Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[ottawamom]

My Sobeys is already starting to clear their shelves in anticipation of turning into a Farm Boy, I will need to use up that gift card sooner than later I guess.... though I hope I can use it at Fresh Co. I'm going to miss Sobeys.

Me too!

 

[ElCray]

Me too!

Is this the Barrhaven location?

 

[hdrolfe]

Is this the Barrhaven location?

Yes. I noticed when I was there on Saturday and yesterday people were posting pictures on social media of empty shelves They aren't supposed to close until Oct 2 but it looks like it will be slim options until then. And then we get another Farm Boy, because of course the one we already have isn't enough?

 

[ElCray]

Yes. I noticed when I was there on Saturday and yesterday people were posting pictures on social media of empty shelves They aren't supposed to close until Oct 2 but it looks like it will be slim options until then. And then we get another Farm Boy, because of course the one we already have isn't enough?

Yeah I really don't understand the decision. I had to travel anyway to either Barrhaven or Kanata for Sobeys shops (they are equidistant to me) but I feel really bad for Barrhaven and Nepean folks.

 

[hdrolfe]

Yeah I really don't understand the decision. I had to travel anyway to either Barrhaven or Kanata for Sobeys shops (they are equidistant to me) but I feel really bad for Barrhaven and Nepean folks.

It is annoying. I'll only be heading to Kanata now for things like MegaMiles. I guess I'll have to switch where I do my groceries, I have been going to Metro more often since COVID because of the way they have been doing things, but before that I was a Sobeys shopper. I don't care for Loblaws/Independent but perhaps I'll be switching. I go to Farm Boy once or twice a year really... Any way... It's sad to be down a store over Thanksgiving through spring.

 

[Disney Addicted]

I ended up purchasing 5 Sobey's gift cards on my air miles card and was able to switch them over to Shell gift cards right at the Customer Service desk. Then I purchased 5 Sobey's gift cards on my husband's air miles card and kept them as Sobey's. I'll use them at Sobey's, Foodland and FreshCo.

Thank you to those who mentioned the Spend offers stacking! I tried that as I had two offers. I purchased two Sobey's gift cards and I received 300 bonus miles in total as it combined a Spend $200 get 100 bonus miles. On another transaction I purchased one gift card plus slightly over $25 of groceries and it combined a Spend $175 get 50 bonus miles, plus in-store offers (20 on purex). A third transaction for my final two Sobey's gift cards with no extra bonus air miles. I didn't have any more offers in any case at that point.

I tried this with my husband's Sobey's offers as he had two Spend offers, but neither worked. He has a Spend $165 get 50 (I put 2 gift cards together) but it didn't stack. He also has a Buy almost anything and get 190 miles. I purchased 1 gift card and miracle whip but it didn't stack either.

So strange mine stacked but they would not for him! I ended up with 708 miles. My husband with 500. My daughter with 60.

 

[Starwind]

Yes. I noticed when I was there on Saturday and yesterday people were posting pictures on social media of empty shelves They aren't supposed to close until Oct 2 but it looks like it will be slim options until then. And then we get another Farm Boy, because of course the one we already have isn't enough?

I also don't understand the decision, though it makes me wonder if they are planning on closing the existing Farm Boy and just haven't announced it yet ? I can't see a need for two in such a short distance.

 

[hdrolfe]

I also don't understand the decision, though it makes me wonder if they are planning on closing the existing Farm Boy and just haven't announced it yet ? I can't see a need for two in such a short distance.

I mean, I hate the parking lot at the existing Farm Boy, but it is even closer to me than Sobeys. I have no idea what they plan to do... I can't see needing both, Barrhaven is big but it's not that big! I don't think there are two of any of the grocery stores that close together. I assume the bigger Farm Boy moving into the Sobeys will offer more variety. I guess we'll see!

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I'm surprised. Dh and I both got bonus miles posted already for an Onyx offer. It was those "earn 80 miles, get 60 miles" type of offers.

 

[bababear_50]

Looking to stock up on some hot oatmeal, coffee k cups,cream soups and Prime chicken,,,if Airmiles is listening. This is me saying yes behind my face mask.lol

Hugs
Mel

 

[AngelDisney]

I have decided to complete 5 offers on both cards. Did another Sobeys shop for DD. Buying $150 worth of stuff was not easy. Luckily DH likes the bacon with no antibiotics they have which are on sale with buy two get 10 AM offer. I got 4 of those and some chicken breast with loaded offer. Resisted the temptation to buy two more GCs on her account. I thought I could have bought 4 bags of popcorns for 95 AM and didn’t have to tie up $150. So there will be other ways for those 200 AM. My fanny pack needs to be replaced. So I did an Airmilesshop and got a new one from Coach. Just need two Rona shops and another Shell shop and I will be done. I seriously hope it would be easier next time!

 

[ottawamom]

Congrats on getting that done. I am also waiting for RONA and Reno Depot to finish things up. I've got lots of projects to do around the house so they won't be difficult to fulfill.

 

[hdrolfe]

Ugh, I ordered a desk from amazon (used the gift card trick to get a few airmiles) and it came without the hardware to put it together! Why!!! Now I have to either find a bunch of bolts and screws, they were kind enough to put the types needed on the instructions, or find a way to send it back... because that's going to happen. At least I won't get dinged on the airmiles for the gift card purchase, just a refund.

Where can I buy a few bolts and screws in different sizes?

 

[bbangel]

Ugh, I ordered a desk from amazon (used the gift card trick to get a few airmiles) and it came without the hardware to put it together! Why!!! Now I have to either find a bunch of bolts and screws, they were kind enough to put the types needed on the instructions, or find a way to send it back... because that's going to happen. At least I won't get dinged on the airmiles for the gift card purchase, just a refund.

Where can I buy a few bolts and screws in different sizes?

Who made the desk? I would try contacting them and see if they can send you the hardware

 

[hdrolfe]

Who made the desk? I would try contacting them and see if they can send you the hardware

I tried through amazon to contact them and haven't heard back, I'll have to see if I can find another way I guess. I wanted the desk since my kitchen table isn't really the best for this work from home thing that seems to be more permanent. I have been looking for ages to find one that wasn't super pricey or too fancy.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Ugh, I ordered a desk from amazon (used the gift card trick to get a few airmiles) and it came without the hardware to put it together! Why!!! Now I have to either find a bunch of bolts and screws, they were kind enough to put the types needed on the instructions, or find a way to send it back... because that's going to happen. At least I won't get dinged on the airmiles for the gift card purchase, just a refund.

Where can I buy a few bolts and screws in different sizes?

IMHO Amazon has the best customer service I've ever encountered! Reach out thru their chat option and they will make it right! They'll get the hardware to you or refund the order or something totally acceptable. I once ordered the wrong size screen protector for my phone and straight up admitted it. Just wanted a return label and they said keep it and shipped the correct one, it was at my door in under 24 hours, no charge. I've ordered things that come not looking like described and full refund no questions asked with free return. During the postal strike that happened over the Christmas shopping time period I complained about not getting anything within promised times and I got a $20 credit to my account and 6 months free prime.
reach out and let them know

 

[ottawamom]

RONA but wait until Thursday. They have a great selection of IKEA type fasteners that I've picked up when we've taken things apart and misplaced the hardware. Just take your instructions with you and the staff should be able to help you out.

 

[Donald - my hero]

perhaps I should add that I never ordered something that isn't at least shipped/ fulfilled by Amazon. When you reach out play the "I won't order anything from Amazon again" they can't afford bad word of mouth. Don't be rude but tell them they're not providing what's on their website and that's false advertising and misrepresentation

 

[hdrolfe]

Thanks. Amazon was good but wanted me to return it, it's HUGE, won't fit in my car so how am I supposed to do that? I found a way to email the seller so hopefully they will respond, but I'll just go to Rona and I'm sure I can find the pieces there. I wasn't willing to get a replacement sent, the box doesn't look like it was opened so what if they are all missing the parts? Then I end up with all these desk parts... Plus still have to return the one with missing parts. And it was shipped by Amazon, next day delivery.

Amazon has been good normally, we ordered a new phone case for kiddo's phone and we got an empty envelope,they refunded that with no issues, and even when I ordered my kindle paperwhite and a regular kindle cover, I was able to return the cover and get the right one with no problems. But it was a lot easier to take that to the post office than this massive desk stuff, which I can't even put back into the box since I took it apart searching for the hardware...

 

[Donald - my hero]

Thanks. Amazon was good but wanted me to return it, it's HUGE, won't fit in my car so how am I supposed to do that? I found a way to email the seller so hopefully they will respond, but I'll just go to Rona and I'm sure I can find the pieces there. I wasn't willing to get a replacement sent, the box doesn't look like it was opened so what if they are all missing the parts? Then I end up with all these desk parts... Plus still have to return the one with missing parts. And it was shipped by Amazon, next day delivery.

Amazon has been good normally, we ordered a new phone case for kiddo's phone and we got an empty envelope,they refunded that with no issues, and even when I ordered my kindle paperwhite and a regular kindle cover, I was able to return the cover and get the right one with no problems. But it was a lot easier to take that to the post office than this massive desk stuff, which I can't even put back into the box since I took it apart searching for the hardware...

I know Canada Post does pickups for businesses ....not exactly sure what requirements they have for setting up an account nor am i suggesting you do that but wondering ...just the musings of the Duck!