"Spend $30 dollars on these items and get $10 gas card!"
That was an ad in this week's CVS ad flier. I'm also sure that at some point you've seen something similar such as "spend $20 get $5 off," especially if you scan your CVS card at the front of the store. But when you're couponing and spending only $1-$5 per transaction, how do you reach the $20 minimum to get your $5 off?
The secret, as told to me by a very savings savvy cashier is that if you buy items on sale, don't scan your CVS card untill the END of the transaction. Let's run through a hypothetical situation to exemplify this idea:
Colgate toothpaste, normally priced at $5 is on sale for $2. You have a coupon for $5 off $15 purchase. You buy three toothpastes:
1) If you scan your card at the beginning of the purchase, when the cashier rings up the toothpaste, each will ring up for $2. Thus, your subtotal will be $6 and you will not be able to use your $5 off coupon.
-BUT-
2) If on the other hand, you ring up all your items first, they will ring up for $5. Hence, a $15 subtotal. Then, you can scan your card and use your $5 off coupon. The coupon will reduce the price and then the price of the toothpastes will adjust. Your total will now be $1.
This scenario can apply to any similar coupon or sale promotion where a minimum value must be achieved. So from now on, be sure that you have the cashier scan the coupon at the end of your purchase.
Happy Savings,
Jenn
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