Each week we can post the differences and any comments, deals etc. we find in the test markets.

*sigh* there are no good deals in the test markets

"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

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Test market info for week of 2/27/11. Thanks to Tracie at pennypinchinmom website. I highly recommend this site.

Applied Nutrition Anti-Aging Total Body Defense, 50ct, $10
Register Rewards: $10
Test Market: Receive 20x points in lieu of RR
Final Price: As low as FREE after RR Baby Magic Lotion or Hair & Body Wash, $3
Register Rewards: $3
Test market: Receive 25x points in lieu of RR
Final Price: As low as FREE after RR NasoGel Drip-Free Gel Spray, $4.99
Register Reward: $4.99
Test Market: Receive 10x points in lieu of RR
Final Price: As low as FREE after RR Colgate Toothpaste 4 oz. Total Gum Defense or Total Advanced, $2.99
Register Reward: $2.99
Test Market: Receive 20x points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste All You Jan 2011 (exp 2/28/2011)
or use $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/19/2011)
Final Price: Money maker of up to $1 after netting coupon and Rs Motrin IB Pain Relief, $3
Register Reward: $3
Test Market: Receive 15x points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Motrin IB or PM 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
or use $1/1 Motrin
or use $6/2 Motrin PM, Tylenol Precise, Pepcid or Zyrtec 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/FREE plus up to $3 money maker after netting coupon and RR

Poligrip, 0.75 oz, $1.99
Register Reawrd: $1.99
Test Market: Receive 25x points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Poligrip product coupon
Final Price: Up to $1 money maker after coupon and RR Pantene or Head & Shoulders, select products, 2/$8 or $4 each
Register Rewards on 2: $2
Test Market: Receive 400 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Pantene Product 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)r
or usese $1/1 Pantene Hairspray, Styler or Treatment 1/30/2011 PG Insert (exp 2/28/2011)
or use $1/1 Head & Shoulders Shampoo or Conditioner 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/$4 or $2 each after coupon and RR Schick Hydro Razor, $8.99
Register Reward: $6
Use $2/1 Schick Hydro Razor 1/30/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/13/2011)
Final Price: $0.99 after coupon and RR Schick Quattro Razor, $8.99
Register Reward: $3
Test Market: Receive 500 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $2/1 Schick Quattro For Women Razor or Refill 1/16/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/5/2011)
Final Price: As low as $3.99 after coupon and RR Enfamil Formula 22.5 oz cans 2/$45.98
Register Reward on 2: $6
Use $2/1 Enfamil Infant Formula Powder Walgreens Infant Care Booklet
PLUS
Use $2/1 Enfamil Powder Formula 12/5/2010 SS Insert (exp 2/28/2011)
Final Price: 2/$31.98 or $15.99 each after netting coupons and RR Theraflu, 6 pk vapor patches or packets, 8.3 oz liquid or 24 caplets, $4.99
Register Reward: $1
Use $3/2 Theraflu Product 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
or use $2/1 Theraflu Product (IE) Printable (FF)
or use $2/1 Theraflu
Plus
Submit Mail in Rebate Theraflu Warming Caplets 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Final Price: Free plus $3 money maker after coupon, RR and Rebate Aquaphor Lip Repair, $4.99
Register Reward: $4
Test Market: Receive 400 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Aquaphor Lip Repair
Final Price: As low as Free after netting coupon & RR Nivea Lip Care, $2.99
Register Reward: $2
Test Market: Earn 200 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $2/2 Nivea Lip Care Products
Final Price: As low as 2/$1.98 or $0.99 each after netting coupon and RR Purchase 2 or more select Zyrtec or Benadryl items ($4.99 – $5.99) and get $5 in Register Rewards
Use $6/2 Motrin PM, Tylenol Precise, Pepcid or Zyrtec 1/9/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
or use $1.50/1 Children’s Benadryl Allergy Perfect (IE) Printable (FF)
or use $2/1 Zyrtec Product
Final Price: As low as 2 Zyrtec for $8.98 or $4.99 each after netting coupon and RR Huggies Jumbo Pack Diapers, Pull-Ups or GoodNites, 12-50 ct, $8.99
Register Reward: $2
Use $2/1 Huggies Diapers 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/26/2011)
or use $2.50/1 Huggies Pure & Natural Diapers 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/26/2011)
or use $2/1 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/19/2011)
Use $2/1 Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants
Final Price: As low as $4.49 – $4.99 after coupon and RR

Wow, that test market seems like a gyp. 20 points in lieu of a $10 RR, and 25 points in lieu of a $3?? Their points system makes NO SENSE. I pray this doesn't take off, I would definitely stop shopping at Wags if I was in a test market area. I feel for those of you that actually have to deal with this garbage!

Collectangels, thanks for posting this. I had been posting the comparisons even giving the points vs. RR differences, but I just became more and more frustrated, upset and down right resentful - -so I had to stop.

So can someone please give me a rundown on exactly HOW the points work? We may be headed that way soon in our area and I would like to have a heads up....what do the points work towards? Do you earn them and turn them in towards other merchandise? Are you given points before coupons or after coupons on your purchases? Is there something I could read to possibly help me understand this better? Thanks so much but I'd like to be a little more prepared as I have heard you also do NOT always get credited the correct amount of ponts either.....I would ahte to give Wags up but it may come to that

You get 10 points for every dollar you spend. It's a dollar after coupons, RR etc. On some items you get bonus points. As you see above in my post, it's usually in liu of the RR.

I think Walgreens doesnt like couponers, but I have decided I really am disliking walgreens more and more. Every week they get crazier and crazier and every week I get a hassle instead of customer service. I spent hundreds there, thinking some other place deserves my business more.

Weekly Points versus RR for 3/6 - 3/13. Thanks Penny pinchin' momma!
Purchase $10 worth of select products and receive $3 in Register Rewards
Test Market: Receive 500 bonus points in lieu of Register RewardsTide Stain Release 10 pack or 20 oz, $3.99
Downy 21-40 loads or 80 sheets, $3.99
Use $1/1 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener or Dryer Sheet 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Bounce Dryer Bar or 70-80 ct sheets, $3.99
Use $0.50/1 Bounce Product 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use $1/1 Bounce Product 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Swiffer Products, 25% off
Use $0.50/1 Swiffer Refill or Swiffer Dust & Shine 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use $5/1 Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use B1G1 Swiffer Refill WYB Starter Kit 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Mr. Clean, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/2 Mr. Clean Products 3/6/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Febreze Air Effects or Set & Refresh, 2/$5 or $2.50 each
Use $1/1 Febreze Air Effects 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use $1/1 Febreze Set & Refresh 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)

Lysol Healthy Touch No Touch Hand Soap System, $11.99
Register Reward: $5
Test Market: Receive 10x points in lieu of Register Rewards
Use $3/1 Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap System 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/15/2011)
Final Price: As low as $3.99 after coupon and RR Schick Disposable Razors 12 pk Slim Twin or 4 pk Xtreme 3 $5.99
Register Reward: $3
Use $1/1 Schick Disposable Razor 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/13/2011)
Final Price: As low as $1.99 after coupon and RR Purchase $12 worth of select L’Oreal Hair Color Products, receive $3 in Register Rewards
L’Oreal Feria Hair Color
Use $2/1 L’Oreal Feria Hair Color
L’Oreal Healthy Look Creme Color
Use $2/1 L’Oreal Hair Color Product 2/20/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/17/2011)

Colgate MaxFresh or MaxWhite Toothbrush or Toothpaste, 2/$5 or $2.50
Register Reward on 2: $2
Test Market: Receive 500 points when you buy 2, in lieu of Register Rewards
Use $1/1 Colgate Total Advanced Toothpaste 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/26/2011)
or use $0.75/1 Colgate Adult or Kids Manual Toothbrush 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/19/2011)
or use $0.75/1 Colgate Toothpaste 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/19/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/$1 or $0.50 each after coupon and RR (use 2 – $1/1 coupons) Pampers Diapers or Easy Ups Jumbo Pack, 2/$2o or $10 each
Register Reward on 2: $3
Test Market: Receive 2x points when you purchase 2, in lieu of Register Rewards
Use $2/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use $2.50/1 Pampers Diapers or Pants 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Final Price: As low as 2/$12 or $6 each after coupon and RR (use 2 – $2.50/1 coupons) Always Leakguard Plus, 20-22 ct or Dri-Liners Plus, 30-34ct, $2.99
Register Rewards: $2
Test Market: Receive 20x points in lieu of Register Rewards
Use $0.50/1 Always Pads or Cloths 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
or use $0.50/1 Always Pantiliners 2/27/2011 PG Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Final Price: As low as $0.49 after netting coupon and RR

Weekly Points versus RR for 3/13 - 3/19. Thanks Penny pinchin' mom

REGISTER REWARDS DEALS

Purchase $10 worth of Revlon Cosmetics and recieve $3 in RR (cosmetics 40% off)
Test Market: Receive 400 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/10/2011)
or use $1/1 Revlon Color Cosmetics Product 3/6/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/10/2011)
or use $1/1 Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara or Cosmetic 2/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 3/20/2011)
Final Price: Varies based upon products purchased
Purex Complete Fabric Softener, $4.99
Register Reward: $2
Test Market: Receive 150 bonus points in lieu of RR
Use $2/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener 3/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
or use $1/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener
Final Price: As low as $0.99 after coupon and RR
Purex Complete $4.99, Earn a $2 RR when you buy one
Use $2/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener 3/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Use $1/1 Purex Complete Crystals Softener
Pay as low as $0.99 per bottle after coupon and register rewards
Select Clearasil Products, $2 discount
Register Reward: $2
Use $1/1 Clearasil Product 3/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 5/13/2011)
or use $1/1 Clearasil Product 1/23/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/17/2011)
Final Price: Depends upon product price
Dial Nutriskin, 21 oz, $4.99
Register Reward: $3
Test Market: Receive 15x points in lieu of RR
Use $1/1 Dial Nutriskin Lotion 3/13/2011 RP Insert (exp 4/30/2011)
Final Price: As low as $0.99 after coupon and RR
RoC Brilliance, $29.99
Register Reward: $10
Test Market: Receive 5x points in lieu of RR
Use $3/1 RoC Product
Final Price: $16.99 after coupon and RR
Purchase $20 worth of select Excedrin products, receive $10 in Register Rewards
Use $0.75/1 Excedrin 20 ct+ 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/16/2011)
or use $1.50/1 Excedrin 80 ct+ 2/27/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/16/2011)
or use $1/1 Excedrin Extra Strength Product
or use $1/1 Excedrin Migraine Product
or use $2.50/1 Excedrin PM Product 12/5/2010 SS Insert (exp 6/1/2011)
or use $1/1 Excedrin Product 12/5/2010 SS Insert (exp 3/31/2011)
Irish Spring Deodorant, 2/$6 or $3 each
Register Reward on 2: $4
Test Market: Receive 6x points in lieu of RR
Use $0.50/1 Irish Spring Products 3/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/2/2011)
or use $1/1 Irish Spring Deodorant 3/13/2011 SS Insert (exp 4/2/2011)
or use $1/1 Irish Spring Deodorant
or use $1/1 Irish Spring Deodorant
Final Price: As low as 2/FREE after coupon and RR (use 2 – $1/1 coupons)