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Discussion AirMiles... Do they influence your shopping choices?

Discussion in 'Shopping Discussions' started by Superchecker, Aug 30, 2012.

  1. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Does earning AirMiles, or any points/rewards influence your day to day shopping habits?

    I like AirMiles, but prices have to be "attractive" too...

    Shell offers up Airmiles, and Chevron offers up Save On Points... So that sometimes influences where I buy gas...
     
  2. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    About 6-7 years ago, one of our local Safeway stores was "battling" against the new Thriftys store, and was offering up Huge bonus AirMiles offers for about 6 months, like Spend $100- get 150 AirMiles, or Spend $250- Get 400 Bonus AirMiles...

    We ended up earning enough AirMiles for 2- 3 Day Hopper passes to DisneyLand! Was like 3,400 or 3,600 AirMiles!(Something like that) Saved us over $300 US at DisneyLand! Made for a great trip!
     
  3. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    They used to. After they de-valued the program and added expiry dates to Air Miles, I don't go out of my way to earn them.

    I had a terrible experience redeeming my air miles for flights which highlighted their poor customer service :facepalm:. I'd rather shop at Superstore or No Frills for better prices. Though, Safeway does some great products and the occasional bargain.
     
  4. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Does SuperStore have a rewards program? "PC" points I believe? Do you collect those? What can they be used towards?

    A buddy of mine has a TD Travel Visa, and he charges everything-everyday so as to earn enough travel $$$ to take him and his wife to Europe every 2 years!
     
  5. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    They do if you use their credit card (which I don't have so I don't collect them). They can be redeemed for RCSS gift cards I believe.

    Instead, I use a MBNA SmartCash Mastercard for grocery and gasoline purchases. It's 3% cashback which they send in cheque form once you reach $50. There's no annual fee.

    If you sign up via Great Canadian Rebates, you get a $60 bonus once approved too. New cardholders get 6 months of 5% cashback on gas and groceries.
     
  6. mission

    mission Full Member

    No, if the item is cheaper elsewhere, I buy that item without Air Miles

    Not unless, it is bonus offer like 100 air miles for a $10 purchase and I need that 100 air miles to redeem something..
     
  7. Night Of GuardianS

    Night Of GuardianS Active Member

    First Tuesday of the month! 10% off or double the airmiles.
     
  8. milquetoast

    milquetoast Senior Member

    ^with a $35 purchase minimum :p.
     
  9. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    It's actually 10% OFF, or 10 X base AirMiles, with minimum $35 purchase, on the 1st Tuesday of every month...

    AND, I believe they had an extra offer this week, Spend at least $75 (?) and receive a $10 Gift card towards next weeks purchases... (Something like that)...

    SuperStore: has an offer like Spend $250- get a $25 Gift Card towards a later purchase....
     
  10. compass

    compass Junior Member

    Staples now accept Air Miles
     
  11. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Went to Safeway today, they have a Spend $100- get 100 Bonus AirMiles this week...
     
  12. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    Got 150 Bonus Airmiles for buying particular products today... Spent $87, got 150 Bonus AirMiles, and also saved 39% off their regular shelf prices...
     
  13. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    EXTRA SPECIAL BONUS OFFER- THIS WEEK ONLY- JUNE 27 THRU JULY 3;

    LADNER STORE ONLY:

    -SPEND $60- GET 75 BONUS AIRMILES!


    -SPEND $100- GET 200 BONUS AIRMILES!!!
     
  14. Superchecker

    Superchecker Active Member

    They are doing it again for this week too...

    Went today to get the 20 X base AirMiles, BUT it was better to get the 200 AirMiles!
     

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