When I first started deal shopping, I heard you could get some cheap and even free stuff from shopping the drug stores. Previously the only time I shopped there was when I needed medicine or a lipstick. I always felt they were overpriced. I have since learned how to maximize my savings and work the deals they have. Here are some things that may help you.
1. Monthly Coupon Book (formerly Easy Saver Catalog) – Most people are only aware of the weekly flier. You can pick up monthly coupon books in the store, usually on the same rack where the weekly fliers are. There is a new one every month. They are filled with over $10o worth of Walgreens coupons. Stack a manufacturer coupon and Walgreens coupon together for a better deal.
2. Register Rewards – In the weekly flier there will often be items that, when purchased, a Register Reward will print after your receipt. This is just like cash and can be used on your next purchase.
- You can receive unlimited amounts of RR’s for any single item as long as you split up your transactions.
- Only 1 RR will print per item per transaction.
- If you receive a RR for an item, then use the RR to pay for another one of the same item, it will not print another RR. (They cannot be rolled over)
- RR have an expiration date so take note and do not let them expire. I have done this and it’s heartbreaking!
Here is an example of a sale I took advantage of. You can start simple like this and work your way up.
Transaction #1:
1 Gillette Fusion Razor: Sale $8.99 – $4 MFR Q = $5.62 OOP
Received $6 RR
Transaction #2:
3 Bags Chocolate Covered Raisins: Sale $1.99 each = $5.97
1 Hershey Bar = $.50
Used $6.00 RR from 1st transaction
OOP =$.51
I highly recommend the Walgreens brand chocolate covered raisins. I stock up when they are on sale.
It can be overwhelming at first but there are many resources to help. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
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Love the tips. You’re right about cashiers not knowing the rules about coupons. Although each Walgreens store mgr might have a different policy, is there a “general” Walgreens policy available?