Welcome to $5 Drugstore Deals! Every week I pick one drugstore to show how couponers bring everything into a seamless transaction. You dont have to spend a lot out of pocket, to get a lot of product. I try not to spend more than $5.99 (usually less) out of pocket and see how far my five bucks takes me!
Remember deals can be regional, so always check your ad to see if it matches up. It’s an easy way to see how far we can s-t-r-e-t-c-h our hard-earned money! I check all the ads and pick the store I think has the easiest and best deal that week.
If you’re new to couponing check out my 10 Step Couponing Course.
Points to remember about shopping at Rite Aid:
- Remember to use your store loyalty card.
- Their cash back program is called +UPs, they print at the bottom of your receipt, and can be used to buy anything in the store, except prescriptions. (they DO expire, so check the expiration date!)
- Rite Aid coupons and manufacturer coupons can be used on one item.
- Sign up HERE for their Single Check Rebate Program.
- Watch Rite Aid Video Values HERE for special coupons to print after.
- After you purchase $500 worth of products (calculated BEFORE manufacturer coupons) your card will get you an automatic 10% off all regularly priced merchandise.
- After you purchase $1000 worth of products (calculated BEFORE manufacturer coupons) your card will get you an automatic 20% off ALL regularly priced merchandise!
I don’t endorse any products below, they are just good part of the deal scenario!
Transaction #1:
Hormel Compleat $1.99
Use $1 off 1 from HERE
Use $1 off 1 from Rite Aid Flu Shot booklet
=$0, get $1 +UP
Transaction #2:
Gas-x 20 ct. $4.99
Use $2 off 1 Rite Aid VV September
Use $2 off 1 printable from HERE
Use $1 +UP from previous transaction *
=$0, get back $2 +UP
Transaction #3:
(4) Dawn Hand Renewal $1.25/each
Use (4) $.75 off 1 Dawn Hand Renewal 8/26 PG (EXPIRES 9/30!)
Use $2 +UP from previous transaction
=$0, get back $2 +UP
Transaction #4:
Dial for Men $3.99
Use $2 off 1 Facebook Printable
Use $2 +UP from previous transaction
=$0, get back $2 +UP
Transaction #5:
7 Regular Cheddar Goldfish $1.50/each
Use 7 $.50 peelies found on packages (look behind the bags too!)
Use $2 +UP from previous transaction
This is a monthly deal, buy $10, get $3 +UP and a weekly deal, so the monthly will end 10/2
=$5, get back (3) $2 +UPs and (1) $3 +UP
Transaction #6:
(4) Honey Maid Graham Crackers $2.50/each
Use (2) $1 off 2 from 8/5 SS or from HERE
Another double dip deal, this one lasts all week.
=$8, get back (2) $2 +UP and $5 +UP
(2) Lysol Power and Free $2.50/each
Use $1 off 2 from 8/19 SS (expires 10/2!)
Use $3 off 2 from September VV
=$1, get back $1 +UP
Use $9 +UP from previous transaction
=$0, get back (2) $2 +UP, $5 UP and $1 +UP
Transaction #7:
(4) Nutella $2.99/each
Use (4) $1 off 1 coupons from 8/5 RP
Use $8 +UP from previous transaction
=$0, get back $5 +UP
Bottom line: $5 out of pocket, $53.43 worth of product and $1 +UP left over
*Per Rite Aid’s new store policies +UPs earned are not active for 24 hours. Also, unless you called customer service to request that your +UPs still print, they will be loaded to your card.*
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Occasionally, you may learn at the register that your coupon plan doesn’t work out the way you expected. It could be that you bought the wrong size, or the coupon won’t scan properly. Remain calm and be polite. Mistakes happen, whether they’re on your shoulders or they’re the store’s fault. If you can’t resolve the issue, tell the cashier to void the item or call the manager. Just remember that you are not obligated to buy the item simply because you took it off the shelf. If the deal does not work out in your favor, do not buy the item at all. You are the customer, and you should never feel guilty about trying to get a good deal.