Melissas Bargains

If you are new to shopping at Walgreens, make sure you check out my tips for shopping at Walgreens here.  If you need coupons for the deals this week, check out My Coupon Hunter!  This week is a GREAT week, but there are also lots of deals that will be available on 7/31 only due to coupon expiration dates.  Make sure you check out the dates!

FREEBIES:

RR DEALS:

OTHER DEALS:

FILLER ITEMS:  There are some awesome deals on school supplies this week

NOTE: Some of these school supply deals were part of a special 2 page insert that was regional. Check your ad for details.  I didn’t see the awesome insert in my ad online, but I’m still keeping my fingers crossed (wishful thinking probably) that it will be in my paper.

The following scenarios are for those who have few, if any, RR to spend: $23.24 in merchandise for $4.24 OOP

TRANSACTION #1:
Buy Colgate Total Advanced toothpaste – 2/$6

Use 2 $1/1 Colgate coupons

Spend $4 OOP, get a $4 RR

TRANSACTION #2:
Buy Keri lotion – $5.99
Buy Penway highlighter – $.09

Use $2 Keri coupon
Use $4 Colgate RR

Spend $.08 OOP, get a $5 RR

TRANSACTION #3:
Buy Listerine Smart Rinse – $3
Buy Crayola crayons – $1
Buy Herbal Essences shampoo or conditioner – $3

Use $1 Smart Rinse coupon
Use $1/1 Herbal Essences coupon
Use $5 Keri RR

Spend $0 OOP, get a $2 RR and a $1 RR

TRANSACTION #4:
Buy 2 Purex – $1.99/each
Buy 2 Penway highlighters – $.09

Use 2 $.50 Purex coupons
Use $2 RR and $1 RR

Spend $.16 OOP

FAQS: (Check out Walgreens new coupon policy here!)

Do you do multiple transactions at one store on one visit?
It just depends. Several stores in my area have gone to a “one RR per item per day” rule, which means I can’t do more than one transaction where I’m earning RR for the same product at the same store. Some of the stores in my area also will not let you use the RR you earn from one transaction on another transaction in that same visit.  I’m fortunate to have several stores within a few minutes of my house, so I usually try to break up transactions at different stores and on different days to stay in the good graces of my stores.

What is Walgreens policy on using BOGO free coupons with a BOGO free offer, adjusting down coupons, etc.? 
The new coupon policy does not really using a BOGO free coupon with a BOGO free promotion, but it does say you can use up to two coupons as long as the total doesn’t go below zero, so, you SHOULD be able to do this!!

Walgreens coupon policy is now to adjust the value of coupons down – YAY!!

Some helpful tips:
*At Walgreens, you can use ONE manufacturer’s coupon and ONE store coupon per item (always give the store coupon last to avoid problems)

*At Walgreens, you cannot do a promotion more than once in a transaction and earn Register Rewards. (for example, if you buy 2 Gillette razors at one time, you will only earn a RR for one)

*You also typically cannot use the Register Rewards earned from a promotion on the same promotion and earn Register Rewards again. For example, if you buy the Gillette razor and use the RR from that to buy more, the RR will not print

*Register Rewards are considered to be “manufacturer’s coupons” and you can only use one manufacturer’s coupon per item. You will have to add “filler” items if you are using a manufacturer’s coupon and a RR. The in ad coupons often have good, inexpensive filler items. (check out the weekly match-ups for ideas)

*If you are using more than one RR in a transaction, always give the RR with the highest value FIRST. Sometimes strange things happen with coupons and taxes and even if you think you have planned out your scenario very well, you will end up with more overage than you planned for.

*If you are buying items that would result in a “free” item or “overage” when combining a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon, give the manufacturer’s coupon FIRST, and the store coupons LAST to avoid beeping/issues at the register! Make sure that you are purchasing enough items in your total transaction to “cover” the overage. You will not get cash back and you will have to add items to cover the overage or they will not take the coupon.

*If your Register Reward doesn’t print for some reason and you have fulfilled all of the obligations for the “deal” (including not using RR from the same parent company to pay) DO NOT let them tell you it is because you used coupons! Chances are they didn’t print because the catalina machine is not working. You have two choices: you can return your items and try again or you can contact the catalina company by doing the following:
*The store will give you a form to fill out and mail in to catalina
*Call 1-877-210-1917, option 1

This post is part of Becentsable’s Grocery Gathering.

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