Walgreens vrs. CVS

[chefpatty]

I always do the Walgreens rebate program and have to say make out really well. I see a lot of people here do the CVS program. Wondering if anyone does both? Which one is better? Is it worth it to do both? (I have local Walgreeens and CvS)

[dtsj]

I don't have a CVS around me now, but before I moved I went to CVS ALOT. I loved it because everything was done from my CVS card. Now, the Walgreens rebates have to be mailed in and that is a pain to me. I know there are a few test states that can do theirs online, but mine is not one of them.

[jluce61998]

I visit both, since I have many near me. I like the CVS b/c ecbs print right away and you don't have to fill out forms. I usually take advantage of Walgreens offers when you get $$ off your next shopping trip. I do the Walgreens mail-in rebates, but I hate waiting for them to load my gift card. I hope that the online rebate test goes well and they implement in all states soon...I do think it's worth it to do both. HTH :)

[mal]

I do CVS & its very easy to keep track of. Walgreens is too far for me. But I do Rite aid- they have quite a few freebies. Last two months I got about $50 worth of free goodies. You have to register online & they send you a check.

[benafriend]

I only do the CVS because I'm a union gal and can't shop our walgreens. If I had more time I would do Rite Aid as well. BUt only picking one, it is CVS unless they mess with their coupon system.

[elena_398]

CVS closed around me so I just have a Rite Aid and Walgreens. I prefer Walgreens anyway.

[DLM]

I go to both, although around me there are more CVS' than Walgreens. CVS is more convenient and I like the xtra care bucks. I think they are nicer at my Walgreens though. I usually go to CVS every week for something and a couple times a month to Walgreens. They always have something on sale I want but it's not easy to make it there.

[delectable79]

I prefer Walgreens. There are at least 3 located within a 1 mile radius around me. I do the rebates and I don't mind the wait for my rebate checks. I go to CVS sometimes when they have a sale and I have a good coupon that will make the product very cheap or free..

[mummatoalex]

I prefer CVS. I have never liked Walgreens. CVS seem so much nicer (at least here). I get some great deals at CVS. Sometimes I'll go into Rite Aid..but CVS is my favorite.

[ali_cat320]

Our CVS is not a stand alone so it is soooo tiny. I prefer not to go in there because it makes me feel clausterphobic. I read all of the great deals that people get there, but it just can't sway me to go into that store. I prefer Rite Aid. I always combine my coupons with the store coupons and right now they are having the BOGO offers. I really stocked up on hair supplies and cleaning supplies. I also love their rebate system. It is so easy. Once a month I go online, put all of my receipts in and I get a check back in less than two weeks. I make a weekly trip to our Walgreens. It's not close, but I make the trek up there to get the things that I can stack with my coupons. I rarely do their rebates because it is sooo much of a hassle.

 

FYI for all you Rite Aid rebaters. There are some great rebates to be had starting the 20 through the 22.... I think if you buy a John Freida something, Citre Shine, and Marc Anthony... you get a mail in rebate that makes them almost free if not free. You should check out their book.

[Guest JustMeDiana]

I do both, but I prefer CVS. They are right across the street from each other.

[fluffkin79]

I don't have a CVS, but I got hooked on Wal-green's this past holiday season. I think they'll see a bit more of me. Especially if they keep giving their stuff away!