Mar

11

Drugstore Junkie

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I hate shopping (but, as you know, I LOVE a Good Bargain!).  Most women love shopping for clothes, shoes and jewelry. Not me — but for some reason, I love drugstores.  Maybe because deep inside I know that they are a hotbed of bargain opportunities waiting to be discovered.  Or maybe cause there’s a lot of stuff there to make a person feel better, no matter what ails them.  In any case, I could get lost in the aisles of CVS, Walgreen’s, Duane Reade, etc. for days.  Even the meager selections at superstores like Walmart and Target yield hidden treasures.

 

olay definity

Recently, I decided to try Definity, a drugstore brand from Olay, which is supposed to fight discoloration, dullness, brown spots and wrinkles.   Off to CVS, where their loyalty programs gives me in-store cash to use on anything for a limited time. TIP: Check expiration dates on all coupons and cards so you get the full value of them when you need something.

Before heading to CVS, armed with a $5.00 coupon for Definity from the Sunday paper, and $12 in CVS cash, I quickly check my email.  Voila!  Here’s an email from CVS with $5 off this weekend only!  So, I go to CVS to buy my Definity item, and a root touch-up hair color product.  Guess what?  Definity is on sale for $25,  Root Touch-Up for $5, using my $21 in credits, it costs me less than $10 for both items.

When I paid for my items, my receipt contained a coupon for another $5 off a $25 purchase.  Hopefully Definity will be back on sale before they expire.

Another tip:  Log onto CVS.com and sign up for their card, if you don’t have one already.  At Walgreen’s, it’s a different set-up, but you can get lots of discounts by using their online rebate system, with a 10 percent bonus if you take the rebate in the form of a Walgreen’s gift card.  Check out your local drugstore chains and see what they are offering.

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Jan

16

Beauty Shot

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I was on the way home from my free therapy appointment yesterday (long story, another time) and passed a small storefront offering a special on Botox — only $150!  I had to stop in and see.  

botox-shot

Within 10 minutes I was sitting with the Doctor, a drop-dead gorgeous, all done up young woman in high heels and a mini-skirt, a licensed internist with a specialization in anti-aging.  30 minutes and $150 later, I was shot up and out the door.  

 

While the $150 was a one-time, introductory price, the wise doctor uses it as a way to find new patients/customers.  I definitely liked her style and will probably return to her office for additional, well-priced services.  

 

Today’s lesson: Take advantage of trial offers and special introductory deals.  If you really like the person or thing that you’re trying out, you’ve made a good connection.  The more business you give to any particular person or company, the more comfortable you can be with asking for additional specials and discounts.  

 

If you weren’t thrilled with the item or service, move on to the next.  If the trial is for something that you signed up for, remember to cancel your membership and auto-shipments. 

 

I’ll be back to see Ms. Dr. Beautiful — I look younger already!

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