I’m not a couponer that whines about empty shelves, but it is disappointing. Especially when I was trying to walk a new couponer through the deals. Last evening I posted several transactions I had planned. We went to the Landenberg/Newark Road store. They are completely out of all things Crest/Glide. No toothpaste, no mouthwash or dental floss. We were able to get the Herbal Essences–picked over but still a decent selection. But my plan was to then roll those Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) into Crest, then Crest again, then Irish Spring. They’re out of the Irish Spring too!

The cashier deducted the full $3.50 max amt allowed from the ‘free’ Herbal Essences coupon, even though it was only priced at $2.99. Nice little bonus. So for $1.47, she got 2 HE products and 3 Gain detergents, plus has $2 ECBs to roll. I also gave her the Crest/Glide coupons in case she wishes to return. I know they get trucks on Tuesdays.

Next week’s ad has Allegra for $6.99 with $6.99 back in ECBs. Go to smartsource.com for a $2 printable coupon or check your 3/6 Smartsource inserts. Make sure you choose the $2 coupon, not the $4 one–wrong size package.

I did ok. Paid $0.42 for a big box of 84 Pampers plus two tubs of CVS brand wipes. Great deal, huh? Unfortunately it cost me $23 in ECBs and a $2 Pampers coupon, got $10 ECBs back. So I’ll be looking for ECB moneymakers like the Allegra to build back up. I’m down to $10! I’m seriously considering going back this week for the Tena, just to gain $2.50, ha ha.

(Tena incontinence products are 9.99 with 9.99 back in ECBs. $2.50 printable here )

Let’s see……Tena + Irish Spring, would cost me $13. Pay with $10 ECBs, $2.50 Tena coupon + $0.50 Irish Spring coupon from yesterday’s paper. Get $12 ECBs back.  Yep, I see another CVS trip in my week.