Couponing Example #2

Here is another example for you. This one is slightly more confusing because it includes two store sales, store coupons, and a rebate.

This is a great example of why couponing is important too. I know that we will be having a baby in the near future and so I've decided to start stocking up on baby supplies that aren't gender specific and that don't expire. Since I'm doing that, I can buy any size diapers that the store has on hand when they are deeply discounted and hopefully end up with enough diapers to make it so we don't have to go to the store for awhile after we have a baby.

What I bought: 6 packs of Walgreen's brand diapers (a total of 228 diapers)

Regular Price:

$8.99/pack or $53.94 for all 6 packs

(.23/diaper)

Sale Price:

$5.99/pack or $35.94 for all 6 packs

(.15/diaper)

After special Walgreens discount day:

$4.79/pack or $28.74 for all 6 packs

(.12/diaper)

After using 6 $2/1 store coupons:

$2.79/pack or $16.74 for all 6 packs

(.07/diaper)

After $10 Mail In Rebate:

$1.12/pack or $6.74 for all 6 packs

(.02/diaper)

Regular Price: .23/diaper

After combining sales: .02/diaper

90% Savings

Couponing Example #1

All of this couponing talk is great but it's nothing without an example or two! Trust me, this is all much easier to understand when you actually SEE how it works.

A few weeks ago Smith's had a promotion going on that was called "March to Savings". There were quite a few items that were included in this promotion where you got $5 off any participating 10 items. One of the participating items was American Beauty pasta.

When I called tonight to find out the regular price, it was $1.69. With this promotion it was on sale for .99 and after your purchased 10 they were .49 each. I also had coupons to use. This all sounds confusing so I'm going to try to break it down so it's easier to see the savings

What I bought: 10 boxes of American Beauty quick cook macaroni pasta

Regular Price: 

$1.69/box or $16.90 for all 10 boxes

Sale Price: 

.99/box or $9.90 for all 10 boxes

After March to Madness Promotion: 

.49/box or $4.90 for all 10 boxes

After five $1/2 Coupons:

10 boxes FREE

Total savings: 100%