GAAAAHHHH!! CVS Is Confusing

**many houseapes** · 05-19-2008, 08:18 PM

I am new to CVS & I cannot for the life of me, figure out what the heck the "points" thing is all about...Can someone please tutor me on how to understand how CVS works? Also, I heard that CVS has a saver catalog much like Walgreens & it can be found at the CVS website. I went there & didn't see it.

**Jskell911** · 05-19-2008, 08:30 PM

No, the have a monthly Extra Bucks flyer. This is a little different than the Walgreens thing. Basically it is a flyer with items listed that if you purchase X, then you get Y number of Extra Bucks. These print at the bottom of your receipt and use use them much like a gift card or cash at CVS next time you shop. They also offer different items each week that work the same way.

**anna021** · 05-19-2008, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by many houseapes

I am new to CVS & I cannot for the life of me, figure out what the heck the "points" thing is all about...Can someone please tutor me on how to understand how CVS works? Also, I heard that CVS has a saver catalog much like Walgreens & it can be found at the CVS website. I went there & didn't see it.

this young lady does a beautiful job of explaining CVS,
http://www.moneysavingmom.com/2007/09/cvs-101.html

**many houseapes** · 05-20-2008, 11:05 AM

Originally Posted by aimeebee

You should be able to find the monthly sales book in your local store. In all the stores here, they are under the price scanner/coupon printer. If your stores do have a scanner, make sure you scan your card before you shop and you may get some coupons to use on your purchases. If you don't see any monthly books, ask a cashier for one. When you say points, do you mean extra bucks? There are tons of CVS forums that have the sales books in advance. In fact, I just saw a list of what will be in the July book. The advance knowledge of the sales will give you time to order coupons or get extra inserts with the coupons you need.

I think I may have the extra bucks thing half-way figured out...but when I went online to view my account, I scrolled down to where it says "points" & it's showing $40.41. I am thinking that is the total of my purchase last week *sigh* I feel like a ditz..I don't ever think I'll get it.