Rite Aid 1/3 - 1/9

A couple of notes to start with:

1. Make sure you know RiteAid'sCouponPolicy. Print out a copy to keep with you. This will be a great help when you get a cashier, or even a manager, who doesn't know the policy.
2. Go to Rite Aid AdPerks to watch videos and earn Rite Aid Video Value coupons. You will be able to earn a $5/$20 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video.
3. Print out and take additional $5/25 coupons and $5/$20 coupons with you. Remember, the $5/$20 coupon is only available after you watch enough AdPerks videos. (Rite Aid Video Values only allows you to choose to print the coupon one time. You can not go back and choose to print it again later. That being said, when you originally choose to print the coupon a print screen will pop up. On that print screen it has a place for you to type in how many times you want the page printed. I try to print out at least 20 for the month as I average using around 5 a week. NOTE that the coupon is good for 2 months. So if I have any extra I just use them the following month.)
4. And finally, don't forget about Rite Aid's new Game of Life promotion that starts 1/3/10 and runs through 2/27/10. The point of the game is to collect game pieces to win prizes. There are also specially marked game pieces redeemable for instant prizes. You can read more about the promotion at GameofLifeRules, GameofLifeGameboard, and BonusItemsEarnBonusTickets.

All my scenarios will reflect my personal goal to either make money or at least not to have spent any - after I get my Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid gift cards, and/or MIR checks.


Purchase #1

1 Listerine (pg. 12) 500 ml $3.50/1 - $1/1 (12/6/RP; or $0.50/1 in 6/14/SS, 1/3/RP) = $2.50/1
- $3 SCR = make $0.50
 
2 Stayfree maxi pads (pg. 12) 16 to 24 ct. B1G1 (at least $4/1) - B1G1 (1/3/RP) = 2 FREE
 
2 Lysol products (pg. 10) 4 in 1 bathroom cleaner 32 oz, kitchen cleaner 22 oz, or all purpose pour cleaner 40 oz $5/2 - 2 $0.50/1 (1/3/SS) = $4/2
- $1 SCR = $3/2
 
2 Band-Aid Brand adhesive bandages (pg. 12) plastic 60 ct, flexible fabric 30 ct, sheer or tough strips 10-80 ct. B1G1 ($3.99/1) - 2 $1/1 (1/3/RP) = $1.99/2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

2 GE Reveal light bulbs (inside ad wrap around) 40 to 100 watt 4 pks. $4/2 - 2 $1/1 (11/22/SS; Printable; better coupon $1.50/1 Printable - While this coupon does have a Target logo on it, it is a MFC and is still good at RA.) = $2/2
- $2 SCR = FREE (or make $1)
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

Total before coupons = at least $20.49
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $10 (in MFC coupons)
Total OOP = $5.49 + tax
- $6 SCR
Make $0.51 - tax
Get 5 Game of Life tickets

NOTE: $1/1 WellnessCoupons can also be used for any oral care item. These can be combined with the MFC coupons. If these are used then the total OOP after 1 Wellness coupons would be $3.49. This would give you a profit of $2.51 after SCR.


Purchase #2

2 Nivea lip care (pg. 4) 0.17 oz B1G1 (at least $2) - B1G1 (1/3/RP) = 2 FREE
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

2 Garnier Fructis shampoo or conditioner (pg. 5) $6/2 - 2 $1/1 (Printable IE; Printable FF) = $4/2
- 2 $1/1 (Rite Aid Jan. Video Value coupon) = $2/2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets
 
2 Got 2b hair care (pg. 4) B1G1 (Update: $6.49/1) - 2 $3/1 (Rite Aid Jan. Video Value coupon) = $0.49/2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

1 Wet & Wild cosmetic (pg. 5) 40% off (around $3.99/1) = $2.39/1
- $2 SCR = $0.39/1
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

1 Dawn dishwashing liquid (pg. 10) $0.99/1 - $0.25/1 (12/27/PG) (Update: Dawn Hand Renewal is reported to be working also. $0.50/1 12/27/PG) = $0.74/1 (or $0.49)
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket
(NOTE: Check to see if you can use $1/1 Hand Renewal from P&G Refresh Your Nest coupon book or $0.50/1 Dawn Pure Essentials from Home Made Simple coupon book. Obviously using either of these coupons would affect OOP totals.)

2 Neosporin (pg. 12) B1G1 ($5.49/1) - 2 $1/1 (1/3/RP) = $3.49/2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

Total before coupons = at least $22.86
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $14.25 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = $3.61 + tax (After updates: $1.86)
- $2 SCR
Cost $1.61 + tax (make $0.14 - tax)
Get 11 Game of Life tickets

NOTE: The $2/1 WellnessCoupon can also be used for the cosmetic item. This would make the total OOP after 1 Wellness coupon $1.61 (after updates, you would need to ad one filler item to your order to bring the OOP cost above $0). This would give you a profit of $0.39  (just under $2) after SCR.


Purchase #3
1 EPT pregnancy test (pg. 3) around $10/1 - $5/1 (Printable) = $5/1
- $4/1 in ad coupon = $0.99/1

2 Nutra nail treatment (pg. 4) B1G1 (about $3/1) - 2 $1/1 (Printable) = $1/2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

1 Tylenol adult cold, sinus & allergy (pg. 12) 20-24 ct. or liquid 8 oz. $5.99 - $2 (Printable - look for coupon offers on right) = $3.99/1
- $3 SCR = $0.99/1
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

2 Chex Mix (pg. 12) B1G1 (around $1.50/1) - 2 $0.50/1 (Printable; $1/2 12/13/SS) = $0.50/1
- $1/2 (Rite Aid Jan. Video Value coupon) = make $0.50

Total before coupons = at least $20.49
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $15 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = $0.49 + tax
- $3 SCR
Make $2.51 - tax
Get 4 Game of Life tickets

NOTE: The $0.50/1 WellnessCoupon can also be used for the Chex Mix instead of the Rite Aid Video Values coupon. Remeber you can only use 1 Rite Aid coupon on an item; these can not be combined with the Video Values coupons. Therefore, using these won't change your OOP cost or make you any more money.


Purchase #4

1 Revlon ColorBurst lipstick or Color Stay ultimate lipstick (pg. 4) B1G1 nail enamel (not less than $5) - $2/1 (12/13/SS; Printable - email a friend, or yourself) = $3/1
1 Revlon nail enamel FREE - $2/1 (12/13/SS or Printable - above) = make $2
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

1 Airwick imotion (pg. 10) 50% off $4.99/1 - $4/1 (Printable; Printable) = $0.99/1
- $1/1 (Rite Aid Jan. Video Value coupon) = make $0.01

1 M5 Magnum razor or refill cartridge (pg. 8) $5/1 - $3/1 (Printable from coupons.com - no longer available; also found in razor pk if you have one at home from previous purchase) = $2/1
- $1/1 in ad coupon = $1/1

2 Carefree Ultra (pg. 12) B1G1 (Update: $3.99/1) - $1/2 (1/3/RP) = $4/2
- 2 $2/1 (Rite Aid Jan. Video Values coupons) = Update: make $1.01

1 Carmex (inside ad wrap around) 0.35 oz. tube, 0.25 oz. jar, or 0.15 oz. stick $0.99/1
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

1 Maalox (pg. 2) $4.99/1 - $1.50/1 (12/6/SS) = $3.49/1
- $2 SCR = $1.49

Total before coupons = at least $24.96
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $19.50 (in MFC and Rite Aid Video Values coupons)
Total OOP = $0.46 + tax
- $2 SCR
Make $1.54 - tax
Get 4 Game of Life tickets


Purchase #5

2 Tostitos (pg. 11) $6/2 - $1/1 (All You Jan. '10) = $5/2
- 2 $1/1 (Rite Aid Dec. Video Values) = $3/2

1 Cortaid (pg. 2) $5.99/1 - $2/1 (1/3/RP) = $3.99/1
- $2/1 in ad coupon = $1.99/1

1 Nivea body wash (pg. 4) $4.99/1 - $2/1 (1/3/RP) = $2.99/1
Get 1 bonus Game of Life ticket

2 L’Oreal makeup products (inside ad wrap around) 40% Off (Also, there is a lot of L'Oreal makeup on clearance, you could get that instead. Just remember that you will not get 40% off of the clearance makeup.) look for makeup that is $3.99 to $5.99/1 = $2.39 to $3.59/1 (after 40% off)
- 2 of the following coupons ($2/1 foundation or $1/1 eye makeup Printable; $2/1 Loreal makeup, powder, blush, or concealer 10/18/RP, 11/1/RP, 11/15/RP; $1/1 L'Oreal mascara, eyeliner, or eye shadow 1/3/RP; $1/1 L'Oreal lip product 11/8/RP) = around $1.39 to $2.59 each
Get 2 bonus Game of Life tickets

Total before coupons = at least $21.76
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- around $12 (in MFC, Rite Aid Video Values coupons, and in ad coupons)
Total OOP = $4.76 + tax (must be able to use Wellness coupons to make this one profitable)
Get 4 Game of Life tickets