Rite Aid Deals and Transaction Scenarios 9/12 - 9/18

 

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. They are good for the entire month of Sept! These Expire 9-30-10!

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.

Just in case you happened to be in need of toothbrushes (I'm NOT!), you won't need any after this week. : )  We'll just call this toothbrush week. There is one toothbrush that I want very much though - that is the stages toothbrush. We don't get children's toothbrushes very often (for completely FREE), so that one is very welcome at my house!

Also, make sure that you remember to check the expiration dates on your +UP Rewards. They are only good for 2 weeks and you don't want to loose them. Use any that are expiring this week on this week's purchases. Eventually you will have more than you can use on the purchase that I put together. This is when the real fun begins!! : ) You go on a shopping spree, hosted by Rite Aid. And remember to use your coupons while on this shopping spree to make your +UP Rewards go even farther.

Oh, and if you have a raincheck for Veet (I still do. . . I know that was a while ago) this would be the perfect week to buy them. They were not on sale, but there was a $3 in-ad coupon. This week they are B1G1 50% off and wyb $15 you get a $5 +UP Reward.  : )


Purchase #1

2 Oral-B 3D White Manual Toothbrush (pg. 1) 1 ct. $2.99/1 = $5.98/2
- B1G1 Oral-B Manual Brush Single Pack, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $2.99/2
[**- 2 $1/1 Oral-B Toothbrush (RA "Coupon Savings" booklet) = $0.99/2 **]
- $2 SCR #54 = $0.99/2 (Or MAKE $1.01)
OR (NOTE: This senario is based on buying the toothbrushes!! You will need to refigure if you purchase the toothpaste!)
1 Crest 3D White Toothpaste (pg. 1) 4 oz. $2.99/1
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $1.99/1
(Note: For those in the greater Pittsburgh area, the PPG has $0.75/1 and $0.50/1 coupons in it. The Washington Post has 2 $1/1 coupons.)
- $2 SCR #54 = MAKE $0.01
($5.98 or $2.99 toward SCR #556 $10 gift card wyb $25 oral care products)
($5.98 or $2.99 toward $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select P&G products - NOTE: Unless you want diapers, I can't figure out an almost FREE deal for this +UP Reward. Diaper deal is listed below.)

2 Oral-B Advantage Plus Manual Toothbrush (pg. 8) 1 ct. $2.49/1 = $4.98/2
- B1G1 Oral-B Manual Brush Single Pack, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $2.49/2
- $1/1 Select Oral-B Toothbrushes, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $1.49/2
[**- 2 $1/1 Oral-B Toothbrush (RA "Coupon Savings" booklet) = MAKE $0.51**]
- 2 $1.50 +UP Reward (Appears that the limit is 3) = MAKE $1.51 (or MAKE $3.51)
OR
2 Oral-B Stages Toothbrush (pg. 8) 1 ct. $2.49/1 = $4.98/2
- B1G1 Oral-B Manual Brush Single Pack, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $2.49/2
[**- 2 $1/1 Oral-B Toothbrush (RA "Coupon Savings" booklet) = $0.49/2**]
- 2 $1.50 +UP Reward (Appears that the limit is 3) = MAKE $0.51 (or MAKE $2.51)
OR (NOTE: This senario is based on buying the toothbrushes!! You will need to refigure if you purchase the toothpaste!)
1 Crest Toothpaste (pg. 8) 4 oz. 5.8 to 6.7 oz. $2.49/1
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $1.49/1
- $1.50 +UP Reward (Appears that the limit is 3; if buying Crest Vivid Toothpaste limit is 1) = MAKE $0.01

- $1 off any Oral Care purchase of $10.00 or more Wellness+ coupon
(You can use this coupon ONLY IF you are purchasing 4 toothbrushes.)

1 Playtex Tampons Gentle Glide or Sport (pg. 4) 18 ct. $4/1
- $2/1 Playtex Tampons Printable = $2/1
[or $1/1 Playtex Tampons Printable]
[or $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 9-30-10 (ALL YOU June '10)]
[or $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 9-30-10 (ALL YOU Aug '10)]
[or $1/1 Playtex Gentle Glide Tampons, exp. 10-24-10 (SS 09/12/10 #2)]
- $3 +UP Reward (Appears as if the limit might be 2; can be purchased in same transaction) = MAKE $1

1 Clairol Nice 'n Easy Root Touch-Up or Loving Care Hair Color (pg. 5) $4.99/1
- $2/1 Clairol Hair Color, exp 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $2.99/1
- $2 +UP Reward (Appears as if the limit might be 2) = $0.99/1

3 Noxzema Disposable Razor (pg. 8) 3-4 ct. $1.99/1 = $5.97/3
- 3 $2/1 Select Noxema Shavers, exp. 9-30-10 (RP 05/23/10) = FREE or MAKE $0.03

Total before coupons $25.92
- $5/$25 RA VV coupon
- at least $16.98 (in MFC and RA coupons)
Total OOP $3.94 + tax to negative $1.06 if you have/use all the coupons. Figure out your total OOP and add something if need be. (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP.)
- $2 SCR = COST $1.94 to MAKE $2
earn $1.50 +UP Reward from Oral-B
earn $1.50 +UP Reward from Oral-B
earn $3 +UP Reward from Playtex
earn $2 +UP Reward from Clairol


Purchase #2 (Only a good deal if you have 20% Wellness+ discount and need/want diapers.)

2 Pampers Big Pack Diapers (pg. 1) $19.99/1 = $39.98
- $7.96 (20% Wellness+ discount) = $32.02
- 2 $1/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants, exp. 9-30-10 (P&G 08/29/10) = $30.02
(NOTE: Check your non-insert coupons. I had a $1.50/1 coupon (exp. 2/28/2012) and several people reported having $2/1 coupons from Vocalpoint.)
- $5 +UP Reward wyb Pampers diapers = $25.02
- $5 +UP Reward wyb Pampers diapers (This is printing more than once) = $20.02
- $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select P&G products = $10.02/2

Total before coupons at least $32.02
- $5/$25 RA VV coupon
- $2 (in MFC)
Total OOP $25.02 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP.)
earn $5 +UP Reward from Pampers
earn $5 +UP Reward from Pampers
earn $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select P&G products
(Note: This is like paying $5.02/2 or $2.51 per big box of Pampers!)


Purchase #3 (As if we needed more toothbrushes. Wink, wink!)

4 Reach Total Care Manual Toothbrush (pg. 8) $2.99/1 = $11.96/4
(NOTE: Do not get the Total Care Whitening Toothbrush - does not product multiple +UP Rewards.)
- 2 B1G1 Reach Single Toothbrush, exp. 1-31-11 (RP #2 1/3/10) = $5.98/4
- 2 $1/1 Reach Product Printable = $3.98/4
- $1/1 Reach Total Care Toothbrush Sept. RA VV coupon = $2.98/4
(NOTE: If your husband has a VV account you could use another VV coupon.)
- $1.00 OFF Any Oral Care purchase of $10.00 or more Wellness+ coupon = $1.98/4
- 3 $2 +UP Reward (Appears as if the limit is 3) = MAKE $4.02
OR (NOTE: This senario is based on buying the toothbrushes!! You will need to refigure if you purchase the PocketPaks and still want the $10 +UP Reward!)
3 Listerine PocketPaks (pg. 8) 72 ct. $2.99/1 = $8.96/3
- 3 $1/1 Select Listerine and Plax Products, exp. 12-31-10 (SS 08/01/10) = $5.97/3
[or $0.50/1 Select Listerine or Plax Products, exp. 12-31 (RP 4/11/10)]
[or $0.50/1 Select Listerine Products, exp. 1-31-11 (RP #2 1/3/10)]
- 3 $2 +UP Reward (Appears as if the limit is 3) = MAKE $0.03
($11.96 or $8.96 toward SCR #556 $10 gift card wyb $25 oral care products)
($11.96 or $8.96 toward $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select Johnson & Johnson products)

3 Johnson's Baby Care 15 oz. or Desitin 2 oz. (pg. 8) $3.99/1 = $11.97/3
- 3 $1/1 Johnson's Baby Lotion, exp. 9-12-10 (RP 08/15/10) = $8.97/3
[or $1/1 Johnson's Shampoo Printable]
[or $1/1 Desitin Diaper Rash Cream Printable]
- $1/1 Johnson's Baby Care or Desitin Product Sept. RA VV coupon = $7.97/3
(Again if your husband has a VV account, you could use his coupon too.)
- 3 $2 +UP Reward (Appears unlimited)= $1.97/3
($11.97 toward $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select Johnson & Johnson products)

2 Precise Heat Patch or Cream (pg. 8) $10/2
- $5/2 Tylenol Precise, exp. 12-12-10 (SS 09/12/10) = $5/2
($10 toward $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select Johnson & Johnson products)

Total before coupons at least $33.93
- $5/$25 RA VV coupon
- $18.98 (in MFC, RA VV coupons, and Wellness+ coupons)
Total OOP $9.95 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP.)
earn $2 +UP Reward from Reach
earn $2 +UP Reward from Reach
earn $2 +UP Reward from Reach
earn $2 +UP Reward from Johnson's Baby Care
earn $2 +UP Reward from Johnson's Baby Care
earn $2 +UP Reward from Johnson's Baby Care
earn $10 +UP Reward wyb $30 select Johnson & Johnson products (NOTE: Some people are reporting that this +UP Reward is printing more than once. You wouldn't get the Reach/Listerine +UP Rewards seeing as you would have already reached the print limit, but the purchase would still be FREE after +UP Rewards if you wanted to try it and it worked.)


Purchase #4

2 Suave Lotions (pg. 12) 18 oz. $4/2
- 2 $1/1 Suave Naturals Lotion Printable = $2/2
- $2 +UP Reward wyb 2 = FREE

3 Garnier Herbashine Hair Color (pg. 12 - not pictured) $5.99/1 = $17.97/3
- 3 $3/1 Garnier Herbashine/Nutrisse Color Cream, exp. 12-31 (RP 09/12/10) = $8.97/3
[or $3/1 Garnier HerbaShine Color Creme with Bamboo Extract Printable]
- $2/1 Garnier Hair Color Sept. RA VV coupon = $6.97/3
[** - 3 $2/1 Garnier Nutrisse Hair Color (RA "Coupon Savings" booklet)**]
- $5 +UP Reward = $1.97/3 (or MAKE $4.03)

2 GE Soft White Longlife Light Bulbs (pg. 9) 2 pk. $4/2
- $3 SCR #68 wyb 2 = $1/2

Total before coupons at least $25.97
- $5/$25 RA VV coupon
- at least $13 (in MFC and RA VV coupons)
Total OOP $7.97 + tax (Remember to use previously earned +UP Rewards to reduce your OOP.)
- $3 SCR = COST $4.97
earn $2 +UP Reward from Suave
earn $5 +UP Reward from Garnier


There are some other good deals that I don't want to miss this week, but I'm not going to put them into another scenario. If you wish to do that . . . you may.  : )

2 Combos Bags (pg. 11) $1/2
- $1/2 Combos Snacks Bag, exp. 11-12-10 (RP 09/12/10) = FREE

2 Oreo Cookies (pg. 11) $1/2
- $1/2 Nabisco Cookies/Snacks, Maxwell or Yuban Coffee Sept. RA VV coupon = FREE