CVS-- FREE 20.00 Extra care bucks! Nothing out of pocket

[Lbrown58]

I checked but if it is buried in one of the CVS Threads this deserves its own call out!

CVS has the Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitoring System $29.99 with $20 ECB (limit 5)
If you go to the pharmacy they have a diabetes book (looks like a readers digest. It is blue and white called managing your diabetes book top right has free on it. It is in its own little holder.) with a coupon for 50.00 off. They do adjust the coupon to 29.99 and it prints you out a 20.00 extra care buck. Limit 5. CHRISTMAS HERE I COME!!!! Good shopping!

While searching for these books... I seen $2.00 off $10.00 exp 12/31/07... It is just a single sheet Light blue in color coupon is on bottom of page. It says taking care of diabetes or something like that...RACK UP!!!!

[wikipost]

This deal is YMMV.
It runs until the end of November.

You need an ECB card for this deal, whether you scan it before or after the $50 coupon is up to you.

Don't let the $59.99 price throw you. It scans down to $29.99 before 12/1/07.

While searching for these books... I saw $2.00 off $10.00 exp 12/31/07... It is just a single sheet Light blue in color coupon is on bottom of page. It says taking care of diabetes or something like that...RACK UP!!!!

There are three different codes on the $2/10's in the rack: one for flu, one for diabetes, and one for medicare.
You can use all three in one transaction to buy the monitor plus more than $6 (pre-tax) of other crap. (from miranda - this is YMMV, not all CVSs will allow you to use multiple coupons like these).

How to get the coupon book! (http://forums.slickdeals.net/showpost.php?p=8499361&postcount=241)


The ad states that "No discounts apply."
The coupon beeps for "item not found" so even when reduced to $29.99 it will still tell the cashier that the item wasn't purchased.
So you may get turned down. You can show them that you did buy the item and ask them to enter the coupon as a $29.99 store coupon, but don't assume that this will work everywhere, some CVSs are very strict about coupons and calling CS about store coupons is unlikely to help (and could hurt). Just try a different store or a different shift if you get turned down (and try to be polite, many CVSs are not used to dealing with coupons so some managers and supervisors will be confused by this deal).

List taken from the Wiki from the Mini deal:
If you don't know anyone who can use these here are some suggestions from the thread of where to donate them. Also, you can find a master list of places that accept diabetes supply donations HERE (http://www.ipump.org/organizations/main-1.html):

Retirement home
Hospital, diabetes support group or social worker department
Children's hospital, ask for the "pediatric endocrinology" department
American diabetes association: http://www.diabetes.org/
Freecycle
Church
Hospice
Veteran's Home
Veterinarian (yes, animals can use these too)
Health Department (low income women and children)
Ipump.org (http://www.ipump.org/donations/diabetessupplies_1.html)


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[SavannahBetsy]

thanks i just noticed that coupon!

[celjla212]

WOW. That sounds like an awesome deal, nice find!

[ionizer]

dont you need a prescription for that glucose monitor?

[AlanSmithee]

dont you need a prescription for that glucose monitor?

No. It's on the shelf... you just pick it up and buy it. (Some stores will refuse to accept the coupon, though, because the ad itself says the deal can't be combined with any other offers.)

It's a YMMV like many other things here... Good luck!

[grapes]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

[Lbrown58]

No. It's on the shelf... you just pick it up and buy it. (Some stores will refuse to accept the coupon, though, because the ad itself says the deal can't be combined with any other offers.)

It's a YMMV like many other things here... Good luck!

The only problem I can see...is the coupon states one coupon per purchase. They have to let you use the coupon and they cant stop the extra care buck from printing but they can limit you one per trip.

[ionizer]

I think if I got in on the deal, I'd try to return the glucose monitors... if they gave me money back, well hell thats great
but if they said "listen, you arent going to get any money back" i'd still be happy b/c I'd have my $20 * 5 ECBs and I wouldn't feel bad about having their entire supply of glucose monitors when I have no use for them

correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the the ECBs become invalidated by returning an item
and if they did, id use the ECBs and then return them

[ron76053]

I checked but if it is buried in one of the CVS Threads this deserves its own call out!

CVS has the Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitoring System $29.99 with $20 ECB (limit 5)
If you go to the pharmacy they have a diabetes book (looks like a readers digest. It is blue and white called managing your diabetes book top right has free on it. It is in its own little holder.) with a coupon for 50.00 off. They do adjust the coupon to 29.99 and it prints you out a 20.00 extra care buck. Limit 5. CHRISTMAS HERE I COME!!!! Good shopping!

Wow... CVS, here I come!!! repped

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

If you use a coupon and get it free, how are you going to return it? Just put it on Fleabay or donate it.

[jmi]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.


If you don't need them, just see if you can donate them. Not only will you make a little extra money but have also done something good too!

[jason243]

I think if I got in on the deal, I'd try to return the glucose monitors... if they gave me money back, well hell thats great
but if they said "listen, you arent going to get any money back" i'd still be happy b/c I'd have my $20 * 5 ECBs and I wouldn't feel bad about having their entire supply of glucose monitors when I have no use for them

correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the the ECBs become invalidated by returning an item
and if they did, id use the ECBs and then return them

Blood glucose monitors are NOT returnable.

[stinkymonkey]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

I think if I got in on the deal, I'd try to return the glucose monitors... if they gave me money back, well hell thats great
but if they said "listen, you arent going to get any money back" i'd still be happy b/c I'd have my $20 * 5 ECBs and I wouldn't feel bad about having their entire supply of glucose monitors when I have no use for them

correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the the ECBs become invalidated by returning an item
and if they did, id use the ECBs and then return them

You know what... it's fine that you want to make ECBs from CVS. What's worse is that you want to return it. Why dont' you just return it without a receipt? then you'd get full price for it! Hell yeah!

Get a life... donate it. You made money, don't be selfish.

[sheik124]

Huh, free $20 at CVS? I'll give the damn thing to one of my grandparents :P

[eyem@cvs]

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[thetakristen]

If you don't need them, just see if you can donate them. Not only will you make a little extra money but have also done something good too!

That's a nice idea...donate them to like a nursing home...lots of people can benefit! :heart:

[bcar11]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

If you buy it and don't need it, I am sure you can donate it to charity. It iwll be better than returning to the store.

[pennysaverr]

It is returnable.
h
Blood glucose monitors are NOT returnable.

[Brethran]

[QUOTE=pennysaverr;8490013]It is returnable.
h[/QUOTE

They are not returnable, even if unopened.

Thanks OP, repped.

[ionizer]

You know what... it's fine that you want to make ECBs from CVS. What's worse is that you want to return it. Why dont' you just return it without a receipt? then you'd get full price for it! Hell yeah!

Get a life... donate it. You made money, don't be selfish.

you must have a reading deficiency... i am explaining that I wouldnt want to keep the monitors b/c id feel bad if some poor shlub walked in and needed one and i had taken them all just to get the $20 ECBs... so im saying id return it, even if they said YOU GET NO MONEY, your just giving it back to us... because then at least someone who needed them could get them

next time learn to read.

[LookinForSD]

If you buy it and don't need it, I am sure you can donate it to charity. It iwll be better than returning to the store.


I AGREE! You made $20.00 so if you're not going to use it, the right thing to do is donante it to someone or charity that really has a need for it.

[ionizer]

If you buy it and don't need it, I am sure you can donate it to charity. It iwll be better than returning to the store.

unfortunately donating requires more effort than simply returning it

if the salvation army takes it though, ill donate it to them with my bi-yearly clothing dropoffs... then i can get a nice tax deduction

[nexxman]

Added $4 off $20 purchase CVS coupons to WIKI to help sweeten the deal.

On the PDF it says: Limit one offer per card holder.

Does this mean you can only use one of the $4 off coupons on any one card?

[LookinForSD]

you must have a reading deficiency... i am explaining that I wouldnt want to keep the monitors b/c id feel bad if some poor shlub walked in and needed one and i had taken them all just to get the $20 ECBs... so im saying id return it, even if they said YOU GET NO MONEY, your just giving it back to us... because then at least someone who needed them could get them

next time learn to read.

Just ask for the free $20 CVS bucks then so you don't have to go through the whole ordeal of returning it. :lmao: :lmao:

[Maluskills]

I'll preface this with a big I THINK CVS automatically will either nullify that ECB slip, or if it has been used, CVS debits the ECB's out of your account.
So if you did this, and returned the monitor..the $20 ECB would be voide
BUT..if you'd spent the $20 ECB already, your cvs account would have a negative $20 ecb balance...so the next $20 you earned would not be printed

I remember asking a cvs ecb phone rep this question and thats what i was told..

[schnauzermomma]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

I think if I got in on the deal, I'd try to return the glucose monitors... if they gave me money back, well hell thats great
but if they said "listen, you arent going to get any money back" i'd still be happy b/c I'd have my $20 * 5 ECBs and I wouldn't feel bad about having their entire supply of glucose monitors when I have no use for them

correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the the ECBs become invalidated by returning an item
and if they did, id use the ECBs and then return them

It is returnable.
h

Ok guys, some of us are able to get great deals at CVS. If you don't want to keep up with us, make money and get great stuff there for free, like us, fine. Put a deal up in it's own thread. But don't ruin the program for the rest of us by buying something for the ecbs, then returning it. That attitude is the one thing I really don't like about some folks here on SD.

There are plenty of folks who can use - and really need - these monitors. And there are plenty of folks who can use - and really need - the ecb program at CVS.

This is called SlickDeals, instead of FraudDeals, for a reason.

[Sojourn]

Ionizer- Tax code prohibits the deduction of items you received for free.

[classyscrappers]

So everyone knows, this is also in the sale ad for next week. These things tend to sell out quickly on day one due to the massive number of cvs deal seekers - but the deal is in next weeks ad as well so don't be surprised if you can't find them until restock day but don't worry because you have 2 weeks to find them.

AND, if you are going to do it, make sure you use one of the printable $4 off $20 or $5 off $30 coupons. So, for each one of these you buy you get an additional $4 or $5 worth of other stuff for free (or for the cost of tax). I know there are printables for $4 off $20 still good but not sure if there are any unexpired $5 off $30 coupons. Mine expired yesterday. Anyways, $4 worth of free stuff for each one you buy is a added bonus.

A couple good noteables you can get with those $4 and $5 coupons - (to keep it simple):
Planters Peanuts, sale $1.99 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)
Triscut Crackers, sale 2/$4 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)

Just FYI....This is in the cvs thread, not really burried, I believe it is in the first post for this week.

[$4me]

You know what... it's fine that you want to make ECBs from CVS. What's worse is that you want to return it. Why dont' you just return it without a receipt? then you'd get full price for it! Hell yeah!

Get a life... donate it. You made money, don't be selfish.

:confused: he is not being selfish. in fact it is the opposite. He said he wanted to return it so as to not use up the whole cvs supply for when someone needed one. Returning with a reciept wouldnt net any extra money because you are paying nothing for it!

[schnauzermomma]

Ionizer- Tax code prohibits the deduction of items you received for free.

But you can donate it just to be nice.

[nexxman]

So everyone knows, this is also in the sale ad for next week. These things tend to sell out quickly on day one due to the massive number of cvs deal seekers - but the deal is in next weeks ad as well so don't be surprised if you can't find them until restock day but don't worry because you have 2 weeks to find them.

AND, if you are going to do it, make sure you use one of the printable $4 off $20 or $5 off $30 coupons. So, for each one of these you buy you get an additional $4 or $5 worth of other stuff for free (or for the cost of tax). I know there are printables for $4 off $20 still good but not sure if there are any unexpired $5 off $30 coupons. Mine expired yesterday. Anyways, $4 worth of free stuff for each one you buy is a added bonus.

A couple good noteables you can get with those $4 and $5 coupons - (to keep it simple):
Planters Peanuts, sale $1.99 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)
Triscut Crackers, sale 2/$4 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)

Just FYI....This is in the cvs thread, not really burried, I believe it is in the first post for this week.

Can you really pile on coupons like that? First $50 off then $4 off?

[AtomicLush]

i dont need a glucose monitor, but if i buy it i will get 20 ecb points. can i still return the monitor and keep 20 ecb? and i wonder y would people buy 5? i am new to ecb and cvs program, have never used it and so need a bit explainnig. thank u for ur time.

OMG, just donate it! There are plenty of people that are in need of these.

[LookinForSD]

I'm picking two up though. Everyone on my dad's side is a diabetic so I know who to give one to and I'm going because my odds don't look so good.

[AtomicLush]

unfortunately donating requires more effort than simply returning it

Huh? I donate stuff ALL the time. If there is a Goodwill or Salvation Army near you, you just drop it off and go. There's the drives that come by your house. And there are plenty of hospitals, nursing homes, etc that will also take this stuff.

[marklin]

Can anyone provide a link to $4 off coupon?
Thanks

On the PDF it says: Limit one offer per card holder.

Does this mean you can only use one of the $4 off coupons on any one card?

[ionizer]

Ionizer- Tax code prohibits the deduction of items you received for free.

and going over the speed limit is illegal.

[schnauzermomma]

Can anyone provide a link to $4 off coupon?
Thanks

Coupons are in the CVS coupon thread. And lots of other good deals to go with this are in the CVS threads.

[Terry111]

I just tried to do this and was told I could not use the coupon because the item was on sale. I said ok and left. I might try again later at another store.

[nexxman]

Can anyone provide a link to $4 off coupon?
Thanks

Check your PM.

[Maluskills]

:confused: he is not being selfish. in fact it is the opposite. He said he wanted to return it so as to not use up the whole cvs supply for when someone needed one. Returning with a reciept wouldnt net any extra money because you are paying nothing for it!

Right..im sure the ONLY reason for returning it is to selflessly help replenish CVS' stock. You arent fooling anyone, you are returning it in hopes of making even more $ off this deal..plain and simple.
It's people with this attitude that got the Costco return policy changed :mad: :mad:

[eyem@cvs]

RE: deductibility of items gotten for free or cheap.

I'll wait for advice from a tax authority on this one, rather than an anonymous person on SD.

So far, the one person I've spoken to on it, a CPA with 20 years of experience in preparing taxes, etc. says that I can deduct the FMV, which in his educated opinion, is the price the store normally sells it for. He doesn't see it being necessary to substantiate this with receipts for the purchase of the items, rather to submit the receipt form the charity for the donation itself.

That being said, I'm still not sure whether it's worth the trouble, since I think it's a bit of a gray area (definitely not cut and dried as the SD "experts" would have you believe)

Any advice from an actual tax preparer (other than someone who simply does their own) would be greatly appreciated.

Guess I'll have to find out soon, since I'll be done giving away about $5,000 dollars worth of these (according to the price tags on them) by the end of the week.

[kristinbrizzi]

Does anyone know where to donate these? I'm on Long Isalnd and ridiculously enough I have a hard time finding places to donate things.

Is there any way to get the $4 off coupon now - or did you get it some time ago and save it? I'm new to this.

Thanks
Kristin

[schnauzermomma]

Does anyone know where to donate these? I'm on Long Isalnd and ridiculously enough I have a hard time finding places to donate things.

Is there any way to get the $4 off coupon now - or did you get it some time ago and save it? I'm new to this.

Thanks
Kristin

If your Salvation Army or Red Cross doesn't want these, contact the Juvenile Diabetes association in your area. Google them on the internet. They will take them.

The $4 coupon is in the CVS coupon thread, in the coupon section of SD.

[Silverball]

So everyone knows, this is also in the sale ad for next week. These things tend to sell out quickly on day one due to the massive number of cvs deal seekers - but the deal is in next weeks ad as well so don't be surprised if you can't find them until restock day but don't worry because you have 2 weeks to find them.

AND, if you are going to do it, make sure you use one of the printable $4 off $20 or $5 off $30 coupons. So, for each one of these you buy you get an additional $4 or $5 worth of other stuff for free (or for the cost of tax). I know there are printables for $4 off $20 still good but not sure if there are any unexpired $5 off $30 coupons. Mine expired yesterday. Anyways, $4 worth of free stuff for each one you buy is a added bonus.

A couple good noteables you can get with those $4 and $5 coupons - (to keep it simple):
Planters Peanuts, sale $1.99 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)
Triscut Crackers, sale 2/$4 (there is a coupon in the same diabetes book for $1.00 off 2)

Just FYI....This is in the cvs thread, not really burried, I believe it is in the first post for this week.

I know sometimes my local CVS will take the expired CVS coupons, but the links are all dead now. Too bad I didn't print any out earlier.

[Maluskills]

I know sometimes my local CVS will take the expired CVS coupons, but the links are all dead now. Too bad I didn't print any out earlier.

Here ya go...

http://www.extracarerewards.com/welcome/welcome_123007.gif

$4 off 20..Expires 12/30/2007

[ionizer]

Right..im sure the ONLY reason for returning it is to selflessly help replenish CVS' stock. You arent fooling anyone, you are returning it in hopes of making even more $ off this deal..plain and simple.
It's people with this attitude that got the Costco return policy changed :mad: :mad:

I understand your pessimistic attitude and can see where you're coming from, but this time you are simply dead wrong.

[Maluskills]

Hey for an uber-slick deal
(prepare for sarcasm)
1) Buy 5 of these, under your 5 different CVS cards of course, and using $4 off $20 coupons
2) Submit claims for reimbursement under your flexible spending account through work..This way you will be paying with pre-tax dollars, automatically giving you a 25% (or whatever your tax bracket is) discount
3) After submitting the claim and receiving the money, Return all 5 monitors to CVS for a full refund.

This way, you get paid back $30x5= $150 by uncle sam, and $100 by cvs ECB and $20 in free items (from five $4/20 coupons)






UGH
Ok I would totally do step 1 above, but would not do steps 2 or 3. If I am already making money on an item..what is the need to go the extra mile to return it too? I will do this 5 times, if possible, and donate them to local nursing homes (there are a ton of them around me)
I agree with others who say that Hey, Im the first to jump at a good deal, but do not want to ruin a great program like ECB for others just by trying to be greedy.

Just my .02

[rtalber1]

Donate your free unneeded monitor to your local Veterans hall or even a hospital or school. They will make sure they get into the hands of someone who could use them and you can feel good about your transaction.

[yoshimra]

Gonna try it today.

[Pantalaimon]

hmmm... just an idea. instead of donating or returning the item, why not just put it back on the shelf? this way it will be there in case someone who really needs it comes to buy it or another slick dealer shows up. plus you don't have to go thru the hassle or looking for a place to donate. :)

[mirmillo]

just got back from two gr, mi stores. each had one monitor, so i got $40 ecb for absolutely nothing! they said they wont get anymore until saturday. oh well $40 is still good for 20 minutes of my time.

[TonyCmia]

I have been to 9 CVS stores in Miami, not one has the booklet. If anyone can get extra coupons and willing to sell to me, please PM.

[eyem@cvs]

just got back from two gr, mi stores. each had one monitor, so i got $40 ecb for absolutely nothing! they said they wont get anymore until saturday. oh well $40 is still good for 20 minutes of my time.

Which store in GR had the diabetes books, thanks.

[Lvcian]

Huh, free $20 at CVS? I'll give the damn thing to one of my grandparents :P

My Grandma is diabetic, im giving it to her too. =]

[balouapu]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.

[bluedevils]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.

The OP said the $20 ECB was valid on the Nova Max Blood Glucose Monitoring System. You bought the Ascenia Breeze 2 -- wrong item.

[luke1899]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.


Yes you bought the wrong one .It is the nova max that you get ECB's on. I just did this in Ohio and they had 3 and it printed a 60 dollar ECB out so I know it works

[bluedevils]

Which store in GR had the diabetes books, thanks.

Hey guys, save one for me!

[skibumintahoe]

Great deal. But don't forget that you can't get ECB value back if you don't use it all.

For instance, if you buy all 5 at once, that's a $100 ECB value. You have to spend all $100 at once.

I will be making 5 different trips through the store in case there is nothing I want for $100!

[ionizer]

Yes you bought the wrong one .It is the nova max that you get ECB's on. I just did this in Ohio and they had 3 and it printed a 60 dollar ECB out so I know it works

if i understand you correctly, you were able to purchase 3 in one transaction? cuz u said it printed a "$60 dollar ECB"

[saintirish]

hmmm... just an idea. instead of donating or returning the item, why not just put it back on the shelf? this way it will be there in case someone who really needs it comes to buy it or another slick dealer shows up. plus you don't have to go thru the hassle or looking for a place to donate. :)

This is a good idea I think, however, it may cause their system or inventory people a HUGE headache when the system thinks they should be out of stock of the item.

[dc_area_mcse]

I have been to 9 CVS stores in Miami, not one has the booklet. If anyone can get extra coupons and willing to sell to me, please PM.

CVS in Silver Spring MD did not have the books either.

[itar1010]

CVS in RESTON,VA did not have the books!!!!!

[saintirish]

Yes you bought the wrong one .It is the nova max that you get ECB's on. I just did this in Ohio and they had 3 and it printed a 60 dollar ECB out so I know it works

Yes, let me make sure I understand this. You did 3 at ONE time??? Did they just scan the coupon 3 times in a row???

Also, do you know where to look in the store to find this coupon??

[Yorelryan]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.
Also there are 2 different coupons for the monitors one is for the contour/assenia.. the other is for the nova max.. i think the nova max one is on the 2nd page of the coupons, its the last coupon!

[monkey143]

Awesome - thanks! Repped.

[WhoMeCheap?]

nevermind

[Yorelryan]

Great deal. But don't forget that you can't get ECB value back if you don't use it all.

For instance, if you buy all 5 at once, that's a $100 ECB value. You have to spend all $100 at once.

I will be making 5 different trips through the store in case there is nothing I want for $100!
The ECB's will be good until at least black friday!!!!!!!!!!!!! so spending 1 100 ecb wouldn't be a problem for many!!!!! either way, you can't pass this one up!

[Lbrown58]

Coupons are located in the back by pharmacy... Also check wiki post I just added a $2.00 off 10.00 to it!

[berry24]

sorry Iam new here! but i didn't understand the deal, do I need to buy the book or the monitor?

Thanks for any help

[Lbrown58]

Also there are 2 different coupons for the monitors one is for the contour/assenia.. the other is for the nova max.. i think the nova max one is on the 2nd page of the coupons, its the last coupon!

Page 41 to be exact. Bottom right

sorry Iam new here! but i didn't understand the deal, do I need to buy the book or the monitor?

Thanks for any help

Go into CVS. Go to the back where the pharmacy is. Look for the diabetes book. Turn to pg 41 and rip out the coupon. Go get the monitor. Go to register and purchase. Give them coupon. they will bag it up and hand it to you with a receipt that has 20.00 extra bucks on it. Rinse and repeat. LOL!

[donthvname]

RE: deductibility of items gotten for free or cheap.

I'll wait for advice from a tax authority on this one, rather than an anonymous person on SD.

So far, the one person I've spoken to on it, a CPA with 20 years of experience in preparing taxes, etc. says that I can deduct the FMV, which in his educated opinion, is the price the store normally sells it for. He doesn't see it being necessary to substantiate this with receipts for the purchase of the items, rather to submit the receipt form the charity for the donation itself.

.

There are some tax code changes in recent years - that make it more restrict in terms of documentaion support. You may get away with it in gray area, that is, if you are not being picked (randomly as well) for tax audit.

Feel free to do it w/o proper documentation, and pray you would not be audited within next 5 / 7 years.

FYI, IRS re-started the infamous Compliance Audit this year.

[gapaf]

for those of who did the deal in Ohio, Where are you guys located in Ohio.
Please tell me

sorry Iam new here! but i didn't understand the deal, do I need to buy the book or the monitor?

Thanks for any help

[chemdude]

Veteran CVS shoppers:

Can you tell me if you sign up for the Extra Care card (I do not have one right now), do you get it instantly and can you use it right away???

Reps for knowledgeable replies--thanks!

[Silverball]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.

As stated a couple times before, you bought the wrong item. And now, Akron/Copley is completely sold out of the right item! ;) ;)

Veteran CVS shoppers:

Can you tell me if you sign up for the Extra Care card (I do not have one right now), do you get it instantly and can you use it right away???

Reps for knowledgeable replies--thanks!

Yes, they will hand you a card right on the spot and you can use it there. They also have a courtesy card that they can scan (but don't let them use it for these, since the ECBs are tied to the card).

[berry24]

Page 41 to be exact. Bottom right



Go into CVS. Go to the back where the pharmacy is. Look for the diabetes book. Turn to pg 41 and rip out the coupon. Go get the monitor. Go to register and purchase. Give them coupon. they will bag it up and hand it to you with a receipt that has 20.00 extra bucks on it. Rinse and repeat. LOL!

Thanks and repped for your help!:hug:

[TheJables]

I just went to CVS during my lunch. I ran into a world of problems, but I blame the CVS i went to... Even though I am in the Galleria Area of houston..which is a nicer area..but..anyway. Here is what problems I had:

The book was not there, so i picked up a same styled book called your heart and you or something about the heart.

In it, there was no coupon for the nova monitor, but there was one for another brand, but it was free (like the previous offer) and got you $10 in savings. so I took the coupon up front and wham..the registered showed 73.27.. I gripe, then the old lady and I took a look and they kept a sale price up from last week. grrr.. So I look one more time in desperation for the diabetes thing, and came to no luck...

then I realized the coupon they had in the book was expired in june.. I talk to the pharmacist about new books, and they said what they had was out there...then I asked them about the diabetes book, and they said they have not received the latest books.

so expired coupons, poor management of the CVS, and rude customer service(forgot to mention that one earlier) and no CVS bucks...

That was heaps(or heeps?) of fun. I'm just going to try it again at the CVS by my work. woot.

The Jabes

PS. They were out of both nova quick diagnosis or whatever the crap.

P.S. 2 -- The coupons also said you were to pay for tax before discount..;hm..

[saavyshopper]

THis caused a stir at my CVS no one knew how to handle this transaction. They ended up overriding the price of the Nova to $50.00 and they wouldn't let me scan my card for the ECBS. So I did get them for free but no ECBS. I am going to return these tonight and use the $50.00 coupon again ( my store had tons of these books I grabbed several - if you need a coupon let me know ) then I'm going to use the $4.00 off $20.00 and the $2.00 off $10.00 plus I'll add extra stuff this time so it doesn't appear that I'm getting it for free. If anyone else has any suggestions please let me know

[zilly]

The actual CVS ad states: "No discounts apply" next to the monitor deal. So it is definitely YMMV on getting the coupon to go through. You definitely can't claim, as you do in OP, that they HAVE to honor the coupon on this deal.

[Pantalaimon]

BTW, where do they usually keep these monitors? Do CVS stores have a special diabetes section? Where should I look for it?

[mirmillo]

Which store in GR had the diabetes books, thanks.

east town has them sitting on the counter. but no monitors...

[Lbrown58]

The actual CVS ad states: "No discounts apply" next to the monitor deal. So it is definitely YMMV on getting the coupon to go through. You definitely can't claim, as you do in OP, that they HAVE to honor the coupon on this deal.

I would like to disagree. This is a CVS coupon and they will honor this coupon and I havent had a problem yet. Except one per purchase which is fine with me. If you dont talk too much this should be an easy deal. Hand them your card then your monitor and then the coupon. They will have to override the coupon to make it 29.99 but they cannot tell you you cant use you extra care card. AND they usually dont even look at your care bucks when it prints. CVS knows what it is doing with this. They do it this type of deal too much to be that incompetent. You are able to do this because it is a cvs coupon not manu coupon.

BTW, where do they usually keep these monitors? Do CVS stores have a special diabetes section? Where should I look for it?

Usually right in front of the pharmacy counter.

[Silverball]

BTW, where do they usually keep these monitors? Do CVS stores have a special diabetes section? Where should I look for it?

Generally most stores have them back on the shelves right in front of the pharmacy. Another store I go to has them out in one of the aisles near the pharmacy.

[metalchick666]

I just checked my CVS and the Nova Monitor is $63.99. I didn't see any sale?

[Silverball]

I would like to disagree. This is a CVS coupon and they will honor this coupon and I havent had a problem yet. Except one per purchase which is fine with me. If you dont talk too much this should be an easy deal. Hand them your card then your monitor and then the coupon. They will have to override the coupon to make it 29.99 but they cannot tell you you cant use you extra care card. AND they usually dont even look at your care bucks when it prints. CVS knows what it is doing with this. They do it this type of deal too much to be that incompetent. You are able to do this because it is a cvs coupon not manu coupon.

I do agree with zilly on this one. The ad does state no discounts, which means they certainly have the right to refuse the coupon. But, from my experience the coupon will go through fine (if they adjust it). Also, they tend to read the wording on the coupon, not look in the ad, since the "problem" is with the coupon, not the price of the item.

[ayasmommy]

WOW awesome post i will check this out today. For those of you wondering what to do with the monitors, donate them to a health clinic, they will probably be more than happy to accept them, We have a totally free health clinic in my area, and they are always happy with these.

[ayasmommy]

THis caused a stir at my CVS no one knew how to handle this transaction. They ended up overriding the price of the Nova to $50.00 and they wouldn't let me scan my card for the ECBS. So I did get them for free but no ECBS. I am going to return these tonight and use the $50.00 coupon again ( my store had tons of these books I grabbed several - if you need a coupon let me know ) then I'm going to use the $4.00 off $20.00 and the $2.00 off $10.00 plus I'll add extra stuff this time so it doesn't appear that I'm getting it for free. If anyone else has any suggestions please let me know

I would suggest yes buy other items, maybe even ones that will also have ECBs, then you shouldn't have a problem with it, even with other coupons. I have done these sort of deals and haven't had any problems with them so far. Find a young cashier too, it may help.

[bluedevils]

Can someone please clarify...

do you need to use your CVS card to get the $20 ECB to print out, or is it better NOT to use the card so they don't tie your purchases to the limit 5?

[Silverball]

Can someone please clarify...

do you need to use your CVS card to get the $20 ECB to print out, or is it better NOT to use the card so they don't tie your purchases to the limit 5?

You HAVE to use your card to get the ECBs.

[kingofdeal]

Good Deal, I got 2 without any problem..

Manager will override the coupon for 29.99 ..

got 2 seperate transations... get 40 extra bucks.. will use in BF deals @ CVS.

thanks

[sweetndesign]

Ok Sders in Birmingham, leave me one, dh is diabetic so i can use these, i buy several then he will have monitor and enough strips for several months plus we donate any unneeded to VA

Question: can you use ECB to pay for prescriptions?

[Silverball]

Ok Sders in Birmingham, leave me one, dh is diabetic so i can use these, i buy several then he will have monitor and enough strips for several months plus we donate any unneeded to VA

Question: can you use ECB to pay for prescriptions?

There are no test strips in the box - just the meter. No, you cannot use ECBs on prescriptions (at least that what the terms state).

[jbee!]

Today, I got 2 monitors, gave them one $50 cpn and a $10 off $50 CRT along with a couple of beanos I needed to finish that deal. The cpn beeped but went thru when the mgr scanned his card ($50 came off) and I got the $40 extra bucks.

[bizcut99]

CVS in Annapolis had one monitor left but I couldn't find the books so I obviously didn't buy it. I did get all the FAR ECB items I could though.

CVS in RESTON,VA did not have the books!!!!!

[kab07011]

AWESOME! Thanks so much for sharing, I got 2 today at my CVS.

[DeputyStankus]

The whiff just went to try this. When she got there, the manager was taking all the books and putting them into a box. She took that box into the backroom. No more coupons.

[pspizz]

Checked my local CVS, coupons but no monitor. Bought a drink while I was there, and noticed the woman right in front of me in line with the monitor and a stack of coupons. Missed it by 30 seconds. Round Lake IL, slickdealer- save me the gas and let me know if you've cleaned out all the local stores already, will ya? I knew I shouldn't have had that 2nd cup of coffee this morning.

[kathyctbc]

If people keep returning these items that CVS is already generous enough to let us make ECBs on, they will likely stop doing it.
Abusing the system never helps anyone, even the perpetrator eventually.
It's your business what you do, but this behavior will make problems for everyone.
KAT

I think if I got in on the deal, I'd try to return the glucose monitors... if they gave me money back, well hell thats great
but if they said "listen, you arent going to get any money back" i'd still be happy b/c I'd have my $20 * 5 ECBs and I wouldn't feel bad about having their entire supply of glucose monitors when I have no use for them

correct me if I'm wrong, but I dont think the the ECBs become invalidated by returning an item
and if they did, id use the ECBs and then return them

[maanitrules]

in class rite now.. but have a cvs rite by campus.. gonna check it out rite after i get out in 1/2 an hr.. hopefully we have those coupons there...
i buy a lot of candies form cvs...and free candy is always great :)

[tightA$$]

When she got there, the manager was taking all the books and putting them into a box. She took that box into the backroom.


She then put that box into a larger box and then that box went into an even larger box which then went into the wood chipper. :lmao:

[farmer949]

Can somebody please scan the coupon for $50 off and post it here..
Thanks

[KrogerShopper]

Thanks OP, I walked right past these books the other day too! LOL

eyem@cvs-- do you really design toys? what kind of toys??
(that is what eyem's siggie line says)


we are not diabetic, but I have done these in the past when they were free and then I donate the monitors to nursing homes--and then get a tax break. :)

[randomman1]

I'm surprised no one has posted a scan yet.

[puregold2006]

Well no go at Avon Indiana CVS! No books she said they were told to take them of shelf!

[TNT13]

I went to one store in NY to get the coupon and another to get the monitor. It scanned at $59.99. :(

[ThePDD]

southeast Indy is wiped out too - i went to 3 locations - i found 3 at one location and picked them up...had the cashier ring them up separately since it says one coupon per customer - it wouldn't let her take the coupon because $50.00 was more than the sale price. i asked if there was a manager or someone with a magic key and suddenly she was able to take the coupon, and i got the ECB's - $20 x 3.

if you find the shelf empty, ask at the pharmacy - at another location, the CVS employee i talked to put in a special order for me and told me he'd call when they arrived (probably tomorrow) - he even told me they'd order 5 for me.

i spent my $60 on random/misc stuff and a few xmas presents, but that Black Friday idea is a good one - if i get more, i'll save them for then!

btw, i'm diabetic myself, but don't use this meter, so i'm donating these to a charity here in town - haven't decided which yet...

[jamesprescott]

Can someone post a scan of the book cover? I went to two stores and couldn't find it.

The box on the monitor says it includes 10 strips.

[balouapu]

I just tried this at a CVS in Akron, Oh. First off I had to ask the Pharmisist were the book was located. She went behind the counter and gave it to me. I browsed through the book and found the $50.00 coupon. The Ascenia Breeze 2 is on sale for 9.99 presently. So I took it to the counter and gave the Sales Rep the coupon. All I got was 2 extra coupons on the back of my receipt. So basically I have this blood monitoring system for FREE(Good Deal). So I asked the Sales Rep behind the counter were is my ECB's for $40.00 he told me to call 1-800-SHOP-CVS. So I called from my car and was told by the operator from CVS that it does not work that way, never has. So hopefully this helps someone out, however good luck cause you never now.

I did get the wrong item and used the wrong coupon. After writing this I have now taken advantage of all in the Akron/Copley area. Even the pharmicist at 1 store was amazed at the deal.

[farmer949]

I did get the wrong item and used the wrong coupon. After writing this I have now taken advantage of all in the Akron/Copley area. Even the pharmicist at 1 store was amazed at the deal.

Somebody.... Please scan the coupon.

[gobygoby]

southeast Indy is wiped out too - i went to 3 locations - i found 3 at one location and picked them up...had the cashier ring them up separately since it says one coupon per customer - it wouldn't let her take the coupon because $50.00 was more than the sale price. i asked if there was a manager or someone with a magic key and suddenly she was able to take the coupon, and i got the ECB's - $20 x 3.

if you find the shelf empty, ask at the pharmacy - at another location, the CVS employee i talked to put in a special order for me and told me he'd call when they arrived (probably tomorrow) - he even told me they'd order 5 for me.

i spent my $60 on random/misc stuff and a few xmas presents, but that Black Friday idea is a good one - if i get more, i'll save them for then!

btw, i'm diabetic myself, but don't use this meter, so i'm donating these to a charity here in town - haven't decided which yet...


Thanks a lot...now I cant get the deals.!:mad:

j/k.:)

[Silverball]

I did get the wrong item and used the wrong coupon. After writing this I have now taken advantage of all in the Akron/Copley area. Even the pharmicist at 1 store was amazed at the deal.

I wonder if they had stock in the back or something? I hit those stores earlier today and thought I wiped them out. Did any of the stores you went to have any left after you left?

[eyem@cvs]

Somebody.... Please scan the coupon.


After driving 30 miles round trip and skipping out on lunch and putting up with nasty stares from three different store managers to get the real ones.....

no

Can somebody please scan the coupon for $50 off and post it here..
Thanks



and again,





no

[balouapu]

Can someone post a scan of the book cover? I went to two stores and couldn't find it.

The box on the monitor says it includes 10 strips.

Heres what the book looks like.

[ThePDD]

Thanks a lot...now I cant get the deals.!:mad:

j/k.:)

sure ya can - just avoid Stop 11 & Emerson, Stop 11 & Madison, and Edgewood & Madison - and i didn't hog em all, 2 of those locations were empty when i got there! sorry! good luck searching, fellow Naptown dweller! :hug:

[FEVER2006]

I wonder if they had stock in the back or something? I hit those stores earlier today and thought I wiped them out. Did any of the stores you went to have any left after you left?

The guy at the store I just left told me these are new products and they were just getting a shipment in. That is probably what happened. They unloaded some more off the truck.

[garz]

Ok Sders in Birmingham, leave me one, dh is diabetic so i can use these, i buy several then he will have monitor and enough strips for several months plus we donate any unneeded to VA

Question: can you use ECB to pay for prescriptions?

I've been to the Hoover Lorna Rd. and Valleydale/280 stores. Couldn't find the coupon at either one. Both still had monitors, but no coupons. Is there a date on the Diabetes book? The one out at both of these stores was orange.

Edit - Heres what the book looks like. Thanks!

[eyem@cvs]

I've been to the Hoover Lorna Rd. and Valleydale/280 stores. Couldn't find the coupon at either one. Both still had monitors, but no coupons. Is there a date on the Diabetes book? The one out at both of these stores was orange.


That sounds like the magazine they put out with Shaq on the cover.

(deleted what some idiot posted.)

selfish, heh, I'd say selfish is trying to kill this and future deals by asking for a scan.

[jodz10]

I just got 1 at my CVS - there were 3 on the shelf - and lots of books - I went to the counter with only 2 and 2 coupons....the new trainee cashier didnt know what to do cuz the coupons beeped at him - called the manager - he said I could only buy 1 - so fine....I asked to ring them up seperate but he said No - gotta save some for other customers.....maybe come back at the end of the week......
and it did spit out my $20......

My husband is boderline diabetic - so we should probably check his levels now and then - I think it says on the side of the box it does come with 10 strips - but you will then need to buy more....


Jodi

[BarryT82]

I just went to my local CVS. This model was gone, but they had another good deal. There's a $50 coupon for another meter in the book. The meter is $59.99 on the shelf, but the box has a $40 mail-in rebate attached to it. So you pay out $9.99 and get back $40.

[dementeddoll]

wow. went to 5 locations today. got 4 systems and $80 ecb
2 were sold out and 2 only had 1 left and 1 had 2 left.
will try more locations tomorrow. these stores seem to be everywhere.

[GuavaLava]

Went to 3 CVS and no books. Even asked the pharmacist for help.

[wannacry45]

Went to 3 stores around me. Didn't find the book

Anybody tell me where this book is located? Like next to dropoff counter or anywhere else?

[agreen_112]

1 store found 2 boxes of books, I grabed 20, should've grabed the whole damn box. By the way it's looking the books are going to get pulled anyway...No monitors, they will be in on Wed. morning. LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER.

How are you guys getting more than 1?

[littlemamaof1]

DAMNIT!!! WHY is there not a CVS in Utah???

[schnauzermomma]

I had a manager tell me today that CVS did not intend for this monitor to be free, the $50 was supposed to be a discount off the normal price. He said since the ad said 'no additional discounts', he couldn't accept the coupon this week.

He's a really nice guy, and I want to keep my relationship with him good, as this is not the only potentially great deal CVS has had, so I let it go.

OP really needs to revise his title - it is so misleading, as this same information has been repeated in numerous places.

It IS always interesting to see what the rep wh*res will do to get themselves some glory by pulling bits and pieces out of the various threads where folks talk about great deals, only to have it backfire into people being mad.

[gobygoby]

sure ya can - just avoid Stop 11 & Emerson, Stop 11 & Madison, and Edgewood & Madison - and i didn't hog em all, 2 of those locations were empty when i got there! sorry! good luck searching, fellow Naptown dweller! :hug:


hehe...those are all the stores closest to me!!:lol:

[Sojourn]

This deal worked like a charm in western Massachusetts. We will try again tonight.

[jodz10]

Coupon books were back by the pharmacy - on a little shelf/table area with other brochures....

[Sojourn]

$40 mail-in rebate attached to it. So you pay out $9.99 and get back $40.

Do not count on it. Most rebate forms state the company will refund your actual out of pocket.

[Silverball]

I just went to my local CVS. This model was gone, but they had another good deal. There's a $50 coupon for another meter in the book. The meter is $59.99 on the shelf, but the box has a $40 mail-in rebate attached to it. So you pay out $9.99 and get back $40.

Be careful with the rebate. Generally, they will only rebate you what you paid. In your case $9.99. Some, stress some, people have had luck blacking out the coupons.

[Silverball]

1 store found 2 boxes of books, I grabed 20, should've grabed the whole damn box. By the way it's looking the books are going to get pulled anyway...No monitors, they will be in on Wed. morning. LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER.

How are you guys getting more than 1?

Grab multiples off shelf, go to cashier, ask to ring up separate (so as to not get a big ECB), pay with coupon (no tax for me on these), repeat for each, walk out of store a happy man...

[MoonSprite]

I just went to my local CVS. This model was gone, but they had another good deal. There's a $50 coupon for another meter in the book. The meter is $59.99 on the shelf, but the box has a $40 mail-in rebate attached to it. So you pay out $9.99 and get back $40.
Nope, you'll only get rebated back what you paid out. You need to send in the receipt for the rebate and since you only paid $9.99, that's what you'll get. Trust me, I'm an old pro at getting glucose monitors for my Papa.
This sounds like a SD, gonna try it tonight.
agreen112, I HATE the phone police around here who tell you not to call for a SD. But in this case, you really shouldnot have called.

[agreen_112]

Idiot because you called. Never call.


Oops, now I know better. Sorry... What's wrong with calling and asking for an item in stock?

[czlotek]

wow- thanks, going to go tonight to pivk one up- HOPE I can find it :) thanks again.

[senmun]

I had a manager tell me today that CVS did not intend for this monitor to be free, the $50 was supposed to be a discount off the normal price. He said since the ad said 'no additional discounts', he couldn't accept the coupon this week.

He's a really nice guy, and I want to keep my relationship with him good, as this is not the only potentially great deal CVS has had, so I let it go.

OP really needs to revise his title - it is so misleading, as this same information has been repeated in numerous places.

It IS always interesting to see what the rep wh*res will do to get themselves some glory by pulling bits and pieces out of the various threads where folks talk about great deals, only to have it backfire into people being mad.

Same thing happened to me last time on another monitor. Since they have to override the coupon they will think about it. But, coupon might go through fine if the total purchase exceeds coupon value.

[hellonursemel]

got mine a little while ago. thanks awesome deal

[gobygoby]

Oops, now I know better. Sorry... What's wrong with calling and asking for an item in stock?

a lot of things!

1. They may catch on the deal and deny future SD's that come in.
2. They may call corporate and fill them in pulling the whole deal nationwide
3. Figure out the deal and keep it for themselves, so its all gone when we get there.

If you want to be a true slick dealer you need to abide by 2 rules.

First rule of SlickDeals, never talk about Slick Deals!

Second rule of Slick Deals, Never Call!!!

[grapes]

my bf and i we both have diff ecb cards.but when we both try to check our balances on website it says wrong card number? any idea y? and can i still use these cards to buy the monitor? if yes how can i prin my ecb coupons.also if u get ur ecb's today can u print them tomm and use to buy stuff? thanks

[donnarl52]

Somebody.... Please scan the coupon.


I'm not sure but I don't think that this coupon is made to be scanned. It's a CVS coupon
and on the back it states they will not accept copies. Sorry, I can't help you.

[rajlovermaster]

I just went to my local CVS. This model was gone, but they had another good deal. There's a $50 coupon for another meter in the book. The meter is $59.99 on the shelf, but the box has a $40 mail-in rebate attached to it. So you pay out $9.99 and get back $40.

you wont get 40$ for the rebate........they will give you only the amount you paid for?

[dc_area_mcse]

I was able to grab the last two in the Silver Spring MD store. The employee and the Asst. Manager who I had called both told me they couldn't do the override. After insisting they had done it before at other stores the A.M. said "well they weren't SUPPOSED to, now that other people in the company are doing things they aren't supposed to now I have to too." After her grousing I was afraid to push my luck and left the other one and hope it is there in the morning.

Is this deal only valid one time per card? I asked for the form to get another card and they were out.

[eyem@cvs]

Is this deal only valid one time per card? I asked for the form to get another card and they were out.

This is limit 5 per card. confirmed.

[dc_area_mcse]

Same thing happened to me last time on another monitor. Since they have to override the coupon they will think about it. But, coupon might go through fine if the total purchase exceeds coupon value.

So you are saying if I get a monitor and $30 of other items the coupon will work? I don't think that would happen.

This is limit 5 per card. confirmed.

Thanks eyem! and REPPED!

[Derek22]

What is the regular price of the meter? Can we offer to pay regular price can we still come out ahead.

[eyem@cvs]

What is the regular price of the meter? Can we offer to pay regular price can we still come out ahead.

Oops, thought there was a mail in on this as well.

[superking]

so this item cost 29.99 and the coupon will take 29.99 off and give you $20 ECB?
has anyone tried this more than once on a single transaction or multiple transaction? any limits?

[dc_area_mcse]

Delete.

[SomewhereElse]

so this item cost 29.99 and the coupon will take 29.99 off and give you $20 ECB?
has anyone tried this more than once on a single transaction or multiple transaction? any limits?

limit 5 per card, limit one per purchase according to coupon.. so you can do five separately and get 5- $20 ecbs...

[agreen_112]

Ebay'ers are selling the q's.

[superking]

limit 5 per card, limit one per purchase according to coupon.. so you can do five separately and get 5- $20 ecbs...

so the item is FREE during the checkout?
you walk away with $20 ECB and monitor , paying NOTHING?

[HoratioHoney]

Once again, people have to make it (seemingly) easier on themselves and call. As someone else mentioned, by calling you can set off a chain of events that can cause the whole deal to go sideways. Then they pull the deal and even YOU won't be able to get in on it. (Gotta love that instant karma)

As shown in many other posts, quite a few people have had to drive around. Some have gotten the deal, some haven't. Such is life and such is SD.

[eyem@cvs]

Is there a rebate for THIS monitor??? I thought the rebate mentioned was for another model.

oops, sorry, not sure, didn't look close enough.

Don't see one on the boxes I got today, will delete.

[luke1899]

if i understand you correctly, you were able to purchase 3 in one transaction? cuz u said it printed a "$60 dollar ECB"


yeah I bought 3 on one transaction ,would have got all five but they only had 3

[KosherPig]

so the item is FREE during the checkout?
you walk away with $20 ECB and monitor , paying NOTHING?
Come on SuperKing, do you really need a confirmation to that effect? Obviously this and doing multiple transactions is a YMMV, possibly a huge one at that. This is where building relationships with those dorky cashiers comes into play.

[tigerjen]

I got one today!

Monitor for my mom
$20 ECB for me!

REPPED!

[celjla212]

So when does this deal/sale end? i won't be able to get to a CVS til at least Saturday

[yummyyams]

[QUOTE=superking;8495273]so the item is FREE during the checkout?
you walk away with $20 ECB and monitor , paying NOTHING?[/QUOTE


At my CVS the item is not on sale ($60+) on the shelf but when I asked them to scan it (w/ my extracare card) it came out to be $29.99. The cashier scanned the $50 coupon and then he had to scan his own card (perhaps to override the register) to give it to me for free and w/ $20 ECBs.

I then tried it again w/ another monitor w/ a different cashier. She didn't accept the coupon. I let it go, didn't want to trigger any alarms.

[dc_area_mcse]

[QUOTE=superking;8495273]so the item is FREE during the checkout?
you walk away with $20 ECB and monitor , paying NOTHING?[/QUOTE


At my CVS the item is not on sale ($60+) on the shelf but when I asked them to scan it (w/ my extracare card) it came out to be $29.99. The cashier scanned the $50 coupon and then he had to scan his own card (perhaps to override the register) to give it to me for free and w/ $20 ECBs.

I then tried it again w/ another monitor w/ a different cashier. She didn't accept the coupon. I let it go, didn't want to trigger any alarms.

Good call. Let the deal live again to take advantage of it another day. By arguing you might call too much attention to it and get it pulled.

[ionizer]

[QUOTE=superking;8495273]
I then tried it again w/ another monitor w/ a different cashier. She didn't accept the coupon. I let it go, didn't want to trigger any alarms.

well played my friend, well played....live to try another day ;P

[jennrn]

'then I realized the coupon they had in the book was expired in june.. I talk to the pharmacist about new books, and they said what they had was out there...then I asked them about the diabetes book, and they said they have not received the latest books.

so expired coupons, poor management of the CVS, and rude customer service(forgot to mention that one earlier) and no CVS bucks... "

I just went today and they still had the monthly Sept books on the shelf and none of the books with the coupons in it.

[kingofdeal]

I gets another 4 in seperate transactions...

LOL

[coco87]

so the item is FREE during the checkout?
you walk away with $20 ECB and monitor , paying NOTHING?

Yes did it twice today. The coupon says limit one so you have to do the orders seperately
Awesome deal. If you have more than one card, even better!

[RedLuvsPugs]

You could always donate the monitors to a nursing home or doctor's office.

[yukaiyuri]

i went to all the stores in my area and they didn't have the book... both had meters in stock though for 29.99... should i have asked the pharmacists? i searched all the lil turnstiles that held brochures for it... anyone w/ extras willing to send them to me? :)

[basketballmom77]

my mom works at the hospital and I always give them to her, she says they have people who come in all the time who do not have monitors and the hospital does not supply them any. so she gives the people who needs them one. :)

[TechiMan]

Wow "that was easy"...in 5 mins I found 100 discount booklets lying near to counter but just got 2 nova machines in stock...in 5 mins I was out of the door with $40 and 2 Nova machine..this is called slickdeal...double rep to OP

[Harmonysmomma]

I got books but can't find the meters!!! :(

[nutcr0cker]

59.99 in phoenix, az no go for the coupon booklet at the pharmacist they just don't carry it. Congrats to all those that giot this deal

[eyem@cvs]

59.99 in phoenix, az no go for the coupon booklet at the pharmacist they just don't carry it. Congrats to all those that giot this deal

Doubt it, did you have them scan it. CVS is notorious for not having sale prices tagged on sale items.:)

[kasak]

AL- No books (with coupons) in 2 stores so far. Any know how much are the strips that are used in these monitoring systems?
The strips are generally expensive and that is where these companies make the money. They throw the systems cheap or free.. Any know if the system came with the strips?

[bikes4u]

Went to local CVS and made twenty dollars..

I am VERY happy there are nobody like agree_112 in my area!

My DW went in same store and they called over 1 cashier and 2 managers who proceeded to lock up the register because they didnt know how or didnt care to know how to enter in $29.99 price. They then refused to sell it to her at the sale price so she asked to be sold at the regular price and they refused to sell at regular price either. So we have some real idiots at the registers.

I dont buy the story ----It wasnt meant to be free! Are you kidding me? So what about all the rest of the products CVS gives for free after ECB's? Beeno? Toothpaste? SoyJoy? This is a case where the CVS managers and employees need to say--congrats and thanks for shopping CVS.

[justdoit007]

no go on the nova max coupon in south jersey. No more discounts apply since the meter is already on sale for a cheaper price.

[MoonSprite]

Can you use extra care bucks to purchase giftcards? CVS sells ones from Best Buy, Olive Garden, Build-A-Bear, etc.

[eyem@cvs]

no go on the nova max coupon in south jersey. No more discounts apply since the meter is already on sale for a cheaper price.

When you get bucked off the horse, you gotta get back on and try again if you wanna learn how to ride.:lmao:

I can't imagine you've been to every store in all of South Jersey, nor tried different cashiers, or tried to buy it at the pharmacy counter. Persistence pays off.

This kind of info doesn't bother me, though, since it saves the deals for those who are willing to persevere :lmao:

[SimplyDABulous]

Can you use extra care bucks to purchase giftcards? CVS sells ones from Best Buy, Olive Garden, Build-A-Bear, etc.

Not directly, no.

[BORNSLICK]

I went to 4 CVS stores in my area, and 1 refused to do the deal because it was already on sale, another 1 was incompetent and couldn't do the deal, and the other 2 successfully gave me $20 each...

[MoonSprite]

Not directly, no.
So, how would I get around it? I have to spend $20 in other stuff and get a $20 GC and I would essentially be spending $20 instead of $40?

[crystal327]

Can you use extra care bucks to purchase giftcards? CVS sells ones from Best Buy, Olive Garden, Build-A-Bear, etc.

THeres a long controversal explanation to getting gift cards with ECBs... Basically a lot of drama to get a $25 GC.

You could always donate the monitors to a nursing home or doctor's office.

I will NOT donate my glucose meter to my local BIG hospital bc they gave me the 3rd degree to donate and they were rude about it all. Not worth my time to deal with them (St Judes in CA)

Anyone in CA Southern have any ideas where I can just drop these things off. I've tried the local senior center AND St Judes.... I do not want to donate to them anymore.
I'm open to suggestions and phone numbers for the organizations.

[FEVER2006]

So, how would I get around it? I have to spend $20 in other stuff and get a $20 GC and I would essentially be spending $20 instead of $40?

Whsat she means is that you can't just take a $20 gc to the register and expect to be able to use your ecb. You can however take the gc witha few other items (they don't have to equal $20) and most cashiers will not notice or object.

[justdoit007]

When you get bucked off the horse, you gotta get back on and try again if you wanna learn how to ride.:lmao:

I can't imagine you've been to every store in all of South Jersey, nor tried different cashiers, or tried to buy it at the pharmacy counter. Persistence pays off.

This kind of info doesn't bother me, though, since it saves the deals for those who are willing to persevere :lmao:

excuse me. This was just one of my experiences. slow down.
You can go ransack every cvs out there. I don't care.

[ASeven721]

Didn't have any luck finding the book. Only got to go to 1 CVS though so I'll have to try later. I looked around, but looked like someone else was already there with scattered pamplets.

[wuzzy]

cool ill look

[classyscrappers]

Can you really pile on coupons like that? First $50 off then $4 off?

You are not piling on coupons...the $50 off is a coupon for that specific monitor. The $4 off is a coupon when your total order is $20 or more. So, yes, you can use both coupons.

[WheelnDeal]

at my cvs, there were several stacks of them at both the front checkout and the pharmacy. I'm gonna get my five, and spread the love. (coupon wise)

[SimplyDABulous]

So, how would I get around it? I have to spend $20 in other stuff and get a $20 GC and I would essentially be spending $20 instead of $40?

There's discussions on how to do it in some of the CVS discussion threads. It's OT for this thread.

[SimplyDABulous]

Whsat she means is that you can't just take a $20 gc to the register and expect to be able to use your ecb. You can however take the gc witha few other items (they don't have to equal $20) and most cashiers will not notice or object.

Still no, because at least at my CVS, the ECB will beep and won't go through. I have to pay with cash or coupons to cover the GC.

[czlotek]

Darn :( I cant find the book at any of my CVS stores....

[mnsweeps]

what a waste of time..i found tons of those books and the meter too. The coupon beeped and the cashier called a manager with a few hair. He tried all he can and he couldn't. Then he went to a senior manager with no hair and the senior manager said its on sale so coupon cannot be applied..came back empty handed ..a big line was forming behind me as i was at counter for like 20 mins...didnt want to create a fuss..

[NatalyaB]

Blood glucose monitors are NOT returnable.

Glad for this policy... people get a life other than wanting to do nothing but rip stores off!!!! Is this not a good enough deal itself????

[2sense]

these booke are available in Vestavia,AL on hwy 31 (by the library)..
picked up a few books.. had the high school kids scratching their heads... they went to get the manager..he had me outta there in 2 minutes... WITH my meter and $20 bucks

gonna hit the homewood store (by the pig) after work... will report back with results.

-BTW.. the price on the shelf said $59.99.. but it did ring up $29

[desisunnyboy]

some one scan that coupon please, i just got back, found lots of free books, but could not find the coupon.... help..

[NVZBlity]

can someone show me what the booklet looks like? I saw a cvs diabetes magazine thingy (with a photo of a pumpkin on the cover) near the pharmacy section but no coupon inside.

[SimplyDABulous]

some one scan that coupon please, i just got back, found lots of free books, but could not find the coupon.... help..

The coupon is in the book, how can you not see it? Did you get the right book?


It's been posted previously, here's what the front of the book looks like: http://i.slickdeals.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=59537&d=1193683987

[TechiMan]

can someone show me what the booklet looks like? I saw a cvs diabetes magazine thingy (with a photo of a pumpkin on the cover) near the pharmacy section but no coupon inside.

You need to search the thread...somebody already posted picture on page 2 or 3 ..

[eyem@cvs]

excuse me. This was just one of my experiences. slow down.
You can go ransack every cvs out there. I don't care.

Just trying to give you some friendly advice, but looks like you're just another one of the rude rabble that takes and doesn't give here.

Good luck with life.:shake:

[Silverball]

Just trying to give you some friendly advice, but looks like you're just another one of the rude rabble that takes and doesn't give here.

Good luck with life.:shake:

Generally there is no use trying to explain things to non-CVSers. They just don't get it!

[lolu13]

No go for one of my stores. The cashier gave me the blank look like......uh oh.....let me get the manager. I knew then it was a no go. Manager was not happy about me trying to get the deal. She was like, we cant just give it to you for FREE and give you $20 ECB. I didnt argue with her. I wanted to say, well, you should read what other SLickdealers are getting!! lol.

I guess I will try some other stores around, if the urge hits me. I just hate becoming that "marked shopper." I already am at Target.

[Monkfish]

Good find.

[shakethat]

I just went to CVS and couldn't find the book. Can someone please post the pic of the book. Thanks

[Caliburn]

I found the book and the meter, and used the $4 of $20 coupon with filler items...but the manager denied the sale saying it's already on sale and the coupon can't be applied while it's at a sale price.

So, no go. Looks like a lot of SDers now are having bad luck... I walked out empty handed.

[wuzzy]

My CVS had tons of booklets with coupons. I got 5 of them just incase I come across any monitors. My CVS didnt have any. Will check more tomorrow

[mafia]

thank OP. scored 2, but have to pay tax.

[Yorelryan]

we didn't pay tax here!!!!!

[eyem@cvs]

No tax in MI (since it's a store coupon, I believe)

[mommyforella]

Sweet ~ going to try. Thanks OP!

[hydrostatic]

Just trying to give you some friendly advice, but looks like you're just another one of the rude rabble that takes and doesn't give here.

Good luck with life.:shake:

If anyone would like to mail me a few coupons I would gladly pay the expenses.

[watchtowerstone]

I went in this afternoon and saw the booklets and the monitor, but encountered the same problem as others, where the manager would let me get it for free AND get the gift card. The cashier suggested that I buy it for retail (not use my card) and get it for $10. Stupidly, I did this and got the monitor for $10 and no gift card (since I never used my extracare card!

Realizing this mistake, I attempted to return the monitor.

Incredibly, after giving me the $10 back, the manager proceeded to give me the coupon back....in the form of a $50 gift card.

So...instead of a $20 giftcard and a worthless glucose monitor, I got a $50 gift card.

Biiiiiig YMMV!

[WildShadow]

I got one and the coupon didn't work. She told me since these are on sale the total will be under $0.00 and system doesn't let me to apply it. So I got two and still coupon didn't work. She called manager for help. The manager came and he applied $50.00 coupon and I got $40.00 ECB but I paid around $10.00. Still agood deal because I made $30.00.

I already donate one of them to my local hospital on my way back home and I will give the other one to someone that I know she needs it.

Thank OP! :)

[WRGATarget]

Not available yet in my store in Georgia. The cashier told me it was a special for next month and some people had released.

[luke1899]

heres a scan of the coupon front and back sorry if its not the greatest quailty

[gimmethedeals]

heres a scan of the coupon front and back sorry if its not the greatest quailty

Scored 5 in WNY!!

[superking]

all stores in center city phila , ran out....

[SlicKitty]

Too bad it's not for a BP monitor.

[caggcityslicker]

i went to my cvs n did not find the coupon or the book it was in i asked the teller thay called another stor n thay dident have 1 to. she also said she had never seen that brand before.

[sd666]

this deal is a YMMV b/c it appears that many CVS employees don't want to honor the coupon. i had to made my car and stalled the line for about 20 minutes just to get one $20 cvs ecb.

also i noticed supply is short and the stores are keeping the meter inside the pharmacy so you have to ask a pharmacist.

[skibumintahoe]

I went in this afternoon and saw the booklets and the monitor, but encountered the same problem as others, where the manager would let me get it for free AND get the gift card. The cashier suggested that I buy it for retail (not use my card) and get it for $10. Stupidly, I did this and got the monitor for $10 and no gift card (since I never used my extracare card!

Realizing this mistake, I attempted to return the monitor.

Incredibly, after giving me the $10 back, the manager proceeded to give me the coupon back....in the form of a $50 gift card.

So...instead of a $20 giftcard and a worthless glucose monitor, I got a $50 gift card.

Biiiiiig YMMV!

Idiot managers... this dude will soon be promoted to the corporate offices!

[dragonroot]

score one in Chicago, nice find, thanks OP

[shopgirl24]

*still awaiting my CVS card to arrive*

when it does, then i'll be able to join in on deals such as these. i would have gotten 1 for my grandmother and donated any others i got - there's a lady in my apartment building who collects everyone's donation stuff together and takes it all to the Salvation Army for us. (she's a full-time volunteer for them)

[jamaicabronze]

Went to 3 CVS'. 1st one was out of stock, retirement community in central Fla. Then hit up 2 in So Fla. The last one hit a gold mine, cashier scanned coupon and AFTER checking with pharmacist gave it to me free, got ECB. Went to front to try again, it didn't work but I got Tide and Gain for half price. Thanks SD!
PS The 2nd store was horrible, 1st cashier voided trans and tossed ECB. 2nd cashier wanted to get in on the deal but mgr shot down because I would get it for free

[xtermination]

can somebody tell me what exactly the book looks like? Thanks

[justdoit007]

*still awaiting my CVS card to arrive*

when it does, then i'll be able to join in on deals such as these. i would have gotten 1 for my grandmother and donated any others i got - there's a lady in my apartment building who collects everyone's donation stuff together and takes it all to the Salvation Army for us. (she's a full-time volunteer for them)

You can get a brand new extracare card in a store.

[cnct_agl]

*still awaiting my CVS card to arrive*

when it does, then i'll be able to join in on deals such as these. i would have gotten 1 for my grandmother and donated any others i got - there's a lady in my apartment building who collects everyone's donation stuff together and takes it all to the Salvation Army for us. (she's a full-time volunteer for them)

my mom had to sign up twice to finally get her card from the online signup :dontknow:

[FREEatlast]

Scored 5 in WNY!!

I went to the OP store today & grabbed the wrong things. I am now the proud owner of 2 CVS Health Extras, 8 taking care of your diabetes magazins and 3 caring today magazines. :lmao:

I was
:rolleyes: because I thought everyone was watching me knowing what I was up to!! :lol:

[WheelnDeal]

How long is this deal good for?

[alimoni]

I just went to CVS and couldn't find the book. Can someone please post the pic of the book. Thanks

In case your post hasn't been responded to, a copy of the book has already been scanned, and someone just a few posts before yours also posted a link to the scan.

[bcs0112]

cant find the book with coupon ,but scored several 2 of 10 coupons. great find op.

[whocares4]

i cannot find that coupon/booklet. :'( is there anything printable?

[SDPirates]

Found the Booklet, but OOS in my Local CVS, No Other CVS Around my work area too. So, Will stop by my Nearby CVS Again by the end of the week.

[wuzzy]

heres a scan of the coupon front and back sorry if its not the greatest quailty

hope people arent gonna try and use the 1 u posted
plus says right on it no copy

[yummyyams]

How long is this deal good for?

$50 coupon expires 1/31/08 but don't know how long the monitor will be on sale for $29.99.

[basketballmom77]

went to 2 different cvs's tonight.
they tried to override it and just adjust the price for the monitors but it would not go through. kept beeping. the managers at both stores couldn't even get them to go through.
I am not sure why unless cvs has pulled the coupon.
anyone have this happen?

[mikeal]

How long is this deal good for?

The deal is still on until next week (11/4 to 11/10)

[nexxman]

Deal is dead. I went to 3 stores. They all had the meters but no booklets. The pharmacist told me at one store, they pull the booklets due to a misprint. Corporate definitely knows about this now.

Deal is dead lets move on folks.

[basketballmom77]

Deal is dead. I went to 3 stores. They all had the meters but no booklets. The pharmacist told me at one store, they pull the booklets due to a misprint. Corporate definitely knows about this now.

Deal is dead lets move on folks.
yep I think so too.....

[whocares4]

1 store found 2 boxes of books, I grabed 20, should've grabed the whole damn box. By the way it's looking the books are going to get pulled anyway...No monitors, they will be in on Wed. morning. LIMIT 1 PER CUSTOMER.

How are you guys getting more than 1?

why are you taking the whole box if you dont even know how to get more than 1?! others can't find these books thanks to ppl like you! :mad:

[playa07]

Tried 3 stores tonight. 2 didn't even have the monitors and the third store manager would not accept the discounted ($29.99) price AND adjust the $50 off coupon. He did say though that he would ring me up at regular price ($59.99) and accept the $50 off coupon. I passed...even though that would have netted me $10...I just didn't have the $10-50 (depending on if I got 1-5) on me to pay at the register.

Also...if they do not have the booklets out by the pharmacy, ask the pharmacist or manager. Apparently from what one manager told me, these booklets are not supposed to be out until November...but she brought a box of them out from the back for me and handed me a few.

[MoonSprite]

Tried to find the booklets, and it's a no go. The store is STOCKED with high blood pressure booklets, though! Me thinks the booklets were pulled.

For the record, CVS has INFACT used a $50 or $30 or whatever coupon making a glucose monitor free. The coupon is ALWAYS worth more than the sale price of the monitor. I can't tell you how many times I've gotten free monitors for my Papa using coupons from the Sunday paper and waiting for a sale. CVS is only pulling this for the ECB. Monitors are practically given away all the time, the real money is in the test strips. Trust me, those things add up.

[basketballmom77]

if you could get them to ring regular price
59.99-10off50-50.00=0.00 you get a 20.00 ecb, you might have to pay tax.
thats the only other way I see it happening.

[sevenmarch]

Every CVS will be getting these coupons books. They are shown on page 19 of this week’s flyer. Look at the attached image of page 19, upper left corner. I asked the Pharmacist about the book and showed the flyer image. He searched and found an unopened box behind the counter labeled as Diabetes with November on it. Jackpot!

The Nova product is in the upper right of the same page.

Hope this is helpful for all or you that don't know what to look for.

[balouapu]

can somebody tell me what exactly the book looks like? Thanks

Check page 8 or 9 of this thread.

[balouapu]

Has anyone tried taking these back without the receipt to see what we could get back for them? I'm stuck with 5 of the nova's and 5 of the breeze 2's.

[rachcresp]

I'm surprised that any of the stores are overriding these prices. I have always been told by them that they are not allowed to do that. For example, when CVS has their Pledge duster kit on sale for $2.99 and there is a coupon in the paper for $3, they have never overridden it for me.

[chemdude]

The deal is most certainly not dead, I just got the last Nova at my store at 8:00 PM. Handed cashier my EC card, item, then coupon. She had to scan the managers key card to lower the coupon value to $29.99. $20 extra cash printed on receipt, expires 11/28/07!!

[basketballmom77]

The deal is most certainly not dead, I just got the last Nova at my store at 8:00 PM. Handed cashier my EC card, item, then coupon. She had to scan the managers key card to lower the coupon value to $29.99. $20 extra cash printed on receipt, expires 11/28/07!!
it didnt beep when they scanned the manager card?
mine wouldnt go through. it said no item matches this coupon or coupon excedded and 2 different managers at 2 stores could not get it to work.

[gosha]

Wow! What a deal! Now I really wish I lived in the area with CVS:(

[chellybelle77]

Man I wish I had a CVS near me!!!