Rite Aid Deal and Transaction Scenarios 4/17 to 4/23

 

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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 a lot of great deals this week. Be sure to get to RA early in the week as these items are almost sure to sell out quickly.  But then again, if you can't make it there are always rainchecks.  : )

NOTE: Purchase #3 has to be done on Sunday. The B1G1 Air Wick coupons expire Sunday!


Purchase #1

4 Physicians Formula All Cosmetics (pg. 10) B1G1 50% off (about $7/1) = $21/4
- 4 $5/1 Mineral Wear or any Physicians Formula Printable = $1/4
[or $5/1 Eye Booster or any Physicians Formula Printable]
- $5 +UP Reward wyb $20 Physicians Formula Cosmetics = MAKE $4
(NOTE: Make sure your total will be $20 before coupons!!!)
(Eye definer auto eye pencil $5.50/1)
(Matte Collection quad eyeshadow $6.75/1)
(Eye definer felt tipped marker $6.95/1)

4 Carefree Pantiliners (pg. 5) 18 ct. $5/4
- 2 $2/2 Listerine Antiseptic Mouthwash, Stayfree, Carefree, Zyrtec, Aveeno, Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandgages, or Neosporin Products Printable (SEE HERE) = $1/4
- 4 $1/1 Carefree Liners Printable = $1/4
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 4 = FREE
(NOTE: It has been brought to my attention that this coupon is a counterfeit. Do not use it at ANY store. I found and linked another Carefree coupon above which will make the Carefree FREE.)
[2nd NOTE: After further investigation, I do not believe the coupon that I linked above is a counterfeit. I think that it is a valid Bricks coupon - It generates a unique code for each coupon that you print and you are only allowed to print 2 per computer. It seems that someone may have made many copies of one printable coupon (ie. they would have exactly the same numbers as the one pictured on the CIC announcement). You can check to see whether or not you have a valid coupon by entering the Veri-Fi code at this website. However, even if you do have a valid coupon you may no longer wish to use it as these coupons will be under scrutiny (and would thus cause you to be under scrutiny) at stores around the nation. So far I have been unable to determine whether or not the manufacturer will be reimbursing for the valid coupons or if all the coupons will now be treated as counterfeits. I am inclined to believe that the real coupons will still be reimbursed by the manufacturer seeing as the Bricks coupon has not yet been pulled down. If I discover that the coupon will not be reimbursed, I will be taking my Carefree back to Rite Aid and returning it for the purchase price of the 4 pks minus the coupons minus the +UP Reward (ie. I will just be returning it; I will not be getting any money back at all). For more information, OR to read my full post go HERE.]

1 Little Remedies Fever or Cold (pg. 5) $4.99/1
- $1/1 Little Remedies Product, exo. 5-31-11 (SS 3/27/11) = $3.99/1
- $3 +UP Reward = $0.99/1
- $1 SCR #28 (Limit 2) = MAKE $0.01

2 Snickers Easter Single Serve Candy (pg. 3) $1/2
- $1/2 Mars Easter Product, exp. 4-24-11 (RP 04/10/11) = FREE
[or $1/2 Mars Easter Product, exp. 4-24-11 (RP 03/20/11)]

Total before coupons around $31.99
[- $3/$15 RA survey coupon - if you have one - I'm going to assume that you don't for this scenario.]
- $2 off $10 Beauty Purchase Apr. RA VV coupon
- $26 (in MFC and RA coupons)
Total OOP about $3.99 (or less if your Physicians Formula items were under $7/1)
- $1 SCR = $2.99
earn $5 +UP Reward from Physicians Formula
earn $1 +UP Reward from Carefree
earn $3 +UP Reward from Little Remedies
(like MAKEing $6.01 on everything in this scenario!)


Purchase #2

2 Ester-C To Go (pg. 7) B1G1 12 ct. ($5.99/1) = $5.99/2
- 2 $3/1 Ester-C Product, exp. 4-26-11 (RP 03/06/11) = FREE or MAKE $0.01
[**and/or $2/1 Ester-C Product Mar. RA VV coupon]
[**and/or $1/1 Ester-C Product Apr. RA VV coupon]
(NOTE: While not mentioned in the ad, the Ester-C Gummies are also ringing up as B1G1. So buy 2, use 2 $3/1 coupons, pay $0.49!)

2 High Octane Energy Chews (pg. 6) B1G1 3 ct. = $??/2
- B1G1 High Octane Energy Chews Printable = FREE

4 Nivea Men's or Women's Body Wash (pg. 16) 16.5 oz. $3.99/1 = $15.96/4
- 4 $3/1 Nivea For Men Body Wash, exp. 5-14-2011 (RP 04/17/11) = $3.96/4
[or $3/1 Nivea Women's Body Wash, exp. 5-14-2011 (RP 04/17/11) - regional Seattle area, maybe others]
[or $2/1 Nivea Smoothness or Happiness Body Wash (ALL YOU Mar '11)]
[or $2/1 Nivea for Men Body Wash, exp. 4-15-11 (ALL YOU Mar '11)]
- $5 +UP Reward wyb $15 Nivea Body Wash (Limit 1) = MAKE $1.04

1 got2b Stylers (pg. 10) $5.99/1
- $2/1 got2b Styling Product, exp. 6-1-11 (ALL YOU Apr '11) = $3.99/1
- $2/1 got2b Styling Item Apr. RA VV coupon = $1.99/1
- $2 +UP Reward = MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons at least $29.94
[- $3/$15 RA survey coupon - if you have one - I'm going to assume that you don't for this scenario.]
- at least $24 (in MFC coupons)
- $5 in +UP Rewards from Purchase #1
Total OOP $0.95 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to lower your OOP costs.)
earn $5 +UP Reward from Nivea
earn $2 +UP Reward from got2b Stylers
(like MAKEing $1.06 on everything in this scenario!)


Purchase #3 (This purchase must be completed Sunday!) Also, this +UP is tracking, so you can split these items up over different transactions and/or stores.

6 Air Wick Aerosol Air Fresheners (pg. 8) 8 oz. B1G1 (reg. price $1.49/1 to $1.69/1) = $5.07/6
- 3 B1G1 Air Wick Spray up to $1.39, exp. 4-17-11 (SS 03/06/11) = $0.90/6
(about $5.07 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

1 Gain Dish Detergent (10.3-11 oz.), $0.89
- $1/1 Gain Dish Soap, exp. 4-30-11 (P&G Everyday Savings Book) = FREE or MAKE $0.11
($0.89 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer (pg. 8) $2.49/1
- $1/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer/Refill, exp. 4-30-2011 (Organize In Style) = $1.49/1
[or $1/1 Febreze Noticeables Warmer/Refill, exp. 4-30-2011 (Organize In Style)]
- $3.50 Febreze MIR = MAKE $2.01
($2.49 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

2 Fabric Softener Crystals (pg. 8) 28 oz. $5.99/1 = $5.99/2
- 2 $2/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener, exp. 4-30-11 (RP 03/13/11) = $1.99/2
- $1/1 Purex Crystal Beads Mar. RA VV coupon = $0.99/2
(NOTE: Use your spouce's VV coupon too and get them FREE.)
($5.99 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

1 Lysol NeutraAir Fabric Mist (pg. 8) 17 oz. $5/2 = $2.50/1
- $1/1 Lysol Neutra Air Fabric Mist, exp. 4-19-11 (SS 03/20/11; Printable) = $1.50/1
- $1/1 Lysol Item Apr. RA VV coupon = $0.50/1 ($2.50 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

6 Dixie or Vanity Fair Plates, Cups, Bowls, or Vanity Fair Napkins (pg. 8) 100 ct. B1G1 ($3.99/1) = $11.97/6
- $5/3 Dixie Ultra Plates Mar. RA VV coupon = $6.97/6
(NOTE: For the best deal use your spouce's $5/3 VV coupon too!)
- $2/2 Dixie Ultra Plates Apr. RA VV coupon = $4.97/6
($11.97 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

1 Windex 26 oz. or Wipes 28 ct. (pg. 8) $5/2 = $2.50/1
- $1/1 Windex Product, exp. 6-30-11 (SS 03/06/11) = $1.50/1
[or $0.55/1 Windex Multi-Surface Cleaner or Wipes, exp. 5-15-11 (SS 4/3/11)]
- $0.50/1 Windex Product Apr. RA VV coupon = $1/1
($2.50 towards the $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select household products - Limit 1)

Total before coupons around $31.41
[- $3/$15 RA survey coupon - if you have one - I'm going to assume that you don't for this scenario.]
- at least $21.67 (in MFC coupons)
- $9 in +UP Rewards from Purchase #1 and #2 ($1 + $3 +UP - Purchase 1; $5 +UP - Purchase #2)
Total OOP $0.74 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to lower your OOP costs.)
- $3.50 MIR = MAKE $2.76
earn $10 +UP Reward from Select Household Products
(like MAKEing $3.76 on everything in this scenario!)


If I roll the +UP Rewards from one transaction to the next, I will end up paying a total of NOT MORE THAN $5.68 OOP for products with a sale value of $93.34 (that is, if I didn't have any +UP Rewards from previous weeks . . . which, of course, I do). I will have earned $1 in SCRs which will get sent to me in check form (that I can cash at the bank) at the end of the month. I will receive a MIR check for $3.50. And I will have $12 in +UP Rewards left for other purchases this week or next. That's like MAKEing at least $10.82 on products with a sale value of $93.34! (It should be noted that you could make more if you have $3/$15 survey coupons or if you use more VV coupons. Your OOP costs could also be a lot less!)

See the rest of the RA coupon matchups for this week HERE.