Steps to Save - Step #8 - Shopping Walgreens

Last week on Steps to Save we moved up to the little more complicated stores - Target and CVS.  This week we will hit the most complicated stores - Walgreens and Rite Aid.  You can get such great savings at both of these stores and the only reason I say "complicated" is because they have so many different ways to save and keep straight.So, let's start and hope I don't confuse you even more than when we began! :)

There are many ways to save at Walgreens:

1. Manufacture Coupons - Walgreens accepts cut out manufacture coupons and printed manufacture coupons.

2. Walgreens Coupon Book - Pick up a Walgreens coupon book when you enter the store. The coupons in this book are "Walgreens Store" coupons and can be stacked with manufacture coupons! Great savings here! (you can also find these sometimes stapled to the price tag on the shelf below the item) 

3. Walgreens In Ad Coupons - Pick up an ad also as you walk in the door. In Ad coupons can also mean great savings - even better - you can stack an in ad coupon, walgreens coupon booklet coupon, AND a manufacture coupon!

4. Register Rewards - Each week when you purchase certain products you will get back Register Rewards. These are considered "manufacture" coupons and print off after you buy the item (like catalinas).  The Register Rewards can be used at Walgreens on your next purchase.  There are a couple things to be aware of when using Register Rewards (RR) - 

-you must buy exactly what is stated to get the RR

-Most of the time RR will not roll - meaning if you get a $2 RR from buying Nivea and you use that $2RR on your next Nivea purchase, you will not get another $2 RR.  I will explain this more by using examples tomorrow. 

-RR are considered "manufacture coupons" so you must have enough items so your manufacture coupons do not outnumber your items (i'll show an example of this tomorrow too in case it is confusing)

5. Walgreens just came out with an official coupon policy!! Yay! Take it with you, because we are still hearing many stories of cashiers not following some of the policies. 

Here are the highlights:

-The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
-When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
-The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.

 *Lots of info, I'll show some examples tomorrow to help out :)

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