CVS Haul (07/07): 5-Transaction ExtraBucks Roll - $48+ of Product for $5.95+tax
Nivea, Crest, Colgate, and a clearance basket β this 5-transaction CVS ExtraBucks roll turns $48+ of product into just $5.95+tax net after Swagbucks and Ibotta rebates. Full walkthrough below.
This week's CVS run is a classic 5-transaction ExtraBucks roll that starts with a Nivea Body Wash buy and rolls the ECBs forward through Crest, Colgate, and a clearance basket to finish. Total retail: $48.86. Total out-of-pocket across 5 transactions: $10.95 + tax. After Swagbucks and Ibotta rebates come back, your net drops to $5.95 + tax β with a $4 ExtraBuck Reward still in your account to roll into next week.
Watch Nick's full video walkthrough for visuals and bonus tips:
Quick App Legend
Before you dive in, here is what each icon means. You will see these throughout every deal breakdown on DealSeek.
- π·οΈ Digital Coupon β Clip in the CVS app before you check out
- π΅ ExtraBucks Reward (ECB) β CVS store credit printed on your receipt; use on your next transaction
- π Ibotta β Submit the rebate after purchase (Sign up for Ibotta)
- π‘ Swagbucks β Cash-back rebate app (Sign up for Swagbucks)
Before You Go β Prep Checklist
- Load ALL digital coupons in the CVS app. Every transaction below depends on a clipped digital coupon. If it's not clipped before you scan, it won't come off.
- Sign up for Swagbucks and Ibotta if you haven't. Both rebates in this haul stack on top of ECBs and digital coupons.
- Bring your CVS ExtraCare card / phone number. ExtraBucks won't print without it.
- Ask the cashier to run each transaction separately. Or use self-checkout and start a new transaction each time.
- Check ECBs on your receipt after each transaction before starting the next one β they print at the bottom.
π΄ Transaction 1: Nivea Body Wash Starter
- Buy (2) Nivea Body Washes at $5.99 each ($11.98 total)
- π·οΈ Use $2 Digital Coupon
- π‘ Submit $2 Swagbucks rebate
- π΅ Get $7 ExtraBuck Reward When You Buy 2
Pay after coupons: $9.98 + tax
Get Back: $7 ExtraBuck Reward + $2 Swagbucks Rebate
π΄ Transaction 2: Crest Mouthwash + Crest Toothpaste + Oral B Toothbrush
- Buy (1) Crest Mouthwash at $4.99
- π·οΈ Use $1 Digital Coupon
- π΅ Get Back $2 ExtraBuck Reward
- π Submit $1 Ibotta rebate (select varieties only)
- Buy (1) Crest Toothpaste at $3.99 and (1) Oral B Toothbrush at $3.99
- π·οΈ Use $2 Digital Coupon for each
- π Submit $2 Ibotta rebate on the Crest Toothpaste
- π΅ Get Back $4 ExtraBuck Reward When You Buy 2
Total after coupons: $7.97
Use $7 ExtraBuck from Transaction 1
Pay: $0.97 + tax
Get Back: $4 ECB + $2 ECB + $3 Ibotta
π΄ Transaction 3: Colgate Total Active Protection
- Buy (2) Colgate Total Active Protection Toothpaste 3 Oz at $5.99 each ($11.98 total)
- π·οΈ Use $6 off 2 Digital Coupon
- π΅ Get Back $5 ExtraBuck Reward When You Buy 2
Total after coupons: $5.98
Use $6 ExtraBuck Reward from Transaction 2 (adjusts down to $5.98)
Pay: $0.00 + tax
Get Back: $5 ExtraBuck Reward
π΄ Transaction 4: Colgate Toothpaste (Select Varieties)
- Buy (2) Colgate Toothpastes (select varieties) at $3.99 each ($7.98 total)
- π·οΈ Use $3 off 2 Digital Coupon
- π΅ Get $4 ExtraBuck When You Buy 2
Total after coupons: $4.98
Use $5 ExtraBuck Reward from Transaction 3 (adjusts down to $4.98)
Pay: $0.00 + tax
Get Back: $4 ExtraBuck Reward
π΄ Transaction 5: Clearance Basket Finisher
- Buy (2) Velveeta Shells and Cheese Cups at $0.57 clearance each ($1.14 total)
- Buy (1) Lipton Tea 40 Count at $1.57 clearance
- Buy (1) Truvia Packets 40 Count at $1.37 clearance
Total: $3.95
Use $4 ExtraBuck Reward from Transaction 4 (adjusts down to $3.95)
Pay: $0.00 + tax
π The Full Roll Recap
| Transaction | Retail | Out of Pocket | Rebates Back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 β Nivea Body Wash x2 | $11.98 | $9.98 + tax | $7 ECB + $2 Swagbucks |
| 2 β Crest Mouthwash + Crest TP + Oral B | $12.97 | $0.97 + tax | $6 ECB + $3 Ibotta |
| 3 β Colgate Total x2 | $11.98 | $0.00 + tax | $5 ECB |
| 4 β Colgate Toothpaste x2 | $7.98 | $0.00 + tax | $4 ECB |
| 5 β Clearance Basket | $3.95 | $0.00 + tax | β |
| TOTAL | $48.86 | $10.95 + tax | $5 in rebates + $4 ECB to roll |
Net cash out after rebates: $5.95 + tax for over $48 of product β plus $4 in ECBs still in your account for next week's roll.
Rebate Apps You Need This Week
- Ibotta β $1 on Crest Mouthwash (select varieties) + $2 on Crest Toothpaste in Transaction 2. Pays cash to PayPal or Venmo, or as gift cards.
- Swagbucks β $2 rebate on the Nivea Body Wash starter in Transaction 1. Cashes out via PayPal or gift cards.
New to CVS ExtraBucks Rolling?
If this is your first ECB roll, here is the playbook:
- What's an ECB roll? ExtraBucks are CVS store credit that print on your receipt when you buy qualifying products. You spend them on the NEXT transaction, which prints new ECBs β that's the "roll." Done right, one small investment funds an entire haul.
- Always start with the biggest ECB earner. Transaction 1 (Nivea) is what funds every other transaction β never skip it.
- ECBs adjust down. If your basket costs less than your ECB, the ECB adjusts down to match the basket total (you lose the difference). Aim for baskets slightly LARGER than your incoming ECB to maximize each roll β but in this haul, the clearance basket adjust-down is fine because we're finishing the roll.
- Digital coupons stack with ECBs. Every transaction here uses a digital coupon PLUS the ECB. Clip everything in the CVS app before you go.
- Submit Ibotta and Swagbucks rebates the same day. Both apps have short submission windows and account-specific offers β verify each before you buy.
- Save your final $4 ECB. After Transaction 5, you'll still have $4 in ExtraBucks ready to roll into next week's haul.
Tips for This Week's Roll
- Verify Crest Mouthwash Ibotta variety. The $1 rebate is on select varieties only. Check the Ibotta app in-store before adding it to your basket.
- Grab clearance ASAP. Velveeta Cups at $0.57, Lipton Tea at $1.57, and Truvia at $1.37 are clearance prices β they may not be available at every store.
- Colgate Total 3 Oz is the sweet spot. The $6 off 2 digital coupon plus $5 ECB makes the 3 Oz size a moneymaker in the roll β larger sizes may not qualify.
- Watch the ECB adjust-down in T3, T4, T5. Each of these transactions costs slightly less than the incoming ECB. That's OK for the roll but it means you're losing pennies on each β plan your basket sizes accordingly if you want to squeeze more value.
- Your ExtraCare tracker matters. Some CVS accounts get a bonus "$5 off $25" or spend-based bonus offer that layers on top of this roll. Check your app before you leave home.
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