CVS Haul 11/30

Hey, people. Today was another CVS shopping trip and here's what I bought:

(2) Gillette Custom 3 disposable razors $7.99 each = $15.98 for both
(2) Always Infinity pads (on sale) 2/$7
(2) Aussie products (on sale) 2/$7

Earlier this week when I scouted a store to get familiar with the P&G items that were part of the ECB deal, I picked up a couple of manufacturer coupons in-store for Aussie. They worked for ANY Aussie product and it took off a dollar for each item (which I thought was a pretty good deal), and used them for today's transaction. Other coupons I used were a $2.50/2 P&G coupon from last week's paper, as well as a B0G0 Gillette disposable razor free.

My total before coupons and ECB's was $29.98. My paper coupons totaled to a value of $12.49. I've heard that some cashiers will scan the B0G0 in such a way that'll give you the maximum value rather than the true price of the item, which will give you overage...just FYI in case the register takes off more than you were expecting, don't be alarmed. Anyways, then my total was $17.49. During Black Friday, I was able to get a lot of free items that also gave me ECB's in return; so I had $14.15 in ECB's to spend rather than the typical $10. Once I surrendered my ECB's, the total became $3.34 + tax.

So I saved 89.76% and received a $10 ECB. Some people would say I actually made about $6 because of the ECB, but if I'm not actually making money, then I'm not going to say I actually saved over 100%.

The bottom of the receipt said I needed two more cents to unlock the ECB deal, even though it printed. I don't know if it's possible to purchase another P&G item to make it over $30 and get another 10 ECB. I'm going to try either tonight or tomorrow by buying a $0.99 Dawn Renewal with a $0.75 off paper coupon, which makes it 24 cents. If it doesn't work, then I might buy some more Always Infinity pads and the women's disposable razors since I have another B0G0 free coupon.

Also, for anyone who plans to buy the Always Inifity pads, be aware that there are coupons inside of the box. There are two coupons for Always Infinity pads and tampons, and also a coupon for Secret deodorant. People have also noted that even though the CVS ad says the P&G deal is limited to one per card per household, that they've been able to get the same deal an additional time.

ETA: I went back and bought a Dawn Renewal that was on sale for 99 cents. I used a 75 cent off coupon, and with tax, I only spent 26 cents. It did not print out another 10 ECB. I wasn't expecting it, but that would have been pretty cool!