Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Days In the Sun]

Not sure if this was posted, today is the last day of Canadian Tire's 4-Day sale:

20% off Roots, Mark's and Kobo gift cards. I bought Roots cards even though I likely won't use them until the fall, hopefully with an airmilesshop promo.

 

[Disney Addicted]

Shell Jun 4 to Sep 2 promo is up on Shell's website:

https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/motorist...get-100s-of-air-miles-reward-this-summer.html

Has anyone had trouble using the "Get 3 Bonus AIR MILES on all grades of fuel (min 25 litre fuel purchase)"? The fine print says offer valid June 4 - Sept 2, 2018. Nowhere does it say it is a targeted offer. My Shell is on the list of participating locations. However, I put just over 25L of gas in this afternoon and only received 1 AM.

Now I also had purchased 2 doritos on that same gas purchase (Get 10 Bonus AIR MILES on select in-store purchases) and received the 10 air miles for those. However, I have not had trouble stacking two offers in the past. Maybe we can't stack these?

 

[osully]

Phew thank goodness I did well at Metro this week... only got 35AM at Sobeys this week for a $30 spend. Trying to get 150AM per week by spending only $100 per week on groceries.

And doing as many of the surveys as I can for totally free AM!!

 

[bababear_50]

Mel
I can understand....I am trying to de-clutter our home and the roadblock I keep hitting is my Mom (a senior) who thinks of the money that was spent on something....I am of the mindset that if we haven't used it in a year (or 2) it has to go...so this de-cluttering is taking a lot longer than I thought it would...hopefully this time next year we will be in a clutter free home...
Elaine

Hi Elaine
Well something nice but strange just happened.Today we are celebrating my oldest son's Birthday and as my Birthday is tomorrow we are also celebrating mine.
I inherited a coal scuttle,,,it has been to England and back to Canada many times. It has significant damage that needs to be repaired by a skilled antique specialist.
I have tried to get other family members to take it.
This is a coal scuttle example as I can't figure out how to post mine.(mine has a back with a beveled mirror.)

inside of a coal scuttle

So I opened the front of the coal scuttle to show my son and daughter inlaw the inside and guess what ?
I found cards that my mom had given to my Nana years ago (Birthday and Mothers day cards) I found a card I gave my nana that is over 30 years old. Everytime I took a card out of the coal scuttle the power in our home went out,,happened 6 times and scared the living daylights out of my son. My son was so freaked out because when he was a very young child he put a piece of christmas ribbon inside the coal scuttle and thought he's get into trouble,,,,and there at the bottom of the coal scuttle was his ribbon.
Well now my son is saying i can't give away the coal scuttle........................
I am going have to rethink this.
Hugs to you
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

You definitely have to keep that. It's filled with memories and stories. One of your sons will one day be proud to display it in their home. So many people are quick to get rid of the "old stuff". It's the "old stuff" that grounds us to our heritage and past. It's not the $ value it's the stories that are important.(This coming from the only member of our family of 4 children who was willing to take on all the "old stuff" from my parents/grandparents. Each piece I have has a story to go with it.) Once it's gone you can never get it back.

Find a special corner somewhere in your house to display it until one of the boys is ready to care for it. I'm certain you will have not trouble finding someone to repair it nearby. Just head to a local antiques market and see if they can suggest someone.

 

[dancin Disney style]

So I opened the front of the coal scuttle to show my son and daughter inlaw the inside and guess what ?
I found cards that my mom had given to my Nana years ago (Birthday and Mothers day cards) I found a card I gave my nana that is over 30 years old. Everytime I took a card out of the coal scuttle the power in our home went out,,happened 6 times and scared the living daylights out of my son. My son was so freaked out because when he was a very young child he put a piece of christmas ribbon inside the coal scuttle and thought he's get into trouble,,,,and there at the bottom of the coal scuttle was his ribbon.
Well now my son is saying i can't give away the coal scuttle........................
I am going have to rethink this.
Hugs to you
Mel

If you believe in this sort thing......the power going out was your departed loved ones giving you a sign that they were there.

 

[kuhltiffany]

@bababear_50 That coal skuttle looks like a handy place to store hats and mitts in the winter

 

[kimstang]

Has anyone had trouble using the "Get 3 Bonus AIR MILES on all grades of fuel (min 25 litre fuel purchase)"? The fine print says offer valid June 4 - Sept 2, 2018. Nowhere does it say it is a targeted offer. My Shell is on the list of participating locations. However, I put just over 25L of gas in this afternoon and only received 1 AM.

Now I also had purchased 2 doritos on that same gas purchase (Get 10 Bonus AIR MILES on select in-store purchases) and received the 10 air miles for those. However, I have not had trouble stacking two offers in the past. Maybe we can't stack these?

I only got gas and paid at the pump and mine showed on my receipt. Not sure why it wouldn't have worked.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Has anyone had trouble using the "Get 3 Bonus AIR MILES on all grades of fuel (min 25 litre fuel purchase)"? The fine print says offer valid June 4 - Sept 2, 2018. Nowhere does it say it is a targeted offer. My Shell is on the list of participating locations. However, I put just over 25L of gas in this afternoon and only received 1 AM.

Now I also had purchased 2 doritos on that same gas purchase (Get 10 Bonus AIR MILES on select in-store purchases) and received the 10 air miles for those. However, I have not had trouble stacking two offers in the past. Maybe we can't stack these?

I only got gas and paid at the pump and the system was down, receipt said "AIR MILES details not available. Miles for this transaction will be deposited to your collector account". This morning I received 1 am although the station is on the bonus list.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

Has anyone had trouble using the "Get 3 Bonus AIR MILES on all grades of fuel (min 25 litre fuel purchase)"? The fine print says offer valid June 4 - Sept 2, 2018. Nowhere does it say it is a targeted offer. My Shell is on the list of participating locations. However, I put just over 25L of gas in this afternoon and only received 1 AM.

Now I also had purchased 2 doritos on that same gas purchase (Get 10 Bonus AIR MILES on select in-store purchases) and received the 10 air miles for those. However, I have not had trouble stacking two offers in the past. Maybe we can't stack these?

Not sure. My DH fueled up and told me to expect 1-3 AM in the next few days. Nothing has shown yet. I am a tiny bit irritated but it's not enough to go rushing to customer support and throwing time after more time and money was already invested.

LOVE LOVE LOVE that coal scuttle. Take care of it! It wants to stay with your family.

 

[Spotthecat]

Mel
I can understand....I am trying to de-clutter our home and the roadblock I keep hitting is my Mom (a senior) who thinks of the money that was spent on something....I am of the mindset that if we haven't used it in a year (or 2) it has to go...so this de-cluttering is taking a lot longer than I thought it would...hopefully this time next year we will be in a clutter free home...
Elaine

I have started doing the Konmari decluttering of my home. The Diabetes society picked up 31 bags of clothing on the weekend, but they didn't take the books, darn. I am in the "paper and books" hell stage lol. No end in sight, my house is full of books!!!

 

[Spotthecat]

So I love using those giftcards at Foodland...didn't cost me a cent to get 516 airmiles. Or rather, used 300$ of giftcards to buy, so really got 816 airmiles if we count the airmiles for the cards when I got them. My littlest wanted chicken burgers for his upcoming birthday party - I took their entire stock! Normally 14.99 but on sale for 7.99 plus buy 2 get 50 AM? I was so there!!! Lady at the cash didn't even bat an eye when I started tearing the boxes open, so I would only bring home the chicken, and not the boxes (though I said I would dispose of the boxes and that made her day). I love how this ONE Foodland doesn't make me feel like a criminal like other Foodlands for "taking advantage" of the flyer and airmiles sales. Um, yes, that's why you have sales...so we can take advantage of them...

 

[osully]

I have started doing the Konmari decluttering of my home. The Diabetes society picked up 31 bags of clothing on the weekend, but they didn't take the books, darn. I am in the "paper and books" hell stage lol. No end in sight, my house is full of books!!!

Bring them to Value Village or some other thrift store.

 

[osully]

Today I got 4AM for our Saturday fill up at Shell. Posted as 1 base AM + 3 bonus AM.

My husband got the gas though and he does not get the receipts. I’m sure your receipts will just say 1AM but post the bonus 3 still.

 

[osully]

So I love using those giftcards at Foodland...didn't cost me a cent to get 516 airmiles. Or rather, used 300$ of giftcards to buy, so really got 816 airmiles if we count the airmiles for the cards when I got them. My littlest wanted chicken burgers for his upcoming birthday party - I took their entire stock! Normally 14.99 but on sale for 7.99 plus buy 2 get 50 AM? I was so there!!! Lady at the cash didn't even bat an eye when I started tearing the boxes open, so I would only bring home the chicken, and not the boxes (though I said I would dispose of the boxes and that made her day). I love how this ONE Foodland doesn't make me feel like a criminal like other Foodlands for "taking advantage" of the flyer and airmiles sales. Um, yes, that's why you have sales...so we can take advantage of them...

Wow

 

[bababear_50]

After careful consideration,,,an no more power outages,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I've decided to get an estimate to have the coal scuttle fixed,
Thanks everyone for their advice and support.
Hugs Mel

 

[FLVacationGirl]

I was just able to throw out a drawer full of receipts after speaking 2x to AirMiles live chat today and getting 837 in missing miles added to my account. (Mega Miles and Explore New Partners.) Time consuming, but worth it! Feels good to be able to toss all of those receipts.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Has anyone had trouble using the "Get 3 Bonus AIR MILES on all grades of fuel (min 25 litre fuel purchase)"? The fine print says offer valid June 4 - Sept 2, 2018. Nowhere does it say it is a targeted offer. My Shell is on the list of participating locations. However, I put just over 25L of gas in this afternoon and only received 1 AM.

Now I also had purchased 2 doritos on that same gas purchase (Get 10 Bonus AIR MILES on select in-store purchases) and received the 10 air miles for those. However, I have not had trouble stacking two offers in the past. Maybe we can't stack these?

From the fine print found using that direct link:
For the gas: Yes it can be combined but sounds like the extra miles *might not* get posted at the same time as the base miles so they could toss the stupid "wait 120 days for bonus miles to post" garbage your way. To which you counteract "the offer says 4 weeks after the promo not 120 days"
Get 3 AIR MILES® Bonus Miles with the purchase of a minimum of 25L of any grade of Shell fuel. No coupon required. A valid AIR MILES Card must be swiped/Collector Number entered at time of transaction. Offer may be combined with other Bonus Offers. Shell reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice. Please allow up to 4 weeks post promotion for your Bonus Miles to be loaded to your collector account.

For the Doritos: Again it can be combined but might take some time:
Get 10 AIR MILES® Bonus Miles with the purchase of any 2 Doritos (Small Bag size). Maximum 10 Bonus Miles per transaction for this offer. Maximum 5 transactions per day. No coupon required. A valid AIR MILES Card must be swiped/Collector Number entered at time of transaction. Offer may be combined with other Bonus Offers. Shell reserves the right to make changes to this offer and to terminate the offer at any time, for any reason and without notice. Please allow up to 4 weeks post promotion for your Bonus Miles to be loaded to your collector account.

 

[Silvermist999]

I only got gas and paid at the pump and the system was down, receipt said "AIR MILES details not available. Miles for this transaction will be deposited to your collector account". This morning I received 1 am although the station is on the bonus list.

The air miles system was down last Friday when I went to fill up also at my Shell station. Worse part was they would only take cash as that system was down also Fortunately, I had some cash on me, as I needed gas but earned zero air miles, couldn't even earn the 2x offer on my AirMiles MasterCard.

 

[Days In the Sun]

The air miles system was down last Friday when I went to fill up also at my Shell station. Worse part was they would only take cash as that system was down also Fortunately, I had some cash on me, as I needed gas but earned zero air miles, couldn't even earn the 2x offer on my AirMiles MasterCard.

My fill-up was Thursday night about 10:30pm ET, I've encountered the airmiles system down before but yours sounds much worse.