Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[mort1331]

So report back. Disappointed, Foodland did not let me churn the cards, so only bought the one. But with that I had to buy some food supplies for work and the work lotto. So not out money and 150am in my pocket. That will get me my 4th WDW ticket with the new discount. We will see if I keep at this or not. Very disappointing lately for everyday stuff. I applaud those who can still put up great numbers like this past week.
But I don't shop that much in those stores or area. SO keep it up those who can and it works.

 

[kuhltiffany]

So you could only buy one card at a time? Or could not buy one card then use it to buy another? Last time I went down and bought 5, it's not worth the hours drive if I can only get one…

So report back. Disappointed, Foodland did not let me churn the cards, so only bought the one. But with that I had to buy some food supplies for work and the work lotto. So not out money and 150am in my pocket. That will get me my 4th WDW ticket with the new discount. We will see if I keep at this or not. Very disappointing lately for everyday stuff. I applaud those who can still put up great numbers like this past week.
But I don't shop that much in those stores or area. SO keep it up those who can and it works.

 

[Days In the Sun]

So you could only buy one card at a time? Or could not buy one card then use it to buy another? Last time I went down and bought 5, it's not worth the hours drive if I can only get one…

You can buy five, all in on transaction. The points show up on the cashier's screen before you pay as well as on your receipt.

Just a note:

A change, for me anyway, from last year is that the Foodland cards (one pictured in the flyer) can be used at Sobeys (used one today) but you cannot use them at Freshco. I was under the impression from the cashier that this was new. I checked Sobeys giftcards today and they were still valid at Freshco, Foodland, IGA and a few others.

 

[Days In the Sun]

So report back. Disappointed, Foodland did not let me churn the cards, so only bought the one. But with that I had to buy some food supplies for work and the work lotto. So not out money and 150am in my pocket. That will get me my 4th WDW ticket with the new discount. We will see if I keep at this or not. Very disappointing lately for everyday stuff. I applaud those who can still put up great numbers like this past week.
But I don't shop that much in those stores or area. SO keep it up those who can and it works.

Good for you for not over buying, money in the bank is worth more than airmiles.

Do you have a Shell near you with gift cards from places you use? That might help a bit. I've done Foodland gc, Shell gc and earned 10am from Sobey's this week lol. I'm also looking at doing $30 at Rexall on Monday.

 

[buyerbrad]

My Sobeys allows me to use the Foodland giftcards to purchase other giftcards. Did our weekly grocery shop today and added a $100 Shell giftcard to our purchase as both cars are almost at empty.

 

[Days In the Sun]

My Sobeys allows me to use the Foodland giftcards to purchase other giftcards. Did our weekly grocery shop today and added a $100 Shell giftcard to our purchase as both cars are almost at empty.

Ahhh, good point, I didn't do it today but I did this a few times last year. Asked ahead of time if they were ok with it and they were. Didn't try it today though.

 

[AngelDisney]

Ahhh, good point, I didn't do it today but I did this a few times last year. Asked ahead of time if they were ok with it and they were. Didn't try it today though.

I tried to do that at one Sobey's and was told no with a disapproving face. Then I tried with another Sobey's and didn't ask ahead of time and it's was ok. I try to go early in the morning and find a young cashier and it always works.

 

[Donald - my hero]

One of the Foodland's we are close to and our Metro both have very clear signs at every till and with the gift cards stating that you can not buy gift cards with gift cards. The reasoning behind that is the food bank provides gift cards for purchasing fresh food.

 

[buyerbrad]

I tried to do that at one Sobey's and was told no with a disapproving face. Then I tried with another Sobey's and didn't ask ahead of time and it's was ok. I try to go early in the morning and find a young cashier and it always works.

I just include it with my regular order and have never had a problem.

 

[ottawamom]

So you could only buy one card at a time? Or could not buy one card then use it to buy another? Last time I went down and bought 5, it's not worth the hours drive if I can only get one…

I shopped at Foodland in Greely Friday and had no problem purchasing all 5 gift cards in one transaction. Got 750 AM. The Foodland in Osgoode should be the same.

You can buy five, all in on transaction. The points show up on the cashier's screen before you pay as well as on your receipt.

Just a note:

A change, for me anyway, from last year is that the Foodland cards (one pictured in the flyer) can be used at Sobeys (used one today) but you cannot use them at Freshco. I was under the impression from the cashier that this was new. I checked Sobeys giftcards today and they were still valid at Freshco, Foodland, IGA and a few others.

I then proceeded overland to Sobey's and used my newly purchased GC at Sobeys. Popped in to check out the new FreshCo that opened near us and used my Foodland GC there to purchase some more and had no issues using the card. I think that cashier you had was, well, "mis-informed" .

Make the trek people and pick up those cards (if you have the available cash in your bank account). They are easy airmiles. And unlike Disney the rules of use haven't changed.

 

[ottawamom]

to the Aimiles hunt Days In The Sun. Just noticed your post count.

 

[Days In the Sun]

I shopped at Foodland in Greely Friday and had no problem purchasing all 5 gift cards in one transaction. Got 750 AM. The Foodland in Osgoode should be the same.



I then proceeded overland to Sobey's and used my newly purchased GC at Sobeys. Popped in to check out the new FreshCo that opened near us and used my Foodland GC there to purchase some more and had no issues using the card. I think that cashier you had was, well, "mis-informed" .

Make the trek people and pick up those cards (if you have the available cash in your bank account). They are easy airmiles. And unlike Disney the rules of use haven't changed.

lol, "unlike Disney the rules of use haven't changed". Thanks for posting your experience. The cards I bought do not say Freshco on the back and only Foodland on the front, I asked and was told unfortunately no, they no longer work at Freshco. Perhaps they were also going by what it says on the card. I've never bought Foodland cards before, always buy Sobeys.

I planned on giving Freshco a try anyway, or asking Sobeys to exchange it if they don't work at Freshco. It will be awhile before I get there though.

 

[Days In the Sun]

to the Aimiles hunt Days In The Sun. Just noticed your post count.

Thank you, however, I've just changed IDs (ttaylorcan). I set up my id in 2005, back then I wouldn't have thought to use an alias. With so much online fraud now, I was well over due to remove my name.

 

[damo]

Is there any way that we can start adding our locations to our posts? I'm finding it frustrating trying to figure out if offers posted actually refer to me.

Perhaps each time you post, you just make sure you add your location at the beginning or end.

I keep seeing this Shell gift card thing and can't figure out if it applies to me or not.

 

[mort1331]

Is there any way that we can start adding our locations to our posts? I'm finding it frustrating trying to figure out if offers posted actually refer to me.

Perhaps each time you post, you just make sure you add your location at the beginning or end.

I keep seeing this Shell gift card thing and can't figure out if it applies to me or not.

It applies to at least Ontario, Did this yesterday for the 7x points. Not sure how long that promo is on for.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Nothing further East than ON for the Shell offers.

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Is there any way that we can start adding our locations to our posts? I'm finding it frustrating trying to figure out if offers posted actually refer to me.

Perhaps each time you post, you just make sure you add your location at the beginning or end.

I keep seeing this Shell gift card thing and can't figure out if it applies to me or not.


I posted this a couple of pages back.....

Offer valid from March 27 to June 4, 2017 at participating Shell locations in ON, MB, SK, AB, BC and NT. Get 7x the AIR MILES Reward Miles on your Convenience Retail purchases. No fuel purchase required. Bonus Offer applies to the base Mile offer of 1 Mile for each $10 of in-store purchase (maximum $100) per transaction only. A valid AIR MILES Card must be presented at time of purchase. Maximum of 5 transactions per day. No coupon required. In-store purchase excludes Shell Gift Cards, tobacco products and Service Bay repairs. Shell reserves the right without advance notice to change or discontinue this promotion at any time. Please allow up to 6 weeks post promotion for the Bonus Miles to be awarded to your Collector Account.

 

[Debbie]

Thank you, however, I've just changed IDs (ttaylorcan). I set up my id in 2005, back then I wouldn't have thought to use an alias. With so much online fraud now, I was well over due to remove my name.

I'd change mine-but I've been on the DIS for the full 20 years. And I'd hate to lose my post count.

I popped into Foodland today. I bought:

• Cup a Soup (for travelling) Buy 2 get 5 AM
• Heinz Beans (new flavours!) Buy 3 get 25 AM
• Frozen Prime-chicken burger/hamburgers/wings/strips Buy 2 get 75
• Dempsters Bagels Buy 3 get 25 AM

All total, I spent $72.40 and got 28% savings and 283 AM I'll be picking up the gift cards over the next few days, grabbing that extra 10 for spending 30 (and the CC AM points).

 

[Canadian Harmony]

In BC, this weekend only, Thrifty's has spend $75 to get 95AM. I'm going to ring through at least twice to get those... maybe even a third time... might be lower than $75 though, but still worth it. It doesn't say anywhere only one/card holder, just one/transaction. The cashiers are used to me breaking up my purchases, but I also make sure that if I need to buy 4 things to get 20AM (or whatever), that those are all in the same transaction too, just to up it. I'll report back with my totals!

I suck.

My DH called me as I was unloading the cart so my attention was split. By the time I realized, I had rung up $228 so I gave up. Instead of getting 4x95AM, I only got 95 with a grand total of 167 on a $300+ shop.

Next time I won't forget and I will get more, but it's a hard lesson I have to learn. Ugh.

 

[ottawamom]

Thanks for posting now we won't wonder "whatever happened to ..."

Thank you, however, I've just changed IDs (ttaylorcan). I set up my id in 2005, back then I wouldn't have thought to use an alias. With so much online fraud now, I was well over due to remove my name.