If you’re new to playing The Drugstore Game, these transactions should help you get started. If you don’t understand the transactions, read my Drugstore Game Primer, Common Sense with Money’s FAQ, and my explanation of How to Play The Drugstore Game at CVS.
You’ll find a list of this week’s CVS deals here. In these transactions, I assume that you do not have any ECBs to start with.
Transaction #1:
1 Crest or Oral B Health – $3.49
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz+ or $1/1 Glide Floss 35 m+ (some regions got 75 cents/1) from 8/1 P&G
Pay: $2.49 + tax
Receive: $2.50 ECB
Transaction #2:
1 Crest or Oral B Health – $3.49
1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Sheets – $5.99
- $1/1 Crest Toothpaste 4 oz+ or $1/1 Glide Floss 35 m+ (some regions got 75 cents/1) from 8/1 P&G
- $3/1 Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry Sheets, excludes 2 load from 8/15 RP
- $2.50 ECB from previous transaction
Pay: $2.98 + tax
Receive: $2.50 ECB for Crest/Oral B + $2 ECB for Purex
Transaction #3:
1 Zegerid OTC 14 ct. – $9.99
- $4/1 Zegerid OTC from August All You
- $2.50 ECB from previous transaction
- $2 ECB from previous transaction
Pay: $1.49 + tax
Receive: $7 ECB
Transaction #4:
1 Blink Tears Lubricating Drops .5 oz. – $7.99
1 filler, e.g., Paper Mate Pens 10 ct. – $0.50
- $1/1 Blink Tears or Gel Tears Lubricating Eye Drops from 8/15 RP
- $7 ECB from previous transaction
Pay: 49 cents + tax
Receive: $7.99 ECB
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