Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[damo]

For anyone who did the Bonus Boom thing the other weekend, my BMO offer just posted (spend $150 get 50AM). I couldn't remember what I did until I looked it up. I purchased $100 in Metro GC and then used them to do my shopping for the week.

Mine didn't post. I did Global Pet Foods and Sobeys. Maybe Global wasn't a partner in this deal? Or else I was stupid and used my gift card to pay at Sobeys.....gah!!!!!!

 

[hdrolfe]

Rexall flyer is only good until Wednesday, maybe they will have a good deal on Thursday.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

What was the Bonus Boom again?

 

[ottawamom]

It was a "promotion" which highlighted sponsors in your local area. You shopped at them and basically got the airmiles promotions they were offering anyway. The only diifference was BMO had an offer in the mix. It truly was nothing special except for the BMO offer, just a marketing attempt to get members to think it was some thing great.

You were limited to the sponsors in your email, which for me, were very limited as I routinely shop outside my local neighbourhood. It took place Feb 14-17.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Hmm, maybe I didn't get it. Doesn't sound familiar.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Hmm, maybe I didn't get it. Doesn't sound familiar.

Everyone got it, showed up on the website. If you want to check what it was, use the search function to look at this thread filtered to that term and just this thread. Once I get to my computer i'll stick a link in here!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Was one of those offers you had to use over 3 days (weekend)?

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Has anyone purchased Aquatica, or SeaWorld tickets with Air Miles? I'm just curious if they are actual paper tickets they send to you, or if they are just emailed?

 

[Baby Ninja]

2 years ago or so Shoppers blocked you from redeeming and buying a giftcard in the same transaction. This was Shoppers Optimum, ie. pre PCOptimum, not sure if it is still the case. Has anyone here tried?

Hi. I've accomplished this at Shoppers many times successfully over the past year (purchased a GC and redeemed within the same transaction) however, as most others have mentioned here you must ensure the amount of groceries/items you purchase exceed your GC amount. For example: Items total $52.86, throw on a $50 GC, redeem 50,000 points, pay $52.86 debit/credit/cash.

Keep in mind though, that you will not receive any points on redemption transactions. So best not to spend your $50 on a 20x weekend. Nab the points, and redeem for your GC's during other times.

Hopefully that all makes sense

 

[ottawamom]

Was one of those offers you had to use over 3 days (weekend)?

Yes. The promotion was only for Feb 14-17. It was really a non-issue promotion. There was nothing special about it. Just a lot of hot air.

 

[Debbie]

Off topic again but on a more positive note, if you have a pcfinancial credit card and spend $50 at Shoppers on Saturday you'll get 40% back in points.
20x day = 30% + 5000 points when you spend $50 = 10% = 40% ... plus any personal offers (I'm holding a couple of pcoptimum offers today to use on Saturday which will give an additional 20%).

I don't often shop Shoppers. How are their prices in comparison to No Frills or Superstore? I have some targeted offers, which, if the prices were comparable, I could see me doing the Shoppers run instead of my usual Saturday No Frills.

 

[Days In the Sun]

Hi. I've accomplished this at Shoppers many times successfully over the past year (purchased a GC and redeemed within the same transaction) however, as most others have mentioned here you must ensure the amount of groceries/items you purchase exceed your GC amount. For example: Items total $52.86, throw on a $50 GC, redeem 50,000 points, pay $52.86 debit/credit/cash.

Keep in mind though, that you will not receive any points on redemption transactions. So best not to spend your $50 on a 20x weekend. Nab the points, and redeem for your GC's during other times.

Hopefully that all makes sense

Thank you, glad to know it works.

 

[tinkerone]

I don't often shop Shoppers. How are their prices in comparison to No Frills or Superstore? I have some targeted offers, which, if the prices were comparable, I could see me doing the Shoppers run instead of my usual Saturday No Frills.

I find their prices on groceries extremely good. Not everything, you have to look close but I just went through the Shoppers flyer and made my list for Saturdays run. Between the 20X plus targeted offers and the extra 5000 points they are offering for using their PC mastercard on Saturday I will take home 25,800 points ($25.80) on a $51 spend. That is terrific! Everything is grocery and no more than I would pay at a Walmart or No Frills. Check out their flyer, they have some Saturday only offers that are good.
Anyone who does collect PC points, Loblaws is offering 5000 ($5) in points for the purchase of Ultimate Dining Card, H&M and Wayspa, for every $25 spent. Another not bad deal.

I'll edit this to throw in one of the things I really like about the PC program is you don't have to buy 5 or 10 of an item to get the points. 50 AM for the purchase of 5 of something sometimes makes it a no go for us.

 

[Donald - my hero]

What was the Bonus Boom again?

Here's where we started talking about this complete BUST of an offer if you want to refresh your mind. It wasn't worth anywhere the amount of hype the gave it IMHO!!

Bonus Boom Non-offer chatter

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I used to think...if I can buy it cheaper at to superstore or No Frills I would. But I i went when they had their 20x the points...I would get WAY MORE points back that I would spend extra. It was an " easier" way for me to save a little extra by spending an extra 5.00 for all the items I needed...when I would get 17-23 dollars in rewards for me to redeem at a later date.

The way I started to look at it was this. Does my bank account number need that 5.00. At one time it did. No questions. There was zero money for me to decide that. But now...would I take that extra 5-7.00 I'm spending at shoppers, and save that? Nope...probably not. But could I spend that 5 bucks...and get 17-23.00 in points towards some free items...or take those free groceries/toiletries etc and take out of my bank account at a different time as " cash " and apply it to something that my whole family could use as " fun money" Yup!! Right now...my bank account can allow me to do that. Because I sure don't see that kind of a return on my savings from my bank and lately our retirement saving either

And please don't get me wrong when I say that my bank may not need it right now...because there have been times when honestly...I needed that extra 5.00. As a cashier at No frill for a bit last winter, I seen where it did matter to alot of people. Times are tough...and some days, we need that little break for our bank account - and it's great that we can get that 10.00 off our total at the register It's a win win for everyone

I don't often shop Shoppers. How are their prices in comparison to No Frills or Superstore? I have some targeted offers, which, if the prices were comparable, I could see me doing the Shoppers run instead of my usual Saturday No Frills.

 

[Days In the Sun]

I don't often shop Shoppers. How are their prices in comparison to No Frills or Superstore? I have some targeted offers, which, if the prices were comparable, I could see me doing the Shoppers run instead of my usual Saturday No Frills.

Higher, like shopping at Rexall or Sobeys for most prices. But if you watch for items on sale that you would normally purchase elsewhere, they can be as good as Superstore or No Frills. In Ontario, milk is the same price as everywhere else as are a few other items.

 

[hdrolfe]

I used to get eggs, milk, and some grocery items like that at Shoppers because it was cheaper than the grocery store. I'd do the 20x the points events and get all grocery items.

 

[marchingstar]

my local shoppers seems very comparably priced to other stores. i like to use it for shops between bigger stock-up trips. dairy, eggs, frozen foods, a few pantry staples, that sort of thing. and like others are saying, the points earned are definitely great. i’ve done a few 20x events and those usually return ~20$ in points for a 50$ shop.

 

[bababear_50]

Hi friends
Would anyone be interested in starting a PC Shoppers Optimum thread. I love yah all but to be honest I am getting confused with both programs being on one thread. Just a thought.

Hugs
Mel

 

[Debbie]

Thank you for all of the responses. I've looked at my loaded offers, and I'll be good if DS forgets to pick up the Pull Ups that his daughter needs. Depending on how many he does buy, I might just add that to my list, anyway.