Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[ottawamom]

So I'm trying to come up with a plan for Rexall. . I have a spend $60 get 60 miles coupon that expires today and I definitely need to buy a facial moisturizer and some makeup, so I'm hopeful the whole skincare/beauty offer works out. But then I might also go tomorrow to stock up on vitamins, I'll just need to remember to check if the store carries the vitamins I need.

Any tips for my first trip to Rexall? I'm going by myself, so I won't have to worry about chasing a toddler/husband. And I'll add things up on my phone as I go to make sure I'm hitting the targets. Any tips for once I get to the cashier?

Everything Donald said plus I open the conversation with I'm looking to get over $X before tax so that I can take advantage of the airmiles promotion. That way the cashier knows I mean business and am aware of the rules. If they give you a hard time about multiple coupons politely ask them to try and see what happens. Definitely check your receipt before you step away from the cash. Get anything unusual addressed right there and then. This is not a time to feel embarrassed about creating a scene. You can always play the dopey me card if you are incorrect.

 

[ottawamom]

Just got this email to both cards ...
View attachment 392680
Fine print from the website:
Terms and Conditions

* LIMITED-TIME OFFER. Offer valid April 1–28, 2019. Conditions may apply. While supplies last, subject to availability. Must be 18 years or older. Get 10 Bonus Miles on qualifying QUICKTICKET® purchases valued at $8 or more at participating Metro locations in Ontario (excluding Thunder Bay). Limit of 10 Bonus Miles per transaction, per Collector Number. No coupon required. In-store purchases only. A valid AIR MILES® Card must be presented at the time of the purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. QUICKTICKET not exactly as shown. Please allow up to 4 weeks post (promotion or month end) for Bonus Miles to be posted to your Collector Account.

Good deal if you were going to purchase two lottery tickets at the same time anyway. I get 1 ticket every once in a blue moon so I don't think I'll be able to use this one.

 

[hdrolfe]

I got that lottery ticket email as well, and I was planning to get a lotto max (that's the one at $55 Million right now, right?) I will probably get a 649 as well I guess? I'm sure it will be the winning ticket!

 

[Days In the Sun]

I went to Sobeys today looking for Larabars (they didn't get any in) and ended up having a chat with the store manager for a bit. One thing he mentioned to me was that the prices in the flyer are colour coded, which was news to me. He showed me the flyer and how the green prices are sale prices for the current week only and that the yellow ones mean they have set those prices for a month. I wasn't smart enough to ask about the affiliated airmiles (I was too focused on when the Larabars would be in at the time lol) but it is something I will be watching. I got home and checked out the flyer, there appears to be red and orange prices as well which look like seasonal merchandise and multi-buy.

Anyway, I thought this is good information to know.

 

[Days In the Sun]

So I'm trying to come up with a plan for Rexall. . I have a spend $60 get 60 miles coupon that expires today and I definitely need to buy a facial moisturizer and some makeup, so I'm hopeful the whole skincare/beauty offer works out. But then I might also go tomorrow to stock up on vitamins, I'll just need to remember to check if the store carries the vitamins I need.

Any tips for my first trip to Rexall? I'm going by myself, so I won't have to worry about chasing a toddler/husband. And I'll add things up on my phone as I go to make sure I'm hitting the targets. Any tips for once I get to the cashier?

Some great tips from @Donald - my hero and @ottawamom. A few others I use:
- I always bring a calculator, don't always use it but good to have.
- I let the cashier know right away that I am using coupons and I will slow down their line. I find they will react faster to get backup as soon as something doesn't scan correctly etc.
- I don't usually bring in my own bags (or at Shoppers for that matter) so that I can be 100% focused on the register. Anywhere else I use my own bags.
- I usually take inventory before I get in line, I usually know what before tax total I'm expecting, how many airmiles I'm expecting and how many coupons/offers I'm using.

 

[ottawamom]

For those in the Ottawa area. I just visited the new Foodland in Greely. It is a really nice store, lots of stock and nice wide aisles. It's open 24hrs. I'm ready for a Blue Friday.

Definitely worth the trip for those AM.

 

[bababear_50]

Short for my weekly goal of airmiles........
time to go to Shell for a sandwich,,,,,or two.
Hugs
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

Thanks for the reminder. I have a spend $5 at Shell offer. I'll use it on that.

 

[hdrolfe]

I went to Metro for groceries (wow that was expensive) and bought two lotto tickets, no bonus 10 AM appears on my receipt so just wondering if anyone else has done this?

 

[damo]

So I have done Shell twice at the pump now on two separate cards that both were opted in. There is no code or any indication on the receipt that it worked, so I assume it will be just like last time where the points get added later.

Artisan pizza at Metro was good and posted nicely.

I guess this should be in the mega miles thread. I will copy and paste it over there.

 

[mkmommy]

Short for my weekly goal of airmiles........
time to go to Shell for a sandwich,,,,,or two.
Hugs
Mel

What Shell do you go too!

Will be in Mississauga tomorrow so may stop in .

 

[bababear_50]

What Shell do you go too!

Will be in Mississauga tomorrow so may stop in .

Hi Hon
The best one for choice is
2165 ERIN MILLS PKWY
QEW and Erin Mills Parkway.
Although I think they put out fresh stuff Mondays.
Hugs
Mel

 

[mort1331]

Thanks Mega Miles, Onyx level again. And just did 2nd card for the first time and now have that at Gold level. Now bring on the special deals.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Rexall email coupon just popped up and I'm happy with the return! It's only valid thru till Wednesday again so don't get caught short. I have a ton of things I'm planning on buying and both cards have a spend $60 get $60 so I will get at least 180 miles on both cards no problemo (well unless you count the fact that I'll be in Toronto with my friend so I'll have to cart my treasures around )

Spend $50 get 80 AM valid April 8th - 10th

 

[Days In the Sun]

Rexall email coupon just popped up and I'm happy with the return! It's only valid thru till Wednesday again so don't get caught short. I have a ton of things I'm planning on buying and both cards have a spend $60 get $60 so I will get at least 180 miles on both cards no problemo (well unless you count the fact that I'll be in Toronto with my friend so I'll have to cart my treasures around )

Spend $50 get 80 AM valid April 8th - 11th

Heads up that Wednesday is April 10, not Apr 11 (Last Rexall email coupon date).
Wondering if there will be a good offer for Thursday April 11???

Also, Rexall Megamiles coupon are now expired (for those like me that needed to check).

I plan to shop by Wednesday, just need to fit it into my schedule somehow.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Heads up that Wednesday is April 10, not Apr 11 (Last Rexall email coupon date).
Wondering if there will be a good offer for Thursday April 11???

Also, Rexall Megamiles coupon are now expired (for those like me that needed to check).

I plan to shop by Wednesday, just need to fit it into my schedule somehow.

GOOD catch! That was a Freudian slip on my part, hoping to do my Rexall shop on the way home from Toronto not during my trip

The coupon last week was also only good till Wednesday and i was thinking the same thing about a better offer for Thursday but it didn't happen I'm thinking they're working to close some of their loopholes and cut down on the number of miles they hand out!

 

[Days In the Sun]

GOOD catch! That was a Freudian slip on my part, hoping to do my Rexall shop on the way home from Toronto not during my trip

The coupon last week was also only good till Wednesday and i was thinking the same thing about a better offer for Thursday but it didn't happen I'm thinking they're working to close some of their loopholes and cut down on the number of miles they hand out!

Agree for sure on the cutbacks. In the past they have done a one day 100am/$50 on the day before Good Friday but that's next Thursday not this week. I would normally hold out until shopping Wednesday and see if a Rexall email arrives Wednesday morning with a Thursday promo. I can't fit in Thursday this week anyway so I'll likely shop tomorrow.

 

[Donald - my hero]

First day of the Sweet 16 Birthday promo for the Airmilesshop portal

 

[osully]

Some great tips from @Donald - my hero and @ottawamom. A few others I use:
- I always bring a calculator, don't always use it but good to have.
- I let the cashier know right away that I am using coupons and I will slow down their line. I find they will react faster to get backup as soon as something doesn't scan correctly etc.
- I don't usually bring in my own bags (or at Shoppers for that matter) so that I can be 100% focused on the register. Anywhere else I use my own bags.
- I usually take inventory before I get in line, I usually know what before tax total I'm expecting, how many airmiles I'm expecting and how many coupons/offers I'm using.

Always use my phone calculator for Rexall and grocery shops. Only way to make sure you are either getting to your spend threshold, or sticking to your budget. Or both!

 

[kimbert]

Current free contest on AM site:
Includes airfare to Halifax airport, 2 nights accommodation, foodie tour with the band Metric, and tickets to their Thursday May 2nd show. Oh, and $300 on a pre-paid card for spending.
https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/Splas...1584_StagePassApril2019-WTB-Metric-_-EnterNow

I'm not a big foodie, so the tastes would be wasted on me, and I'm not hip enough to know the band well, but I entered anyway, just in case!