[classyscrappers]

Just thought I would start a thread so we can keep each other in the know about what might actually be working this week/month since we have one of those square books again. The only advertised ecb is the Colgate (and some photo stuff). I think there are enough of us here to keep each other informed.
Updated below with new information I finally reached someone at CVS that was willing to take the time to answer some questions and explain their process and the reason so many people get different info. To try to sum it up - The reps have their computers in front of them with the ecb deals that they can look through. They also get a spreadsheet with a list of ecb promo's and what area's they are good. Most of the time when customers call the rep will refer to one OR the other, rarely do they cross reference. The spreadsheet she said is kind of hard to read as they are not always in alpha order. She said based on what she saw on the computer she would have thought the kotex deal was good everywhere but on her spreadsheet she found "Ultra-Thin Pads, earn $2.99 ECB when you purchase......" She said it didn't say anything about Kotex. That is part of their problem - it is hard to cross reference.

So far I have purchased the following for the monthly deals:
LA Looks - Saturday - paid $3.14 (shelf was marked $2.43), I also purchased a trial size LA Looks, I will report back if these are working. This is NOT showing in any part of my account. Was told today by a fairly reliable source at CVS that this is a regional deal and will not credit in Michigan (I think they said this one was fl and tx only)
Irish Spring 3 packs - paid .97 - This is working in our area and is a limit of 5 deals, I have purchased and received ECB's for this deal. I also purchased (this evening) a trial size bar to see if that will count for this promo. I will report back if it works or not. Received points and ecb's for those purchased Saturday
Pantene Restoratives - Saturday - I purchased a trial size shampoo and conditioner (not restoratives) to see if it is working (needed this item) I will report buy the restoratives tomorrow (sunday) and will report back what is/isn't working. nothing for trial size regular but received ecb for full size that was purchased on Sunday - nothing is showing in the summary/points but got the ecb's. Sunday - purchased the full size restoratives at $4.99.
Kotex - Saturday - purchased 6 of these (I wanted to see if it worked and if it does, if the limit is truly 5). I had $2.00 coupons and they are on sale for $2.50 so my cost was only $3 ecbs for all 6. Nothing is showing in my account for these Was told today by a fairly reliable source at CVS that this was a regional deal and will not work in Michigan, I think this one was a tx deal only (glad I only paid .50 each for them!)
Colgate - Sunday - bought 2 of these at $2.99 each to see if it is unlimited or a limit of 1 Receieved ECB's for both of these
Loreal Vive Pro - Didn't buy these yet

For the weekly deals I am buying the following Sunday morning (the other items I will wait to purchase) I will report back as soon as my account is updated:
Excedrin - Sunday, bought the $4.49 size extra strength, Received points for this item
Viactiv - Sunday, bought one of these for $5.99 Nothing showing on this one yet
Revlon LE Collection item - didn't buy yet
Infusium 23 Sunday, bought one shampoo and one conditioner - BUT these WERE NOT on sale here in Michigan, my price was $6.99 Received ecb for these
Sally Hansen Sunday, found a Sally Hansen No Chip on clearance (it did not say 10 day color) but I thought I would try it since it was free after coupon. I did not try the other as it was not marked on sale at my store (4.99 reg price) nothing showing for this - but it wasn't exact same item.
P&G bought swifter starter (not the wet jet as that said excluded), it was not on sale but was only $10.99 I will report if this works or not. Received ecb for this
Aussie purchased 2 on sunday at 2/6$ This is showing in my points section but no ecb yet

[JulieK]

Thanks for starting this thread and testing so many products!

[pamperedpeterson]

What will you do if they don't work? Will you just return them?

[classyscrappers]

Originally Posted by pamperedpeterson

What will you do if they don't work? Will you just return them?

No, I will keep it. I used ecb's to buy all of this and had a coupon for everything as well as $4 off $20 coupons and $3 off $15 coupons. My one store usually lets me stack these. I have only taken $3.00 out of pocket and still have lots of ecb's to burn. Most of the product I purchased we use, the rest I will sell at a garage sale or donate. No loss as far as I am concerned.

[pamperedpeterson]

Originally Posted by classyscrappers

No, I will keep it. I used ecb's to buy all of this and had a coupon for everything as well as $4 off $20 coupons and $3 off $15 coupons. My one store usually lets me stack these. I have only taken $3.00 out of pocket and still have lots of ecb's to burn. Most of the product I purchased we use, the rest I will sell at a garage sale or donate. No loss as far as I am concerned.

I don't think you should burn them!! just kidding, I know what you mean. This is the first week I think I'll actually "roll" the ECB's, what with all the great deals!

[classyscrappers]

btt for updated information

[tamcase]

Thanks for all the effort!!! Those of us here in Michigan sure do miss out on a lot with the little square booklets!

[ludhianvi]

I bought $21 worth Lumene stuff and I have 10 ECBs in my account. I also have ECB for Viactiv (bought just one). However, I dont see any ECB for Colgate yet even though there were signs in the store for it. If it shows up later, I will update my post.

[brodysmom]

Classy thanks for the heads up it is appreciated. Where is everyone finding .97 irish spring? I found only 2.49 per 3 pack bundle. Was it only for a couple days? TIA

[michiganmomma]

Originally Posted by brodysmom

Classy thanks for the heads up it is appreciated. Where is everyone finding .97 irish spring? I found only 2.49 per 3 pack bundle. Was it only for a couple days? TIA

It was on sale last week for $.97. I'm not sure if anyone is finding it for $.97 this week.

I'm planning on buying the Alleve, but can't find it anywhere. Both stores I stopped in hadn't heard about it (I don't think it's in our little flyer though so that makes sense). Has anyone found it? I also can't find the Colgate, but they said it should be in Friday.