Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Pumpkin1172]

when you shop at Sobeys you get 3x miles. Now, if you shop at say superstore or loblaws, you will get 2x miles since sobeys is no longer participating. you get 3x miles at all partners.

Hmmmm

 

[Donald - my hero]

So basically the Mastercard is going the same route as the AMEX Platinum card, doesn't matter WHAT grocery store you shop in so long as it is a stand alone store you will get the bonus miles (in other words not Costco or Walfart) AMEX gives 1 mile/$5 on ANY food purchase, including restaurants. I like this feature because it means I can earn miles at whatever store i need to go to, be it a health food type grocery store for my speciality items, Longos for GREAT meat or Metro for most everything else.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

I am thinking I still might keep my BMO card for this year since I have partial trips booked on it for the travel insurance. Side question: does anyone know what that actual means when they say "partial trip"? I have only charged my flight taxes & fees (air miles flights), WDW Xmas party tickets, remaining balance from resort cost. Is that enough to trigger the partial trip for insurance?

I am going to go ahead and get the PC world elite as well since it's no fee and had emergency medical travel insurance on it. Need it for my SDM and Superstore shopping to maximize my points now.

 

[bababear_50]

https://rewards.airmiles.ca/merchan...-care/dr-hos-circulation-promoter-tens/172543

Treated myself today

1850 Airmiles
minus 10%
1665 Airmiles
PLUS get 360 Bonus Airmiles
Total Airmiles Spent
1305
Free Delivery

Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

I just checked to see how I am doing since canceling the BMO and going with West Jet no fee card.
So far I am averaging 50$ to $60 a month in WestJet $. Not bad... now to to get flying.
Hugs
Mel

 

[Pumpkin1172]

I am thinking I still might keep my BMO card for this year since I have partial trips booked on it for the travel insurance. Side question: does anyone know what that actual means when they say "partial trip"? I have only charged my flight taxes & fees (air miles flights), WDW Xmas party tickets, remaining balance from resort cost. Is that enough to trigger the partial trip for insurance?

I am going to go ahead and get the PC world elite as well since it's no fee and had emergency medical travel insurance on it. Need it for my SDM and Superstore shopping to maximize my points now.

We actually just talked about the BMO card last night. We are going to keep it, but not use it for our everyday purchases anymore, but will continue to use it for gas purchases, as we get a good amount of AM from fuel. We have (what we think) is a good chunk of miles that we could use for the hotel part of a trip or at least one of us to go to an all inclusive. DH is burnt out and needing a holiday. We just have to decide what we want to do!

I'm going to dive and get more info about the PC card as well and talk to dh about opening one up.

 

[ElCray]

Flagging a stackable (I think?) at Metro. Their taco shells are:
1. on sale
2. 20 AMs if you buy 4
3. free taco sauce if you buy 2
4. could count toward the 100AMs for spending $100 that some of us got.

(Says selected sizes and varieties so I need to test it out...)

I have a personalized offer on my Amex Cobalt card that this shop will complete so I'll get a $30 statement credit as well.

 

[ElCray]

Flagging a stackable (I think?) at Metro. Their taco shells are:
1. on sale
2. 20 AMs if you buy 4
3. free taco sauce if you buy 2
4. could count toward the 100AMs for spending $100 that some of us got.

(Says selected sizes and varieties so I need to test it out...)

I have a personalized offer on my Amex Cobalt card that this shop will complete so I'll get a $30 statement credit as well.

Stacking works!

I got three deals of the two taco shells, one free taco sauce. I don't think there's a limit.

Did a huge stock-up on frozen fruit.

Spent $114 got 204. Not bad for Metro.

 

[bababear_50]

Just sharing
But ... But ...But
I need my new Grinch house....
I emailed Retro Festive (they are holding their Xmas in July sale right now).
This is the reply
Felt like a kid who had their Christmas cancelled.....
Hi Melanie
"Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, there is no 2022 Grinch Village House this year. (WHAT) There is a new building and I believe, two accessories that are going to be released in January 2023. Unfortunately, Dept 56 was not able to release them for Christmas 2022 due to production delays etc.
I can let you know if/when I receive any new information.
Thanks for your email,
Jordie

Dangish!!
My son said "I can see this getting you on an airplane to Universal just to have it out with the Grinch himself!!! LOL.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Heads up for all the Shell gas lovers. The Shell by my house has a sign up notifying customers they will be changing to Scene+ from Air Miles in August.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Also, I received an email from Scene saying to redeem points at Sobeys will be 1000 pts = $10. But on the Scene app, you can buy digital/physical gift cards at 900 pts = $10. I am very curious if they will have in-store bonus offers, targeted offers, etc.

 

[bababear_50]

Heads up for all the Shell gas lovers. The Shell by my house has a sign up notifying customers they will be changing to Scene+ from Air Miles in August.

Well I will have to ask my guy at Shell tomorrow when I pick up some snacks ,,,, when they are switching over.
I'm in Ontario ,,I see you are in Nova Scotia.
If Shell goes all I have left is the occasional shop at Metro.
sad,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Hugs
Mel

 

[Donald - my hero]

the baby better get here soon or I'm be broke from buying all the supplies to make more things! The due date was the 14th and mama is more than ready to be on the other side of this! We finally settled on our names, Mimi and Gramps!
This was today's project , for tummy time and I'll be making some numbers for them to use for milestone pictures - our bed is queen size for reference

 

[bababear_50]

Picked up a couple bottle of coke this morning at Shell,,15 Airmiles.
Asked attendant and he has heard nothing about Shell leaving Airmiles,, oh well we shall see.
I would imagine if it's happening in N.S it will eventually happen here in Ont.

Hugs
Mel

 

[ottawamom]

Great name choice @Donald - my hero ,Jacqueline. Love the edging of the quilt. That is one very lucky baby. Hope something happens for you today.

 

[ottawamom]

So here's my take on all the changes at Airmiles. People haven't been travelling as usual these last few years and are sitting on bucket loads of airmiles. I (hope) believe that airmiles is pulling back and has other expansion plans that they haven't announced yet. If it looks like they are going downhill maybe that's a ploy to get people to cash in those dream miles they are saving. The program can get out from under their liabilities and emerge stronger on the other side.

It's been a great ride while it's lasted. If it means we all move to another program so be it. The name of the thread can always be changed.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Those of us who don't live in either the Atlantic provinces or Quebec shouldn't be worrying about Shell. In 2011 Sobeys bought 250 stations in those provinces so it makes sense they'll be heading to the Scene program as well.

 

[bababear_50]

I am making a prediction that you become an official ***Mimi**** tomorrow July 18th.




Hugs Mel

 

[bababear_50]

Just checking in.
Went to get gas and pre purchased 30L
Well I tell yah it took some effort to get it all in the tank ,,one gentle squeeze at a time BUT there was no way I was leaving any behind and not getting my 40 Bonus Airmiles.
She is full to the brim.

Any baby news?


Hugs
Mel

 

[Debbie]

Just checking in.
Went to get gas and pre purchased 30L
Well I tell yah it took some effort to get it all in the tank ,,one gentle squeeze at a time BUT there was no way I was leaving any behind and not getting my 40 Bonus Airmiles.
She is full to the brim.

Any baby news?


Hugs
Mel

Well, crap! I just realized the downfall of buying that new-to-me Hybrid RAV4! I guess I'll have to learn NOT to fill at the half tank but wait until it is at least 3/4 empty!