Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[marchingstar]

It's a very sad day in the duck pond! I wore my hat into Toronto on Thursday and yesterday we left to go for coffee and then grocery shopping (pretty much a bust at Metro Spent $64.14 for 27 AM) and I couldn't find it .. I've lost my HAT!! OK, big deal right? Why yes, yes it is when it looks like THIS

AND then because it was warm enough hubby went out to mop up the bit of water that tends to puddle under the spare tire and he discovered a flipping POOL that is no longer confined to a tint spot but now the area under the back seat is also under water ... can you say serious rust-out-potential??? So instead of researching where we will use our travel vouchers I have been looking at new cars Of course, i looked to see if anyone offers AM and found one that gives a MASSIVE 200 for a new car, another one that offers 500 for the one we want or 1000 for a used car (nope not happening) that was a bust. Also can't find anyone who gives miles for trying to FIX the problem while we decide if we can afford a new car.

what a brutal day. Major major hugs to you!

I'm no expert (I've never shopped for a new car), but it sounds like Air Miles might not be the best bonus on a new car--you might have good luck with end-of-year discounts right away here? Or maybe a travel bonus, to get you back on track with vacation planning?

But it sure sounds like for now you should put up your feet and have some ice cream!

 

[dancin Disney style]

But it sure sounds like for now you should put up your feet and have some ice cream!

I think from here on out this will be my moto

 

[mort1331]

I think the closing stores are mostly in BC right now... but I wouldn't be surprised if they start cherry-picking poorly performing locations anywhere and everywhere...

either way, if Safeway switches to Sobey's pricing/quantity/serving size AND stops offering AM ... then I am afraid that my relationship with AirMiles is pretty much finished and so are the possibilities of future Disney trips. We don't shop anywhere else that offers AM on a large enough basis to make it worth it. Sometimes I have to run to RONA for an emergency item but other than that, it's 1 AM here and 1 AM there for MONTHS...

Sorry to hear. So instead of AM see about switching to PC points or some other. With PC you cant get GC but you can fool yourself and add them to your bill and use the PC points to pay for your groceries. They do have some good targeted deals that come into your email. Plus they seem to be ramping up like the bacon deal last friday. I dont have them at my store yet, but I have heard that the Disney GC are at some of the Loblaws and Superstores.
I dont think the duck minds us posting about good PC deals here. Its all about helping each other.

 

[mort1331]

It's a very sad day in the duck pond! I wore my hat into Toronto on Thursday and yesterday we left to go for coffee and then grocery shopping (pretty much a bust at Metro Spent $64.14 for 27 AM) and I couldn't find it .. I've lost my HAT!! OK, big deal right? Why yes, yes it is when it looks like THIS
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AND then because it was warm enough hubby went out to mop up the bit of water that tends to puddle under the spare tire and he discovered a flipping POOL that is no longer confined to a tint spot but now the area under the back seat is also under water ... can you say serious rust-out-potential??? So instead of researching where we will use our travel vouchers I have been looking at new cars Of course, i looked to see if anyone offers AM and found one that gives a MASSIVE 200 for a new car, another one that offers 500 for the one we want or 1000 for a used car (nope not happening) that was a bust. Also can't find anyone who gives miles for trying to FIX the problem while we decide if we can afford a new car.

Oh duckky, sorry to hear this news. Where did you find the hat. I am heading down on wed, as long as I get over this cold.
Cars never stop with issues. The only advise I have is check with dealer used. Pay a lot less, some still have warranty, and still reliable.

 

[ottawamom]

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I second mort's advice about a used car. If you go to the Honda dealership you may find a good deal on a used Fit. You're in a great part of the country to be able to go to a dealership in a nearby city instead of having to rely on your local guys.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Yuck Ducky
It never rains but pours some days. It will be ok Hon,,whenever I lose a treasured item I always remember my Nana saying someone in more "Need" of it probably found it and is using it. I know that doesn't really make you feel better,so sorry Hon.
Cars ,,they are never ending wallet sucking vampires,,,mine is in need of some repairs this Spring.

I did actually think that very thing, not only will someone have a much warmer head but they'll be sporting a pretty unique and fancy hat! (I had a Nana too, and just seeing that name made me grin BTW)

what a brutal day. Major major hugs to you!

I'm no expert (I've never shopped for a new car), but it sounds like Air Miles might not be the best bonus on a new car--you might have good luck with end-of-year discounts right away here? Or maybe a travel bonus, to get you back on track with vacation planning?
But it sure sounds like for now you should put up your feet and have some ice cream!

I was only kidding about a primary focus of our searching including AM, just would be a funny bright spot if it happens And the ice cream?? Yeah i did one step better and made some brownies, slightly under-baked them, and made the biggest, gooiest sundae using some of the Haagen Daz ice cream we had targeted AM from.

Oh duckky, sorry to hear this news. Where did you find the hat. I am heading down on wed, as long as I get over this cold.
Cars never stop with issues. The only advise I have is check with dealer used. Pay a lot less, some still have warranty, and still reliable.

I got the hat in AK when we were there celebrating our 30th, so 3 years ago now. I saw it in 2016 but wasn't looking last year so don't think it's even carried anywhere anymore. Super sweet of you to even suggest that you might look for me!! You better get yourself on the mend pronto there bud, otherwise you'll have one very sad girl on your hands since i think i saw you mention on another thread that she is talking about what she'll be getting!! We are not ruling out used cars persay, just don't want one that comes with it's own bunch of problems.

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I second mort's advice about a used car. If you go to the Honda dealership you may find a good deal on a used Fit. You're in a great part of the country to be able to go to a dealership in a nearby city instead of having to rely on your local guys.

How on earth did you remember that we drive a Fit?!?!? You win a prize for THAT!

I have been looking at all of the dealerships that are within a reasonable driving distance (and that's a LOT!) since they all have their inventory on their websites now and created a list for hubby to look at when he has time. We love our Fit - it's 10 years old and other than the standard brakes, tires and one replacement battery that need to be dealt with it has given us zero problems. Only leaks because some yahoo side-swiped us just before we headed to Florida in 2016.

We put a call into the place that fixed up Fred (you know, Fred the Fit) after the previous mentioned mishap and they're going to see if they can fix the leak "enough" to give us time to save a bit longer. If they can't do it quickly we'll rent a car and get AM from THAT!!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Just got this week's Rexall coupon, same as last week -- measly 1:1 AND i didn't get a threshold LnG offer this week, so no Rexall hunting trip for me.

Spend $50 get 50 AM Valid Wed Jan 31st & Thurs Feb 1st

 

[FayeW]

You only get the miles for the pre tax amount. Sometimes only the card holder get the miles. On that one I have successfully had AM add them later on....because I’m the one paying for everyone. Also, I thought you earned 1 for $30.

Transat Travel changed in mid-August to 1 AM per $20. I did online chat today and figured it out. It's on the pre-tax amount, and only if you pay cash/credit. I had a Transat credit and used Airmiles travel vouchers, so didn't earn AM on that $600.

 

[twinkletoe]

Hello, oh wise Airmiles gurus! I am a collector from just east of Toronto and I have been reading this thread for about six months. I have learned a lot and am now at Onyx level. This past October, we switched credit cards to the BMO World Elite Mastercard. I haven't received any of the incentive-to-join Airmiles yet, but I figured it would take several months for those to appear. My concern, though, is that I haven't received the Airmiles for our monthly spending. The ratio is 1 AM per $10 and we've been putting all our spending on the card. Is anyone familiar with this credit card who could tell me if there is a usual delay in the posting of monthly Airmiles? What is the best way to find out? There is a phone number on my credit card bill. Should I go though the Airmiles site's 'missing miles' tab?
Thanks very much!

 

[Donald - my hero]

Hello, oh wise Airmiles gurus! I am a collector from just east of Toronto and I have been reading this thread for about six months. I have learned a lot and am now at Onyx level. This past October, we switched credit cards to the BMO World Elite Mastercard. I haven't received any of the incentive-to-join Airmiles yet, but I figured it would take several months for those to appear. My concern, though, is that I haven't received the Airmiles for our monthly spending. The ratio is 1 AM per $10 and we've been putting all our spending on the card. Is anyone familiar with this credit card who could tell me if there is a usual delay in the posting of monthly Airmiles? What is the best way to find out? There is a phone number on my credit card bill. Should I go though the Airmiles site's 'missing miles' tab?
Thanks very much!

There should be zero delay in the miles for your regular monthly bill -- should show directly on your statement and post to your AM account immediately (that's how i know the statement has arrived, often before hubby does because i check the account at least twice a day!) It's been a long time since we got the card so i can't speak to the sign up bonus miles but i'd be a bit worried at this point in time --- someone else will wake up soon who has this specific card. (only question i have is did you get the correct elite card, does it have the AM symbol on it? did you apply thru the AM link?)

Edited to add: reading the fine print on the sign up bonus it says the first 1000 AM will be posted within 45 days of your first purchase so you *should* have those by now ==Oct 31st + 45 days was December 15th The extra 2000 AM would post within 60 days of charging $3000

BMO AIR MILES World Elite Mastercard (“Credit Card”) applications must be received between August 15, 2017 and April 30, 2018 (the “Offer Period”) to be eligible for the following Bonus Miles, and Annual Fee Waiver offers (each an “Offer” and collectively the “Offers”): AIR MILES Bonus Miles Offer: Receive 1,000 Bonus Miles after your first purchase using your Credit Card. Bonus Miles will be credited to the primary Credit Cardholder’s AIR MILES Collector Account within forty-five (45) days of purchase. Receive an additional 2,000 Bonus Miles when you spend a minimum of $3,000 (less refunds and excluding cash advances, cash-like transactions, interest charges, fees, credit or debit adjustments) on purchases using the Credit Card within the first three (3) months from the Credit Card open date. The additional Bonus Miles will be credited to the primary Credit Cardholder’s Collector Account within sixty (60) business days following the qualifying $3,000 spend. All Bonus Miles are credited in accordance with the set balance preference (between AIR MILES Cash and AIR MILES Dream balances) at the time of posting.

 

[ottawamom]

Hello, oh wise Airmiles gurus! I am a collector from just east of Toronto and I have been reading this thread for about six months. I have learned a lot and am now at Onyx level. This past October, we switched credit cards to the BMO World Elite Mastercard. I haven't received any of the incentive-to-join Airmiles yet, but I figured it would take several months for those to appear. My concern, though, is that I haven't received the Airmiles for our monthly spending. The ratio is 1 AM per $10 and we've been putting all our spending on the card. Is anyone familiar with this credit card who could tell me if there is a usual delay in the posting of monthly Airmiles? What is the best way to find out? There is a phone number on my credit card bill. Should I go though the Airmiles site's 'missing miles' tab?
Thanks very much!

I have the BMO Airmiles WE M/C and like donald said my AM post within a day of the statement date. The Bonus miles for signing up posted promptly as well. Here's a dumb question but I've got to ask. You do have the BMO Airmiles World Elite M/C right. I know on the website when you are looking at them the two world elite cards look very similar. I would call M/C and ask them what is up with your airmiles not posting yet. They will give you an answer much more quickly whereas if you call AM they will say they are waiting for M/C to post them...

 

[disneybound08]

Check to make sure they linked the credit card to your existing air miles account. I had an issue like this when I signed up, they had created a brand new air miles account number for me. (Our air miles account is in my husbands name but the card was in mine - not sure if that was the hiccup or not)

Hello, oh wise Airmiles gurus! I am a collector from just east of Toronto and I have been reading this thread for about six months. I have learned a lot and am now at Onyx level. This past October, we switched credit cards to the BMO World Elite Mastercard. I haven't received any of the incentive-to-join Airmiles yet, but I figured it would take several months for those to appear. My concern, though, is that I haven't received the Airmiles for our monthly spending. The ratio is 1 AM per $10 and we've been putting all our spending on the card. Is anyone familiar with this credit card who could tell me if there is a usual delay in the posting of monthly Airmiles? What is the best way to find out? There is a phone number on my credit card bill. Should I go though the Airmiles site's 'missing miles' tab?
Thanks very much!

 

[ottawamom]

Rexall shopping, don't know if I'll end up going. I do have one drugstore type item I could pick up ($25) and then make up the difference with some blocks of cheese etc. I can stack a $25 (Ottawa area coupon) with the email. I guess 100AM for $50 isn't bad I'm just used to getting a lot more AM for that kind of spend.

 

[tinkerone]

I'm a retired BMO employee and I agree with what others have said. Check your Elire card and make sure the airmiles symbol is in the right hand corner at the top. Call the 800 number on the back of the card and ask them what your profile shows, which reward program you have. Then verify that they have the correct Airmiles number on file. There could be plenty of reasons that they are not posting and the sooner you contact them the better.

BMO Elite AM should show on your account the day after your statement cut off.

 

[twinkletoe]

I'm a retired BMO employee and I agree with what others have said. Check your Elire card and make sure the airmiles symbol is in the right hand corner at the top. Call the 800 number on the back of the card and ask them what your profile shows, which reward program you have. Then verify that they have the correct Airmiles number on file. There could be plenty of reasons that they are not posting and the sooner you contact them the better.

BMO Elite AM should show on your account the day after your statement cut off.

 

[twinkletoe]

Thanks, everyone, for your input. I checked my credit card and, yes, there is an Airmiles symbol on it! Phew! I will call Mastercard directly before calling Airmiles. Something isn't right.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

Sorry to hear. So instead of AM see about switching to PC points or some other. With PC you cant get GC but you can fool yourself and add them to your bill and use the PC points to pay for your groceries. They do have some good targeted deals that come into your email. Plus they seem to be ramping up like the bacon deal last friday. I dont have them at my store yet, but I have heard that the Disney GC are at some of the Loblaws and Superstores.
I dont think the duck minds us posting about good PC deals here. Its all about helping each other.

Yeahhhh the AirMiles were a good "envelope" system for vacation money. My DH can't/won't make that distinction with the PC points, sadly. He has shot down my reasonable and sane explanation of "let's budget using GC!" when I first heard about it. His thoughts are, if the Visa is holding any balance or if we have any amount owing on our LOC's, if we didn't spend that money on groceries thanks to sales/coupons/great deals, that money has to go pay down debt. I understand his thought process but it just pushes our next vacation further and further away. Of course most people would nod and say, "Yep, you got debt. No vacations for you," but I enjoyed pulling out that travel rewards card and USING it!

 

[bgula]

I've just gotten around to totaling up the AM I got from the SIM program and comparing it to what the program was supposed to be offering. I was awarded 3100 AM, but from my totals, I should have received 3400 for completing all the offers. Does this number jive with what everyone else has for a total for the entire program? Just want to know if I'm missing anything before I contact Amex.

 

[twinkletoe]

Check to make sure they linked the credit card to your existing air miles account. I had an issue like this when I signed up, they had created a brand new air miles account number for me. (Our air miles account is in my husbands name but the card was in mine - not sure if that was the hiccup or not)

Bingo. That is exactly what happened. The BMO rep explained that a new Airmiles account had been set up and my 'missing' 4000 Airmiles were there. We got everything sorted at that end and then the Airmiles customer service person did the transfer. I think the mystery is solved and, moving forward, the miles should arrive in the right place!
Thanks for your help!

 

[tinkerone]

I've just gotten around to totaling up the AM I got from the SIM program and comparing it to what the program was supposed to be offering. I was awarded 3100 AM, but from my totals, I should have received 3400 for completing all the offers. Does this number jive with what everyone else has for a total for the entire program? Just want to know if I'm missing anything before I contact Amex.

I just went back and checked my account to see what I had received. I thought I had done them all but now I'm not sure. My totals are June 400, Sept 800, Oct 900, Nov 800. If I remember correctly they combined two of the offers of 500 and 300 together which made up the Sept 800. However, when I add them up, it only comes to 2900 so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. Maybe someone else who did the SIM offers can pipe in.