Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[pigletto]

We were pretty solid Superstore shoppers, good sales and price matching made it a good choice for us, plus I have a PC MasterCard, so lots of points. In the past year, they have limited where they price match, the quality of a lot of their produce has gone down and they are often out of stock on sale items, even early in the weekend, and not a chance any will be there on Sundays.

So, I generally do Metro because it is close or Sobeys if I am going for a bigger order as I just like the feel of the store, don't find it too busy and the produce at both is generally better than elsewhere. I also go to our local Giant Tiger that often has very good fruit!

I find the same with NoFrills in our town when it comes to the sale items. Great sales, but you have to be there Thursday to get any of the sale items. I got so sick of making detailed lists and planning menus around the flyer items only to have it be sold out when I went Saturday morning. I switched to Sobeys and Freshco but the airmiles have been drying up at Sobey's and I'm back to NoFrills.
I don't find it as bad at any of the non Loblaws stores. But I suppose they all have their issues.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I just got the offer as well for both DH (Gold) and myself (Onyx). That offer will push me to 265 this weekend. It is good until next Thursday so I will likely use DH's offer to get those 100 miles too.

 

[Donald - my hero]

We didn't get the offer but wouldn't use it anyway since the weather is lousy ... too far to get to the closest Sobeys. The closest Foodland to us is beyond sketchy ... next to a campground, has a beer store inside and maybe if you hold your head the right way you might think it's bigger than the typical Macs/Beckers/7-11.

 

[Donald - my hero]

This week's Rexall Flyer has a few deals worth mentioning

AND if you shop on Sunday and need any of these products you can combine that offer with this one to get an extra 100

 

[bababear_50]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

 

[pigletto]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

Try to have a wonderful trip Mel. You deserve it

 

[AngelDisney]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

Have a magical trip Mel!

 

[mort1331]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

Lose yourself in the magic with your granddaughter.

 

[alohamom]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

All it will take is to see the joy on your granddaughters face to know this is what you needed to do Mel.

 

[Debbie]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

Mel, this will be a special trip for you and your granddaughter-a time to cherish. Don't forget to slow down and to take the time to stop and smell the...popcorn! Safe travels. The week will be over before you know it, and it will be back to work.

 

[DizzyDis]

Well my bags are almost packed,,I think I've done everything I need to do,,just so conflicted this trip.
Maybe I just need MK Mainstreet to get me in the spirit. Plane leaves at 10 am.
Now you all behave and no major deals while I'm away.
I'll miss yah ladies and Gents.
Hugs to you
Mel

And hugs to you too! Try to enjoy the magic and hope that your happy place can lighten your heart.

 

[pigletto]

Well, 137 airmiles for a $53.75 spend at Sobey's. Not fantastic, but certainly better than I've done there in weeks.

I also ended up with $12.50 in PC points today, so I am pleased. My hope with the PC points is to save them all year and do a massive grocery shop right before the holidays. We're hosting a big Christmas gathering this year so it would be nice to have all the food/snacks/drinks we need to get paid for with those points.

As for the airmiles, I am only a third of the way to my last ticket. I can't see myself making it there before the offer ends, so I will most likely use the airmiles I have for a car rental or airport hotel or something along those lines.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am using my PC Plus points in the same way! Hoarding them until I get a few hundred dollars to save on and then that money will go into our US account. It just kills me to see the exchange rate, so if I can use "free" money (aka points) for our money exchange, then it doesn't hurt as bad LOL

 

[Debbie]

Well, 137 airmiles for a $53.75 spend at Sobey's. Not fantastic, but certainly better than I've done there in weeks.

I also ended up with $12.50 in PC points today, so I am pleased. My hope with the PC points is to save them all year and do a massive grocery shop right before the holidays. We're hosting a big Christmas gathering this year so it would be nice to have all the food/snacks/drinks we need to get paid for with those points.

As for the airmiles, I am only a third of the way to my last ticket. I can't see myself making it there before the offer ends, so I will most likely use the airmiles I have for a car rental or airport hotel or something along those lines.

That's how I use my PC points...save for Christmas and Easter get-togethers. Air Miles has been a bust for me lately, partly because we have oodles of food, and I need to use up what I have stored. What I need is the gift card from Foodland deal for my everyday shopping.

 

[kuhltiffany]

It's neat to hear how everyone uses PC Points. Last year I used them to stock the fridge and pantry after we moved. I also use them for Gift Cards for Christmas presents for teachers...

 

[mab2012]

Well, 137 airmiles for a $53.75 spend at Sobey's. Not fantastic, but certainly better than I've done there in weeks.

About the same here. I spent more (just under $80), but I didn't need to. I do most of my grocery shopping between Costco and a local chain that doesn't carry many non-perishables, so when I'm in Sobeys or Loblaws I pick up whatever freezer or pantry items we're running low on. So I wasn't really trying to stick to the $50 mark. If I'd been paying closer attention though, I could have hit $90 for another 25 (target offer) miles. I managed 130. Not fabulous, but not terrible.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Well, 137 airmiles for a $53.75 spend at Sobey's. Not fantastic, but certainly better than I've done there in weeks.

Nope, that's excellent --- we spent over 70 at Metro today and earned 16 AM

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I actually ended up hitting 330 miles at Sobeys on the weekend (spent $153!), including the bonus 100 miles that will post within 60 days.

 

[AngelDisney]

I actually ended up hitting 330 miles at Sobeys on the weekend (spent $153!), including the bonus 100 miles that will post within 60 days.

I spent $61 at Foodland for 117 AM. I hope the AM will get posted without any issue. The receipt does not show the bonus miles as stated in the email. I am a bit worried.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Happy Monday everyone (oxymoron!) here's this week's Rexall coupon

Spend $40.00 get 60 AM valid March 13 - 16