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  1. 01-03-2010, 05:17 PM #1
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    Default My Trip to Walgreens

    I am going to ignore the fact that the cashier gave me an attitude for giving him coupons (I swear, it's an epidemic here) because of how much I saved.

    shopping list
    2 Stayfree Overnights - 6.29 each
    1 OB 40s - 7.99
    2 Reach Total Care Floss - 3.99 each
    1 Listerine Mouthwash - 6.29
    2 Reach Total Care Toothbrushes - 4.19 each
    4 Reynolds Wrap Tin Foil - 1.79 each
    1 Lifesavers Holiday Mix - 1.25 each

    Total before coupons (with tax) - 54.78

    Drum Roll Please....
    (to see the savings and totals, click the spoiler)

      Spoiler: How Much Did I Spend???? 

    Walgreen Coupon savings : 22.60
    Walgreen Advertised savings : 1.74
    Manufacturer Coupon savings : 15.27

    Total Savings : 39.61

    TOTAL SPENT : 14.27
    I can't be out of money... I still have checks left!

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  2. 01-03-2010, 05:37 PM #2
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    WOW!!!

    That is impressive!
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    Way to go!! What a great day for you!!
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    WOW!!! That's great! Too bad for the cashier!
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    Excellent job!

    And, I'm equally impressed by your use of the spoiler tool!
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    Wpw! That is truly impressive! You must have skipped
    out of the store in glee!

    I've never seen the spoiler used before, but it was perfect
    for your post!

    Thanks for sharing! It's good to see what can be
    accomplished using coupons.
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    LOL - Love the spoiler, that was just great!

    I never understand WHY a cashier would not be impressed or happy to see someone get a great HONEST deal??

    There is one lady that works at my Walgreen's that will save coupons for H&B products & will share them with customers if they can be used. THAT'S customer service!!
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    Thats incredible savings!! LOVE the spoiler to.
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    Awesome job Lady V!!

    Cashiers like that just make me want to overdo the excitement of getting such good deals!! LOL!!

    One of the Walgreen cashiers had worked at another pharmacy where we went for 25 years (small, family owned, etc) - Now in this huge store, she's so happy to see people she knows that she makes sure we use the coupons and know of the good deals - a real sweetheart!!

    Now, I want to go through the papers again to see how I can max out some great deals too!!
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    I don't understand why cashiers get uppity about coupons. It isn't like you're keeping them from leaving...and they don't get paid on commission either.
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    To many cashiers, coupons means extra work for them, they now have to take the time to scan each one in instead of just ringing up items and taking your money. When we do have a coupon to use, I get a kick out of seeing if the cashier was paying attention to what they were scanning, or do they have to look back through the items to verify the coupon. The funny part is the scanner will know if the item was rang up.... LOL
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  12. 01-04-2010, 04:50 PM #12
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    They act like it's coming out of their own pocket. Walmart is getting bad at that.

    Way to go Lady!!!
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    great job! awesome use of coupons and sales!!!
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    wtg - bummer about the cashier. Mine usually are impressed and want to know how to do it themselves.

    You know: read the paper, find the sales, match the coupons....... it's not rocket science here.......

    great job!!!
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