Walgreens trip 1/13

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This week I decided to try out buying coupons. Yes, I said buying coupons. Since the paper here is a bit pricey and I have decided I want to start stocking up when things are at a good price, I came to the conclusion that this was my best option. It is illegal to sell coupons. Supposedly people are charging for their time and effort. But the higher demand coupons are always more expensive. First I checked out the match ups for the week. They were posted by Saturday morning. I found the deals I really wanted. Then I went to ebay put in a search for those coupons. I only looked at the Buy it Now listings. Most of them were about 20 for $1.50 shipped on average. I weeded out the best deal. I purchased them. Then I waited for them to come in the mail. When all of them came I took them to the store and got what I wanted.  I am very happy with the results so far. Here is a look at my Walgreens trip.

Tranaction 1: First I bought by groceries

6 bags cheddar Chex Mix for 3/4.99
I used $0.99/3 coupon from Walgreens monthly coupon book
I used 3 $0.50/2 manufacturer coupon
RR: buy 3 get $1.50 RR, buy 4 get $2.50 RR, buy 5 get $3.50 RR
I paid $6.50 and got $3.50 back in RR making the total $0.50 a bag wyb 6

4 Quaker Oats 18oz 2/3 with in-ad coupon
I used 4 $1/1 manufacturer coupons
Total $0.50 each

5 boxed Fiber One granola bars 2/$4
I used 5 $0.50 coupons from internet. Find them bettycrocker.com, target.com, coupons.com, redplum.com, boxtops4education.com
RR: buy 3 get $1.50 RR, buy 4 get $2.50 RR, buy 5 get $3.50 RR
I paid $7.50 and got back $3.50
total $0.80 each wyb 5

Transaction 2 and 3:
4 4pk Duracell batteries $2.99 with in-ad coupon
1 used 4 $1.50/1 manufacturer coupons
total $1.49 each. We got a Wii for Christmas got to keep a stock of batteries
1 pack knee highs for filler $0.25

I used one $3.50 RR and paid $2.98

Transaction 4:
2 4pk Duracell batteries $2.99 with in-ad coupon
7 no nonsence knee highs $.25 each

I used one $3.00 RR and one $1.50 RR (from last week) and paid $0.25