Earlier this year, almost all VRs in my area were hidden ones.
So as soon as I came to the rack, I dug into behind GCs.
One day the guy arrived at the rack later me just picked up one VR while I was digging into GCs. Yes, the VR wasn't hid and it was only one left at the CVS.
Since then, before I dig into the GCs, I take a quick scan of the rack.

This. They're pretty easy to spot when you look from the side.

Typical hiding spots are behind other cards of similar shape and size, or on top of the rack if it's a tall rack.

I've tried this before, but there are certain types of cards (i.e. PSN) that don't sell very often, and as a result often have an older card style stacked behind the newer ones.

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what are the best drugstore credit card rewards right now to get most out of spend. 5% / 12 months is up.

I love the home state of CVS
 

Was visiting family today in the general area of PVD. I did a CVS run of the 7 CVS' around their home and all of them were filled with VRs. I picked up all I need for the entire month and didn't look suspicious doing so!!

The CVS near my house has lots of VR but they have more stupid cashiers as well :mad:

When I stopped by my CVS tonight (Saturday) there was a small sign by the VRs noting that you would get a $3 Extra Rewards rebate for buying a VR card. The sale seems to start tomorrow, Sunday. I'm not sure what happens if you buy more than 1 in a transaction. If I have the time, I will try to swing by the store tomorrow for the details. I don't see a reference to this sale in the upcoming circular.

This is the first time I've seen the VRs "on special" at CVS. $3 isn't much, but it will certainly motivate me to make my monthly VR purchases in this coming week. Of course, then I have to find something I want to actually buy in the store (you can't use the certificate for a discount on gift cards).

fantastic!

check out the weekly ads... there is always something on that's a good deal. Like this week small Dawn dishwashing liquid for 97c each. You can usually get coupons for another 25c off. I always get fillers like this. It's like I've become a coupon king

Wow, so that would almost make these free miles with with 3$ back.

CVS vs Walgreens is like SQ vs UA

Yes. I am one of those strange people who actually buy things apart from VR at CVS! With the Extracare card, it seems you always get an email offer for 15-20% off every weekend. Unfortunately, doesn't apply to GC, but still good.

Probably want you to swipe your rewards card so they can track VR's easier (who knows?)

That actually makes a little bit of sense, although I'm sure CVS has some idea what's going on.

The positive sign of this is that VRs aren't going anywhere at CVS. The downside is that this could cause a lot more sales, and therefore more cashiers wondering why they aren't cash only.

I am pretty sure CVS on corporate level actually wants people to buy VR using a credit card, though individual clerks or managers might think it is odd.

Are you sure the extrabucks rewards is for VR? They have the MVD as receiving the $3 in their weekly ad for next week, not VR. It'd be great if it works for both though.

Not quite... This is for the MVD... not VRs.
Check page 6 of this week's flyer.