Here is an example of how "couponing" and checking for sales can be effective (purchases made on 1/10/10):Everything pictured for $2.03 (tax not included)
Total Saved: Approx. $47+ (calculated using original prices)
Shaw's:
Colgate Children's Toothpaste
Original Price: $3
Marked Down: $1.50 (50% off)
MFC: $0.75 doubled = $1.50
Cost= FREE
Walgreens:
Colgate Max Fresh
Price: $2.99
Walgreens Register Rewards (prints out reimbursement coupon after sale): $2
MFC: $1/1
Cost= FREE
Gillette Shampoo
Original Price: approx. $4+
Marked Down: $1.53
MFC: $2/1
Cost= FREE + a $0.47 credit
Post Cereal
Original Price: approx. $4/box
Marked Down: $1.75
MFC: $1/2
Cost= $2.03/2 ($0.47 credit applied here)
CVS:
GE Energy Smart Light Bulb
Price: $2.99
CVS Extra Bucks(prints out reimbursement coupon after sale): $2
MFC: $1/1
Cost= FREE
Bayer Low Dose Aspirin (32 ct.)
*Was shown in ad as 1 box with bonus box = $1.99; however no such item existed therefore:
Sale Price: $1.99/2
MFC: $1/1 (two coupons used= $2/2)
Cost= FREE- Yes- both boxes!!
Physician's Formula Organic Wear Make-up
(Pictured items are: eyeliner, eyeshadow, lip gloss. Price below relates to each item.)
Original Price: $7.99
Marked Down: $2 (75% off)
MFC: $2/1 *
*Coupons found in store on newer item display*
Cost= FREE - Yes- all 3 for FREE!!!
impressive!
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