Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[AngelDisney]

Need a ticket for WDW in August. Been waiting for the Canadian sale to end as I want the regular tickets for the value, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen and I'm not sure how much longer to wait. If I have to get one of the Canadian tickets, does anyone remember what they were worth in US$? Previously I could check on the Disney website, but now that the promo has ended, I can't do that. This would be for a child. I think the discount was roughly 25%, correct? That would make it ~$311 US incl. tax or ~$291US without tax. Does that sound right?

It's 25% off.

 

[ottawamom]

Just back from Sobey's. I think they know the St Hubert soup is going to be popular. The shelves at 10:00am had 7 cans on it and I took 6 of them. I just get annoyed when I can't get the # of an item that I had planned on. But I will not be deterred I am off to another Sobeys after I take the cat to the vet. I will get my planned on # for AM for the soup.

 

[Donald - my hero]

How often does Metro post the AM? One week or two? Hate it when I have to wait for my AM count to get updated! TIA!!

Happy AM hunting this weekend!

I find Metro varies from store to store -- we shopped in London and they posted the following week. Our local store, that we go to every single week? Can take WEEKS -- generally speaking 3, but we've had it go right up to 112 days when they were doing a major renovation last fall

 

[mkmommy]

For the Mega Miles, what was the amount of Air Miles for using your BMO MasterCard 25 times in May?

 

[ottawamom]

Using your Mastercard 25 times in May counted as one of the coupons needed for the promotion to get 1250AM. There were no specific AM associated with doing this. There was another promotion tailored by BMO to various Mastercard holder to earn X AM when you spent $Y on your card during the month of May.

 

[bababear_50]

I headed over to Sobeys to get some soup and yep slim pickings.......................
Ottawamom had me rushing out the door...........lol
I did manage to get 12 cans and they gave me a raincheck for 12 more....the shelf is now empty....
My targeted offers
Spend 120.00 get 40 airmiles
1 Tim Hortons can of hot chocolate 7 airmiles
Box of prime chicken strips 25 airmiles for one box
1 Philly cream cheese (strawberry) 7 airmiles
1 Pure leaf lemon tea 6 airmiles
Store offers
St Huberts chicken pot pie/quiche bacon cheddar pot pie 10 airmiles each --I bought 2 of them.
(this one I didn't see in the flyer. I just add a tossed /caesar salad with it and it makes a fast dinner.
They did have some nice 2lb containers of strawberries,,yum.
Happy "Soup" shopping.
Hugs Mel

 

[ottawamom]

Forgot about the raincheck thing, I will try that at my next store if I'm not successful. Thanks for the tip.

 

[mab2012]

Need a ticket for WDW in August. Been waiting for the Canadian sale to end as I want the regular tickets for the value, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen and I'm not sure how much longer to wait. If I have to get one of the Canadian tickets, does anyone remember what they were worth in US$? Previously I could check on the Disney website, but now that the promo has ended, I can't do that. This would be for a child. I think the discount was roughly 25%, correct? That would make it ~$311 US incl. tax or ~$291US without tax. Does that sound right?

It's 25% off.

It was 25% off before the the early 2017 price hike. So a little better than 25% off current prices.

I don't have all the numbers in front of me, but based on some scribbles I made when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to buy, I believe the 5-day base ticket was $271+tax, and the 7-day was $295+tax. Those were the adult prices. The child prices should have been about $15 cheaper, but I don't have the exact price.

Of course the "cost" of the Air Miles tickets will go up once the Canadian Resident tickets run out. Whether they are better or worse value remains to be seen. We know that Air Miles did not pass on the whole discount when the Canadian Resident tickets were introduced. If memory serves, the number of Air Miles needed for a discounted ticket was around 17% lower than the regular tickets they offered previously. So there is a small possibility that the new tickets (when and if they are offered) will actually be better relative value than the Canadian Resident tickets. But I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

[bgula]

It was 25% off before the the early 2017 price hike. So a little better than 25% off current prices.

I don't have all the numbers in front of me, but based on some scribbles I made when I was trying to figure out what I wanted to buy, I believe the 5-day base ticket was $271+tax, and the 7-day was $295+tax. Those were the adult prices. The child prices should have been about $15 cheaper, but I don't have the exact price.

Of course the "cost" of the Air Miles tickets will go up once the Canadian Resident tickets run out. Whether they are better or worse value remains to be seen. We know that Air Miles did not pass on the whole discount when the Canadian Resident tickets were introduced. If memory serves, the number of Air Miles needed for a discounted ticket was around 17% lower than the regular tickets they offered previously. So there is a small possibility that the new tickets (when and if they are offered) will actually be better relative value than the Canadian Resident tickets. But I wouldn't hold my breath.

That's the reason why I don't want the Canadian tickets - too many AM for not enough $ in value. Still, better to get ~$300 off an AP renewal than nothing at all.

 

[mort1331]

That's the reason why I don't want the Canadian tickets - too many AM for not enough $ in value. Still, better to get ~$300 off an AP renewal than nothing at all.

If your a DVC member, there is a great offer right now with APs. You get the Premium Platinum with waterparks for same price of reg Gold, and no blackouts. $599 I think. So even upgrading your AM tickets to that if you are going twice in 12mnths would be good.

 

[mort1331]

I headed over to Sobeys to get some soup and yep slim pickings.......................
Ottawamom had me rushing out the door...........lol
I did manage to get 12 cans and they gave me a raincheck for 12 more....the shelf is now empty....
My targeted offers
Spend 120.00 get 40 airmiles
1 Tim Hortons can of hot chocolate 7 airmiles
Box of prime chicken strips 25 airmiles for one box
1 Philly cream cheese (strawberry) 7 airmiles
1 Pure leaf lemon tea 6 airmiles
Store offers
St Huberts chicken pot pie/quiche bacon cheddar pot pie 10 airmiles each --I bought 2 of them.
(this one I didn't see in the flyer. I just add a tossed /caesar salad with it and it makes a fast dinner.
They did have some nice 2lb containers of strawberries,,yum.
Happy "Soup" shopping.
Hugs Mel

Someone must like strawberries.

 

[bgula]

If your a DVC member, there is a great offer right now with APs. You get the Premium Platinum with waterparks for same price of reg Gold, and no blackouts. $599 I think. So even upgrading your AM tickets to that if you are going twice in 12mnths would be good.

Sorry, not DVC.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Need a ticket for WDW in August. Been waiting for the Canadian sale to end as I want the regular tickets for the value, but it doesn't look like that's going to happen and I'm not sure how much longer to wait. If I have to get one of the Canadian tickets, does anyone remember what they were worth in US$? Previously I could check on the Disney website, but now that the promo has ended, I can't do that. This would be for a child. I think the discount was roughly 25%, correct? That would make it ~$311 US incl. tax or ~$291US without tax. Does that sound right?

I've done some wading thru the massive thread about the tickets and came across a post of mine where i had mentioned that the price for the Discounted CDN ticket :5 day ticket was $271.58
6 day ticket was $283.56
7 day was $295.54

AND when i reached the point in the thread where the price increase happened the discount became 32% (was a rather sad exercise -- i was posting the whole 3 weeks we were there ... and then poof the trip was over!)

 

[pigletto]

I would actually like the soup and the broth so I will check my Sobey's tonight. Fingers crossed there is any left. I probably should have gone this morning.

 

[ottawamom]

Just got back from Sobeys #2. They were cleared out by someone purchasing 40 cans this morning. I asked about any in the back, no, but they are getting a shipment tonight. Got a raincheck but she would only give me one for 4 (store policy at this location). Went back to store #1 on my way home got a raincheck there for 6 they were hoping to get more in on Monday.

My advice, via Bababear, get a raincheck and make sure they mention the AM bonus on it.

 

[mab2012]

If your a DVC member, there is a great offer right now with APs. You get the Premium Platinum with waterparks for same price of reg Gold, and no blackouts. $599 I think. So even upgrading your AM tickets to that if you are going twice in 12mnths would be good.

Even better - $559. Considering that a regular 7-day hopper is up to $485, it's a great deal for anyone who is both eligible to purchase and can make use of it.

We have active Gold passes right now (not normal, but we took advantage of the 13-month AP offer last fall), and my understanding is that we will be able to upgrade for $10/ticket (I bought our passes before the last price hike, so paid $549). I have no interest in being at WDW during the blackout periods, but might well take advantage of the water parks at that price! If only I had more vacation time...

Sorry, off topic. Back to your regularly scheduled Air Miles discussion. I might stop at Sobeys and see if I can get in on that soup.

 

[mab2012]

Just got back from Sobeys #2. They were cleared out by someone purchasing 40 cans this morning. I asked about any in the back, no, but they are getting a shipment tonight. Got a raincheck but she would only give me one for 4 (store policy at this location). Went back to store #1 on my way home got a raincheck there for 6 they were hoping to get more in on Monday.

My advice, via Bababear, get a raincheck and make sure they mention the AM bonus on it.

Before I bother to stop, do you mind sharing which Sobeys you tried?

Kanata March Road location is on my way home.

 

[AngelDisney]

I find Metro varies from store to store -- we shopped in London and they posted the following week. Our local store, that we go to every single week? Can take WEEKS -- generally speaking 3, but we've had it go right up to 112 days when they were doing a major renovation last fall

OMG!
More Costa Coffee??!!

Edited:
Maybe I should get more soup. I got the 9 cans I wanted and there were two more left. I could have bought one of the boxed soup to make it 3 but canned soup stores better for fall food drive.

 

[Sailormoon2]

Headed to Barrhaven Sobey's around noon today to find the shelfs empty. Will try again tonight, but not holding my breath on the soup situation.

 

[osully]

OMG I was devastated to find 2 cans of soup only at my Sobeys... I got a raincheck but it doesn't mention AM bonus... just 1.99 each. Do I have to specifically ask?

Is it sad that I want to stop by before work on Monday to hopefully get some?

An extra $12 worth of soup for 120 AM would have gotten me over 200AM with my weekly trip.