Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[ilovetotravel1977]

I got my BMO air miles from my mastercard yesterday...I earned 386 for the month! Woot woot! I knew with having to pay for summer soccer, day camps for summer, my total would be a good one last month Hopefully I should be at 2,850 cash miles by the end of the month I'm going to start using $50 in cash miles towards my groceries every week and put that $50 into my Disney travel fund. Just waiting on my big tax return!!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Sobeys Atlantic flyer big score this week is another $200 Gift Card / 95 miles offer. Again, they have silly product offers: spend $25 in flavoured ketchup ($2.49) get 25 miles. ugh. Why one would need 10 bottles of ketchup is beyond me LOL

 

[bababear_50]

Metro Flyer
April 27-May 3
http://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/metro-on-flyer-april-27-to-may-3/all
Not alot in the flyer but maybe there are better deals in the store.
Hugs Mel

 

[4leobeans]

@Donald - my hero : I'm a fairly new AM collector, and I'm just wondering how you (personally, I saw in some of your posts referring the "cost") determine a value for your miles?

For example, the current 7 day DW ticket is 3250 miles. The current Cdn ticket would cost about $400 usd.....

Is the AM redemption value increasing when the Cdn ticket promo goes away?

I guess I have some reading to do, to maximize my collection

 

[Pumpkin1172]

Well I FINALLY finished my shopping for the week. Came down with a nasty cold over the weekend...so I only did what I had to. Got 45 miles at Safeway for 66 bucks. I could have had an extra 35 if I spent another 10.00, but I couldn't spend it on something we really didn't need. Also got 3000 PC points. Getting close to another 100 visa card! Hopefully I get the gas coupon with my new offers tomorrow.

 

[bgula]

Quick question. I've done the upgrade from the gold AMEX to the Platinum AMEX before in order to get the 2000 AM. However, it's usually an offer made by AMEX. In the past they've waived the $65 annual fee, although by what I've read on this thread, that may not happen anymore. It's been 6-7 months since I've cancelled the Platinum and gone back to my gold. How do I get the upgrade with the 2000 AM's if I haven't received an offer from AMEX? Should I call and ask if I qualify once again?

 

[bababear_50]

The things you do for airmiles
I need my airmiles,,I am down with sciatic pain --cause unknown right now.
I must say my usual leisurely stroll around Foodland Sobeys and Rexall have become mission commando exercises.
First I scan web site
then I visualize where everything is in the store.
Take pain medication,,,,
then I try to park my car really close to shopping store,,wish I had a special parking pass.
Then i go in for the shop-------------------I can walk sort of and sit sort of but standing the pain just radiates down the leg--think child labour pain.
Yesterday at Rexall I realized taking my shoe off and raising the leg to support it on the shopping cart helped,,,,I did get a few looks from my fellow shoppers.
I am not one to ask for help but holy cow by the time I do the check out I am ready to scream. Yesterday I think the nice Rexall lady realized I was lacking my sunny airmiles disposition and called for another staff member to take my purchases out to the car. I appreciated it so much.
So if you see a hunched over/shoeless/grimacing in pain/foot supported by the shopping cart women it may be me.
Hugs
Mel

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Also got 3000 PC points. Getting close to another 100 visa card! Hopefully I get the gas coupon with my new offers tomorrow.

Is Superstore letting us buy gift cards again with PC Plus points?

 

[Donald - my hero]

@Donald - my hero : I'm a fairly new AM collector, and I'm just wondering how you (personally, I saw in some of your posts referring the "cost") determine a value for your miles?

For example, the current 7 day DW ticket is 3250 miles. The current Cdn ticket would cost about $400 usd.....

Is the AM redemption value increasing when the Cdn ticket promo goes away?

I guess I have some reading to do, to maximize my collection

HI!! to the hunt! We would love to help you out ... this thread is rather long at this point but I do my best to update both the Title of the thread with the page of where the current week's deals start appearing and the first post with a direct link --- you should be able to follow along but it you have any questions don't be afraid to ask, we're like a family in here now (minus the squabbling around the table at large holiday gatherings )

When i referred to the "value of miles" or the "cost" I was using the ratio Airmiles equates the cash miles with : 95 miles = $10.00 so using that formula the current 7 day ticket would "cost" 3250/95 *10 =$342.11 CDN --- which if you use the current exchange rate on the Bank of Canada site works out to $241.22 US On the Disney site I'm seeing that the discounted tickets are $277.50 (is your $400.00 figure actually CDN not US??)

YES there is no question that once the current ticket discount dries up (I would imagine AM will continue to provide the exchange vouchers until the run out since they already have them on hand but not sure) the redemption rate will sky rocket -- when i redeemed for 5 day tickets BEFORE the discount i "paid" 3550 AM

You will find lots of concrete tips on how to collect miles here since we will often report our successes!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Is Superstore letting us buy gift cards again with PC Plus points?

A little digging and i found on their FB page that someone reported on April 18th they tried to buy 3rd party gift cards at the Superstore in Ottawa and they were denied. The response from PC further up the thread was "President's Choice Hi, We believe this is temporary, but do not have a timeframe to provide at this time."

 

[Donald - my hero]

The things you do for airmiles
I need my airmiles,,I am down with sciatic pain --cause unknown right now.
I must say my usual leisurely stroll around Foodland Sobeys and Rexall have become mission commando exercises.
First I scan web site
then I visualize where everything is in the store.
Take pain medication,,,,
then I try to park my car really close to shopping store,,wish I had a special parking pass.
Then i go in for the shop-------------------I can walk sort of and sit sort of but standing the pain just radiates down the leg--think child labour pain.
Yesterday at Rexall I realized taking my shoe off and raising the leg to support it on the shopping cart helped,,,,I did get a few looks from my fellow shoppers.
I am not one to ask for help but holy cow by the time I do the check out I am ready to scream. Yesterday I think the nice Rexall lady realized I was lacking my sunny airmiles disposition and called for another staff member to take my purchases out to the car. I appreciated it so much.
So if you see a hunched over/shoeless/grimacing in pain/foot supported by the shopping cart women it may be me.
Hugs
Mel

Now that's dedication! I think one of the saddest complaints i had when we came home and i had the flu -- I couldn't Hunt for almost a month! I look at my account and there are 3 postings other than our credit cards for the entire month of February.
But i found the solution for you!!

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I did the last time I purchased one. I had my regular groceries that were worth more than the 100.00 that I was going to purchase...plus the gift card...and I had no problems. I did it at No frills. But if they wouldn't let me. I would just use the points for my groceries...and then do a separate transaction to purchase the gift card right after. It is really the same. Just as long as I get the visa card...to use for our planned trip

 

[bababear_50]

Now that's dedication! I think one of the saddest complaints i had when we came home and i had the flu -- I couldn't Hunt for almost a month! I look at my account and there are 3 postings other than our credit cards for the entire month of February.
But i found the solution for you!!

Oh my goodness!!! It's perfect,,lol,I just need a coffee sippy cup holder.
Well off to Physio"aka torture time".

Hugs Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

Oh my goodness!!! It's perfect,,lol,I just need a coffee sippy cup holder.
Well off to Physio"aka torture time".

Hugs Mel

Always happy to oblige --- here's one that will even hold your phone!

and since it has 2 spots perhaps you also need one of THESE sippy cups

 

[Donald - my hero]

Ok ... i just noticed something on the back page of the Metro flyer about special offers on merchandise on the Airmiles site -- went to the page and sure enough there are some "food related" products at discounted rates. HOWEVER, when i tried to compare what those are compared to what i would pay as an ONYX collector, those products are even on the regular pages??? I thought one of their "new & improved services" was no distinction between what one collector sees to another's offerings .. what gives!!
here's a link to the special page -- i had to sign in once i got there BTW
Metro merchandise deals

 

[cdnmickeylover]

The things you do for airmiles
I need my airmiles,,I am down with sciatic pain --cause unknown right now.
I must say my usual leisurely stroll around Foodland Sobeys and Rexall have become mission commando exercises.
First I scan web site
then I visualize where everything is in the store.
Take pain medication,,,,
then I try to park my car really close to shopping store,,wish I had a special parking pass.
Then i go in for the shop-------------------I can walk sort of and sit sort of but standing the pain just radiates down the leg--think child labour pain.
Yesterday at Rexall I realized taking my shoe off and raising the leg to support it on the shopping cart helped,,,,I did get a few looks from my fellow shoppers.
I am not one to ask for help but holy cow by the time I do the check out I am ready to scream. Yesterday I think the nice Rexall lady realized I was lacking my sunny airmiles disposition and called for another staff member to take my purchases out to the car. I appreciated it so much.
So if you see a hunched over/shoeless/grimacing in pain/foot supported by the shopping cart women it may be me.
Hugs
Mel

Mel - I so feel for you. I've had sciatic pain that lasted almost 2 years (wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy) and I hope yours doesn't last that long. Doctors couldn't figure out why it was lasting so long but it did eventually go away. Mine was caused by lifting a heavy box during moving. Have to admit I'm careful with what I lift now. I did get a special parking pass though - my doctor signed it for me. I really couldn't walk very far and for about 6 weeks just before it started to get better I didn't go out and lived on strong painkillers that knocked me out so I could sleep but didn't really get rid of the pain. I admire you getting airmiles in pain. That's dedication.

 

[bababear_50]

Always happy to oblige --- here's one that will even hold your phone!

and since it has 2 spots perhaps you also need one of THESE sippy cups

Thank-you Hon
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Mel - I so feel for you. I've had sciatic pain that lasted almost 2 years (wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy) and I hope yours doesn't last that long. Doctors couldn't figure out why it was lasting so long but it did eventually go away. Mine was caused by lifting a heavy box during moving. Have to admit I'm careful with what I lift now. I did get a special parking pass though - my doctor signed it for me. I really couldn't walk very far and for about 6 weeks just before it started to get better I didn't go out and lived on strong painkillers that knocked me out so I could sleep but didn't really get rid of the pain. I admire you getting airmiles in pain. That's dedication.

Hi Hon
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience ,,it helps me to know I'm not alone.
In March I was just coming out of a Atopic eczema flare, when I developed Psoriasis (this is new to me) and remember saying to the doctor that "God doesn't give us more than we can deal with" (this was me trying to be positive) then my brother passed away and that's when the sciatic pain started.
Next time I saw her(doctor) I cried my heart out saying "He has given me toooo much to deal with right now".
The nights are the worst,sometimes I sleep for 2 or three hours ,and the skin issues limit the use of applying heat and topical heat creams--yes some were on sale recently at Rexall. Physio is able to apply ultrasound and Tens unit as luckily the right side is not to bad with skin irritation.
Today the physio therapist mention asking the doctor about Psoriatic Arthritis as a possible diagnosis.
I'm all drugged out with Advil,Tylenol #1 Tylenol# 3 , and two types of muscle relaxants,never mind all the skin lotions and creams.
Emotionally three weeks has been more than enough for me ,,two years-- oh boy I hope not.
I am trying to be a bit more positive each day.
I know I could just send my sons on Airmiles hunts but it just wouldn't be the same.
Thanks airmiles buddies for letting me rant on here--Hugs
Mel

 

[tinkerone]

Hi Hon
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience ,,it helps me to know I'm not alone.
In March I was just coming out of a Atopic eczema flare, when I developed Psoriasis (this is new to me) and remember saying to the doctor that "God doesn't give us more than we can deal with" (this was me trying to be positive) then my brother passed away and that's when the sciatic pain started.
Next time I saw her(doctor) I cried my heart out saying "He has given me toooo much to deal with right now".
The nights are the worst,sometimes I sleep for 2 or three hours ,and the skin issues limit the use of applying heat and topical heat creams--yes some were on sale recently at Rexall. Physio is able to apply ultrasound and Tens unit as luckily the right side is not to bad with skin irritation.
Today the physio therapist mention asking the doctor about Psoriatic Arthritis as a possible diagnosis.
I'm all drugged out with Advil,Tylenol #1 Tylenol# 3 , and two types of muscle relaxants,never mind all the skin lotions and creams.
Emotionally three weeks has been more than enough for me ,,two years-- oh boy I hope not.
I am trying to be a bit more positive each day.
I know I could just send my sons on Airmiles hunts but it just wouldn't be the same.
Thanks airmiles buddies for letting me rant on here--Hugs
Mel

Hugs back at ya.

 

[hdrolfe]

Got flyers but only had a quick glance. I see the spend $30 on Netflix giftcard, get 35 AM deal on the front, also one for an iTunes card but I can't remember the numbers and about to get kiddo ready for bed. Didn't see anything else of note.