I thought I would just talk about the misconceptions of using two coupons on BOGOF items.  Actually there are different outcomes depending on the coupons and the store.

Let’s start with the BOGOF coupons combined with a BOGOF sale.

First, yes there are stores that allow a BOGOF coupon combines with BOGOF store sale; Rite Aid and CVS has this in their policy. Walgreens it sadly depends on the manager so Your Mileage May Vary.

Second, Rite Aid and Walgreens allow you to use another coupon against the product that rings up $0.00.  This is totally legit and I take advantage of it.  CVS does not allow overage so you will only use the BOGOF coupon with the BOGOF sale.

Misconception: The store always benefits from the coupon being used on the $0.00 item.

Truth: I benefit from the coupon being used on the $0.00. e.g. $3/1

Why: I benefit because the coupon is overage that applies to another product which means less out of pocket for me,  $3 in this example.  Woohoo got to love that!

The store is not gaining additional monies because I used that $3/1 coupon. Instead  the store is receiving the $3 from the manufacturer instead of receiving the cash it would originally from me had I not used that $3q on the $0.00. The stores do not take the $3/1 coupon, then say your total is negative $3; “Your change is $0.00; “Have a nice day!” and turn the coupon into the clearinghouse. If so, then yes the store would benefit for that $3/1.

The other scenario is using two coupons with a BOGOF sale, neither one nor the other being a BOGOF coupon.

This still benefits you even at CVS, not the store as long as there is no overage. If there is overage at Rite Aid and Walgreens it is the same as above.
 e.g.
Shampoo $5.00
Shampoo $0.00
Coupon $3.00 applied to the $5
Coupon $2.00 applied to the $0
Cost for you $0
Store Receives $5 worth of coupons=$5 Receive Total

e.g. If store didn’t accept two coupons on BOGOF deals:
Shampoo $5.00
Shampoo $0.00
Coupon $3.00 applied to the $5 

Cost for you $2
Store Receives $3 worth of coupons and $2 worth of cash
Still $5 Received Total

I know some of you will say they also receive  the extra $.08 handling fee. That is a whole other debate that I’m inclined to think is still not a money maker for them because they have to wait for their money instead of investing it.  The cost for them to send it in, I read, is $.04 so that leaves $.04 or basically 4% interest. IMO, it’s more of an incentive to lure customers into the store, purchase the merchandise and be repeat customers which is where the store benefits most.

So, yes allowing usuage of a coupon on the $0.00 item is to their benefit, but not in the way we often argue our point.

Now stores that will only allow you to redeem the lesser purchase price amount, yet themselves redeem the full face value at a clearinghouse is another can of worms.

When you transfer a prescription you receive a $25 Gift Card!

Rite Aid
Deal Seeking Mom
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Walgreens
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According to Cherry Picker, Kmart is bringing back the doubles next month, April. I don’t have the exact dates yet, but will let you know. Also in the past Kmart has double coupons up to and including $2, but has added limits along the way; I do not know what those are at this time around either.  My experience is if you live close then take advantage of this event; if you live a good drive away, get there on the first day or two or you may be disappointed at the lack of stock.

10 Sobe  $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (Ignore Going by Sale price)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 Hangtag
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno

10 Gatorade G2 (not sure if included yet) $2 MM
Shelf: $1.25 (no longer applicable)
Sale:$1
Mq: $.50/1 G2 01-03-10 RP ; 01-10-10 RP
Cat:$2 wyb $10
Math: $8-$8=Free Receive $2 oyno

FREEs:

2 Right Guard Deodorant Free
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $1
Mq: $2/2 IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$2=FREE

Betty Crocker Frosting FREE
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1
Mq:$0.50/1 2/7/10 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1-$1=FREE

Fabulous Deals:

4 Post Cereal $.42/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1.67
Mq:$1/2 coupons 2/28 SS
Cat:  3 oyno wyb 4 or $4 oyno wyb 5+
Math: $6.68-2=$4.68 receive $3 oyno=$1.68/4
Math:8.35 – $2=$6.35 oop receive $4 cat = $2.35/5

12 Hot Pockets $.17/1 (CherryPicker)
Shelf: $2.50
Sale:$2
Mq: $.75/1 1/3 RP
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30; $2 oyno wyb $20; $1 oyno wyb $15
Math: $24-$18mq=$6/12 oop Receive $4 oyno=$2/12 

Good Deal Alerts:

9 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls $.86/1
Shelf:$3.69
Sale: $2.75
Mq: $.75/1
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30 (should go by shelf)
Math:$24.75 ($33.21shelf)-$13.50mq=$11.25 oop Receive $4 oyno=$7.75/9
Best Value: Buy 25 = $.77/1  (You will reach $90 shelf receiving 3 $4 oyno)
If by Sale Math: Buy 11 for $13.75 -$4 oyno=$.89/1
 

2 Eight O’clock Coffee 36 oz Bag $5.50/1Shelf: $13 (Estimate due to different store pricing)
Sale: $6.50
Mq: $2/2 IP or $2/2 Cat prints SCO
Cat: N/A
Math:$13-$2=$11/2  (72 oz or 4.5lbs) $2.44/lb

Fiber Plus Bars $.50
Shelf:N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $.75/1 01-31-10 RP
Cat: $2 instantly off wyb 4
Math: $10-$2-$6=$2/4

4 Special K Bars $1/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2.50
Mq: $1/1 GE Cat Coupon
Cat: $2 off instantly wyb 4
Math:$10-$6=$4/4

Kelloggs Fruit Shapes $.50
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $2
Mq:$1.50/1 Vocal Point Homemailer
Cat: N/A
Math:$2-$1.50=$.50

Tetley Tea $1.50/1
Shelf: N/A
Sale:$2.50
Mq: $.50 IP or $.60/1 Feb All You
Cat: N/A
Math: $2.50-$1=$1.50

Betty Crocker Cake Mix & Frosting  $1
Shelf: N/A
Sale: $1 and $1
Mq:$.50 wyb both Cake and Frosting IP
Cat: N/A
Math: $2-$1=$1
 

7 Rold Gold Pretzels $.83/1  Shelf:$2.99 (?)
Sale: $2.50
Mq:$.55/1 02-28-10 SS
Cat:$2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $17.50 ($20.93 shelf)-$7.70=$9.80/7 Receive 2 $2 oyno=$5.80/7


Olivio Spreadable Butter Tub $.40/1Shelf:N/A
Sale:$1.50
Mq: $.55/1 DND 5 01-03-10 SS
Cat:N/A
Math:$1.50-$1.10=$.40

6 Tombstone $1.83/1 (No Double Dip Cats)Shelf: $5.50
Sale:$1.67
Mq:N/A
Cat: $4 oyno wyb $30
Math:$15.00($33.00 shelf) Receive $4.00 cat =$11.00/6 or $1.83

Ban Solid Deodorant $.49
Sale: $1.99
Mq:$0.75/1 3/07 SS
Cat: N/A
Math: $1.99-$1.50=$.49/1

Below are two deals one for the sale week listed in the title and the other for a non-sale week:

The coupon doesn’t state: Buy One Get One Free of Equal or Lesser Value, therefore you can buy the 50% off Stayfree and get the $6.99 Stayfree, free.
 
4 Stayfree Free
Sale: BOGO50% $6.99 +$3.50
Use: 2 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use: 4 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use: $5/$20
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $20.98-$22.98=$2 Overage or just use 2 $1 VV $20.98 towards Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace

It’s true on a non sale week you would get more towards the #24 rebate, but you will also be paying more oop in the end.  My scenario will allow you to do three transactions to reach the $50 mark spending only tax oop. 

Then again I’m sure there is a scenario where you could mix and match and still end up with low oop if you have coupons to make your other items free to reach the $20 mark for the $5/$20 coupon.

Off the top of my head one could do this if he has the monitor coupons on the off sale week:

2 Stayfree and Bayer Meter
Shelf: $6.99+$6.99+$19.99
Sale: n/a
Use: 1 BOGOF 1/3 RP(up to $ 7.50);
Use:2 $1 VV coupon (YMMV);
Use:1 Bayer Monitor $19.99
Use:$5/$20 or $5/$25
SCR: #24 J&J $25 wyb $50
SCR Limit: 1
Total/Math: $33.97-$33.98 = tax oop
$13.98 towards Rebate * 4 Transactions=$50+ for $25 Rebate
HCW name: FunnyFace

More Fabulous Finds at HCW!

Money Saving Mom shared a deal for this, but didn’t factor in that both a Manufacturer Coupon and Value Video Coupon with the $5/$20 TC (Total Purchase Coupon) or the Rite Aid Rewards Card.

Prevacid 42 ct   $8.39
plus $2 SCR &$25.99 Rebate=$19.16 MM
Shelf: $29.99
Sale: $25.99
Rewards Card: $2.60  10% off Tues with Rewards Card(20% 1st Tues each month)
Mq: $10 IP or
VV: $10
SCR:  $2
TQ: $5/$20 or $5/$25
Math: $25.99-$17.60 = -$8.39 Oop-$2 SCR =$6.39 and Submit for $25.99 rebate (from Sunday’s paper)

Also there are coupons for the 14ct and 28ct which might be a good deal if this is something you use often.

2 14ct Prevacid $5.18-$12.99 Rebate $7+ MM

Shelf:$12.99
Sale: $11.59
Mq: $5 *2 or
VV: $6 *2
TQ: $5/$20
Math: $23.18-$17 = $5.18 – $12.99 rebate(?)


28ct  Prevacid $13.79/1 w/Rebate $8.20 MM
Shelf:$ 21.99
Sale: $19.79
Mq: $5 IP or
VV:$6
TQ: $5/$20
Math: $13.79 oop receive $21.99 rebate(?)


My rebate was different, I think for half the cost so make sure to read the small print on yours.

Catalina National Events Calendar
OYNO = Off Your Next Order
Purchase two (2) Jello Snacks, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Jello Snacks, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Jello Snacks, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase two (2) Old Bay Salmon, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three or more (3+) Old Bay Salmon, Receive $1.50 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase three (3) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Stove Top Stuffing Mix, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/7/10
Purchase three (3) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kellogg’s Kids Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/10/10
Purchase four (4) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $1 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Kleenex (60ct+), Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Fiber One Bars Boxes, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $2.50 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Receive $3.50 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Oscar Mayer Bacon, Receive $3 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase four (4) Post Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) Depends, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Depends, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+), Receive $4 OYNO
ends 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft-Nabisco 100 Calorie Pack Boxes, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 2/27 – 3/21/10
Purchase three (3) Crystal Light, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Crystal Light, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Crystal Light, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/1 – 3/21/10
Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/5 – 3/28/10
Purchase two (2) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase three (3) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Good Seasons Dry Dressings, Receive 2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10
Purchase two (2) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $1.50 OYNO
Purchase three or more (3+) McCormick Extracts or Coloring, Receive $2.50 OYNO
runs 3/19 – 4/11/10
Purchase 3-4 (three or four) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for one (1) Free Gallon of Milk
Purchase 5-6 (five or six) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for two (2) Free Gallons of Milk
Purchase 7+ (seven or more) Kellogg’s Cereals (10oz+), Receive Catalina good for three (3) Free Gallons of Milk
runs 3/19 – 4/10/10
Purchase three (3) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive 75¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Receive $1.25 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase three (3) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive 50¢ OYNO
Purchase four (4) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Velveeta Shells & Cheese Cups, Receive $1.50 OYNO
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Del Monte Dog Snacks, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/22- 4/18/10
Purchase four (4) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $2 OYNO Catalina
Purchase five (5) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $3 OYNO Catalina
Purchase six or more (6+) Pillsbury Refrigerated Baked Goods, Receive $4 OYNO Catalina
runs 3/22 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) Post Select Cereal, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) Post Select Cereal, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) Post Select Cereal, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/12/10
Purchase three (3) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four (4) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase five or more (5+) Post Pebbles Cereals, Receive $4 OYNO
runs 3/26 – 4/18/10
Purchase 24-35 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase 36-47 Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $3 OYNO
Purchase 48+ Friskies Cat Food Cans, Receive $4 OYNO
rus 3/26 – 4/18/10
Purchase two (2) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $1 OYNO
Purchase three (3) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $2 OYNO
Purchase four or more (4+) California Kitchen Pizza, Receive $3 OYNO
runs 4/19 – 5/16/10

Here are a few to get you started:

Grapes $.99/lb!

Frozen Food Cat Deals 

17 Birds Eye Box, Bag or Steamfresh $4 MM (Jen)
Shelf: $1.79
Sale: $1
Mq: $.50/1 2/7/10 SS (Ex 3/7/10)
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$17 sale ($30. 43 shelf)-$17 mq=$0 get $4 oyno
Buy 12 @ $12 sale ($21.48 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $2 OYNO
Buy 6 @ $6 sale ( $10.74 shelf) = Free after Q, rcv $1 OYNO

14 SuperPretzel  $.46/1(Merima)
Total: 24.50-14Q = $10.50 – $4 OYNO = 6.50 for 14 boxes or .47ea
Shelf: $2.25
Sale:$1.75
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math:$24.50($31.50)-$14=$10.50/14 get $4 oyno =$6.50/14
9 Pretzels= $4.75/9 or $.53/1
7 Pretzels= $4.25/7 or $.67/1

5 Steamfresh Meals $2.69/1
Shelf: $6 (?)
Sale: $4.99
Mq: $1.50/1 IP (will need multiple computers)
Cat:$1 oyno wyb $15; $2 oyno wyb $20; $4oyno wyb $30
Math: $24.95-$7.50=$17.45/5 get $4 oyno $13.45/5

Grocery

5 Nabisco 100 calorie packs  $2.50 MM (Jen)
Shelf: $3.19
Sale:$2
Mq:$1.50/1 Peelie
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10 and $3 oyno wyb $15
Math:$10-$7.50=$2.50/5 receive  $2.00 OYNO and $3.00 OYNO
4 Nabisco 100 calorie ($2MM)

5 Mini Wheats $1.40 (Sarah)
Shelf:n/a
Sale: $3
Mq:$1.50/2 IP
Cat: Instantly $5 off wyb 5
Math: $15-$5-$3-$7/5

3 Fiber One 90 Cereal Bars $.83
Shelf:$3.99
Sale:  $2.50
Mq:$.50/1
Cat: $2 oyno wyb $10
Math: $7.50($11.97shelf)-$3mq=$4.50/3 get $2 oyno $2.50/3

4 Betty Crocker $.38/1
Shelf: $2.50
Sale: $2
Mq: $.50/2 IP
Cat: Buy 4 get $2.50 off and buy $10 get $2 off (Double Dip)
Math: $8-$2mq=$6/4 receive $2 and $2.50 cats=$1.50/4

No Yolk Noodles  $.17/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$5/3
Mq:$.75/1  2/21 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.67-$1.50mq=$.17/1

3 Tuna/Chicken Helpers  $.50/1
Shelf: n/a
Sale:$1
Mq: $.75/3 2/7 SS
Cat: n/a
Math: $3-$1.50=$1.50/3

Dairy

Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies $1/1, Pie Crust $1.50/1, Crescent Big $1.50 /1  or Grand Sweet Rolls $1.10/1
Shelf:n/a
Sale:$2.50
Mq:Cookies $1.00/2 02-07-10 SS;Grands Sweet $.40/2 02-07-10 SS

Math: $10-2=$8 receive $2 off milk; $2 oyno  =$4/4 Cookies
Math:  $10-$1.60=$8.40 receive $2 off Milk ;$2 oyno=$4.40/4
I personally do not think this is a good deal, but wanted to do the math so you could see it.

Meat
TransOcean Crab/Lobster $.65/1 to $.98/1
Shelf:  $3.29-$3.99
Sale: BOGOF (means half off at GE so you don’t have to buy 2)
Mq: 1.00/1
Cat: n/a
Math: $1.65-$1mq=$.65/1 or $1.98-$1mq =$.98/1

Health and Beauty

1 Fusion Razor 2 Satin Care Shave Gel $.27/1
Shelf: $9.99 and $2.79
Sale:$6.99 and $2
Mq: $.55/1 Satin Shave Gel 2/7 P&G; $4 Razor
Cat:$4 oyno wyb $15
Math: $10.99-$6.20mqs=$4.79 oop receive $4 oyno=$.79/3
I’m thinking the razor may only be $8.99 shelf if so add in another Shave Gel which will add another $.90 to your total oop ($1.69/3)

Cleaners

P&G  Buy 4 get $5 OYNO
Dawn $2.50
Febreze $2.50
Mr Clean Spray $2.50
Mr Clean Pourable $2.50
Cascade $4
Swiffer Refills $4

The coupons I mention will come from the Home Made Simply Booklets.

Dawn Hand Renewel GDA $1/4
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB or (3/7 P&G)
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4

Febreze Aerosol  GDA $1/4 (Jenna26)
Total: $1
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.50/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$4mq=$6-$5cat=$1/4

Mr Clean Spray/Pourables $1 Profit
Total: $1 Profit
Sale:$2.50
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $.75/1 HMSB
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $10-$6mq=$4-$5cat= Profit $1/4

Cascade GDA $1.75
Total: $7/4
Sale:$4
Shelf: n/a
Mq: $1 or $.50 HMSB; 12-27-09 PG
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$4mq=$12-$5cat=$7/4

Swiffer Refills $2.75
Total:$11/4
Sale: $4
Shelf: n/a
Mq:
Cat: $5 wyb 4
Math: $16-$5cat=$11/4

* Remember with P&G do only one deal/transaction. Those two companies do not produce multiple catalinas. Also P&G says not to use on P&G.