Rite Aid Deals and Transaction Scenarios 8/22 - 8/28

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/$25 Rite Aid coupon, as well as a coupon for each product for which you watch a video. While there does not appear to be a limit as to how many Video Values accounts you can have per address, your Wellness+ card will remember which coupons you have used (VV coupons with long barcodes only). You will only be allowed to use 1 coupon (with long barcode) per Wellness+ card per month. Once a coupon with a long barcode has been used, it can not be used again, not even on another Wellness+ card (it will beep at the register and say that it has already been redeemed). If you have a Video Value account and your husband has one too, then you are going to need two Wellness+ cards (one for him and one for you) in order to be able to use all the coupons.
3. Remember to still print extra of the Video Values coupons with the short barcodes. (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. (NOTE that the coupon is good for 2 months.) While all the Video Values coupons will print more than once. Some have a unique barcode that will only allow you to use the coupons once. Others can still be used more than once. The rule is - long barcode = only 1 use; short barcode = multiple uses.) For more information, please read my post HERE.
4. Rite Aid rolled out their new program Wellness+ nationwide. If you haven't already done so, sign up for your rewards card online or in stores. You may also wish to consider getting your husband a Wellness+ card too. Starting August 1st all +UP Rewards will be tied to your Wellness+ card. There will be a limit of 1 +UP Reward per card per week (unless otherwise stated). If you have trouble getting the +UP Rewards to print, give RA a call. They are reimbursing the +UP Rewards that should have printed:
   Public Relations Dept.
   Rite Aid Corporation
   Camp Hill, PA
   Office: (717) 975-5713
   eharkreader@riteaid.com (Eric Harkreader)
5. Print out EXTRA $5/$25Coupons (Thanks to Debbie!). They are good for the entire month of August!

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.


This is the last week to earn August's SCRs! I believe that it is also the last week to earn August's Video Values coupons.


Wow, there are a lot of items that are FREE after SCR this week! This makes for a great moneymaking week at RA!! Yeah!! In fact, my head is spinning because there are just so many deals this week. Is it possible to have too many deals in one week?


Purchase #1

1 Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups, or GoodNites (pg. 1) $8.99/1

- $2/1 Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups or Goodnites RA August VV Coupon = $6.99/1

(NOTE: This VV coupon has a short bar code = muliple use)

- $2.50/1 Huggies Little Snugglers or Little Movers Diapers Printable = $4.49/1

[or $2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers Printable]

[or $2/1 Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers Printable]

- $2 +UP Reward = $2.99/1

(NOTE: Challice - see comments - reports that the +UP Rewards print 3+ times; so stock up now if you have the coupons!)
(NOTE: I'm not sure if this will work or not, but there is also July's RA VV coupon for $1/1  Huggies Wipes 64ct+ wyb Huggies Jeans Diapers. Use that with $0.50/1 Huggies Baby Wipes, exp. 9-18-10 (SS 08/22/10). I think that Huggies wipes are around $3.69/1 - $1/1 VV coupon - $0.50 MFC = $2.19/1)

OR

**The Huggies Goodnites are a better deal if you got the RA Goodnites mailer coupon!**

1 Huggies Jumbo Pack GoodNites (pg. 1) $8.99/1

- $2/1 Huggies Diapers, Pull-Ups or Goodnites RA August VV Coupon = $6.99/1
(NOTE: This VV coupon has a short bar code = muliple use)
- $2/1 Huggies Goodnites, exp. 9-19-10 (SS 8/22/10) = $4.99/1 [or $1/1 Huggies Goodnites Printable]

- $2/1 Huggies Goodnites RA mailer coupon = $2.99/1

- $2 +UP Reward = $0.99/1

(Remember the +UP Reward is reported to be more than 3 per card!)

2 Joint Juice (pg. 9) 8 oz. 6 pk. B1G1 $5.99/1 = $5.99/2
- B1G1 Joint Juice Performance Water, exp. 8-31-10 (SS 06/06/10) = FREE
(Note: The Joint Juice Perfomance Water is part of the B1G1 sale. Some RA's will not have this in stock yet, but they should be getting it. It's very likely that your RA will run out of this during the sale. If you plan on purchasing a lot, you can always ask your RA to order extra. This B1G1 sale runs till 9/18/10! The two available flavors are Blueberry/Acai and Cranberry. Item numbers are SKU: 0309308 UPC: 68021404221 and SKU: 0309310 UPC:68021404220. Thanks to SlickDeals.)
(You can also order extra coupons HERE from The QHunter.)

1 Salonpas Pain Relief Patch (pg. 10) 5 ct. $5.49/1

- $5.49 SCR #50 = FREE

Total before coupons at least $20.47
-$5/$20 July RA VV coupon (NOTE: This is the $5/$20 coupon. I haven't used it yet and I wouldn't want to waste it!)
- at least $10.49 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP $4.98 (less if you bought Goodnites) + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP.)
- $5.49 SCR = MAKE $0.51
earn $2 +UP Reward from Huggies


Purchase #2

2 Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Care (pg. 5) B1G1 50% off (Make sure that items are at least $6.67/1!) = at least $10/2
- 2 $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste, exp. 9-15-10 (RP 8/8/2010; Peelies on products) = $6/2
- $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste RA August VV coupon = $4/2
[** also - $2/1 Garnier Nutritioniste July RA VV coupon (think I've already used this one - hope not)**]
- $1 off $10 Skin Care Purchase RA Wellness+ coupon = $3/2
- $3 +UP Reward = FREE (or around FREE)
- $3 +UP Reward = MAKE $3
(NOTE: Multiple +UP Rewards are printing for Garnier!)

1 ArthArrest Topical Analgesic Lotion (pg. 10) 3 oz. $14.99/1
- $1 OFF Any Pain Care Purchase of $10.00 or More RA Wellness+ coupon = $13.99

- $14.99 SCR #54 = MAKE $1

Total before coupons at least $24.99 (Chances are that the Garnier was not exactly $10. So, you'll be over $25)
-$5/$25 RA coupon
- $8 (in MFC, Wellness+ coupon, and RA VV coupons)
- $2 +UP Reward from Huggies (above)
Total OOP $10 + tax (Use any other +UP Rewards that you have to reduce your OOP.)
- $14.99 SCR = MAKE $4.99
Earn $3 +UP Reward from Garnier


Purchase #3

2 Xtra Laundry Detergent (pg. 1) 68.75 oz., 35 to 44 loads $4/2

- 2 $1/1 Xtra Detergent or Fabric Softener, exp. 9-8-10 (SS 06/06/10) = $2/2
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $1/2 ($0.50/1)

1 Chestal Honey Cough Syrup (pg. 11) 8.45 oz. $7.99/1
- $1.50/1 Chestal Product, exp. 12-31-11 (RP 01/24/10) = $6.49/1
[or -$1 Children's Oscillococcinum, Children's Coldcalm or Children's Chestal Printable]
-$7 SCR #49 = MAKE $0.51

1 Kerasal Foot Ointment (pg. 11) 30 grams $6.99/1
- $2/1 Kerasal Foot Softening Product (SS 6/6/10) = $4.99/1
[or $2/1 Kerasal Foot Softening Product, exp. 12-31-10 (Woman's Day, June; Weight Watchers, May/June); Parade Mag. (not sure which one, but exp. 8/31/10)]
[or $1/1 Kerasal Foot Product Printable (IE); Printable (FF)]
- $6 SCR #33 = MAKE $1.01
+ Purchase any Kerasal product get FREE Moisture-Enhancing Socks MIR

1 Backaid (pg. 10) 28 ct. $3.49/1
- $1 OFF Any Pain Care Purchase of $10.00 or More RA Wellness+ coupon = $2.49
- $3.49 SCR #55 = MAKE $1

1 Tone Body Wash (pg 5) 18 oz. $2.99/1

- $1/1 Tone Body Wash Printable (IE); Printable (FF) = $1.99/1

[or $1/1 Tone Product Printable]

- $2 SCR #69 = MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons $25.46
-$5/$25 RA coupon
- $7.50 (in MFC and RA Wellness+ coupons)
- $3 +UP Reward from Garnier (above)
Total OOP $9.96 + tax
- $18.49 SCR = MAKE $8.53
Earn $1 +UP Reward from Xtra


Purchase #4

1 Boiron Children's Coldcalm (pg. 11) 80 ct. $7.99/1
-$1 Children's Oscillococcinum, Children's Coldcalm or Children's Chestal Printable = $6.99/1
- $7 SCR #48 = MAKE $0.01

1 Cramp 911 (pg. 10) roll-on 4.5 ml $6.99/1

- $6.99 SCR #58 = FREE

1 Stopain Pain Reliever (pg. 10) analgesic spray 4 oz. or roll-on 3 oz. $6.99/1

- $1 OFF Any Pain Care Purchase of $10.00 or More RA Wellness+ coupon = $5.99

- $6.99 SCR #56 = MAKE $1
- $2/1 Stopain MIR = MAKE $3

1 Crest 3D White Toothpaste (pg. 6) 5.8 oz. $2.99/1
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste or Liquid Gel, exp. 8-31-10 (P&G 08/01/10) = $1.99/1
- $2 SCR #44 = MAKE $0.01
($2.99 towards SCR #556 $10 wyb $25 of Oral Care - if you haven't already finished this rebate.)

4 Royal Gelatin Dessert (pg. 14) 0.32 to 1.4 oz. $1/4
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 4 = FREE

Total before coupons $25.96
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $3 (in MFC and RA Wellness+ coupons)
- $1 +UP Reward from Xtra (above)
Total OOP $16.96 + tax
- $22.98 SCR = MAKE $6.02
Earn $1 +UP Reward from Gelatin


Purchase #5

3 John Frieda Root Awakening (pg. 5) $15/3
- 3 $3/1 John Frieda Root Awakening, exp. 10-9-10 (SS 08/22/10) = $6/3
- $1 OFF Any Shampoo or Conditioner Purchase of $10.00 or More Wellness+ coupon = $5/3
- $5 SCR #71 wyb $15 KAO Brands = FREE

1 Bengay (pg. 10) $5.49/1 ?
- $3/1 RA in-ad coupon = $2.49/1
- $2/1 Bengay Product, exp. 9-20-10 (RP 06/20/10) = $0.49/1
[or $2/1 Bengay Product (Blinky MFC - look for these at RA)]
- $1 +UP Reward = MAKE $0.51
(Remember, since this is reg. price if you have 10% or 20% Wellness+ discount you'll make even more.)

1 Hyland’s Leg Cramps (pg. 11) 50 ct. $5.99/1
- $1 OFF Any Pain Care Purchase of $10.00 or More RA Wellness+ coupon = $4.99
- $5 SCR #53 = MAKE $0.01

Total before coupons at least $25.38
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $16 (in MFC, in-ad RA coupons, and Wellness+ coupons)
- $1 +UP Reward from Gelatin (above)
Total OOP $3.38 + tax
- $10 SCR = MAKE $6.62
Earn $1 +UP Reward from Bengay


Purchase #6 (Yes!! Make money buying toilet paper!! Been waiting for this one.)

1 Depend Underwear (pg. 16) 14-20 ct. $12.99/1
(NOTE: The reg. price for the Depends is $14.99. That means that if you have 20% Wellness+ discount, they'll ring up as $11.99. With the Cottonelle you'll have only $24.97 towards the SCR. It would be better to not scan your Wellness+ card and just eat the $2. You'll still make $0.03 on toilet paper . . . and Depends.)
- $2/1 Depend Printable = $10.99/1
[or $1.50/1 Depend Underwear, exp. 8-31-10 (SS 07/11/10)]
- $2/1 Depend Product August RA VV coupon = $8.99/1
[**- $1.50/1 Depend product (RA mailer coupon - if you still have it)** - This would make them $7.49 before SCR.]
- $4 SCR #60 = $4.99/1
($12.99 towards SCR #148 $5 wyb $25 in participating Kimberly Clark products)
($12.99 towards SCR #10 $5 wyb $25 in participating Box Tops products)

2 Cottonelle Bath Tissue (pg. 16) double roll 12 pk. $6.49/1 = $12.98/2
- 2 $1/1 Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue, exp. 9-26-10 (SS 08/15/10) = $10.98/2
[or $1/1 Cottonelle Bathroom Tissue, exp. 9-30-10 (All You July '10; Walmart mailer w/ sample)]
[or $0.50/1 Cottonelle Toilet Paper Printable]
- $1/1 Cottonelle Double Rolls Toilet Paper July RA VV coupon = $9.49/2
- $1/1 Cottonelle Double Rolls Toilet Paper August RA VV coupon = $8.49/2
- $5 SCR #148 $5 wyb $25 in participating Kimberly Clark products = $3.49/2
- $5 SCR #10 $5 wyb $25 in participating Box Tops products = MAKE $1.51

Total before coupons $25.97
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $8 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
- $1 +UP Reward from Bengay (above)
Total OOP $11.97 + tax
- $14 SCR = MAKE $2.03

Total value so far is around $148.24! Make $29.70 after SCR. (This is going to be changing 'cause I'm still not done!)
You should still have the following +UP Rewards to use next week:
None at the moment . . . but just wait.


Purchase #7

3 Excedrin (pg. 10) Menstrual Complete 20 ct., PM 20 ct. gelcaps, Migraine 24 ct. $5.97/3
- 3 $1/1 Excedrin Product, exp. 8-28-10 (SS 07/11/10; Printable) = $2.97/3

1 ThermaCare (pg. 10) (on clearance, not pictured in ad - 50% off) about $4.49/1
- $3/1 ThermaCare Product, exp. 9-19-10 (RP 07/25/10) = $1.49/1
- $1/1 ThermaCare August RA VV coupon = $0.49/1
- $1 OFF Any Pain Care Purchase of $10.00 or More RA Wellness+ coupon = MAKE $0.51
(I'm not sure this will print, but if it does - $1 +UP Reward = MAKE $1.51

1 Listerine Mouthwash (pg. W3) 500 ml. $3.99/1
- $2/1 Listerine Zero Printable = $1.99/1
[or $1/1 Listerine Whitening Rinse Product, exp. 12-31-10 (SS 08/01/10)] = $2.99/1
- $1/1 Listerine August RA VV coupon = $0.99/1
- $1 +UP Reward = MAKE $0.01
($3.99 towards SCR #556 $10 wyb $25 of Oral Care - if you haven't already finished this rebate.)

1 Orville Redenbacher's Microwave Popcorn (pg. 14) 3-4 pk. $1.99/1
- $0.40/1 Orville Reddenbacher Popping Corn, exp. 10-1 (RP 8/1/10) = $1.59/1
- $1 +UP Reward = $0.59/1

1 Hyland’s Calms Forte (pg. 11) 32 ct. $3.99/1
- $3 SCR #59 = $0.99/1

1 Porcelana Day or Night Cream (pg. 11) 3 oz. $4.99/1
- $4 SCR #72 = $0.99/1

Total before coupons at least $25.42
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $11.40 (in MFC, RA VV coupons, and RA Wellness+ coupons)
Total OOP $9.02 + tax
- $7 SCR = Cost $2.02
(*Possible*) Earn $1 +UP Reward from ThermaCare
Earn $1 +UP Reward from Listerine
Earn $1 +UP Reward from Orville


Purchase #8

4 Trident Layers Gum (pg. 15) 14-15 pieces B1G1 ($1.29/1) = $2.58/4
- 2 $1/2 Trident Layers Gum Printable = $0.58/4

1 Sinus or Allergy Buster (pg. 11) 20 ml $8.99/1
- $8 SCR #52 = $0.99/1

1 Cystex (pg. 11) 7.6 oz. $6.99/1
- $3 SCR #26 = $3.99/1
- $3 Bonus SCR #226 = $0.99/1

2 Kotex (pg. 16) Maxi Pads 14-24 ct., Lightdays Pantiliners 42-64 ct., Security Tampons 18 ct., U by Kotex Ultra Thin Pads 14-18 ct., U by Kotex Click Tampons 18 ct., or U by Kotex Liners 50-60 ct. $7/2
- 2 $1/1 Kotex or U by Kotex Product, exp. 9-16-10 (RP 08/01/10 #2; Printable) = $5/2
[or $2/2 Kotex Pads, exp. 9-19-10 (SS 08/08/10)]
[or $1/1 U by Kotex Pads, Liners or Tampons, exp. 9-19-10 (SS 08/08/10)]
- $1/1 Kotex or U-Kotex Pads, Liners or Tampons July RA VV coupon = $4/2
- $3 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $1/2
($7 towards SCR #148 $5 wyb $25 in participating Kimberly Clark products - only helps if you don't do purchase #6)

Total before coupons $25.56
- $5/$25 RA coupon
- $5 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
- $1 +UP Reward from Listerine (above)
- $1 +UP Reward from Orville (above)
[- $1 +UP Reward for ThermaCare - if that printed]
Total OOP $13.56 + tax
- $14 SCR = MAKE $0.44
Earn $3 +UP Reward from Kotex


Purchase #9 (I'm going to try to go by RA today. May put together this scenarios after I've had the chance to check some prices below.)

2 Snickers Marathon (pg. 9) B1G1 = ??/2
- B1G1 Snickers Marathon (All You, August) = FREE

Coffeemate Creamer 2.99 - .75 MQ and it printed 2/$1 UPs
2 Dove Bagged Chocolate (pg. 15) $6/2
- 2 $1/1 Dove Promises Silky Smooth Chocolate, exp. 11-7-10 (RP 08/15/10; Printable) = $4/2
- $1/2 Dove Chocolates August RA VV coupon = $3/2
- $1/2 Dove Bagged Candies (RA Coupon Savings Booklet) = $2/2
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $1/2

2 Malt o Meal Cereal (pg. 14) 12-16.5 oz. $3/2
- $1 +UP Reward wyb 2 = $2/2

1 Pepperidge Farm Cookies (pg. 14) 7-8.6 oz. $2.99/1
- $0.75/1 Select Pepperidge Farm Cookies, exp. 10-24-10 (SS 08/01/10) = $2.24/1
- $1 +UP Reward = $1.24/1

1 Irish Spring Body Wash (pg. 5) 15-18 oz. $3.99/1
- $1/1 Irish Spring Bodywash August RA VV coupon = $2.99/1
- $1/1 Irish Spring Bodywash, exp. 9-30-10 (CVS Rienventing Beauty Mag. - buy it for $0.99 at CVS) = $1.99/1
- $1 +UP Reward = $0.99/1

1 TRESemme Shampoo, Conditioner, or Stylers (pg.1) $3.99/1
-  $1/1 TRESemme Hair Care (RA Coupon Savings Booklet) = $2.99/1
- $1 +UP Reward = $1.99/1

2 L'Oreal Cosmetics (pg. 4) B1G1 50% off $??/1 = $??/1
- $2/1 Select L'Oreal Lash or Mascara Items, exp. 11-7 (RP 08/15/10) = $??/2
- $6/1 L'Oreal Lash Boosting Power System, exp. 12-31-10 (RA Coupon Savings Booklet) = $??/2
- $2/1 L'Oreal Lash Boosting Mascara, Serum or Kit August RA VV coupon = $??/2
- $3 +UP Reward wyb L'Oreal Lash Boosting Item = $??/2
(NOTE: Multiple +UP Rewards are printing for this item too!) [or $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Cosmetic, exp. 10-17-10 (RP 07/25/10)]
[or $3/1 L'Oreal Lipstick or Lip Liner, exp. 12-31-10 (RA Coupon Savings Booklet)]
[or $1/1 L'Oreal Paris Eye Cosmetics Item, exp. 11-7-10 (RP 08/15/10)]
- 2 $2 SCR #79 (Limit 2) = $??/2

2 Almay Foundation, Powder, Concealer, or Blush (pg. 4) B1G1 50% off = $??/2
- 2 $1/1 Almay Cosmetic Product, exp. 10-16-10 (SS 07/25/10) = $??/2
(NOTE: I think some of my coupons were $2/1!! Got to check.)
- 2 $2/1 Almay Intense I-Color Product July RA VV coupon = $??/2
(NOTE: The above VV coupon is a short code coupon - ie. multiple prints)
- $3 SCR #63 wyb $15 Almay Products or $6 SCR wyb $25 = $??/2

1 Maybelline Cosmetics (pg. 1) 40% off = $??/1
- $1/1 Maybelline New York Eyeshadow or Liner, exp. 9-15 (RP 8/8/10) = $??/1
[or $1/1 Maybelline New York Mascara, exp. 9-15-10 (RP 08/08/10)]
- $2/1 Maybelline Cosmetic Product August RA VV coupon = $??/1
[or $1/1 Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Items July RA VV coupon]
[$1 +UP Reward wyb Maybelline Lip]
($?? towards SCR #564 Glam Camp Bag wyb $10 of select items)

4 Kleenex Facial Tissue (pg. 16) White 85 or 200 ct., Anti-Viral 75 ct., or Assorted 100 or 184 ct. B1G1 ($2.49/1) = $4.98/4
- 2 $0.50/2 Select Kleenex Facial Tissues, exp. 9-5-10 (SS 7/11/10) = $3.98/4
- $1/3 Kleenex Facial Tissue August RA VV coupon = $2.98/4 ($0.75/1)
($4.98 towards SCR #148 $5 wyb $25 in participating Kimberly Clark products - only helps if you don't do purchase #6)

And I'm not even finished . . . I found more great deals that I have yet to list. . . If anyone feels like putting together a scenario with the random items at the end. . . please post it in the comments.


Purchase #?

3 Zegerid (pg. W2) 14 ct. $13 ? = $39/3
- 3 $3/1 Zegerid OTC, exp. 9-30-10 (SS 08/15/10) = $30/3
- 3 $3/1 Zegerid OTC RA July VV Coupon (think this was multiple use - have to look it up) = $21/3
[**- $7.80 (20% Wellness+ discount) - if you have it. This will bring your OOP cost to $8.20 after $5/$25 coupon. And after +UP Reward you will make $1.80! **]
- $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 = $11/3
- $5/$25 coupon = $6/3 (If anyone happens to need it.)