Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Donald - my hero]

I just received my (2) 2 day Park to Park Universal tickets. I am decidedly underwhelmed by them. They are just paper tickets that I have to sign and counter sign. I was expecting something more like the Disney tickets. They will be functional but that is about all. Definitely need a ziplock to keep them in.

Is this what everybody else has received from Airmiles?

YES this is what we received 4 years ago (and finally used this year) and what our girls got last year. I would recommend NOT signing them until you're sure you are actually going on the off chance you end up NOT going, then you can gift them to someone. Even more annoying is that if you go between the 2 parks you will need to scan them and your finger (don't forget which you used!!) so you might want a lanyard or something you can stash it in when you don't need it --- awfully expensive piece of paper to misplace !

 

[mab2012]

All good points. I suppose my worry is redeeming my hard earned miles for something that right now I have no use for. KWIM?

Definitely. It's always hard to spend for something you don't plan to use right away. And often not even a good idea. This is a pretty good discount though - hard to pass up. I'm struggling with much the same question, trying to figure out what (if anything) I will buy before the promotion ends this weekend. Good luck deciding!

 

[damo]

I just received my (2) 2 day Park to Park Universal tickets. I am decidedly underwhelmed by them. They are just paper tickets that I have to sign and counter sign. I was expecting something more like the Disney tickets. They will be functional but that is about all. Definitely need a ziplock to keep them in.

Is this what everybody else has received from Airmiles?

I've had my "paper" annual pass from Universal for many, many years. Those things are tough! I recommend a lanyard at Universal. Especially if you are staying at an onsite deluxe hotel with your room tickets and express passes as well. Like any tickets, I would take a photo of them so that they can be easily replaced.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Okay...totally random question...if you bring a Toys R US 50$ gift card that you found at Metro...but did not activate at Metro...can you bring that card to Shell to purchase and activate? Would they let you buy and activate a gift card that's not on their turnstiles???

I highly doubt it, i mean if it isn't a gift card they have in stock how can they activate it??

 

[Donald - my hero]

When does the 7X the AM end at Shell? I need gas and was thinking of buying one of the Sobey's gift cards....I am wondering if I could wait until tomorrow of if I should stop on my way home from work...thanks in advance

Runs thru June 4th

 

[marchingstar]

I just received my (2) 2 day Park to Park Universal tickets. I am decidedly underwhelmed by them. They are just paper tickets that I have to sign and counter sign. I was expecting something more like the Disney tickets. They will be functional but that is about all. Definitely need a ziplock to keep them in.

Is this what everybody else has received from Airmiles?

yes, like everyone else has said this is just how universal does things. there's some good advice here (don't sign them yet, use a lanyard) but one more tip, if you want it:

once you scan your ticket the first time, rip it. then take it to guest services and ask for a replacement. they'll print you a smaller card. it isn't necessarily nicer looking that i find to be much easier to carry in a lanyard (it's thicker, but it's still just paper). they'll only do the reprint if your ticket is damaged though.

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Runs thru June 4th

Thanks Jacqueline...much appreciated...

 

[elaine amj]

promo 940 is the correct air miles promo. No points posted on my receipt for that promo either

It's the Mega Miles promo that didn't work, right?

I think you just identified the gas problem. The MM is when you pay for 25l of gas in-store. You paid for $30 of gas in-store but the system couldn't check how many litres of gas you are getting. I'm guessing nowhere on the receipt does it show the litres??? Usually the receipt does.

No idea on the gc, either gc no longer works, am wasn't scanned or gas issue threw it off.

I'm out today to get gas and likely gc, I'll post if it doesn't work.

Editing: just bought gas and $50 gc, 46am as usual.

So in your receipt, the 35AM for buying the GC was posted? I'd loves to go back and buy more GCs...but only if they post properly.

And yeah, I think I messed up the gas purchase. Will wait a week. If the MegaMiles 10 AM doesn't post, I'll have to go back to do one more fillup. This time, pre-authorizing it rather than pre-paying it.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Metro new flyer is out
buy 4 products at $4.99 get 50 airmiles
buy 3 products at $3.99 get 20 airmiles
http://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/metro-on-flyer-may-18-to-24/all

I just glanced at the flyer quickly and I'm super excited about a few of these items! It's not nearly as good as the Frozen Treat Frenzy 2016 at Sobeys but hubby likes Ben & Jerry's and that's a pretty decent return! $19.96 for 50 AM and i'm good with the milk & babybell cheese as well -- $11.97 for 20 AM
There are also several items on sale that we use regularly, good since our last few shopping trips were pretty sparse and getting to our MasterCard threshold for the extra targeted offer is seeming a bit out of reach

 

[damo]

It's the Mega Miles promo that didn't work, right?



So in your receipt, the 35AM for buying the GC was posted? I'd loves to go back and buy more GCs...but only if they post properly.

And yeah, I think I messed up the gas purchase. Will wait a week. If the MegaMiles 10 AM doesn't post, I'll have to go back to do one more fillup. This time, pre-authorizing it rather than pre-paying it.

Yes the 940 was the only air miles coupon I was using and it was for the MM thing. At our Shell here you just go to the pump and fill and then go in and pay. No pre-authorizing needed.

 

[Days In the Sun]

It's the Mega Miles promo that didn't work, right?



So in your receipt, the 35AM for buying the GC was posted? I'd loves to go back and buy more GCs...but only if they post properly.

And yeah, I think I messed up the gas purchase. Will wait a week. If the MegaMiles 10 AM doesn't post, I'll have to go back to do one more fillup. This time, pre-authorizing it rather than pre-paying it.

Yes 35am for $50gc, 46am = 1am gas + 10am MM + 5am instore gc base + 30am instore gc 7xpromo. (7x promo = additional 6x so 5x6=30)

The conditions on the 10am MM is a limit of 4 transactions fyi.

 

[elaine amj]

Yes 35am for $50gc, 46am = 1am gas + 10am MM + 5am instore gc base + 30am instore gc 7xpromo. (7x promo = additional 6x so 5x6=30)

The conditions on the 10am MM is a limit of 4 transactions fyi.

Mine was messed up then Anyone to call or am I out of luck?

We'll try again to fill up without paying - not 100% sure our Shell requires pre-authorization (I just assumed). We definitely have to go in to get the MM coupon scanned.

In other AM news...it's been TEN days since my Foodland shopping trip and STILL no AM posted (I see it in the receipt). Ugh. I need just 13 more Cash miles for the MM bonus (and earned 215 AM that day *sigh*). I'm switching back over to Cash miles tonight and hitting Rexall tomorrow (sucks as I don't need anything right now). At least they regularly post miles very quickly.

 

[DilEmma]

Mine was messed up then Anyone to call or am I out of luck?

We'll try again to fill up without paying - not 100% sure our Shell requires pre-authorization (I just assumed). We definitely have to go in to get the MM coupon scanned.

In other AM news...it's been TEN days since my Foodland shopping trip and STILL no AM posted (I see it in the receipt). Ugh. I need just 13 more Cash miles for the MM bonus (and earned 215 AM that day *sigh*). I'm switching back over to Cash miles tonight and hitting Rexall tomorrow (sucks as I don't need anything right now). At least they regularly post miles very quickly.

Humble Air Miles Tip:

I prefer Dream Miles to Cash Miles, however the last few years I've adjusted my slider in an effort to maintain two to three Cash Miles redemptions (190 to 285 ish). Aside from last minute short haul flights and some car rentals, my best redemptions have been on bonus Cash Mile redemption days. Rexall has frequently had 'Redeem 95 Get 40 bonus Air Miles'. This works out to 18.18 cents per mile value.

So for both the Shop the Block and this Mega Miles promotion I've been well positioned and it has worked out well for me. I recommend that you all maintain at least enough points for one Cash Miles redemption, preferably two. It's only 95 Air Miles and it's proven quite handy. My slider is generally set to 100% Dream but when I'm low on Cash Miles I'll adjust to 10-20% and replenish the balance so I can pounce on the next good deal. And then just readjust.

 

[hdrolfe]

Sobeys doesn't look very exciting for Ontario. They have the "spend 95 AM get 25AM" noted but no other big deals that I could see.

I am hoping for something good at Foodland as we'll be near one for the long weekend. Last time I was there for the pickle deal doubt it will be that great again! but I can hope lol.

Rexall is spend $50 get 100AM Friday to Sunday.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Mine was messed up then Anyone to call or am I out of luck?

We'll try again to fill up without paying - not 100% sure our Shell requires pre-authorization (I just assumed). We definitely have to go in to get the MM coupon scanned.

In other AM news...it's been TEN days since my Foodland shopping trip and STILL no AM posted (I see it in the receipt). Ugh. I need just 13 more Cash miles for the MM bonus (and earned 215 AM that day *sigh*). I'm switching back over to Cash miles tonight and hitting Rexall tomorrow (sucks as I don't need anything right now). At least they regularly post miles very quickly.

Sobeys posts Wednesday nights (late) the following week and I'm pretty sure Foodland is the same. Cutoff is Sunday night so you either wait as little as 3 days or up to 9 days depending on the day of the week you shopped. On odd occassions (ie gcs, promos that aren't myoffers or instore) they take an extra week to post.

Hopefully someone will correct me if incorrect but this has been my experience (Ontario).

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

I know that there have been some posts about switching between cash & dream rewards for collecting miles. I just want to clarify that if I change my preference tonight from 100% Dream to 100% Cash, the change will take place at 3 am tomorrow so any purchases that I make tomorrow during the day will count as cash rewards (trying to build up my cash reward balance in case there is another redemption offer). Do I have to wait until these AM post as cash rewards to post to my account before I switch back to 100% Dream rewards? or can I do it after my purchase is made tomorrow? I hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance.

 

[dancin Disney style]

Anybody happen to know if I could buy the Visa gift cards at Sobeys and then take them to Shell to buy Lowes gift cards?

 

[Days In the Sun]

I know that there have been some posts about switching between cash & dream rewards for collecting miles. I just want to clarify that if I change my preference tonight from 100% Dream to 100% Cash, the change will take place at 3 am tomorrow so any purchases that I make tomorrow during the day will count as cash rewards (trying to build up my cash reward balance in case there is another redemption offer). Do I have to wait until these AM post as cash rewards to post to my account before I switch back to 100% Dream rewards? or can I do it after my purchase is made tomorrow? I hope that makes sense. Thanks in advance.

Completely correct on the above. And you don't need to wait for the airmiles to post, if you change your preference anytime tomorrow it will be effective the next 3am, so Friday 3am.

 

[Days In the Sun]

My Sobeys points just posted

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

Completely correct on the above. And you don't need to wait for the airmiles to post, if you change your preference anytime tomorrow it will be effective the next 3am, so Friday 3am.

Thank you...off to change my preference for tomorrow...