Plan for 7/19

[mckimba]

I have $13.90 ECB and $5/$30

2 Filler paper $4.....get $4 ECB
2 Memo Book $1.98 get $1.98 ECB
2 Pencils $3.98 get $3.98 ECB
2 Pens $1.98 get $1.98 ECB
2 Vinyl Binders $6.00 get $6.00 ECB
2 Backpacks $15.98 (thats if they actually have $7.99 ones) get $10 ECB

Total $33.92 - $5/$30 - $13.90 ECB = OOP $15.02 get $27.94 ECB
$12.92 Profit.....(does not include taxes)

Any thoughts ????

REVISED PLAN DONE THIS MORNING
Someone actually went out back to the stockroom and found the binders when I couldn't locate them in the store.

1 Pencil
2 pens
1 filler paper
1 memo book
1 binder

used $5.98, $1.98, $1.98 ECB
OOP .03 recieved $9.96 ECB

1 pencil
1 filler paper
1 memo book
1 binder

used $1.98, $1.98, $1.99, $2 ECB
OOP .02 recieved $7.98 ECB

have $13.95 ECB left.....might look for backpacks

[lswheatly]

Transaction 1:
(2) memo books $1.98
(2) pencils $3.98

Total:$5.96-$5.94ECB= .02
Receive $5.96ECB

Transaction 2:
(2) filler paper $4.00
(2) pens $1.98

Total: $5.98-$5.96ECB=.04
Receive $5.98ECB

Transaction 3:
(2) speed stick $5.98-2(1.50q)=$2.98
(1) Cvs panytliner =.89
filler =.20
Total: $4.07-$4ECB=.07
Receive $4.89ECB

[CherryPicker]

JMO of course mckimba....but personally....I would break down the transactions to have .00-minimal OOP....get the full ECB's....and roll..use ECB's...repeat.

Full Disclosure: I rarely, (if ever) use the $5/XX coupons....as breaking down the transactions allows for me to get the items for free-minimal OOP to begin with.

With $13.90 in ECB's....I'm seeing you doing 3 transactions. HTH.

[julieduck]

Originally Posted by CherryPicker

JMO of course mckimba....but personally....I would break down the transactions to have .00-minimal OOP....get the full ECB's....and roll..use ECB's...repeat.

Full Disclosure: I rarely, (if ever) use the $5/XX coupons....as breaking down the transactions allows for me to get the items for free-minimal OOP to begin with.

With $13.90 in ECB's....I'm seeing you doing 3 transactions. HTH.

I agree. I used to do the bigger transactions and ended up with a lump sum of ecb's at the end. Took me 6 months to change over to the least oop and rolling ecb's. I like the latter now because it's a great thinking exercise and I can walk in with my shiny quarter and leave with bags of stuff.

[IndianaMom]

I think I am going to try and use my $10/$50 coupon, it expires 7/22. I could easily use the $5/$30, but I think I can make the bigger one work out well. I currently have $37 in EBs to use.

2 Caliper/CVS 50-80 sheet memo books $0.99 free after EB limit 2
2 Caliper/CVS 24 pack #2 pencils $1.99 free after EB limit 2
2 1" vinyl binders $3.00 free after EB limit 2
2 Papermate 1.2 pens 10 ct. $0.99 free after EB limit 2
2 Caliper/CVS filler paper 150 sheets $2.00 free after EB limit 2
1 CVS pantiliners 22 ct. $0.89 free after EB limit 1
2 Speedstick Pro $2.99 get $2.00 EB limit 2
Duracell 4 packs AA, etc $2.99 get $1 EB limit 1
Band-Aid brand, Neosporin Buy $10 get $5 EB limit 5
I have a $2/2 Nuts c from CSO
I have a $2 off any skin care from CSO
1 Indy Star $1.75
2 milk $3.98
2 Extra gum 3 packs, $2 each

Total before coupons:
$53.53

Coupons to use:
Duracell $0.75
Speedstick, 2 $1.50 IPs
Band-Aid, Neosporin $1 (I figure I will need to buy 3 items)
$2 nuts, $2 skin care
Extra Gum BOGO ($2 off)
$10/$50 c from CSO

Total after coupons:
$30.78

$28.83 EBs earned:
$1.98
$3.98
$6.00
$1.98
$4.00
$0.89
$4.00
$1.00
$5.00

Total cost after EBs earned:
$1.95

[mckimba]

Originally Posted by CherryPicker

JMO of course mckimba....but personally....I would break down the transactions to have .00-minimal OOP....get the full ECB's....and roll..use ECB's...repeat.

Full Disclosure: I rarely, (if ever) use the $5/XX coupons....as breaking down the transactions allows for me to get the items for free-minimal OOP to begin with.

With $13.90 in ECB's....I'm seeing you doing 3 transactions. HTH.

Yeah I am thinking the same thing.....I threw in the backpacks because of my $xx/$xx. But $2.99 is a good deal for them. I will probaly look at it again breaking it down some more. Thanks
And of course it depends on CVS having everything it stock...lol

[mam]

My CVS allows me to use a $10 of $50 as well as the $5 off $30 as long as my transaction comes to $50. That would save you another $5.

[love4qs]

Thank you everybody for posting your plans -it helps so much!!! This is only my third week trying the ECB thing, and it is going great, due mostly to your efforts! If my plan end up different, I will post for advice- still working on it! I have 11.92 to roll, so I should be able to come up with something

[mckimba]

Originally Posted by mam

My CVS allows me to use a $10 of $50 as well as the $5 off $30 as long as my transaction comes to $50. That would save you another $5.

Mine does too, just the CSO and I aren't getting along lately

[love4qs]

What do you think? Can I do this better?

Transaction 1
2 Filler Paper $4.00 4 ECB
2 memo books $1.98 1.98 ECB
2 pencils $3.98 3.98 ECB
2 pens $1.98 1.98 ECB

total w/tax $12.78
use $11.96 ECB
opp $0.82 receive $11.94 ECB



Transaction 2
2 binders $6.00 6 ECB
1 pantyliner $0.89 .89 ECB
gum/clearance filler $0.99

total w/tax $8.43
use ECB $4 and $3.98
opp $0. 45 receive $ 6.89 ECB


I will have $ 10.85 in ECB left.

I may do the neosporin deal, I have 4 $1 qs. I need see how close to the $10 mark I can get and how many qs I can use. I don't want to start next week with only 5 ECB, but if I could manage to have 8-10 ECB left, I think that would be a pretty good week - spending 1.27 opp and using 4 EBCs!