CVS Deals Breakdown (05/05): 6-Transaction Roll Turns $75 of Products Into $15
Nick (OhioValleyCouponer)See how you can grab over $75 worth of products for just over $15 this week at CVS- an 80% savings- by rolling Extrabucks across six transactions.
Nick from OhioValleyCouponer is back with a six-transaction CVS roll featuring Gillette Shave Gel at $0.34 each, Degree Women Deodorant at $0.84 each, Herbal Essence Mousse rolled into $1.29 each after Extrabucks, Dove Shampoo and Conditioner at $1.79 each, Dial Hand Soaps at $0.39 each with a CVS store coupon, Therabreath Toothpaste free after Ibotta and Extrabuck, and Dove Kids Body Wash and a GUM toothbrush both on clearance. Total out of pocket: $18.67. Final cost after rebates: $15.10. Retail value: $75.47.
Watch Nick's full video walkthrough for bonus tips and visuals:
How CVS Extrabucks Rolling Works
The best way to maximize savings at CVS is to separate your transactions to "roll" your Extrabucks. That means you do a deal, get the Extrabucks back, then use those Extrabucks on your next transaction to lower your out of pocket cost on the next deal -- which then generates more Extrabucks. Rinse and repeat.
Extrabuck Rewards are coupons that print at checkout when you purchase participating products at CVS. These rewards give you dollars off your next purchase.
Quick App Legend
Before you dive in, here is what each icon means. You will see these throughout every deal breakdown on DealSeek.
- 🟠 Ibotta -- Submit the rebate after purchase (Sign up for Ibotta)
- 🔵 Fetch -- Scan your receipt in the Fetch app (Sign up for Fetch)
- 🟣 CVS ExtraCare -- Free CVS rewards account that earns Extrabucks at checkout
- 🏷️ Digital Coupon / CVS Store Coupon -- Clip from your CVS app, or look for a CVS Store Coupon in your account specific to your shopping history
Transaction 1 -- Build Your Extrabuck Stack
This is the foundation of the roll. No Extrabucks needed yet, but you walk out with $7 Extrabucks ready for Transaction 2.
- Buy (2) Gillette Shave Gel at $3.19 each (BOGO 50% Off) = $4.68
- 🟣 Get back $4 Extrabucks for next purchase
- Net Price: $0.68 for 2 ($0.34 each)
- Buy (2) Degree Women Deodorants at $5.79 each (BOGO 50% Off) = $8.68
- 🏷️ Use $4 Off 2 digital coupon
- 🟣 Get back $3 Extrabucks for next purchase
- Net Price: $1.68 for 2 ($0.84 each)
Total out of pocket: $9.36 + tax
Get back: $7 Extrabucks
Transaction 2 -- First Roll
Apply your $7 Extrabucks from Transaction 1 here, and pick up another $5 Extrabucks plus a small Fetch rebate.
- Buy (2) Herbal Essence Mousse at $6.29 each
- 🏷️ Use $3 Off 2 digital coupon
- 🟣 Apply $7 Extrabucks from Transaction 1
- 🔵 Submit $0.57 Fetch Rewards rebate (800 points, worth $0.57 if you use points towards a $5 CVS gift card)
- 🟣 Get back $5 Extrabucks for next purchase
Total out of pocket: $2.58 + tax
Get back: $5 Extrabucks + 800 Fetch points
Transaction 3 -- Second Roll
Roll your $5 Extrabucks from Transaction 2 into Dove hair care, and get another $5 Extrabucks back for Transaction 5.
- Buy (2) Dove Shampoo / Conditioner at $6.29 each
- 🏷️ Use $4 Off 2 digital coupon
- 🟣 Apply $5 Extrabucks from Transaction 2
Total out of pocket: $3.58 + tax
Get back: $5 Extrabucks
Transaction 4 -- Stand-Alone CVS Store Coupon Play
This is a Best Customer Bonus play. Nick had Dial $3 off 2 CVS Store Coupons in his account because he had purchased Dial soap the previous two weeks during a CVS deal. Always check your CVS account for personalized store coupons before you shop.
- Buy (2) Dial Hand Soaps at $3.39 each
- 🏷️ Use (2) $3 off 2 Dial Hand Soap CVS Store Coupons
- NOTE: This is a CVS Best Customer Bonus coupon. Not every shopper has it. Open the CVS app, tap your ExtraCare deals, and check your personalized offers before heading in.
Total out of pocket: $0.78 + tax
Transaction 5 -- Third Roll Plus Ibotta
Roll your $5 Extrabucks from Transaction 3, stack an Ibotta rebate, and walk out with Therabreath essentially free.
- Buy (1) Therabreath Toothpaste at $5.99
- 🟣 Apply $5 Extrabuck from Transaction 3
- 🟠 Submit $3 Ibotta rebate
- 🟣 Get back $3 Extrabuck
Total out of pocket: $0.99 + tax
Get back: $3 Extrabuck + $3 Ibotta rebate
Transaction 6 -- Clearance Cleanup
Close out the roll with two clearance finds. Use your $3 Extrabuck from Transaction 5 to bring the total way down.
- Buy (1) Dove Kids Care Cotton Candy Body Wash 13 Oz at $2.14 (clearance)
- Buy (1) GUM Drip Art Power Toothbrush at $2.24 (clearance)
- 🟣 Apply $3 Extrabuck from Transaction 5
Total out of pocket: $1.38 + tax
NOTE: Clearance availability varies by store. If your CVS does not have these specific items on clearance, scan a few price tags in the personal care aisle to find similar finds for your $3 Extrabuck.
The Roll Math
Here is what the full six-transaction stack looks like end to end:
- Total out of pocket across all six transactions: $18.67 + tax
- Total rebates back: $3 Ibotta + $0.57 Fetch = $3.57
- Final price after rebates: $15.10 + tax
- Retail value: $75.47
- Total savings: $60.37 (80%)
Rebate Apps You Need for These Deals
- Ibotta -- Powers the Therabreath rebate in Transaction 5.
- Fetch -- Stacks the small 800-point rebate on Herbal Essence Mousse in Transaction 2. Save Fetch points for $5 CVS gift cards to maximize point value.
- CVS ExtraCare -- The free CVS rewards account that powers the Extrabucks engine. Sign up at the register or in the CVS app -- no purchase required.
New to CVS Couponing?
If this is your first time rolling Extrabucks at CVS, here is your quick starter guide:
- Sign up for ExtraCare in the CVS app first. It is free and you cannot earn Extrabucks without it.
- Clip every digital coupon before you shop. Open the CVS app, browse the Deals tab, and tap "Send to Card" on every coupon listed in the breakdown -- they will not auto-apply otherwise.
- Check your personalized CVS Store Coupons. These are the Best Customer Bonus coupons that print or appear in your app based on your purchase history. The Dial $3 off 2 in this breakdown is a Best Customer Bonus example.
- Do the transactions in order. The whole point of a roll is using each transaction's Extrabucks on the next one. Skip the order and the math breaks.
- Watch your Extrabuck expiration dates. Extrabucks typically expire 30 days after they print. Roll them as soon as possible to avoid losing them.
- Pay with a different tender if needed. Some CVS shoppers use a small running balance on a CVS gift card so they always have a way to cover the small out of pocket costs without dipping into a credit card every transaction.
Tips for This Week's CVS Run
- Six transactions in one trip is intense -- pace yourself. Have your phone open to the CVS app the entire time. Confirm each Extrabuck prints before moving to the next transaction.
- Print receipts will track your roll. If an Extrabuck does not print, walk to customer service before continuing -- sometimes a printer issue is the culprit and they can rescue the Extrabuck on the spot.
- The Dial Best Customer Bonus is the wildcard. If your account does not have it, skip Transaction 4 entirely. The roll still works without it.
- Therabreath plus Ibotta is the cleanest free play. $5 Extrabuck offsets the price, $3 Ibotta and $3 new Extrabuck come back -- net positive on rebates.
- Stack Fetch on every CVS receipt. Even small point totals add up. Use Fetch points toward $5 CVS gift cards for the best per-point value.
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