How to Shop and Save at Walgreens, The Coupon Challenge- Day 10

Most everyone has been in a Walgreens at some time and most everyone has browsed through the famous Walgreens ads in the newspaper.

But, is shopping at Walgreens really a best best for bargain hunters?

Why shop at Walgreens?

• Walgreens has an advantage over many stores and it is called convenience. When all you need is a gallon of milk on a Saturday afternoon would you rather go to a crowded grocery store or to Walgreens?
• Walgreens is that happy place with your medication when you are sick or hurting.
• Walgreens has make-up, candy, and a newspaper for someone looking for a quick pick-up
• Need a flu shot or a bottle of wine or a bag of chips in a hurry?

Here’s the scoop on Walgreens

Walgreens has been around since  1901, and they are doing well. Walgreens provides the most convenient access to consumer goods and services, and pharmacy, health and wellness services, in America. The company has recorded 34 consecutive years of record sales and earnings—a track record matched by only one other Fortune 500 company. There are over 7000  Walgreens in 50 states, DC, and Puerto Rico . Walgreen says it is the largest provider of flu shots in the U.S. except for the federal government.

Here is where they are making their money-

• Prescription Drugs – 65% of net sales
• Non-Prescription Drugs – 10% of net sales
• General Merchandise – 25% of net sales

HOW TO SHOP AT WALGREENS

You can shop online or at the store.

ONLINE

• Free Shipping Over $25 + In-Store Returns
  Take advantage of free shipping when you spend $25 or more at Walgreens.com and enjoy hassle-free returns to any Walgreens store
• Online Promotions -Check out all of their special offers currently running online in one easy and convenient place at Walgreens.com.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  Walgreens.com makes it easy to purchase FSA-eligible items from your account online.
• Photo Offers
  From photo gifts and books to prints and enlargements, find great deals on all things photo at Walgreens.com. As a matter of fact, you can upload photos to Walgreens.com and have them made into a nice gift that they can send directly to Grandma.
• Clearance -  ind great discounts and deals on closeout items at Walgreens.com.
• Sale- Find all sale items at Walgreens.com in one convenient place.

STORE

• Weekly Circular -Check out this week’s sale items in your area and save money shopping at your local Walgreens.
• Instant Value Coupons -As you enter your neighborhood Walgreens, look for these great coupons you can redeem for instant in-store savings.
• Printable Manufacturer Coupons-
  Save more with printable manufacturer coupons redeemable at your neighborhood Walgreens.
• Register Rewards® are now Jingle Ca$h
  Make a qualified purchase and receive Walgreens coupons to redeem on your next holiday purchase.
• Mega Saver
  Find great deals with limited-time offers on specially priced items at your local neighborhood Walgreens.
• Affordable Essentials®
  Find what you need to get through life at affordable prices in one easy and convenient place, your neighborhood Walgreens.

Okay, so what is the scoop on saving money shopping at Walgreens?

Like anywhere else…you have to do a little bit of homework. Is the amount of money you will save worth that homework?

Here are 10 ways you can maximize your Walgreens shopping experience.

1. Check your paper for that weekly ad. Look for coupons. Sometimes they will even mention additional coupons in the weekly paper or somewhere else that you can use with a sale price.
2. Expect to either pay a bit extra for non-sale items if you are doing a big shopping trip.This is true at about everywhere. Will this outweigh your savings?
3. Think about loading up on those really good deals. My favorites are in the make-up aisle. Specifically, buy one get one free. Hello. Be sure to notice if there are any limits.
4. Check you receipt for coupons
5. Check the website for coupons
6. Check the website for clearance items
7. Check online for online promotions.
8. Bring your coupons
9. Read well- coupon fine print, limits, bogos etc.
10. Check the store for additional coupons not seen in your weekly ads

Walgreens Coupon Policy:

• All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of checkout.
• Walgreens does not accept expired coupons.
• Coupons and their face value cannot be exchanged for cash or gift cards.
• Competitor coupons are not accepted at Walgreens.
• Walgreens cannot accept coupons for items not carried in our stores.
• The number of manufacturer coupons, including Register RewardsTM manufacturer coupons, may not exceed the number of items in the transaction. The total value of the coupons may not exceed the value of the transaction. Sales tax must be paid, if required by state law.
• Any coupon offer not covered in these guidelines will be accepted at the discretion of Walgreens management.

Sale Items Policy

• Walgreens will accept manufacturer coupons for an item that is on sale.
• In the event that any item’s selling price is less than the value of the coupon, Walgreens will only accept the coupon in exchange for the selling price of the item. Coupon redemption can never exceed the selling price of an item and no cash back is ever provided in exchange for any coupons.

Multiple Coupons

• When purchasing a single item, Walgreens accepts one manufacturer coupon and applicable Walgreens coupon(s) for the purchase of a single item, unless prohibited by either coupon offer.
• The coupon amount must be reduced if it exceeds the value of the item after other discounts or coupons are applied. (For example, a $5.00 coupon for a $4.99 item will result in a $4.99 coupon value).
• When purchasing multiple items, Walgreens accepts multiple identical coupons for multiple qualifying items as long as there is sufficient stock to satisfy other customers, unless a limit is specified. Management reserves the right to limit the quantity of items purchased.

Buy One, Get One Free Coupons

• When items are featured in a Buy One, Get One Free promotion, up to two coupons can be used against the items being purchased, as long as the net price does not go below zero for the items being purchased.
• Sales tax must be paid for any Buy One, Get One Free coupon offers, if required by applicable state laws.

Internet/Print at Home Coupons

• Walgreens accepts valid internet/print at home coupons.
• Register RewardsTM coupons
• Earning Register RewardsTM
• Register RewardsTM will only print for in-stock merchandise during the promotional period.
  Register RewardsTM can only be earned for eligible items. No substitutions.
  There is a limit of one Register RewardsTM (RR) printed per offer per customer per transaction.
  Customers redeeming a Register RewardsTM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
  Redeeming Register RewardsTM
• Customers redeeming a Register RewardsTM against the same offer may not receive another RR.
• Refer to Register RewardsTM coupon for expiration date.
• The RR coupon value cannot exceed the total purchase amount. No cash back and no cash value for RR coupon.
• The number of manufacturer coupons, including RR manufacturer coupons, must not exceed the number of items in the transaction.
• Register RewardsTM must be forfeited if the qualifying merchandise is returned.
• Register RewardsTM cannot be used toward the purchase of gift cards and pre-paid cards.

• Register RewardsTM can be redeemed for eligible items only. Ineligible items include but are not limited to:
  • Prescriptions
  • Tobacco products
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dairy products
  • Lottery tickets
  • Money orders/transfers
  • Transportation passes
  • Special event/entertainment tickets or passes
  • Postage stamps
  • Gift cards/phone cards/prepaid/Green DotTM cards
  • Prescription Savings Club” memberships
  • Health care services, including immunizations
  • Any items prohibited by law

Important links:

• Online Promotions
• Coupons
• Weekly Ad
• Sale
• Sale and Values
• Affordable Essentials
• Clearance
• FREE STANDARD SHIPPING on all orders of $25 or more. No promo code needed. Offer is now ONGOING!
• Deal of the Day
• Save money by purchasing Walgreens brand health & welness products

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