Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Canadian Harmony]

This week's Thrifty Foods Flyer

It has a great "buy a $200 Smile card, get 200AM" and there is nothing that says it is once per collector account! I picked up one yesterday and will try again today or tomorrow to see if you can do this multiple times. Every other time we have had this deal at Thrifty Foods, it has been a one and done kind of deal so this might make me really happy!

There are actually quite a few good AM deals this week, finally!!!

I went in yesterday and did the card and bought another $207 which netted me another 200AM, so that was a great score for me! To top it off, the g/c I put the $200 on already had $200 on it (and I had forgotten) so that was a really nice surprise!

 

[Spotthecat]

Just came back from our "Airmiles" trip to Disneyworld (5 3-day passes through AM), Disney 4-day cruise for family of 5 on the Disney Dream (all paid through AM except for taxes and insurance), and a Seaworld day (5 Seaworld passes through AM). Flights were discounted through DH and I having each a Westjet travel card for those 99$ companion vouchers plus 250$ promotion each. All in all, pretty affordable trip. Now we get to collect for next one!!!

 

[kuhltiffany]

That is awesome! I didn't know you could use AM for Disney cruises, how did you book that?

Just came back from our "Airmiles" trip to Disneyworld (5 3-day passes through AM), Disney 4-day cruise for family of 5 on the Disney Dream (all paid through AM except for taxes and insurance), and a Seaworld day (5 Seaworld passes through AM). Flights were discounted through DH and I having each a Westjet travel card for those 99$ companion vouchers plus 250$ promotion each. All in all, pretty affordable trip. Now we get to collect for next one!!!

 

[kuhltiffany]

Do you think this will be for everyone? I just found out I need a new stove (old one is 14 yrs old and at least $450 to fix so not worth it).

If so, maybe I can order one online at Lowe's tomorrow, at least the AM will make me feel better about it...

From airmiles program email from today, one more chance at 20x on airmilesshops this Friday:

 

[Donald - my hero]

Rexall had a "spend this much get airmiles" in steps 3-day only bonus as well as a spend $50 on cosmetics, get 100 AM, for Sunday only. I'm wondering if those are combinable. Like if the $80 I spend includes the $50 cosmetics could I get the 100 for each and end up with 200 AM? Sorry I'm not sure that's explained very well! I think Rexall's flyer may be posted as well. http://www.rexall.ca/eflyer/

Yes they are combinable (nice word!) you can spend your $50.00 on cosmetics and have that as part of your other total. Even better is when some of those items have bonus miles as well! Their definition of "beauty products" is very broad too so you should have a pretty easy shop. Happy hunting

 

[Donald - my hero]

Metro targeted coupon question.

Each week I get new coupons from metro via their website. Usually they are only good for the next week or so. They have a few up now that don't expire until December 31. I don't know if they take down the coupon once I've used it and issue another one or if they leave the same coupon up until it's due date. It says in the fine print that it can only be used once for the duration of the coupon.

Anyone have experience using these coupons more than once? Unfortunately I didn't write down the coupon code when I used them last week so I'm not 100% sure these are the same or if they are new.

Ok, Metro has 2 types of these coupons --- some come both in the mail and are loaded onto the app or you can print from your profile .. THOSE are good till the end of December and are a once & done deal.
The others appear on your profile weekly and are good for 2 weeks -- they are called "My personalized coupons" These are good for as many times as you want! (thinking it might be once a day though??) There is a trick to this though that you need to follow carefully or you will lose them before the end of the second week:
on your computer select them ALL and print them (i do it to a PDF file so i can re-print if i want multiples)
on your smartphone -- hubby selects the ones we use as we shop so he can show them and then before we get in the car he selects them ALL to keep them. If you forget to save them before the next batch shows up POOF gone :O

 

[Donald - my hero]

Do you think this will be for everyone? I just found out I need a new stove (old one is 14 yrs old and at least $450 to fix so not worth it).

If so, maybe I can order one online at Lowe's tomorrow, at least the AM will make me feel better about it...

Don't know why it won't be good for everyone ... I think it's a great idea! don't forget to check out both Sears and the Bay as well Sears currently has an offer
ONLINE EXCLUSIVE
JOYFUL SAVINGS
DEC. 12 - 16
spend $100, save 15% (use code JOY15)
spend $200, save 20% (use code JOY20)

And the Bay?
Get 2x AIR MILES Reward Miles*†

Good luck finding something you're happy with

 

[Donald - my hero]

I work for Safeway and fuel (mostly) at Shell so that's where the majority of our AM comes from. I'm pretty good at racking'em up at work cos I watch for AM specials and deals and shop accordingly...but I'm weak in other areas. I wish I'd known about this Costa coffee thing! Thanks for the warm welcome

Sorry i haven't taken the chance to welcome you to the Hunt .. so glad you found us and have joined in the fun.

The Costa coffee offer is still going until January 8th .. the push this week was that instead of 10 AM per cup it was (correct me someone if i'm wrong) 50 AM per cup. You still have some time to drink some of that swill, err... coffee if you're so inclined

 

[ottawamom]

Ok, Metro has 2 types of these coupons --- some come both in the mail and are loaded onto the app or you can print from your profile .. THOSE are good till the end of December and are a once & done deal.
The others appear on your profile weekly and are good for 2 weeks -- they are called "My personalized coupons" These are good for as many times as you want! (thinking it might be once a day though??) There is a trick to this though that you need to follow carefully or you will lose them before the end of the second week:
on your computer select them ALL and print them (i do it to a PDF file so i can re-print if i want multiples)
on your smartphone -- hubby selects the ones we use as we shop so he can show them and then before we get in the car he selects them ALL to keep them. If you forget to save them before the next batch shows up POOF gone :O

Thanks, I knew you would have the answer. I usually don't have need to use the coupons more than once but I have a few this cycle that I could use more than once. I have printed them out. I have another card that I received in the mail from Metro that gives me 25AM when I spend $25. I can use it once per day. Metro is just down the street so I have been doing small shops every day to maximize my AM with that deal. I double up with the other email coupons and it has been adding up. We don't have Costa coffee in the Ottawa area so I need all the help I can get.

 

[Aladora]

This week's Thrifty Foods Flyer

It has a great "buy a $200 Smile card, get 200AM" and there is nothing that says it is once per collector account! I picked up one yesterday and will try again today or tomorrow to see if you can do this multiple times. Every other time we have had this deal at Thrifty Foods, it has been a one and done kind of deal so this might make me really happy!

There are actually quite a few good AM deals this week, finally!!!

Turns out that you can only do this once per collector account.

I did end up getting another 200AM for a second $200 smile card but I should now have and now I feel guilty! I was at customer service picking up a few things for dinner and I bought the second smile card first. The cashier noticed that the 200AM did not show up so she added it to my account manually. It was only after I got home that I looked carefully at the flyer and there in teeny tiny print was the once per collector account line.

Oops!

 

[bababear_50]

Jingle Bells Jingle Bells,,,I just finished all the Christmas stocking stuffers at Rexall
Racked up 250 airmiles
Now the focus is wrapping them all
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Turns out that you can only do this once per collector account.

I did end up getting another 200AM for a second $200 smile card but I should now have and now I feel guilty! I was at customer service picking up a few things for dinner and I bought the second smile card first. The cashier noticed that the 200AM did not show up so she added it to my account manually. It was only after I got home that I looked carefully at the flyer and there in teeny tiny print was the once per collector account line.

Oops!

It's ok Hon
sorta the same thing happened with me at Rexall last week and I went in and confessed--he just said "Merry christmas'....
I did feel guilty though.
Hugs Mel

 

[Aladora]

It's ok Hon
sorta the same thing happened with me at Rexall last week and I went in and confessed--he just said "Merry christmas'....
I did feel guilty though.
Hugs Mel

I'm Jewish and Canadian...guilty runs through my veins!

I'm going to have to go back in this weekend and tell them.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Do you think this will be for everyone? I just found out I need a new stove (old one is 14 yrs old and at least $450 to fix so not worth it).

If so, maybe I can order one online at Lowe's tomorrow, at least the AM will make me feel better about it...

UPDATE to this for you ..... This started today

 

[kuhltiffany]

Thanks! They also have free delivery right now too!!! And my parents are paying for it as a Christmas present, so all is well, will be ordered tomorrow morning!

UPDATE to this for you ..... This started today
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[ottawamom]

I'm Jewish and Canadian...guilty runs through my veins!

I'm going to have to go back in this weekend and tell them.

Don't feel guilty. AM has short changed each of us a few AM from time to time. Pay it forward and do something nice for someone else. Pick up some groceries using some cash miles and donate them. Corporate Canada won't miss the AM they "over-paid" you.

 

[Mickey&JoshNut]

I just wanted to post to thank everyone for posting about the AM deals...because of all you, tonight I redeemed my second 7 day WDW pass and booked our trip March 26 - April 6, 2017....I can't wait to spend my birthday with Mickey!!!!!!

 

[allykat73]

Anyone know any bonus offers for buying gift cards this week in Ontario?

 

[AngelDisney]

Thanks all in advance!
Another question about gift cards: Do you get AM when buying gift cards at Shell?

 

[ttaylorcan]

Metro targeted coupon question.

Each week I get new coupons from metro via their website. Usually they are only good for the next week or so. They have a few up now that don't expire until December 31. I don't know if they take down the coupon once I've used it and issue another one or if they leave the same coupon up until it's due date. It says in the fine print that it can only be used once for the duration of the coupon.

Anyone have experience using these coupons more than once? Unfortunately I didn't write down the coupon code when I used them last week so I'm not 100% sure these are the same or if they are new.

Ok, Metro has 2 types of these coupons --- some come both in the mail and are loaded onto the app or you can print from your profile .. THOSE are good till the end of December and are a once & done deal.
The others appear on your profile weekly and are good for 2 weeks -- they are called "My personalized coupons" These are good for as many times as you want! (thinking it might be once a day though??) There is a trick to this though that you need to follow carefully or you will lose them before the end of the second week:
on your computer select them ALL and print them (i do it to a PDF file so i can re-print if i want multiples)
on your smartphone -- hubby selects the ones we use as we shop so he can show them and then before we get in the car he selects them ALL to keep them. If you forget to save them before the next batch shows up POOF gone :O

Just adding my experience with the weekly ones as well:
- I've been able to print each coupon twice (so if you forget to save, you have one more chance)
- They are only supposed to be used once but so far I've been able to use them once per transaction. More than once a day has been working for me. Subject to change when they catch on of course.