
10.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck
57.00 TOTAL Discounts and Coupons
My total went negative (- $0.03). However, there was a whopping $4.16 in local taxes, making $4.13 the total amount paid. I used all 15.00ECB and earned 15.00ECB (10.00ECB for Contour, 3.00ECB for Olay, and 2.00ECB for Oral B).
Regular Prices:
74.99 Bayer Didget Glucose Monitor
9.79 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
8.99 Oral B CrossAction Battery Toothbrush
7.29 Olay Spa Ribbons Body Wash
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
2.19 Pringles MultiGrain
1.99 Dole Pineapple
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
111.61 TOTAL Regular Prices
Sale Prices:
29.99 Bayer Didget Glucose Monitor
7.00 Olay Total Effects Body Wash
4.99 Oral B CrossAction Battery Toothbrush
7.00 Olay Spa Ribbons Body Wash
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Pringles MultiGrain
1.50 Dole Pineapple
1.00 Secret AntiPerspirant
0.99 CVS Toothbrush
56.97 TOTAL Sale Prices
Coupons and Discounts Applied:
1.00 STORE Coupon "Any CVS Oral Care Item"
25.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Contour Didget"
7.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Olay, Get BW Free"
5.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Buy Secret, $5 Off Olay"
3.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "Oral B Battery Toothbrush"
1.00 MANUFACTURER Coupon "$1 Off Three Pringles"
10.00 ExtraBuck
5.00 ExtraBuck
57.00 TOTAL Discounts and Coupons
My total went negative (- $0.03). However, there was a whopping $4.16 in local taxes, making $4.13 the total amount paid. I used all 15.00ECB and earned 15.00ECB (10.00ECB for Contour, 3.00ECB for Olay, and 2.00ECB for Oral B).
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