I ventured to Walgreens yesterday to save and use my Register Rewards from last week. I was most excited about the Advil. Anytime I can save on the little teether’s miracle, I’m all in.
However, I made a big mistake in my purchase. After years of shopping at Walgreens, I hope you’ll find comfort in the fact that we all have couponing “whoops!” moments. In my concentration of making sure I had enough fillers to use my Register Rewards (your number of manufacturer coupons cannot exceed the number of items), I completely forgot that when you REDEEM Balance Points, you cannot EARN Balance Points. Errr!
As soon as I looked at my receipt I knew what I had done. I was to receive 3,000 points for the Advil purchase, which is $3! Because I redeemed 5,000 points, they did not show up to my account. Instead of being mad at myself, I called customer service. I sat in my car at Walgreens, and called the 1-800 number on my receipt and explained what had happened and that I was forever sorry and wondered if I could have my points if I promised never, ever to use my Balance Points on my transaction when I’m supposed to receive Balance Points. The lovely lady at the end of the phone, told me it was no problem and that it happens quite often and that the first time she could add the points to my account. She said that, just this once, she would give me the points but to remember next time.
Thanks Walgreens! And I do promise never, ever to use my points when I’m redeeming points. So, everyone, learn from me. If you’re going to redeem points, make sure you’re not supposed to earn any – or at least break up your transaction. Because we all need one more thing to remember when we’re shopping at Walgreens! 
I spent : $7.04
I SAVED : $22.27
That’s a savings of 68%
*Listed below are the specific coupons I used. There are more to find!! The complete list of items on sale this week at Walgreens, can be found here.
(buy 2) Advil Children’s, 24 ct or 4 oz; Infants’ Drops, 0.5 oz – $4.99
Buy 2 Thermacare or Advil Items, Get 3000 Points, (=$3.00)
(used 2) $1.50/1 Advil Children’s Item printableTampax Tampons, 16 – 20 pk; Liners, 54 pk; Always Maxi Pads, 12 – 18 pk; or Pantiliners, 64 pk – $3.99
Buy 1 Tampax or Always Participating Item, Get $1 Register Reward
Includes: Select Varieties; Pictured: Infinity, Radiant, and Pearl
$1.50/1 Pearl Active, Liners, or Radiant, exp. 5/31/13 (P&G 04/28/13)Zyrtec 24 Hour Allergy Relief, 5 ct – $6.00
$6/1 Zyrtec, 5 ct, exp. 5/5/13 (SS 04/28/13)Colgate Max Clean, Fresh or White Toothpaste, 6 oz – $2.49
Buy 1 Colgate Toothpaste, Get $1 Register Reward
$0.50/1 Colgate Toothpaste, 4 oz+, exp. 5/11/13 (SS 04/28/13)(buy 2) Arizona Iced Tea - $0.50
(To use as fillers, and because I was thirsty. I only needed one, but I grabbed a sweet tea for the hubby.)
Used $2 Register Reward from Last Week
Used 5,000 Bonus Points from Last week
Total Out of Pocket: $7.04
Saved $22.27Received $1 Register Reward + $1 Register Reward + 3,000 Points
That’s like paying only $2.04 for all products!
What are you planning to buy at Walgreens this week?! Don’t forget you can check out the FULL list of Walgreens deals here.
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