Rite Aid
Single Check Rebate - SCR
The first step is to register at the RiteAid website. Go to www.riteaid.com/scr and click on "sign up for scr" .Make sure to enter real email and postal addresses when you sign up inorder to receive your rebate checks and other offers .
By clicking "view the offers" button you can see all the current rebate offers. Read the offer carefully to get the correct details .For example , only a specific size or quantity of an item might qualify for the rebate .Or maybe a list of brand items may qualify for a rebate.So make sure you make a note of the products which qualify for the rebate.
After buying the rebate items at a Rite-Aid store, SAVE YOUR RECEIPT. The receipt plays a very important role so dont lose it.
Go to www.riteaid.com/scr and log in with your account details. Click on "Enter your Receipts" and type in the requested information about the transaction, all of which is printed on the receipt.
Once you enter your receipt information, RiteAid will send you an email confirming that the information was received. You will also get another email from RiteAid in a few days, confirming that your rebates have been processed.You can also check that in your account .
After all your rebates have all been processed, you have about a month to "Request a Check." You are allowed to request one check per month , so make sure you wait till the monthly rebate perios is over.
When your check arrives in the mail, you can either use it on your next shopping trip as cash or deposit it at your bank.
Rite Aid Video Values
Video Values is a RiteAid program where you watch a short informational video on select products and after the video you get to print related in-store coupons.These can be used along with manufacturer coupons to help save money.
Go to http://www.riteaid.com/ and click on the 'RiteAid Video Values' label .You need to click 'Start Now ' and then 'Register Now for RiteAid Video Values' link found at the top right corner.Fill in the details and then you can select the product , watch a video and get a coupon.
CVS
Extra Care Bucks - ECB's
You can get ECB's only if you have the Extra Care Card from CVS.Its easy to get one ,you can either ask the manager at the store or sign up online at CVS.com.The best thing would be to do at the store. You just have to fill up a form and they give you the card immediately.
Now, what are ECB's ? When qualifying items are purchased coupons get printed on the bottom of your receipt.These are called Extra Care Bucks or ECB's. You can use this on another transaction the same day or the next time you shop.Make sure you check the expiry date on the coupon which is usually 4 weeks or less.
Walgreens
Register Rewards
When you purchase qualifying items, you'll receive "Register Rewards" printed from the catalina machine at checkout. They are valid for use on your next purchase. You can use your "Register Rewards" on your second transaction if you'd like to use them that same day or use them a different day .Unlike CVS you dont need any store card to get these coupons.Make sure you check the expiration date on the coupon so that you use them before they expire.
When to Use Coupons :
Coupons save you money at anytime but using them at the right time saves you more.
What is "the right time" - When the product is on Sale .
When the store has a good deal on them like
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
When there is a mail in rebate program etc
Where to find Coupons:
1) The Internet (ofcourse)
There are lots of websites which allows you to print coupons .
Coupons.com
SmartSource
RedPlum
PGEveryday
Also you can load coupons onto your store card so you save all the paper printing and clipping work.
Shortcuts.com
Cellfire.com
PGeSavers
2) The Sunday newspaper
Red Plum (RR), SmartSource (SS)inserts come along with the newspaper.
3) Store Coupons
Stores offer coupons which can be found in their flyers or websites.
Some coupons get printed on the store receipt .
You can get coupons by scanning you store card at the store .This works at CVS pharmacy.
Store coupons can be used along with manufacturer coupons and thus a good deal can be made especially during a sale.
4)Manufacturer coupons
You can write to the manufacturer directly or sign up in their website and they will mail you coupons.Usually those coupons have more value and expire late.
5)Peelies
Coupons can also be found on the product package.So make sure you check before throwing out the package.
Coupon Lingo :
P&G = Procter & Gamble Insert
RP = Red Plum Insert
SS = SmartSource Insert
SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
RRs = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
IVC = Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
MFR = Manufacturer Coupon
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OOP = Out of pocket
WYB = When you buy
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging
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