Hello!! I just got my computer back from the repair shop and I'm SO happy to be back!
My first official post is going to be the Weekly Drugstore Makeup Sales, but before I post that, I want to address an issue regarding CVS Extra Bucks, specifically for new readers or those who aren't familiar with the CVS rewards program.
Last week when I did my review of the Physicians Formula Nude palette, I mentioned that CVS was running a sale where if you spend $10 on Physicians Formula, you get $5 Extra Bucks. This deal would bring your total down on the Nude palette to about 1/2off ($5.99 instead of $10.99).
After I posted about that deal, I received some comments and emails (some of them quite angry, actually) letting me know when they made their Physicians Formula purchase last week, they ended up paying full price for their item.
PLEASE let me make this perfectly clear: when there's an Extra Bucks deal, you ALWAYS pay full price initially. The discount comes AFTER your transaction, in the form of EXTRA BUCKS, which print out on your receipt. If you spent $10 or more last week on Physicians Formula (non-clearance items), you should have received $5 in Extra Bucks on your receipt. For those new to CVS, Extra Bucks are just like store credit. You can use them to purchase most products in the store and they're as good as cash.
I did NOT mislead anyone when I posted about this deal last week. In fact, here's the exact statement I made on my Physicians Formula Nude Palette review:
"...CVS is running a sale this week on Physicians Formula. You get $5 Extra
Bucks when you spend $10 on Physicians Formula this week, so you can get
this palette for $5.99 (regular retail price is $10.99) through this
Saturday, 12/17."
If you go to any other couponing or drugstore-oriented blogs on the internet, you'll find wording very similar, if not identical to mine. This is how weekly deals work at the drugstores. At CVS they're called Extra Bucks, at Rite Aid they're called +UP Rewards and at Walgreens they're called Register Rewards, but they ALL function the same way: as store credit. So the savings for deals like this come on your NEXT purchase. Instead of paying say, $20 for something next time you shop at CVS, you'll only have to pay $15 if you use the Extra Bucks you received when you made your Physicians Formula purchase.
Since CVS is running the exact same deal on Physicians Formula again THIS WEEK, I wanted to write this post ahead of time so that I don't receive any angry emails or comments again this time around.
I hope that helps clarify things for new readers and/or new drugstore shoppers.
Yay, you're back! Missed you!
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back! Missed you the last couple days.
ReplyDeleteI posted a comment about the discount. I hope I didn't offend you by it. Im not familair with the CVS discounts so I called the store I was going to and she reassured me that I would get the deal. I wouldn't be following you if I thought you were not posting good deals. It was my fault that I put it was bogus, not to you, but the lady that said I would get the deal over the phone.
ReplyDeleteMissed you! Glad you are back up and running!
ReplyDeleteWow....just wow. I am so sorry you had to deal with such nastiness & ignorance during your birthday week AND so close to Christmas. So many of us appreciate & love you...don't ever forget,k? Xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove Physician's Formula. One of the best drugstore brands. If only we had a CVS near by :O(
ReplyDeleteYAY, you're back, I look forward to reading your blog, my day doesn't feel right without it! LOL Your information and photos make my shopping habit a lot easier to manage. :)
ReplyDeleteglad ur back....and it is a bit confusing at first, but any beauty rep in the store will explain it too... or u could have just returned the product :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely missed you,G! I did read you're original post about the computer. Glad your back!
ReplyDeleteU r a blogger, not a personal make u understand the store policy on every product or drug store. People do your own research, don't expect it done for u. She does a great job blogging information. its your job to research and understand before purchasing an item.
ReplyDeleteGlad to have you back!
ReplyDeleteActually, I first discovered all the wonders of CVS (clearance sale, extra bucks, and coupons!) from your blog! Thanks for keeping us posted on great deals like this one :)
Thank you ALL so very much for all the kind words! I missed you all so much and I'm so very happy to be back. :) xo
ReplyDeleteTamaraB: I'm not offended at all. I received some other comments and emails about this deal as well, and that's why I wrote this post. I understand that there are some people who read my blog that might not be familiar with how Extra Bucks work, so I wanted to clarify. Now, what concerns me is that you said the CVS employee said you would get the deal, but your comment leads me to believe that you DIDN'T get the deal when you bought your Physicians Formula product. Did you not get your $5 Extra Bucks?
So happy to see you back, G.
ReplyDeleteI had to do some research, at the beginning, when I started to shop at CVS to understand the Extra Bucks stuff. But this info is all over the place as to how it works. What a shame there were a few meanies who felt it necessary to take their lack of understanding out on you. It wasn't like anyone was MAKING them purchase the product. *shakes head*
I love the CVS program, but I really only feel like I'm saving money with EBs IF I DON'T use them on makeup and use them on things I need instead. Needless to say, it's the EB program that makes CVS the only place I shop for drugstore makeup. And for every $50 you spend on beauty products (makeup, shampoo, polish, etc) you get $5! not too bad.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're back. :D Did you get the problem with your computer fixed okay? What was it?
ReplyDeleteHow dare people catch an attitude with you!!! After all the time you spend sharing this great information with us, if someone misunderstands a sale that is their falut not yours! Thanks for not alllowing rude people to keep you from posting on this blog. =)
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