Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[bababear_50]

I bypassed Shell and went to Sobeys--bought $200.00 Sobeys GC with my STB cash airmiles.
I paid for the groceries with the Sobeys GC,
Son reimbursed me the $200.00 in cash as it was his turn to buy groceries and I now have $200.00 for our trip.
(and I got a few extra airmiles from Sobeys).
Hugs Mel

 

[star72232]

I bypassed Shell and went to Sobeys--bought $200.00 Sobeys GC with my STB cash airmiles.
I paid for the groceries with the Sobeys GC,
Son reimbursed me the $200.00 in cash as it was his turn to buy groceries and I now have $200.00 for our trip.
(and I got a few extra airmiles from Sobeys).
Hugs Mel

You can use AM to buy GC at Sobeys? That's better for me than the Visa or MC GC, since there isn't a transaction fee on them, plus I can buy groceries at FreshCo with them. Awesome to know that!

 

[bababear_50]

You can use AM to buy GC at Sobeys? That's better for me than the Visa or MC GC, since there isn't a transaction fee on them, plus I can buy groceries at FreshCo with them. Awesome to know that!

Yes it says right here and I did it today with no issues.
How to Redeem your AIR MILES Cash Balance atSobeys
Present your AIR MILES Collector Card at checkout to instantly redeem from your AIR MILES Cash balance to save on your purchases at Sobeys
or purchase Sobeys Gift Cards for gifting.
Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Quick trip to Rexall last night to pick up medication and stuff for son who has a wicked chest cold.
I picked up a bunch of bounce scent free $4.99 each, and kleenex $3.99 for 6.
I managed to scoop up 152 airmiles. I've changed my collecting to cash for awhile to pick up some more Starbucks GC.
Happy Monday everyone!!.
Hugs Mel

 

[Aladora]

Here is Rexall spend $40, get 60AM coupon.

Feb 6 - Feb 9 coupon

 

[kuhltiffany]

I had to test this… Just went to the Shell in Kanata (Katimavik area, March Road), and used my AM to buy $100 worth of "Ultimate Dining" GC with no issues. I chatted with the 2 employees there, they said I could redeem for any GC, or use directly for gas (which I had never even thought of before ). Got home and already had the Congratulations on your Cash Award email from AM...

Heads up! (Ottawa area)

My coworker (who recently became obsessed with Air Miles) just tried to redeem his STB Cash Miles at Shell for a Visa prepaid card. He was told by the cashier that they'd just received instructions to not allow Air Miles Cash redemptions for gift cards of any kind. And that Shell no longer accepted credit card payment for gift cards either. Debit or cash only.

He subsequently went to our local Sobeys and Rexall stores where we've both recently redeemed Cash Miles for gift cards. No go as well.

I'm impressed that the stores finally closed this loophole. Sad of course. But I always thought there was poor financial accounting at those stores.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you guys know.

Since I'm a diehard, I will try one different Shell before I give up and just save them for bonus redemption days. Best value for Cash Miles that way anyway.

 

[DilEmma]

I had to test this… Just went to the Shell in Kanata (Katimavik area, March Road), and used my AM to buy $100 worth of "Ultimate Dining" GC with no issues. I chatted with the 2 employees there, they said I could redeem for any GC, or use directly for gas (which I had never even thought of before ). Got home and already had the Congratulations on your Cash Award email from AM...

Awesome, thanks for letting us know.

(Shell that coworker could not redeem at was Woodroffe in Barrhaven.)

 

[tinkerone]

Looking on the actual receipt for a phone #. What a novel concept. I usually overthink things and forget to look for the simple solution right in front of me. Post back with your results if you don't mind.

I just called. The agent told me that I needed to wait 4 to 6 weeks before they would do anything but if I had not received the miles by then call back and they would post manually. He will not do anything before then as the 50 for 95 offer always posts late and, according to him, never shows on the receipt. It has been three weeks for me so I guess I will patiently wait another 3.

 

[pigletto]

You can use AM to buy GC at Sobeys? That's better for me than the Visa or MC GC, since there isn't a transaction fee on them, plus I can buy groceries at FreshCo with them. Awesome to know that!

I think I've decided this is my plan as well. I like using Freshco because they pricematch too. I'll put the $200 in cash directly into the trip fund.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I think I've decided this is my plan as well. I like using Freshco because they pricematch too. I'll put the $200 in cash directly into the trip fund.

Hmm, I like this idea too, but I plan on building my dream miles back up for at least two flights to Miami. It is such a great deal to buy my cruise flights through air miles as the ones I need based on flight times are always $700+ each! It's the best bang for my buck with air miles...$160 + 2325 miles.

 

[ottawamom]

I just called. The agent told me that I needed to wait 4 to 6 weeks before they would do anything but if I had not received the miles by then call back and they would post manually. He will not do anything before then as the 50 for 95 offer always posts late and, according to him, never shows on the receipt. It has been three weeks for me so I guess I will patiently wait another 3.

You won't be waiting alone. There are a few others in the same boat.

 

[DilEmma]

New promotion... one free Cineplex ticket when you use two offers. Varies by province.
https://www.airmilesfreeflick.ca/en/home
Just in case anyone is interested.

 

[bababear_50]

Metro flyer is up
I can see a couple of things I need.
Christie crackers,juice.
Hugs Mel
http://flyers.smartcanucks.ca/canada/metro-on-flyer-february-9-to-15/all

 

[momof2gr8kids]

Hmm.... I didn't get my STB AM yet. I know I got the lowest offer as I couldn't use a lot of the others. Will have to call or send an email. Of course I don't have receipts anymore. Ugh.

 

[ottawamom]

New promotion... one free Cineplex ticket when you use two offers. Varies by province.
https://www.airmilesfreeflick.ca/en/home
Just in case anyone is interested.

Interesting offer, unfortunately nothing I need in the next two weeks.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I should haul in at least 270 miles from Sobeys this week! yesssss

10x base at my local store only
5x base at all sobeys (coupon to be presented)
50 when you spend $20 on various yogurts
25 when you buy 4 bearpaws or wagon wheels ($1.88 each)
Sobeys target coupons: Spend $100/30, use 4 coupons/25 miles
My Offers: Spend $100/30, plus smaller offers

Should be a good one!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Any other Onyx level cardholders get this when they logged in? Also a new booklet of coupons to use. Mine has a spend $95/get 95 for Lawtons...I love that one as it accrues over a month.

 

[oceanwave]

So I logged into our Airmiles account this morning and we have a balance of 285 cash miles. I have never turned cash miles on and it is set to dream miles. I doubled checked and it is still set to dream miles. Was shop the block cash miles, I thought it would be rewarded as dream miles.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

So I logged into our Airmiles account this morning and we have a balance of 285 cash miles. I have never turned cash miles on and it is set to dream miles. I doubled checked and it is still set to dream miles. Was shop the block cash miles, I thought it would be rewarded as dream miles.

Yes, STB was deposited as Cash miles, even if you are selected to earn Dream.

 

[DilEmma]

The 1,900 STB bonus (or your personal total here) was only ever in Cash Miles regardless of what you selected. The Miles you earned from redeeming the individual coupons were awarded based on your preference.

Edit: I type too slow.......

^^^^ what she said