One
of the most expensive personal care items I bought before I started
couponing was razors. Looking back, I shudder to think that I
consistently paid over $10 for a razor and $15 for cartridges! Avoid
these expensive snags and save on razors the "couponer" way with these tips:
Reward Programs
Any Couponer knows that the best place to save on personal care
items is at the drugstore. While most items are at full retail price,
sales coupled with reward programs dramatically bring down the total.
National drugstore rewards include CVS Extra Bucks, Rite Aid +UP
Rewards, and Walgreens Register Rewards. These print out after
qualifying purchases are made and are good on your next transaction.
Gift Card Promos
Stores like Target can have great promotions that give you store gift
cards when qualifying purchases are made, such as “Buy 1 Gillette Razor
and 1 Cartridge 4-pack, get a $5 Target Gift Card.” Overall final
prices are often a little more expensive than the drugstores but are a
good alternative if you prefer to stay away from dealing with reward
programs.
Systems and Coupons
A well-kept secret in the couponing world is the best way to buy
razors. It’s often cheaper to buy complete razor systems (the razor and
one or two cartridges) instead of cartridge packs. While cartridges can
range from $10 to 15 per four-pack, razor sets at a six-month stock up
price are $0.49 to $1.99. This can add up to big savings, especially
when two cartridges are included in the package. However, we are seeing
an influx of coupons that are for dollar amounts off of cartridges when
you also purchase a razor. This trend tends to favor gift card
promotions for the best savings.
Disposables
Every month or two, there are high-value disposable razor coupons,
which, when paired with a sale, make the disposables super cheap or
free! You will need more razors on hand if you go the disposable route
since they don’t last as long, so be sure to only buy at stock up
prices!
Gift Set Clearance
After major holidays, some of the best clearance items are gift sets
with razors! Since razor coupons do not exclude gift sets and you are
purchasing what is listed on the coupon, you should be able to apply the
coupon to the purchase. As a bonus, these sets also include items like
body wash and shave gel!
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