CVS: New "Green Bag Tag" Card!

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:22 am MST

   Even better than Kroger!!! I always keep my bags in the vehicle. Just a little way to help the environment & now my wallet…

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:30 am MST

   Every 4th time they scan your card you get a dollar?

   What is the kroger bag policy?

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:32 am MST

   Ok, now here’s a good question….how is this system going to work with multiple CVS cards!?!?

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:34 am MST

   Thanks! I’m going to go grab one tomorrow!

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:56 am MST

   Today, I went to my local Ralphs store in CA and I always look for their clearance items. However, they have a clearance section in the back and I found two “Bear Naked” granola bags.

   There was a previous post for two $2 printable coupons and the price for the granolas were $1.99, so bascially it was free! This was an AWESOME deal. : )

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 5:13 am MST

   I love any program that encourages people to use reuseable bags. However, I think this is a little silly and will be confusing. Personally, I think the credits should be accrued by using your regular CVS card. That said, I will probably get one.

   Really, if you want to compare to Kroger or other grocery stores that usually give a $.05 bag credit, if you use 5 bags each trip, then after 4 trips you would have saved $1. So, it seems to be a pretty standard credit (not that I would use 5 bags on an average CVS trip).

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 5:46 am MST

   I think you will need to buy one Green Bag Card per CVS card you have as the Green Bag Card will be linked to your CVS account as soon as it’s scanned the first time.

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 5:46 am MST

   I had a great time at CVS today. This was the first time I used my coupon book set up like yours and it was AWESOME. They had Quaker Bars, Nutri-Grain Bars, Ob’s, Smuckers caramel, etc etc etc on clearance today I bought 60.00 worth of stuff and spent $5.00 It was amazing. I have never been able to flip to the page and get the right coupon. I got Welches fruit snacks for .39 per box and I got the Neosporin lip stuff for free…4 bottles. The fruit snacks are a great treat for my little girls for so cheap. Collin, Thank you …I don’t think I can thank you enough for your help with couponing. I would never be brave enough to do it on my own!!!

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   Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 6:14 am MST

   So, any bag right? Not just cvs?

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 6:44 am MST

    I have just started keeping the bags in my car..at first I felt the need to use a Kroger bag at Kroger and Target at Target and so on..but I got over it and just take what I have in…I even keep that cute spider one that fold up so neat from Target in my purse now! Love that we will get further discounts at stores for doing it!

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 7:16 am MST

    i have a bunch of resuasable bags in my car. Problem being that I forget to bring them into the store with me. Useless. I need to get in the habit.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 3:13 pm MST

    Try keeping your coupons in or near your bags. You wouldn’t dare forget those, so then you’ll remember your bags, too!
    I just got the cutest reusable bag I’ve ever seen at the Disney Store, it has Kermit the Frog on it and it says something along the lines of, “I love being green” or something. So cute.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 3:45 pm MST

    Good idea about keeping them near the coupon binder. I have reusable bags I just forget to grab them.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 4:40 pm MST

    Does anyone know what stores give you credit? I did not know that any do. Does Target? Walmart?

    thanks in advance

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 5:16 pm MST

    Anon 6:40 AM – Target is supposed to start giving credit. Kroger gives $.05 per bag. Other local stores do it here but those are the only chains that I know do it.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) October 14, 2009 at 9:49 pm MST

    Whereabouts in the store are these located at?? Would totally buy one for the credit. I already have so many bags.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) November 21, 2009 at 10:45 am MST

    is there any way to link 2 different CVS cards together?

    some quarters I miss the % bonus because I only spent 16 or 22…minimum is spending 25 before they let you receive the quarterly bonus.

    I think I’ll have to cash out my ECB from one of my cards, it is difficult (stressful) to keep track of ECB w/which card/etc.

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    Collin (Mrs. Hip) January 11, 2010 at 12:04 pm MST

    per the CVS Website:

    Is the ExtraCare card required for Green Bag Tag™ to work?
    Yes, your ExtraCare card or phone number linked to your ExtraCare household account is required. If you don’t have an ExtraCare card, learn how to get one >

    What are ExtraBucks?
    Extra Bucks are like FREE CVS money you can use on almost anything in the store.

    How can I tell how close I am to getting my Green ExtraBucks reward?
    We keep track of it for you. Check your receipt under “This Week’s Extra Buck Offers”.

    Can I use Green Bag Tag” only with a CVS/pharmacy reusable shopping bag?
    You can use any re-usable shopping bag, re-use a plastic bag from a previous purchase, or simply carry out your items. Anytime you decline a one-time use plastic bag, you will receive a Green Bag Tag™ credit.

    What is Green Bag Tag™ made from?
    Green Bag Tag™ is made with corn-based material – an annually renewable resource.

    *To earn Extra Bucks® for a transaction in-store, your ExtraCare® card, Green bag tag, and reusable bag must be presented with purchase at checkout. Limit of one Green bag tag use/scan per day per household. Every fourth purchase your Extra Bucks reward will print at the bottom of your cash register receipt as a $1 coupon good for your next purchase. Extra Bucks can be used until the expiration date shown on the coupon. Extra Bucks are not redeemable for alcohol, gift cards, lottery, money orders, prescriptions, postage stamps, pre-paid cards and tobacco products. Extra Bucks can only be used when presented in conjunction with the ExtraCare card associated with the rewards. CVS/pharmacy reserves the right to modify or terminate the Green bag tag program without notice. Green bag tag rewards cannot be earned with CVS.com® purchases.

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    Vickie April 17, 2010 at 3:08 pm MST

    The green bag thingy has been going on for quite awhile…I just assumed all here knew about it, as I am pretty new to coupons,…anyway, its great program…BUT…FYI…give the tag FIRST for scanning, or that is what I find…hth

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