Rite Aid 3/7 to 3/13

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 $3/15 coupons (expires 3/31) 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.)

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

**Unless otherwise indicated, there is a limit of one single check rebate per item.


There are Wellness coupons here for $3/15 coupon, $0.50/1 greeting card, and $1/1 bagged candy. All expire 3/20. Thanks Debbie.

And Wellness coupons here (sign in to get them) for $1/1 seasonal purchase, $1/1 shaving accessory, $1/1 household cleaning item, and a FREE 8″ x 10″ Digital Print. All expire 3/20.


Wow, there is a lot this week. And a lot of potential means a lot of different transactions . . . so get ready to roll up your sleeves and put in some time at Rite Aid.


Purchase #1

2 Biore pore strips (pg. 4) 6 to 8 ct. 3/$15 ($5/1) = $10/2
2 Biore cleanser (pg. 4) 5 to 6.7 oz. $3/15 ($5/1) = $10/2
- 2 FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Pore Strips, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 3/7/10) = $10/4
- 4 $1/1 Biore skin care product, exp. 4-30-10 (RA VV March) = $6/4
- $5 SCR #41 (limit 3) wyb $15 of select products = $1/4
(And carry over $5 for next SCR #41)

Total before coupons = $20
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $14 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $1 + tax
- $5 SCR
MAKE $4 - tax


Purchase #2

2 John Frieda Brilliant Brunette, Sheer Blond, or Luxurious Volume shampoo or conditioner (pg. 4) $3/15 ($5/1) = $10/2
- 2 $3/1 John Frieda Shampoo or Conditioner, exp. 4-10-10 (SS 03/07/10) = $4/2
- $5 SCR #41 (limit 3) wyb $15 of select products ($5 carryover from purchase #1) = MAKE $1

1 John Frieda Root Awakening (pg. 4) $3/15 ($5/1) = $10/2
- 1 $2/1 John Frieda Hair Care Styler or Treatment, exp. 4-10 (SS 3/7/10) = $6/2
(Update: If this is a shampoo or conditioner, use another $3/1 coupon.)
- 1 $1/1 John Frieda Root Awakening product, exp. 4-30-10 (RA VV March) = $4/2
(And carry over $5 for next SCR #41)

(Update: 1 of the John Friedas you purchase should be a Frizz Ease styling product [use $1/1 RA VV March coupon and $2/1 MFC) - it will still qualify you for SCR #41 . . . AND check out SCR #4. MAKE an additional $5 ? [purchase price of shampoo].)

2 Cover Girl cosmetics (pg. 1) B1G1 (for this purchase make sure original price of at least 1 item is $5+) = $5+/2
- B1G1 Cover Girl Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = FREE
(and if your RA will allow it: - $1/1 Cover Girl Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; or exp. 4-30-10 [P&G 03/07/10]; or P&G MIR Booklet) = MAKE $1

Total before coupons = at least $20
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- about $15 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $1 + tax (or with $1/1 Cover Girl coupon $0 + tax)
- $5 SCR
MAKE $4 - tax (or $5 - tax)


Purchase #3

1 Biore pore strips (pg. 4) 6 to 8 ct. 3/$15 = $5/1
1 Biore cleanser (pg. 4) 5 to 6.7 oz. $3/15 = $5/1
- FREE Biore Cleanser wyb Pore Strips, exp. 5-31-10 (SS 3/7/10) = $5/2
- 2 $1/1 Biore skin care product, exp. 4-30-10 (RA VV March) = $3/2
- $5 SCR #41 (limit 3) wyb $15 of select products ($5 carryover from purchase #2) = MAKE $2

1 Metamucil (pg. 10) $9.99/1
- $3/1 Metamucil Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; or exp. 4-30-10 P&G 03/07/10) = $6.99/1
- $5 SCR #13 = $1.99/1
($9.99 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)

1 ReNu travel kit (pg. 12) $0.99/1 (or other filler item $0.01+)
- $1/1 Renu multi-purpose Printable = FREE or MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons = $20.98
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $11 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $4.98 + tax
- $10 SCR
MAKE $5.02 - tax


Purchase #4

1 Vicks DayQuil or Nyquil (pg. 1) $4.99/1
- $1.50/1 Nyquil or Dayquil, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; P&G 02/21/10; or exp. 4-30-10 [P&G 03/07/10]; or P&G MIR booklet) = $3.49/1
- $2 SCR #19 = $1.49/1
($4.99 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)

2 Almay eye cosmetics (pg. 10) B1G1 ($6.49/1??) = $6.49/2
- 2 $2/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, exp. 3-14 (SS 2/7/10) = $2.49/2
- $5 SCR #7 (If you did this last week, you can't do it again.) = MAKE $2.51
NOTE: Some people have reported finding eye shadow on clearance - ie. make more money. Also, the $2/1 coupon is regional - not in the Pittsburgh area. (If getting cheaper Almay, remember to add in fillers to keep your purchase above $20.)

2 Oral-B Advantage manual toothbrush $2.74/1 = $5.48/2
- $0.75/1 Select Oral-B Toothbrushes, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; P&G 02/21/10) = $4.73/2
- B1G1 Oral-B Advantage Manual Toothbrush, exp. 4-30-10 (P&G 03/07/10) = $1.99/2
- $1 SCR #39 = $.99/2
($5.48 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)

1 Scope (pg. 1) 710 to 1000 ml. $3.50/1
- $1/1 Scope Mouthwash, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $2.50/1
($3.50 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)

Total before coupons = $20.46
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- $9.99 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $5.47 + tax
- $8 SCR
MAKE $2.53 - tax


Purchase #5 This purchase has a lot of options. You'll need to do a price check to find the best deal (I think that the Gillette may give you the most value for the least OOP, but I'm not sure) . . . or just pick the one you want most.  : )

2 Gillette invisible solid or gel (pg. 10) $8/2
2 Gillette body wash (not in ad) (about $5/1 ??) = $10/2
- $4/2 Gillette Body Wash or Deodorant, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/21/10) = $14/4 Gillette items
- 2 FREE Gillette Body Wash wyb Deodorant, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) (P&G 03/07/10) = $4/4 Gillette items
OR
2 Old Spice Everclear or Fresh collection deodorant (pg. 10) 2.6 oz. = $8/2
2 Old Spice odor blocker body wash (not in ad) (about $5/1 ??) (or get 2 Old Spice deodorants - about $5/1 ??) = $10/2
- 2 $1/1 Old Spice Deodorant or Body Wash, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $16/4 Old Spice items
- 2 FREE Old Spice Body Wash wyb Select Products, exp. 4-30 (P&G 3/7/10) [or 2 FREE Old Spice Deodorant wyb Select Products, exp. 4-30 (P&G 3/7/10)] = $6/4 Old Spice items

(For this scenario, I'm going to use the Gillette items/price.)

1 Pampers wipes (pg. 1) 60 to 77 ct. $2.49/1
- $0.50/1 Pampers Wipes, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = $1.99/1
($2.49 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)
Don't have a baby:  1. These are great to stick in the car for spills or to clean hands.   2. Give to a friend with a baby or save them for a baby shower.  3. Give them to your church nursery. (I know that my church has a parenting conference coming up - childcare being provided - and is currently looking to have nursery supplies donated.)

Total before coupons = about $20.49
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- around $14.50 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $0.99 + tax
COST $0.99 + tax


Purchase #6

1 Crest Rinse (pg. 5) 440 ml. or 1 liter $4.99/1
- $2/1 Crest Rinse, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; exp. 4-30-10 [P&G 03/07/10]) = $2.99/1
($4.99 towards SCR #18 Purchase $30 worth select P&G products get $10 RA gift card)
With this item, I'll have bought a total of $31.44 eligible P&G products!!

1 Gillette clinical (pg. 10) 1.6 oz. to 1.7 oz. $7.99/1
- $3/1 Gillette Clinical Deodorant, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/21/10) = $4.99/1
- $2 SCR #32 = $2.99/1

2 Starburst (pg. 11) B1G1 $1.49/1 = $1.49/2
- B1G1 (max value $1.10) Starburst Printable = FREE $0.39/2 (This will change the OOP below.)

1 Trident Layers gum(pg. 11) B1G1 $1.49/1? = $1.49/2
- 2 $0.75/1 Trident Layers Gum, exp. 4-3-10 (SS 02/07/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.01

1 ReNu travel kit (pg. 12) $0.99/1
- $1/1 Renu multi-purpose Printable = FREE or MAKE $0.01

2 Cover Girl cosmetics (pg. 1) B1G1 price varies = $5+/2
- B1G1 Cover Girl Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10) = FREE
(and if your RA will allow it: - $1/1 Cover Girl Product, exp. 3-31-10 (P&G 02/07/10; or exp. 4-30-10 [P&G 03/07/10]; or P&G MIR Booklet) = MAKE $1

Total before coupons = at least $21.95
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $13.99 (in MFC)
Total OOP = $2.96 + tax (or $1.96)
- $2 SCR
- $10 RA gift card wyb $30 select P&G products
MAKE $9.04 - tax (or MAKE $10.04 - tax)


Purchase #7

1 Prevacid (pg. 3) 42 ct. $25.99/1
- $10/1 Prevacid 42 ct. (USA Weekend mag. 2/18/10; RA VV March) = $15.99/1
- $21.99 MIR (Parade 2/28/10) = MAKE $6

2 Poise pads (pg. 10) 20 to 30 ct. $11/2
- 2 $2/1 Poise pads 12 to 72 ct. Printable = $7/2
- 2 $2/1 Poise pads (RA VV Feb.) = $3/2
- $3 SCR #5 = FREE

2 Skittles (pg. 11 - not pictured) B1G1 $1.49/1 = $1.49/2
- B1G1 (max value $1.10) Skittles Printable (become a Facebook fan) = $0.39/2

Total before coupons = $38.48
- $5/20 Rite Aid Video Values coupon
- at least $19.10 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP = $14.38 + tax
- $3 SCR
- $21.99 MIR
MAKE $10.61 - tax

 
At the end of the 7 purchases, the sale value of the products I'll have bought will be at least $162.36. And I'll make at least $34.21 after SCRs and gift card.


Fillers:

2 N.Y.C. Color quick dry nail polish (pg. 10 - not pictured) B1G1 50% off (around $2+/1 ??) = $3/2
- B1G1 NYC Quick Dry Nail Polish, exp. 3-31-10 (ALL YOU Mar '10) = $1/2
- $1 SCR #35 = FREE

1 ReNu (pg. 10) 12 oz. $6.99/1
- $2/1 ReNu Printable = $4.99/1
- $2 SCR #22 = $2.99/1

2 Nivea lip balm $0.99/1 = $1.98/2
- B1G1 (2/07/RP) = $0.99/2
(- $0.50/1 (tearpad or display coupons - look in makeup and skincare areas of store) = $0.49/2)

2 Blistex (pg. 7) $0.99/1 = $1.98/2
- $1/2 (12/13/SS) = $0.98/2

Halls (pg. 7) $0.99/1
- $0.50/1 (All You Mar '10; or $1/2 (2/21/SS) = $0.49/1

2 Ludens (pg.7) $0.99/1 = $1.98/2
- $1/2 (1/31/SS) = $0.98/2
- 2 $0.25 RA Game of Life coupon = $0.48/2

2 Ricola (pg. 7) $0.99/1 = $1.98/2
- $1/2 (1/17/SS) = $0.98/2

Carmex (pg. 7) $0.99/1
- $0.25/1 RA Game of Life coupon = $0.74/1