ALL Green Bag Tag posts

[lmcconne]

Got the 4-1-1 from a local CVS store manager today. He said some e-mail came out about a promotion which he thought would kick in before the end of the month. The deal is the customer gets credit each time she makes a transaction and either provides her own shopping bag or refuses a bag (like just bought one item, don't need it) and for each 4 credits, a $1 Extra Care Buck is issued. He called it a Green Bag Tag and made it sound like it is issued to the customer but I could be wrong on that and it's just something the cashier scans.

I cannot say whether this is a test market thing, regional, or nationwide.

He told me because I bring in my own totes for bagging purchases all the time.

[isis]

I took a cvs advisor survey about this a while back. Sounds like a really cool program and I hope its nationwide. I'll have to ask next time I'm there.

[allison1954]

You will have to buy a tag for a dollar. Then each time you make a purchase ( limit once per day), it will accumulate a credit on your card. After 4 scans, an ECB will print out. You have to make a purchase, not just come in and get it scanned. The literature is specific on that .

Also , the tag will be card specific to the card that you purchased it with. It will not work on other cards.

This is set to start Nov 1st.

[weekitty]

Im not really getting the point of why you need to buy the tag... but i guess ill see...


You will have to buy a tag for a dollar. Then each time you make a purchase ( limit once per day), it will accumulate a credit on your card. After 4 scans, an ECB will print out. You have to make a purchase, not just come in and get it scanned. The literature is specific on that .

Also , the tag will be card specific to the card that you purchased it with. It will not work on other cards.

This is set to start Nov 1st.

[Weinergirl]

I think this is awesome. I am definitely in.

[lovemygirls]

This is great. I would much rather use the bags I already have though.

[lmcconne]

This is great. I would much rather use the bags I already have though.

The manager was very clear to me that the credit would apply whether the customer uses a CVS green bag, provides their own or declines bagging their baggable purchase.

[rx71019]

The manager was very clear to me that the credit would apply whether the customer uses a CVS green bag, provides their own or declines bagging their baggable purchase.

but you still need to have the tag that needs to be scanned. my store already has them up on the checkout on the magazine racks

[Angelsorce]

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CVS is going green! They have a new card called Green Bag Tag for sale in their stores. (Likely found by the registers. It should be on your store's truck this week) It retails for 99c. It includes a leaf shaped scannable card that attaches to your favorite reusable bag. Each time you visit CVS and bring your reusable bag, they will scan your Green Bag Tag. The 4th time they scan your tag, you will earn a $1 Extra Care Buck that will print on your receipt. Wow!

Fine print on the back of the display the tag was on states:
"To earn Extra bucks for a transaction in store, your Extra care card, green bag tag, and reusable bag must be presented w/ purchase at checkout. Limit of one green tag use/scan per day per household. Every 4th purchase your ECB will print at the bottom of your cash register receipt as a $1 coupon good for your next purchase. Extra bucks can be used until the exp. date shown on the coupon...."

How will this benefit you? Well if you only go to CVS once a week, you'll earn $13 a year just by bringing your bag! If you go 4 times a week, that's $52 in a year!

I am so excited about this promotion! A HUGE thanks to my friend Onemom2fourkids on AFC who emailed me this picture!

[werblam]

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CVS is going green! They have a new card called Green Bag Tag for sale in their stores. (Likely found by the registers. It should be on your store's truck this week) It retails for 99c. It includes a leaf shaped scannable card that attaches to your favorite reusable bag. Each time you visit CVS and bring your reusable bag, they will scan your Green Bag Tag. The 4th time they scan your tag, you will earn a $1 Extra Care Buck that will print on your receipt. Wow!

Fine print on the back of the display the tag was on states:
"To earn Extra bucks for a transaction in store, your Extra care card, green bag tag, and reusable bag must be presented w/ purchase at checkout. Limit of one green tag use/scan per day per household. Every 4th purchase your ECB will print at the bottom of your cash register receipt as a $1 coupon good for your next purchase. Extra bucks can be used until the exp. date shown on the coupon...."

How will this benefit you? Well if you only go to CVS once a week, you'll earn $13 a year just by bringing your bag! If you go 4 times a week, that's $52 in a year!

I am so excited about this promotion! A HUGE thanks to my friend Onemom2fourkids on AFC who emailed me this picture!

I think it is a fantastic idea and glad they are the first to "reward" you for helping the environment. I will definately purchase and use this! thanks for sharing!

[joannemturner]

Tried to rep ya... gotta spread the love. TY. I use reusable bags all the time.

[VJWilson27]

Wooohooo!

I like that you can use ANY reusable bag and not have to have theirs. But the $.99 irks me a bit. Definitely worth it, just kinda irks me... LOL

[Castingbread]

Saw these today at CVS--cashier wasn't sure if they were for sale or not yet, they were still shrink wrapped lying on the register.

[Sweet_Southern_Mama]

Wooohooo!

I like that you can use ANY reusable bag and not have to have theirs. But the $.99 irks me a bit. Definitely worth it, just kinda irks me... LOL


I guess they're figuring they'll make money off it because most people will forget to bring their bag. In fact, they'll probably at least break even on most people. I'll just use an ecb to pay for it.

[renee_anthony]

This is awesome. You have been repped. I take my own bag everytime I go. Two of the cashiers have memorized the fact that I do bring my own bags. They leave the items on the counter for me to grab after they rung them up. I'll have to keep the tag in my purse or binder b/c I have more than one reusable bag. And I'm w/ a pp bout paying for it, but I guess ur first ECB pays for the tag. Way to go CVS. I hope mine has these.

[beth119]

I am SO EXCITED!

I wish more stores would step up to the "green" plate :)

[ekoury]

This is great! I will definately do this one.

[kreimeaa]

Thanks for letting us know. This is an awesome idea, CVS!

[jenlovestoteach]

Is there a limit to how many times you can do this or how long the promotion's going to last?

[hellokittygirl]

I am so excited about this. I'm a huge advocate of reusable bags and this is just double the fun with the ECBs!

Way to go, CVS! This is SO going on my blog! :BigHand:

[wvmommy]

This is great, thanks!! :BigHand:

[lmcconne]

Is there a limit to how many times you can do this or how long the promotion's going to last?

The guidelines attached to the tag say the limit is one scan per household per day, so beyond that is between you and the store(s) you shop. It also says the promotion can end at any time, so we'll see if it stays around for a short or long time.

I broke down and bought mine today. The clerk stopped me right when I came in and started telling me about it because her manager (the one who told me about it initially) said to specially bring it to the attention of their special (bag toting) customers.

[amys]

I'm not too thrilled over the one per day part of it.

I only shop about once per week and will make about three transactions then.

I am happy about it, though.

[DJH715]

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent! I will definitely purchase one of these. I understand Amys concern that you try to make only 1 trip there per week but may do multiple transactions so thats a bummer, but then again CVS figured if it was per transaction people would make sure they did more than one transaction per day and rack up on the extra bucks. Think about it, 4 transactions per day = $1 ECB X 7 days=$7 ECB X 52 weeks= $364 ECB per year per person for using your own bag. I could live with that but I don't think CVS could, lol. Would be a good idea though, hmmm, what can I buy with $364 ECB's!

[Marcina]

I hope we do it, I have many bags, but never enough. Our church is selling a compactable one that goes in a little bag about 3 x 3 and slides closed. I have one on my key chain and one in my purse. I hate all the plastic bags.

[Lady Margaret]

Confirmed in my little town of 5,000 (Eureka, IL). I went in yesterday to burn some ECBs before they expire and the cashier told me all about the program & scan tag. She basically quoted the memo she was holding and it's everything that's already been posted about.
I smiled and nodded like I'd never heard about it, but after she was finished, I said, "yeah, I actually just heard about it online..."
Go Hot Coupon World!

This'll be a nice incentive. I already use reusable totes (got them FAR from Menards!) because they're stronger, hold more and it keeps the plastic bag count down in my house. I have some from occasional purchases, but I swear they breed under the kitchen sink...

[Laureen13]

I think this is great. And like it was posted earlier, it will pay for itself on the first ECB. I will be picking one up and start using it ASAP! :biggrin:

[jcpal]

Can you buy multiple cards? I know many times I need more than one bag. So can I have more than one card scan a day using multiple cards?

[sunnygirl1851]

Now I might actually remember to take my bags! Nothing like extrabucks as an incentive! :giggle2:

This is a great idea - I hope it's a long term deal!

[amypepsi]

I bought mine today! :BigHand:

[allison1954]

You could at different stores, I guess, have more than one tag.

It specifically states one scan per HH per day, so at our store we will only do one scan for you no matter how many separate transactions with different cards.

[smachel]

i took an advisor survey about the bags (not the tags), and some of the designs cvs has in mind are super cute!

[anncnumcv]

I think it is a fantastic idea and glad they are the first to "reward" you for helping the environment. I will definately purchase and use this! thanks for sharing!

CVS is not the first to reward you - I live in Richmond, VA and for years Ukrop's, a local grocery store, has given you a credit for reusing your brown grocery bags - before everyone had reuseable tote bags. They were actually the first ones in our area to offer reusable shopping bags. The Kroger stores in our area also offer a reward. Currently both Ukrop's and Kroger take 0.05 off your order for each bag you bring and use for your purchase. Ikea was also a leader in this concept. I don't have one near me, but they use to have (I don't know if they still do) a policy that if you wanted to bag your items in one of their plastic bags they charged you 0.05 per bag - or you could purchase (or bring your own) a reusable tote from them to avoid the fee. (Or just not use a bag at all)

Don't get me wrong - I think it is great to reward us with ECBs. That is a great incentive for me to remember to grab one out of the back of the car. Now I just have to figure out a way to keep up with another card. :)

[renee_anthony]

My store had no clue what I was talking about. I'm in NC. Has anyone in the state found them? I'm super sad. I'm calling corporate tomorrow to inquire. Hope they know about it. I WANT ONE.

[renee_anthony]

CVS is not the first to reward you - I live in Richmond, VA and for years Ukrop's, a local grocery store, has given you a credit for reusing your brown grocery bags - before everyone had reuseable tote bags. They were actually the first ones in our area to offer reusable shopping bags. The Kroger stores in our area also offer a reward. Currently both Ukrop's and Kroger take 0.05 off your order for each bag you bring and use for your purchase. Ikea was also a leader in this concept. I don't have one near me, but they use to have (I don't know if they still do) a policy that if you wanted to bag your items in one of their plastic bags they charged you 0.05 per bag - or you could purchase (or bring your own) a reusable tote from them to avoid the fee. (Or just not use a bag at all)

Don't get me wrong - I think it is great to reward us with ECBs. That is a great incentive for me to remember to grab one out of the back of the car. Now I just have to figure out a way to keep up with another card. :)

Is the Kroger incentive regional. I'm in NC and they give u 10 extra points on ur store card for bringing ur own bags. Our Lowe's Foods gives u 10 pts per bag u bring in (even if u don't use all of them; or I just got lucky that day). Not sure if the same will happen at Lowe's now w/ the new reward program they have going on. Will have to ask if I ever shop there again.

[Castingbread]

My store had no clue what I was talking about. I'm in NC. Has anyone in the state found them? I'm super sad. I'm calling corporate tomorrow to inquire. Hope they know about it. I WANT ONE.

My store had them--I am in the Piedmont.

[idobiradio]

Got the 4-1-1 from a local CVS store manager today. He said some e-mail came out about a promotion which he thought would kick in before the end of the month. The deal is the customer gets credit each time she makes a transaction and either provides her own shopping bag or refuses a bag (like just bought one item, don't need it) and for each 4 credits, a $1 Extra Care Buck is issued. He called it a Green Bag Tag and made it sound like it is issued to the customer but I could be wrong on that and it's just something the cashier scans.

I cannot say whether this is a test market thing, regional, or nationwide.

He told me because I bring in my own totes for bagging purchases all the time.Huh, interesting. I always ask customers if they want a bag if they've bought 3 items or under.

This sounds awesome, especially for employees who buy a drink or a lil snack every shift. Maybe now my coworkers will stop making fun of me for trying to "save my plastic trees" :smile:

[renee_anthony]

My store had them--I am in the Piedmont.

Do u mind telling me where u are and what CVS u shop at? I just want the tag, that's all.

[forgetmenot718]

This is excellent. Maybe now I'll stop getting looks like I'm from Mars when I pull out my reusable bags! :giggle2:

[texwifeinct]

CVS is not the first to reward you - I live in Richmond, VA and for years Ukrop's, a local grocery store, has given you a credit for reusing your brown grocery bags - before everyone had reuseable tote bags. They were actually the first ones in our area to offer reusable shopping bags. The Kroger stores in our area also offer a reward. Currently both Ukrop's and Kroger take 0.05 off your order for each bag you bring and use for your purchase. Ikea was also a leader in this concept. I don't have one near me, but they use to have (I don't know if they still do) a policy that if you wanted to bag your items in one of their plastic bags they charged you 0.05 per bag - or you could purchase (or bring your own) a reusable tote from them to avoid the fee. (Or just not use a bag at all)

Don't get me wrong - I think it is great to reward us with ECBs. That is a great incentive for me to remember to grab one out of the back of the car. Now I just have to figure out a way to keep up with another card. :)

Shoprite gives you a $0.05 per bag credit too.

[ekoury]

Is the Kroger incentive regional. I'm in NC and they give u 10 extra points on ur store card for bringing ur own bags. Our Lowe's Foods gives u 10 pts per bag u bring in (even if u don't use all of them; or I just got lucky that day). Not sure if the same will happen at Lowe's now w/ the new reward program they have going on. Will have to ask if I ever shop there again.

Yes, NC Kroger is regional. Lived in NC before moving back to beloved TX. You guys get $ for spending $$, etc. Even your Kroger cards are different colors. Here DH was looked at like he was crazy when he asked for a new blue Kroger card :hysterical:

Now, I wonder if they will somehow link your CVS card with this green tag so that the ECB would work under a specific card with no beeps. If so, people who shop with multiple cards for multiple HH will be able to get more tags - one for each card...

[smachel]

neither of my regular stores in noKY had them.

[slw1127]

I also read that Target gives .05 credit for using your own bags.

[forgetmenot718]

I purchased mine at my store in northeast PA yesterday. Since I do some of the shopping for my office, I will be able to use mine at least twice a week!

[sarahinFL]

Got mine last night! I used it on my card yesterday and this morning used it on DH's card so I can confirm that the tag doesn't attach the the card it is purchased with. Both of the receipts list the green bag tag uses on the bottom of the receipt. We had to explain to both cashiers what they were scanning :smile:

[jglenn]

Got mine last night! I used it on my card yesterday and this morning used it on DH's card so I can confirm that the tag doesn't attach the the card it is purchased with. Both of the receipts list the green bag tag uses on the bottom of the receipt. We had to explain to both cashiers what they were scanning :smile:
Do you mind clarifying this? Did it show up as using it once on both cards or once on yours and twice on our husbands?
I've yet to find one yet, but I'm sure when I do I'll have to explain what it is too:giggle2:

[whatsfree4me]

Now, I wonder if they will somehow link your CVS card with this green tag so that the ECB would work under a specific card with no beeps. If so, people who shop with multiple cards for multiple HH will be able to get more tags - one for each card...

This is a good point. If they are not linked to your card, you could use one at each store and they wouldn't know that it was the same person.

I suppose when the Extra Care card gets four "punches" with that UPC off the tag, then it will print the ECB.

[sarahinFL]

Do you mind clarifying this? Did it show up as using it once on both cards or once on yours and twice on our husbands?
I've yet to find one yet, but I'm sure when I do I'll have to explain what it is too:giggle2:

It was only scanned once on each card and showed up the same way for both cards on the bottom of the receipt as:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity Toward this Reward 1
Quantity Needed to Earn Reward 3

Does that make sense? Looks like all the tag bar codes are the same so you don't have to purchase multiple tags. HTH!

[ekoury]

Got mine last night! I used it on my card yesterday and this morning used it on DH's card so I can confirm that the tag doesn't attach the the card it is purchased with. Both of the receipts list the green bag tag uses on the bottom of the receipt. We had to explain to both cashiers what they were scanning :smile:

As far as I can see, you scanned it twice, but on different days.

It was only scanned once on each card and showed up the same way for both cards on the bottom of the receipt as:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity Toward this Reward 1
Quantity Needed to Earn Reward 3

Does that make sense? Looks like all the tag bar codes are the same so you don't have to purchase multiple tags. HTH!

Now, why is it showing that the quantity toward the reward is just 1? If you scanned it twice, but on different days, you should have had the quantity of 2 based on the rules. Or does it take them 24-48 hours to process? Does not look like it, as the first use showed up immediately.

Moreover, when ECB prints, I wonder which card will be able to use it... Has anybody ever heard of ECB not belonging to a specific card? Ones that can be used under any card? Or will it be ECB for the card used last?

[GreatFun]

As far as I can see, you scanned it twice, but on different days.



Now, why is it showing that the quantity toward the reward is just 1? If you scanned it twice, but on different days, you should have had the quantity of 2 based on the rules. Or does it take them 24-48 hours to process? Does not look like it, as the first use showed up immediately.

Moreover, when ECB prints, I wonder which card will be able to use it... Has anybody ever heard of ECB not belonging to a specific card? Ones that can be used under any card? Or will it be ECB for the card used last?

The best way to think about this to avoid confusion is to think of this bag tag as any other item that you would buy in the store. EVERYONEs bag tag has the SAME upc code. Just like all packs of Wrigley Spearmint gum all have the same upc code. As far as the cash register is concerned, when the cashier scans your bag tag, the cost is $0.00 and your ECB card that was scanned for this transaction is now credited to having "purchased" one bag refund. After the fourth bag refund is "purchased", you get an ECB -- just like all other ECB deals.

So think of it as any other ECB deal: "Buy" 4 bag-refunds for $0.00 and get a $1.00 ECB.

Therefore, you can use the same bag tag for ALL of your purchases on all of your multiple cards because there is nothing unique about the bar code on the bag tag. All of the bar codes on the bag tags are identical.

[sarahinFL]

So think of it as any other ECB deal: "Buy" 4 bag-refunds for $0.00 and get a $1.00 ECB.


Great explanation!

As far as I can see, you scanned it twice, but on different days.

Now, why is it showing that the quantity toward the reward is just 1? If you scanned it twice, but on different days, you should have had the quantity of 2 based on the rules. Or does it take them 24-48 hours to process? Does not look like it, as the first use showed up immediately.

Moreover, when ECB prints, I wonder which card will be able to use it... Has anybody ever heard of ECB not belonging to a specific card? Ones that can be used under any card? Or will it be ECB for the card used last?

Yes it was scanned twice on different days. One scan on my card and one scan on DH's card so the quantity shows as 1 on each card.

[sminichino]

Can you Buy a cheap gift card and still scan your bag tag - - and get credit? I think the cheapest amount you can put on it is $2 I think. ..
What about stamps -- not that I need any since I am still swimming in that deal from Walgreens - - -

Just a thought- - - so many CVSs nearby

Is it confirmed that all the green bag tags have the same UPC number on them? TIA

[jcpal]

So we should think of it as you can have 1 scan per day per CVS account. You can use it twice if you scan 2 different CVS cards.

[hsanders7595]

Did anyone see the news tonight? CVS is rolling out a plan to cut down on plastic bags. You have to buy one of their .99 reusable bags, and every four times you use it and don't get a plastic bag they'll credit your CVS card $1!! :BigHand::BigHand::BigHand: It says its rolling out to 7,000 stores over the next 3 weeks. Can't wait to try this one!!
Link to story: Target, CVS put plastic bags in the bull's-eye, pay for reusables - ABC News (http://abcnews.go.com/Business/target-cvs-put-plastic-bags-bulls-eye-pay/story?id=8861568)

not sure if I pasted link correctly :shrug7:

[ncmcjm]

Love this! I prefer the reusable bags anyway! Will make me use them more!

[countrymom2]

You buy a tag and can put it on any reusable bag, you don't have to buy one of theirs. I found the tag hanging up by the checkouts.

[Benz1968]

I understand you can have the tag scanned for each CVS card you use or have. So you don't have to buy multiple tags. Barcode is on backside.

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/members/benz1968-albums-cvs-bag-tag-picture5289t-cvs-bag-tag.jpg (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/members/benz1968-albums-cvs-bag-tag-picture5289-cvs-bag-tag.html)

[jglenn]

Countrymom and Benz is right, it's the 99cent tag that everyone's been talking about. I FINALLY found one today, after 3 stores had no idea what I was talking about. You buy the 99cent green tag and they all have he same barcode, so you can use the one tag with whatever number of cards you have. I love this idea!! when I went to Target on Sunday, they gave me 5cent credit per bag. awesome idea!

[maryccc]

Saw the leaf thing that costs .99 and every time you go to cvs you scan it and after 4 times you get 1ecb. I wonder if there is a limit to this thing. The manager scanned it when i bought it so my receipt shows green bag tag uses quantity toward this reward 1 quantity needed to earn reward. I could see making some ecb's this way if there's no limit.

[mskeno1959]

I bought 4(I have many bags) on Sunday and didn't realize until I got home(again) that the dense cashier didn't scan it right then and there, even though I was using my own bag right then and there :(

[KristieGK]

Well, they are only supposed to scan it once per day. Not per trip through the register. As for limit... All I read was that the promo could end at any time.


And the other thing is that one tag can be used on ANY reusable bag. So unless it's a convenience thing I would only buy one tag and let those scans accumulate on the one tag, and get your rewards faster.

[mskeno1959]

My point was that the cashier should have scanned it due to the fact that I used my own bag, not for just purchasing the tag.

I look at this as an extra bonus and will always use my own bags even if it does end.

My purpose of buying more than one is I won't have to search in vain for one particular bag, I will have multiple choices.

[Noni]

Has anybody heard about this? A friend heard it on a local radio station (Atlanta's "The Fish"). I haven't been able to find anything about it though.

[carisal]

yes there is a thread about this here somewhere. from what I remember you have to buy a tag for $1. then when you go to cvs and buy anything and use a reusable bag have them scan the card. you can do it once per day, and the tag is linked to your card so no using one tag on multiple cards... use it 4 times and then you will get $1ECB

[carisal]

My point was that the cashier should have scanned it due to the fact that I used my own bag, not for just purchasing the tag.

I look at this as an extra bonus and will always use my own bags even if it does end.

My purpose of buying more than one is I won't have to search in vain for one particular bag, I will have multiple choices.


why not just attach it to your keyring right there with your cvs card instead of on the bag itself?

[carisal]

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/cvs-buzz/281675-cvs-buzz-all-green-bag-tag-posts.html#post2088102

maybe it is able to be used with multiple cards... :shrug7:

[jglenn]

You can use it on multiple cards:) I used mine on my mother's card, then mine and it showed at the bottom. You can only use it once a day/card.

[ekoury]

I have not see the tags around north DFw area yet. I want one!

[phinphana]

I saw from the news on tv and real one at my local cvs. Its very neat . It really gonna help me spread cvs everyday shopping and use the green bag. Its really cool program.

Phin

[Benz1968]

http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/members/benz1968-albums-cvs-bag-tag-picture5289t-cvs-bag-tag.jpg (http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/members/benz1968-albums-cvs-bag-tag-picture5289-cvs-bag-tag.html)

Barcode on backside

[maryccc]

It figures I went to CVS twice today and forgot all about the darn tag.

[lmcconne]

Sadly, after less than two weeks, the cord on my bag tag snapped in half today. I've been storing it in my CVS ECB portfolio, so it was never in danger of falling out somewhere. But I took it out to slip on my wrist, and it just snapped at the bend. Gotta find something elastic to do the same job.

[RockyGap]

Wonder if it would be proper ettiquette to put the CVS Green Bag Tag on a Walgreen's Green tote bag.

[rrpate]

i stapled mine to my card with the bar code facing out on both so i can scan card and tag without forgetting...


It figures I went to CVS twice today and forgot all about the darn tag.

[JustMickey]

I have not see the tags around north DFw area yet. I want one!

I've been keeping an eye out for them in our area (Richardson) and finally found them today! Hopefully all the stores in DFW have them by now.

[ekoury]

Wonder if it would be proper ettiquette to put the CVS Green Bag Tag on a Walgreen's Green tote bag.
:hysterical: That's the problem I have :hysterical: All of my bags are from Wags. From the 3/$1 sale.

[kaylap]

lol to the wags bag! I found one the other day I just happened to look up and see it and was so excited. I havent been on hcw in a while and I got on quick to find out excatly how it works im glad it works on all cards saves me the hassle.

[debtfreemom]

Maybe now my coworkers will stop making fun of me for trying to "save my plastic trees" :smile:

Oh my gosh! You/they must be related to my husband. When we check out and only gets a couple of items, he tells them he doesn't need a bag, he's helping to "save a plastic tree".


I just got mine, but haven't used it yet.

[jtlecompte]

While I was checking out today, I noticed on the counter, these "Green Tags" that you hook to your reusable shopping bag. For every 4th time its scanned you earn $1 ECB! It is in the shape of a leaf and would attach to your bag like a luggage tag. There must be a bar code on the back that is scanned every time you use your bag. The cost was just $.99.

[schroema]

I was using my own bags last night and the clerk showed me the green tag. I bought one and she scanned it so I already have one use credit. I think this is a great idea. I am forever forgetting to bring my bags into CVS (usually remember at the grocery) so hopefully this will help me. Anyone know if you can have say 2 or 3 tags? Assuming you are using that many bags in a transaction.

[Castingbread]

I was using my own bags last night and the clerk showed me the green tag. I bought one and she scanned it so I already have one use credit. I think this is a great idea. I am forever forgetting to bring my bags into CVS (usually remember at the grocery) so hopefully this will help me. Anyone know if you can have say 2 or 3 tags? Assuming you are using that many bags in a transaction.

No, the tags are all the same--and it is only good for one use per day per customer.

[schroema]

Thanks.

[sprocket1224]

I ended up putting my tag in my wallet with my card. Now if I can remember to take a bag with me.... :hysterical:

[Vee]

has anyone used it 8 times and does it print out a second $1.00 ecb ?

[ilonamitchell]

yes.. every 4 times you use it you get an extra buck. it will keep going every 4th time

[kuponer]

I understand you can have the tag scanned for each CVS card you use or have. So you don't have to buy multiple tags. Barcode is on backside.



Can you confirm this? I bought one tag the other day and used it right there and then. Today I had my sister use it but when I looked at her receipt, I didn't see the "green bag tag use" at the bottom of her receipt.

[cdarrow26]

Can you confirm this? I bought one tag the other day and used it right there and then. Today I had my sister use it but when I looked at her receipt, I didn't see the "green bag tag use" at the bottom of her receipt.
Yes, I have one bag tag and 2 CVS cards and have been using it for the past week on both cards. It gives a count at the bottom of your receipt as to how many times it has been used on that card and how many you need for the EB.

[duotoned]

I think the end date for the GBT is 12/31/09.

If you go to cvs.com, log in and look in the extra care section under "current balances" it lists how many times you have scanned your bag (it comes up as a $ amount, which is # of scans not ecb's earned). The end date for it is 12/31/09.

[amy99s]

Can you confirm this? I bought one tag the other day and used it right there and then. Today I had my sister use it but when I looked at her receipt, I didn't see the "green bag tag use" at the bottom of her receipt.

I have one green bag tag and several extra care cards and only use that one tag. I have gotten my $1 ECB (after 4 scans) on all my cards already at least once.

[amy99s]

has anyone used it 8 times and does it print out a second $1.00 ecb ?

Yep I have reached 8 on one of my cards and I got my second $1 ECB

[tinahall99]

I bought one of the CVS reusable shopping bag tags which earn you an ECB after 4 uses. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether they work for any EC account...like if someone has two accounts, one for them and one for DH, can you scan the reusable bag tag when you make purchases on both accounts (at different times of course) or should you only use the tag for one account? I don't want to have red flags go up or anything so I will just use the bag tag on my personal card until I hear back from someone who knows! I don't want to have to keep separate shopping bag tags for each CVS card, that would be too much for my brain to handle.

[dms9683]

Yes you can use one tag for all of your ECB cards :)

HTH

[RandVThompson]

Hi everyone,
Fairly new here but I haven't seen this posted yet. I was at CVS yesterday and on the register counter they had these tags that you could purchase for .99 cents (great filler!). You put them on your reusable bags (any brand/type reusable bag) and every time you bring them in they scan the tag and you will get 1 ECB every 4th visit.
If you got to CVS as much as I do, this could really add up nicely!
I hope this helps someone!
Valerie

[lbrown1618]

It actually has been posted already
http://www.hotcouponworld.com/forums/cvs-buzz/281675-cvs-buzz-all-green-bag-tag-posts.html

But thanks for sharing just in case.

[vloglady]

I've been using it for about a week now and have yet to get any ECB.

[gh1]

Look at your receipt:
It should show:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity toward this reward #
Quantity need to earn reward #


Quantity toward this reward: this # should increase each time you have your tag scanned.

[Linzrenee]

I bought one of the CVS reusable shopping bag tags which earn you an ECB after 4 uses. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether they work for any EC account...like if someone has two accounts, one for them and one for DH, can you scan the reusable bag tag when you make purchases on both accounts (at different times of course) or should you only use the tag for one account? I don't want to have red flags go up or anything so I will just use the bag tag on my personal card until I hear back from someone who knows! I don't want to have to keep separate shopping bag tags for each CVS card, that would be too much for my brain to handle.

Where do you get these tags?

[lakies]

Where do you get these tags?


They should be hanging right by the register. If you don't see any ask the cashier for a "Green Bag Tag", the tag that rewards you for using a reuseable bag.

[ekoury]

Well, got my first 1 ECB a few days ago. Cool...

[hollyquilter]

My point was that the cashier should have scanned it due to the fact that I used my own bag, not for just purchasing the tag.

I look at this as an extra bonus and will always use my own bags even if it does end.

My purpose of buying more than one is I won't have to search in vain for one particular bag, I will have multiple choices.


I agree with you! When I bought my tag the cashier immediately asked me if she could scan it since I was using a reusable bag. Awesome cashier! She knew exactly what she was doing.

[hollyquilter]

I bought one of the CVS reusable shopping bag tags which earn you an ECB after 4 uses. I'm wondering if anyone knows whether they work for any EC account...like if someone has two accounts, one for them and one for DH, can you scan the reusable bag tag when you make purchases on both accounts (at different times of course) or should you only use the tag for one account? I don't want to have red flags go up or anything so I will just use the bag tag on my personal card until I hear back from someone who knows! I don't want to have to keep separate shopping bag tags for each CVS card, that would be too much for my brain to handle.


Based on previous threads here on Hotcoupon world people are saying YES! I was thinking that since I purchased it ($.99) on one card that it wouldn't recognize it on the other card. However, some people say it does work. Might as well try. Of course, 1 scan per household per day!

[jjj]

Based on previous threads here on Hotcoupon world people are saying YES! I was thinking that since I purchased it ($.99) on one card that it wouldn't recognize it on the other card. However, some people say it does work. Might as well try. Of course, 1 scan per household per day!

I bought one and use it on 4 cards. It will work on any card since the UPC is the same on every tag in every store!

[mxmom99]

I bought one and use it on 4 cards. It will work on any card since the UPC is the same on every tag in every store!

wish i'd have known that before......^^ oh well....i bought one for my card and my daughter bought one for hers.

[whatsfree4me]

I bought one and use it on 4 cards. It will work on any card since the UPC is the same on every tag in every store!

Then how does it know when you reach 4 what card to attach it to? Or do you need 4 scans per card? So if you use it twice on card A and twice on card B, you still wouldn't get your ECB until you use it four times all on one card. Does this make sense? :giggle2:

[lbrown1618]

Then how does it know when you reach 4 what card to attach it to? Or do you need 4 scans per card? So if you use it twice on card A and twice on card B, you still wouldn't get your ECB until you use it four times all on one card. Does this make sense? :giggle2:


The latter part of your statement is correct. Its 4 scans PER CARD.

As a pp mentioned - Think of it as any other ECB item you would "buy" in CVS. If you have to buy 4 CoverGirl items to get a $10 ECB, you wold have to buy 4 on ONE card to get it. Buying 2 on Card A and 2 on Card B won't get you anything.

[RandVThompson]

So I kept forgetting to use it so I hole punched my CVS card and attatched my bag tag to that. Now i just hand both to the cashier and neither are forgotten!

[hollyquilter]

Check your email! Yesterday, I got a $5/$30 coupon AND a coupon for FREE bag tag!

[jcpal]

Check your email! Yesterday, I got a $5/$30 coupon AND a coupon for FREE bag tag!


I got the same email. This will make a great filler Sunday.

[mayakelly]

I got the free tag coupon too. I already have one I bought. Wouldn't really be worth having two would it ?

any idea if you can scan it when getting a prescription?

[smachel]

I got the free tag coupon too. I already have one I bought. Wouldn't really be worth having two would it ?

any idea if you can scan it when getting a prescription?

the free tag coupon makes for great filler to get to a $/$ deal. did it today.

yes, you can scan it when you get prescriptions. done it!

[Isis123]

Yesterday the clerk scanned my tag and then carefully folded my canvas bag and put it in a plastic bag. My mouth was hanging open!

[whatsfree4me]

Yesterday the clerk scanned my tag and then carefully folded my canvas bag and put it in a plastic bag. My mouth was hanging open!

LOL, thanks for the laugh!

[whatsfree4me]

I got the free tag coupon too. I already have one I bought. Wouldn't really be worth having two would it ?

any idea if you can scan it when getting a prescription?

In my case it would pay. I would put one on another bag. Sometimes I go to two stores that are across town from each other. Last week I had my bag full from the first store, then I got to the second and had to figure out what to do with my stuff. I found a plastic bag in the back seat that some of it went in but the rest got dumped on the seat. I was thinking at the time, I really should get another one.

[rachellepeters]

I was so tickled today when I went to CVS. I did the Zantac deal with $2 coupon, $1 off Johnson Baby shampoo...got trial size for Free, had $8 in RR and was getting 8.99 back. BUT I needed $1 to get it to my $8. The gal at the counter pointed out this cute "leaf" with cord on it and apparently every time you come in and DON'T use a bag, you get 1 pt. Every 4 points you'll get $1 ECB. So for a $1 investment, I'll make $1 probably 1x per week ....and the best part, I paid .87 OOP to gain .99 more ECB. I love getting paid to buy stuff! So, when you're standing at the check out and a few cents off of being able to use an ECB.....grab that and not a silly pack of $1 gum! Just a thought!

[Honey101]

Thanks for the pointer! I will do that

[savedsol]

Yesterday the clerk scanned my tag and then carefully folded my canvas bag and put it in a plastic bag. My mouth was hanging open!


Same thing for me. I gave him my canvass bag first, and he scanned the tag. Then put all my items in plastic bags! I got all the way home and realized that he did not hand me my second bag. I assumed everything was in one bag. I had to go back the next day and get the rest of my stuff. :rolleyes24:

[idobiradio]

There's a limit of 39 scans per card.

edit- this info is useless, disregard-

[kuponer]

There's a limit of 39 scans per card.

How do you know? Have you reached it? And I thought I shop a lot at CVS lolz.

[sandygirl]

is anyone have trouble with the green bag tag crediting?

I have used it 5 times, and it's only credited 3. It has not credited the last 2 times I used it and it WAS scanned & shows on receipt.

[ladycat00]

Yesterday the clerk scanned my tag and then carefully folded my canvas bag and put it in a plastic bag. My mouth was hanging open!:hysterical:

Frequently cashiers will put my stuff in plastic bags, and then pick up the full plastic bags and set them in the canvas bags. :duh77:

One day, a cashier put my stuff in plastic bags, and when she was finished bagging everything, she took all my stuff back out of the plastic bags, put it in the canvas bags, then dropped the plastic bags in the trash. :confused58:

[RockyGap]

Sandygirl - the same thing has happened to me the last two days.Bought one item yesterday and one today.My total was 14 scans on Friday and this afternoon my total is still 14 scans.How do you get this problem fixed? I'm missing two scans.

[shears]

It happened to me :(

is anyone have trouble with the green bag tag crediting?

I have used it 5 times, and it's only credited 3. It has not credited the last 2 times I used it and it WAS scanned & shows on receipt.

[idobiradio]

How do you know? Have you reached it? And I thought I shop a lot at CVS lolz.
A co-worker does. The tag is a dream for employees who work 5 days a week and need to buy a quick drink.

[gh1]

It happened to me :(


also happened to me today. first scanned my DHs card with purchase no change in quantity needed to earn reward, then scanned my card in pharmacy no change then scanned my card with purchase at front counter.

neither card is near the previously mentioned 39 scan limit.

any thoughts folks?
I'm thinking to call the ECB #.

[GreatFun]

I went to CVS Yesterday and today and had them scan the bag tag both times. It shows up on the top of the receipt along with other items I purchased so I know it was scanned correctly but at the amounts at the bottom of the receipt, where it keeps a tally, have not changed. I noticed this today and came here to see if anyone else was having the same experience. Sounds like a glitch of some sort....

[DLKeicher]

I do know that it only counts once per day per card.

[coupon-reina]

Same thing here I used it once yesterday and today and didn't get credited :sad: I'm giving CVS a call tomorrow


is anyone have trouble with the green bag tag crediting?

I have used it 5 times, and it's only credited 3. It has not credited the last 2 times I used it and it WAS scanned & shows on receipt.

[taylordvd]

DH went to CVS for me today and I specifically gave him the green tag b/c I remembered my last receipt saying earned = 3, needed to get reward = 1. I look at the receipt tonight and it still said the same thing and he did not get any ECB. Hmmm. I'm thinking there is a glitch. Will it spit the ECB out later?

[idobiradio]

Maybe the program has ended? I don't recall hearing the awful commercial for the past few shifts..?

[GreatFun]

Maybe the program has ended? I don't recall hearing the awful commercial for the past few shifts..?

Maybe but usually when a deal ends then it no longer prints the tally info at the bottom of the receipt but my receipt still has the tally info -- says I've used the bag tag 11 times and that I need to use it one more time to get the next $1 ECB.

[RockyGap]

I called the CVS ECB number today and asked about the greenbagtag.They said they noticed a problem of the tag not scanning correctly last Thursday and notified corporate about it.They do not know when it will be fixed but are hoping it will be sometime this week.The lady I spoke to said as a courtesy they will be giving me a $1.00 ECB which they say will print out on my receipt in 2-5 days.

[gh1]

tag is not working today (Monday, 12/14) either

[agdjess]

Is anyone having problems with this offer? The last 2 times I shopped at cvs my receipt has said quantity toward this reward - 3, quantity need to earn reward - 1. The $1 never printed. I called and they said they would update it but I was wondering if anyone else was having issues.
Thanks!

[jljenkins]

I found that my receipt doesn't show the right numbers either. I know that I have used it more than 4 times and have yet to receive the ECB's! I e-mailed customer service and have not received a response. Anyone else having problems with this program?
Thanks!

[Castingbread]

Yes, for some reason it is currently not recording uses. There is another Green Tag thread in CVS forum where a lot of people over the last few days have posted about this--you can find more info there. From what I remember they said there, it has not worked since last Thursday and someone called and was told CS knew and told corporate but nothing has been done yet apparently.

[agdjess]

Thanks! Found the thread

[dwshrty77roc]

I called the CVS ECB number today and asked about the greenbagtag.They said they noticed a problem of the tag not scanning correctly last Thursday and notified corporate about it.They do not know when it will be fixed but are hoping it will be sometime this week.The lady I spoke to said as a courtesy they will be giving me a $1.00 ECB which they say will print out on my receipt in 2-5 days.


I got the same info yesterday when I called as well. Hope they fix the problem soon. So my next question is, what about the missing ECB we are entitled too since its every 4th visit. I know many of us have been in a number of times to have collected at least $5 ECB's :giggle2:

[idobiradio]

Guys for now just keep track of your receipts and if you can try highlighting the date and tag scans. Bring in 4 of the receipts and if the ECB didn't print out, the cashier should have enough reason to manually print one for you.

[AllisonL]

Still not working as of today. DH asked the mgr before making the purchase whether it was working. Apparently, she wasn't even aware that there had been a problem. Once he made the transaction (our 4th), she just gave him $1 cash back.

[jenlines123]

I had. The same problem but I did not about collecting the purchases and showing them ,that way they will print the dollar

[tif0515]

My "balance" for the green bag tag use is 8/4. I have received 1$ for each four times I have used it. And have used it 8 times so I have gotten $2 so far. However for the passed 3 times I have gone into CVS and got my green bag tag scanned...the balance remains the same! WHY? I don't see any limitation on how many times you can do it (I know once a day- my last three times were on three different days). Maybe twice in a quarter? So the next quarter starts in January, so I will see if it refreshes then...does anyone know?

[idobiradio]

I've heard they're crediting again

[mandigirl_12879]

My "balance" for the green bag tag use is 8/4. I have received 1$ for each four times I have used it. And have used it 8 times so I have gotten $2 so far. However for the passed 3 times I have gone into CVS and got my green bag tag scanned...the balance remains the same! WHY? I don't see any limitation on how many times you can do it (I know once a day- my last three times were on three different days). Maybe twice in a quarter? So the next quarter starts in January, so I will see if it refreshes then...does anyone know?


If I understood one of my store managers correctly...there's no limit on how many ECB's you can get with the tag. He told me that he's used his 32 times since it started and the ECB printed every time. My usage didn't change when I went in earlier this week and he told me to call cs and they'd fix it for me.

[jljenkins]

I contacted customer service and received the following response...:BigHand:

"Thank you for taking the time to contact us in regards to our new Eco Friendly Green Tag offer.

The Green Bag Tag is available at CVS locations for 99 cents. Attach it to any reusable bag and scan it along with your ExtraCare card. Every fourth scan will earn you a $1 ExtraBuck coupon that you can use on your next purchase. It’s that easy….

Please note that this product is made with 100% recycled material.

Please accept my sincerest apologies in regards to the Green Bag Tag promotion not reflecting the correct amount of scans on your account.

In researching this for you, please be advised there was an error with this promotion, and is being researched.

What I have done for you is issued you a courtesy coupon in the amount of $1.00 on your account to compensate you for your register receipt not reflecting the correct amount of scans. Your coupon will be available to print on your register receipt on Sunday, December 20, 2009 or any time there after when you have your card scanned while making a purchase. I am very sorry for any inconvenience.

We appreciate your patronage and look forward to serving you again."

[AllisonL]

Went to CVS today. It credited our 4th green tag scan and printed ECB:smile:

[AllisonL]

My "balance" for the green bag tag use is 8/4. I have received 1$ for each four times I have used it. And have used it 8 times so I have gotten $2 so far. However for the passed 3 times I have gone into CVS and got my green bag tag scanned...the balance remains the same! WHY? I don't see any limitation on how many times you can do it (I know once a day- my last three times were on three different days). Maybe twice in a quarter? So the next quarter starts in January, so I will see if it refreshes then...does anyone know?

As discussed in this thread, green tag scans weren't crediting for a while. It seems to be working again as of today.

[smachel]

As discussed in this thread, green tag scans weren't crediting for a while. It seems to be working again as of today.

yep, and maybe they're giving a courtesy ECB to everyone who had issues before? i forgot to call about mine and a $1 green bag tag ECB printed (and no, i wasn't due for one).

[rachellepeters]

Today when I swiped my card, the q that printed was $1 ECB for using the GB tag....so that's a fun one! I forgot to use it, but I will next time it is good til mid January.
TOday is an awesome day at CVS! Made $6 for buying 2 Glade Sense and Sprays (had $4 off q's from a booklet), 2 Revlons, 1 Nivea, 1 mouth wash, 1 toothpaste, 1 Alvertil sleep aid, 5 Thermacare wraps and 1 Lysol. I LOVE getting paid to shop!


If you are going to spend more than $30, don't forget to do the medicare survey at CVS for $5 off $30 purchase! Along with all the MM's or frees. you'll do great this week!

[ekoury]

Yep, the scanner is printing 1 green tag ECB . Each of my cards got one. And my fiend's cards got one too. I'll take free money :hysterical: And then, one of my cards printed 1 ECB at check-out as it was the 4th use. Nice...

[nanner2il]

I got mine from the scanner too today.

[tessanoel74]

Yep, the scanner is printing 1 green tag ECB . Each of my cards got one. And my fiend's cards got one too. I'll take free money :hysterical: And then, one of my cards printed 1 ECB at check-out as it was the 4th use. Nice...


Woo hoo!! I got that extra one at check out too!:BigHand::BigHand::BigHand:

[amartin82]

Did the bag tag change to $1 ECB every 2 visits instead of 4? I just got an ECB and my receipt says:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity toward this reward - 2
Quantity needed to earn reward - 2

I just went to CVS Saturday and my totals were at 1 and 4....

If it's changed, that's great news!

[nanner2il]

Did the bag tag change to $1 ECB every 2 visits instead of 4? I just got an ECB and my receipt says:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity toward this reward - 2
Quantity needed to earn reward - 2

I just went to CVS Saturday and my totals were at 1 and 4....

If it's changed, that's great news!

I think we are all getting a free $1 ECB to make up for the bag tags not working for the last week. Good news is, they are not setting our bag tag count back to zero. So you should get another $1 after 2 more visits, but after that not til 4 more visits.

[mandigirl_12879]

Is there a limit on how many reusable bags with green bag tags you have on each card? Also, if I have a reusable bag that's not a CVS bag can I get a tag for it and use it?

[lmcconne]

I'm getting credit each time I use my own bags; they are home-sewn, so not CVS brand.

[zamzoom05]

I'm not sure i understand you're first question, but what i know is that you can have one tag and use it for multiple cards. You can use a bag from another store.

[sh7693]

Is there a limit on how many reusable bags with green bag tags you have on each card? Also, if I have a reusable bag that's not a CVS bag can I get a tag for it and use it?

Per my CVS green bag tag, "Limit one use per day per household." Because usually 1 household equals 1 CVS card, my guess would be only one per card. And just as lmcconne and zamzoom05 stated, it is any reusable bag.

[mojitos*mommy]

I heard that the Green Bag Tag expired on 12/21/09. Is that true? If so, can we buy another one??

[pittsburgh24]

it's working fine - I think there was a problem with it not recording a couple weeks ago but, they fixed it and gave us credit for the scans they missed.

[zamzoom05]

Yup, it's still working

[isis]

Yep, its working. I got my $1 ecb today.

[tessanoel74]

still working. Actually, there might be some kind of glitch though. I did 2 transactions with the same card. They scanned the gbt both times and both times counted towards my reward! yay! it was a pleasant surprise.

[KristiaMarie]

Used mine today and everything worked just fine :) I really like the green tag rewards

[idobiradio]

The green bag tag is an upsell item so no, it is not expired just yet, but it does say on the back that it can end any time

[DebK1013]

I didn't see this already posted but my store had the tags you attach to your reusable bag and get $1 ECB every 4th visit. It costs 99cents. I did get it half price because I was buying a CVS brand item yesterday. HTH!

[angeleyes1818]

I did it awhile ago, it has paid for itself and then some. Love to make money!!

[whatsfree4me]

Yes they are still good. As a matter of fact, they have a deal this week if you buy two of the reusable bags, tags or combination, you get a $1 ECB. I already have one of each but forget to put it in my car, so I got another of each and hopefully I can keep one in the car for when I need it.

[zamzoom05]

Mine is working too, i'm loving it. Paid for itself long time ago. I attached my green tag bag to my key chain and i keep my reusable bag folded in my purse, that way i don't forget to take it to them with me

[gh1]

On 2/17 my receipt said:

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity toward this reward: 18
Quantity needed to earn reward: 2

My next purchase was today and the receipt read

Green bag tag uses:
Quantity toward this reward: 1
Quantity needed to earn reward: 3

So it appears to have reset and I've lost credit for 2 uses. Anyone else having this issue?

any suggestions?
TIA

[rachellepeters]

I went today and it didn't do that. If you call CS, they'll credit you $1 and when you scan your card next time, you'll get a $1 ECB coupon. I have had it not work a couple times but have only called in 1 time, since basically the $1 ECB credit was worth 4 of them not counting

[valis5]

I had that happed as well, although I only lost credit for 1, but annoying still. I just figured they decided to change the rules and not tell anyone.

[gh1]

picked up a pres today and the green bag tag had been set back the way it should be. guess the problem has been fixed.

[CSIMOM01]

Hi,
I am wondering about the CVS Green Bag Tag.

Questions:

How many times per day can you use the tag?

I have learned that many people separate their transactions in order to work the ECB/Q's etc. --Can you use it with every transaction if they are basically back to back transactions?

Can I use the Tag as soon as I purchase the bag/tag?


Thank you to everyone at HCW- I am learning so much and am grateful for all of your help!!

[seedlady]

you can scan it many times a day, but it only counts once.

you can use it 3 seconds after buying it- just as fast as you can get it pulled loose from the sticky stuff, in the same order when you buy it- as long as you have a reusable bag with you.

[isis]

After you purchase the tag, then you can start using it. However, only the 1st scan counts, even if you use it multiple times on the same day.

[milkdonormama]

Two weeks in a row at the same store, the same cashier has not scanned my green bag tag even though I say "I brought my own bag with the special tag on it".

Am I supposed to yell really loudly "SCAN MY TAG!!" or what?:shrug7:


What to do? Complain the next time I go in? Bring my receipt? Call 1800 shop cvs?

[loaslaen]

Two weeks in a row at the same store, the same cashier has not scanned my green bag tag even though I say "I brought my own bag with the special tag on it".

Am I supposed to yell really loudly "SCAN MY TAG!!" or what?:shrug7:


What to do? Complain the next time I go in? Bring my receipt? Call 1800 shop cvs?

Just hold up your tag and don't do anything else until she scans it. Or make her scan it first before you give her the items to ring up. Does it have to be scanned last? I haven't bought or used one yet.

[CSchunk]

Hold the tag up for her to scan and don't pay until it is scanned!

[gctattoo]

To the PP--It can only be scanned after the items.

I agree with the others-- hold it across the counter to have it scanned before you pay.

[lbrown1618]

It doesn't have to be scanned at the end....but there does have to be at least 1 item rung in before they can scan it. I would put it with your ECBs so it can be scanned before you pay.

As for the missed scans, I would call 800-cvs and tell them what happened. They will most likely put a $1 ecb on your acct for your trouble.

[kitiby]

I hold it over all of my stuff on the counter, so that it's scanned after the very first item the cashier picks up.

They never once proactively asked to do this themselves...

[mxmom99]

they wont ask for it since not everyone has one. it has to be scanned after at least one item, so i would ask for it to be scanned before you give any Q's or ECB's in payment.

[PMFan]

btw, it's not tied to the card you bought it with...

[lbrown1618]

Back to Back transactions will beep if they scan your bag tag again. I had that happen once when i wasn't paying attn and they got some message about my tag already being scanned for the day.
Not that it matters since you only get credit once anyway.

[cheapcheap]

For the first time, mine counted twice in one day. I had gone to two different stores within 20 minutes of each other. I thought the computer didn't register the first transaction before the second one was zapped, but it showed as two separate counts.

[amy99s]

I noticed mine did that a week or so ago.

[darkchocolate]

I used my green tag today and at the bottom of my receipt it said Quanity toward this reward 15, Quanity needed to earn reward 1. What is up with that?

Before it was I needed to use my green tag 4 times to get an ECB.

Thanks,
darkchocolate

[sarahinFL]

I used my green tag today and at the bottom of my receipt it said Quanity toward this reward 15, Quanity needed to earn reward 1. What is up with that?

Before it was I needed to use my green tag 4 times to get an ECB.

Thanks,
darkchocolate

It tracks the total number of times you have used the green tag on your card, it doesn't reset each time you get an ECB. You will get a $1 ECB on your next scan and your next receipt will say Quantity toward this reward 16, Quantity needed to earn reward 4. Make sense?

[darkchocolate]

It tracks the total number of times you have used the green tag on your card, it doesn't reset each time you get an ECB. You will get a $1 ECB on your next scan and your next receipt will say Quantity toward this reward 16, Quantity needed to earn reward 4. Make sense?


Thanks, I appreciate you help in explaining it. Yes, I do understand now.

darkchocolate

[Whispered]

hi guys what are the green bean tags? What do they do, where are they located and what do they look like?

thks for answering my "?
s .lol :BigHand:

noo coffee yet.. so could be green bag tags, but somehow green bean tags, stick to my mind, lol:hysterical:

[lamezquita0308]

It is green bag tags, and they are located at the front by the registers, attach it to a reusable bag and scan it every time you shop, and I think every 4th time you get $1 off your purchases. HTH

[savingsgirl]

hi guys what are the green bean tags? What do they do, where are they located and what do they look like?

thks for answering my "?
s .lol :BigHand:

noo coffee yet.. so could be green bag tags, but somehow green bean tags, stick to my mind, lol:hysterical:


Had to laugh when i read that lol Yes it is green bag tag and you get $1 ECB every fourth visit. You need to scan it and use a reusable bag each visit. They are usually 99 cents (one time fee) but get one FREE after ECB next week!

[Castingbread]

They are found near the registers, by the ads and I saw a new display for earthday by the baby aisle endcap. I took a pic of that yesterday but don't have it here to add by here is another shot of the actual tag:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_o7goAQ1xYbI/S8b2HgtSJvI/AAAAAAAAAhY/J9jwppAtX-g/s320/cvs+green+bag+tag.JPG

[Castingbread]

:hysterical:I'll always think of the tags when I eat green beans now! And think of it as a green bean and not a leaf!

[Texas_Smith]

Had to laugh when i read that lol Yes it is green bag tag and you get $1 ECB every fourth visit. You need to scan it and use a reusable bag each visit. They are usually 99 cents (one time fee) but get one FREE after ECB next week!

I got a $4/20 coupon in my email the other day and it also had a link to a $0.50 off any CVS reusable bag coupon. Will come in handy next week for this deal!

[EshuBarakeno]

Can you have more than 1 tag attached to the same card?

[kuponer]

Can you have more than 1 tag attached to the same card?

You can only scan once per day even if you have 2 tags.

[dionada]

Can you have more than 1 tag attached to the same card?

As PP said, only one scan per day. All the Green tags have the same barcode and CVS's system is set up to only give you credit for one scan per day per card.

You can, however, use the same bag tag for different cards, if that's how you roll. Or, if you have several cards, you could get a tag for each card and staple them together so you never lose it or forget to get it scanned. (Might as well since they're free this week.)

[AllisonL]

Can you have more than 1 tag attached to the same card?

Yes, you can have more than 1 tag/card. Convenient for me b/c DH keeps one on a bag in his car, and I keep 1 on a bag in my car. But only 1 scan/day counts toward the 4 you need for 1 ECB.

[dionada]

What I wanna know is, how can we get Harris Teeter to start doing something like this?

[Whispered]

i got one of the green bag tags, they're kinda cute , wish it were smaller and could fit easily on my keychain. This will be a great money maker, i can do 4 transcations, in one visit.. hopefully, lol , for all, when its slow!!
thks for the info guys :)

does anyone know how long they'll be good for?
Eternity would be nice, LOL.. hee~

[$Saving!]

i got one of the green bag tags, they're kinda cute , wish it were smaller and could fit easily on my keychain. This will be a great money maker, i can do 4 transcations, in one visit.. hopefully, lol , for all, when its slow!!
thks for the info guys :)

does anyone know how long they'll be good for?
Eternity would be nice, LOL.. hee~

Unfortunately, you can only get credit for one scan on the tag per day, no matter how many transactions you do. They only scan it once, even if they scan it twice, you won't see a credit for #2.

But they do add up quickly and as to how long they will be good for, apparently a very long time since they've been around a long time already and since they just did heavy advertising on them for upcoming Earth Day purposes :BigHand:

[Texas_Smith]

Do you actually have to use a reusable bag for them to scan your tag? I usually take one in but sometimes forget and would hate to miss out on the tag scan because of it. I need to be more diligent about it anyway, so maybe this is my kick in the rear :)

[AllisonL]

Do you actually have to use a reusable bag for them to scan your tag? I usually take one in but sometimes forget and would hate to miss out on the tag scan because of it. I need to be more diligent about it anyway, so maybe this is my kick in the rear :)
Yep, you have to have a bag. One time we had more stuff than would fit in our bag and they weren't allowed to give us a CVS plastic bag for the remaining products b/c we had used our green tag--which I can understand. No big deal for us, fortunately--we keep several extra bags in our car.

[AllisonL]

What I wanna know is, how can we get Harris Teeter to start doing something like this?

Or Walgreens.

[$Saving!]

Do you actually have to use a reusable bag for them to scan your tag? I usually take one in but sometimes forget and would hate to miss out on the tag scan because of it. I need to be more diligent about it anyway, so maybe this is my kick in the rear :)

I've been told more than once by cashiers that if I can hand carry it out or fit the items in my purse, they're happy to scan my tag - as long as they don't use a CVS plastic bag, they'll scan it for you, at least for me it's worked that way which is nice!

[AllisonL]

I've been told more than once by cashiers that if I can hand carry it out or fit the items in my purse, they're happy to scan my tag - as long as they don't use a CVS plastic bag, they'll scan it for you, at least for me it's worked that way which is nice!

Yea, agreed. I know in my earlier post I said you have to have a bag, but it's not really that--it's that you can't use a CVS plastic bag if you're using a green tag. From what I've seen, as long as you can get your stuff out the door w/o using one of their bags, you're okay.

[ocean935]

Sometimes, I forget to bring a bag as well. All I need to do then, is to split up my purchase. Scan one (small) item with the tag, the rest without the tag.

[cbms]

Do you actually have to use a reusable bag for them to scan your tag? I usually take one in but sometimes forget and would hate to miss out on the tag scan because of it. I need to be more diligent about it anyway, so maybe this is my kick in the rear :)


They told me at my CVS that it could be a previously obtained CVS (or any other store) plastic bag, reusable bag, or I could put the stuff in my cart and take it to the car w/o a bag to get it scanned...

[idobiradio]

i got one of the green bag tags, they're kinda cute , wish it were smaller and could fit easily on my keychain.
cut around the barcode and make sure you leave the hole there

[Castingbread]

cut around the barcode and make sure you leave the hole there

Great idea! Thanks.

[Castingbread]

Do you actually have to use a reusable bag for them to scan your tag? I usually take one in but sometimes forget and would hate to miss out on the tag scan because of it. I need to be more diligent about it anyway, so maybe this is my kick in the rear :)

This is from their website:

"Can I use Green Bag Tag" only with a CVS/pharmacy reusable shopping bag?
You can use any re-usable shopping bag, re-use a plastic bag from a previous purchase, or simply carry out your items. Anytime you decline a one-time use plastic bag, you will receive a Green Bag Tag™ credit."

[cbms]

This is from their website:

"Can I use Green Bag Tag" only with a CVS/pharmacy reusable shopping bag?
You can use any re-usable shopping bag, re-use a plastic bag from a previous purchase, or simply carry out your items. Anytime you decline a one-time use plastic bag, you will receive a Green Bag Tag™ credit."


Looks like my cashier was not full of crap... for a nice change of pace. :giggle2:

[riverside]

Anyone know if the green tag is tied to your individual CVS card, or is it a generic tag that works with any card? In other words, if my daughter and I each have our own CVS rewards cards, can we use the tags interchangeably? I keep reusable bags in my car, and whoever needs to use one, grabs one. Do we have to be sure to use the "right" tag for each card?

[Castingbread]

Anyone know if the green tag is tied to your individual CVS card, or is it a generic tag that works with any card? In other words, if my daughter and I each have our own CVS rewards cards, can we use the tags interchangeably? I keep reusable bags in my car, and whoever needs to use one, grabs one. Do we have to be sure to use the "right" tag for each card?

The tags are all the same.

[amy99s]

Anyone know if the green tag is tied to your individual CVS card, or is it a generic tag that works with any card? In other words, if my daughter and I each have our own CVS rewards cards, can we use the tags interchangeably? I keep reusable bags in my car, and whoever needs to use one, grabs one. Do we have to be sure to use the "right" tag for each card?

My boyfriend and I share a tag, all the tags are the same UPC so it doesn't matter

[thriftymomof2]

I went to one CVS today in another town, they scanned my bag tag, receipt said Qty purchased toward reward, 7 quantity needed to receive reward 1.

Went to the CVS by my house today, she scanned my bag tag and I got the $1 EB and now receipt says quantity purchased 8, quantity needed 4.

So, my point is, I used the bag tag TWICE in ONE day and received TWO scans on it toward my EB. Now I am not sure it is because I went to two different stores, but I would think that would not matter. Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know.

[MisterBill]

I went to one CVS today in another town, they scanned my bag tag, receipt said Qty purchased toward reward, 7 quantity needed to receive reward 1.

Went to the CVS by my house today, she scanned my bag tag and I got the $1 EB and now receipt says quantity purchased 8, quantity needed 4.

So, my point is, I used the bag tag TWICE in ONE day and received TWO scans on it toward my EB. Now I am not sure it is because I went to two different stores, but I would think that would not matter. Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know.
Yup, I was just about to post the same thing two different stores, two credits. I believe there had been discussion about this earlier and the official word was that it was once per day, period. That is incorrect.

[colormestyle]

I have a strange conundrum with my green bag tag.
The CVS I go to is in the city and only has self-check out. So how do I use my re-usable bag? Do I place it on the scale before I start the transaction? I only ask because the machines work by weighing each item that is scanned. You have to place the item on the scale and leave it where there are CVS plastic bags..
I've just been scanning items, putting them slightly in front of the CVS plastic bags, and then putting them in my purse/re-usable bag after the transaction is done.

Anyone have any ideas for self-check out?

[Tagliando]

You lucky duck-self-checkout. Don't know about CVS, but other store's self checkouts usually have a " I don't want to bag this item" option. I use it mostly for cases of soda that are too big or bulky to put in a bag. There may even be a skip bagging option available. I see you are in PA-in the Philly area by any chance? I would love to CVS at a self checkout store.

[dionada]

I have a strange conundrum with my green bag tag.
The CVS I go to is in the city and only has self-check out. So how do I use my re-usable bag? Do I place it on the scale before I start the transaction? I only ask because the machines work by weighing each item that is scanned. You have to place the item on the scale and leave it where there are CVS plastic bags..
I've just been scanning items, putting them slightly in front of the CVS plastic bags, and then putting them in my purse/re-usable bag after the transaction is done.

Anyone have any ideas for self-check out?

I'm surprised they don't have a "reusable bag" option. Harris Teeter has SCOs with a "my bag" option - hit the green My Bag button, place the empty bag on the scale (usually I have to move the racks of plastic bags out of the way) and then Continue to accept the bag weight. Maybe CVS can program their registers to do this.

How cool that you can SCO at CVS, though!

[GreatFun]

I have a strange conundrum with my green bag tag.
The CVS I go to is in the city and only has self-check out. So how do I use my re-usable bag? Do I place it on the scale before I start the transaction? I only ask because the machines work by weighing each item that is scanned. You have to place the item on the scale and leave it where there are CVS plastic bags..
I've just been scanning items, putting them slightly in front of the CVS plastic bags, and then putting them in my purse/re-usable bag after the transaction is done.

Anyone have any ideas for self-check out?

I don't have a self-checkout but I would just try scanning the bar code on the bag tag and see what happens. I would scan it after you scan at least one item that you are buying because the regular registers aren't happy unless the cashier scans at least one item before the bag tag.

My guess is that when you scan the bag tag 1 of 2 things will happen. Either it will just register it and you can go on and since it's not expecting you to put anything on the scale, you'll be fine. Or you will get some error message at which point an employee can come over and help you.

OK -- never mind. I just realized that you were asking about the bag and not the bag tag. :giggle2: Sorry.