Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[ottawamom]

The Sobeys in Kanata has dropped non-Sobeys gift cards. The whole display etc has been dismantled. I asked the cashier and she said they are getting out of the business???

I hope that isn't spreading to all the Sobeys. I don't buy GC often but it is handy from time to time. I must admit most of my GC purchased at Sobeys are Sobeys brand GC when the have them on AM deals so I guess I can see their point. Sobeys is becoming very margin driven of late. Bring in the alcohol with big margins and remove some of my favourite grocery items as they no longer have enough shelf space. Sign of the times.

 

[buyerbrad]

The Shell giftcards are still my easiest source of getting Miles. 111 Airmiles for every $100 giftcard plus I put it on my Amex to get more Miles.

 

[ebharris]

The Shell giftcards are still my easiest source of getting Miles. 111 Airmiles for every $100 giftcard plus I put it on my Amex to get more Miles.

I never see gift card deals in Manitoba, is this directly from Shell? In Ontario?

 

[Pluto75]

AM site now has 7 day WDW tickets for 5400 reward miles! No 5 day tickets appear to be available.
https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/ProductTicketingDetails?productId=prod2594611

And does anyone have the link for those Shell's offerig the AM for GC? I remember it was a limited number of them...

 

[ebharris]

$121 spend at Sobeys for 489 miles, which is decent except that I bought dishwasher tabs and I’m pretty sure they weren’t a great deal so sort of kicking myself over that!

$78 at Rexall for 104 miles. My daughter needed some new makeup so those are really just ‘free’ miles as I would have likely spent the same without any miles as it was stuff we needed.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Man! I wish the PC Optimum program would get its act together! I had to start a missing points inquiry again for the second time in a week! I've never had these issues with their programs when they were separate. So annoying.

 

[bababear_50]

AM site now has 7 day WDW tickets for 5400 reward miles! No 5 day tickets appear to be available.
https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/ProductTicketingDetails?productId=prod2594611

And does anyone have the link for those Shell's offerig the AM for GC? I remember it was a limited number of them...

I am glad they are available again but that's a price hike(5,400 reward miles) and then there is this,,I was hoping they would be a new bunch of tickets.

"First use must be on or before December 31, 2018."

 

[kuhltiffany]

I never see gift card deals in Manitoba, is this directly from Shell? In Ontario?

Here's the list: https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/motorist...e7ce7147addbe4b/shell-locations-full-list.pdf

 

[kuhltiffany]

The Shell giftcards are still my easiest source of getting Miles. 111 Airmiles for every $100 giftcard plus I put it on my Amex to get more Miles.

I've been stocking up every week, summer fun, house projects and gifts for the year covered!

 

[marcyleecorgan]

wOOOOOOOooof. I get so exhausted on Blue Friday but it's worth it! Spent $345, earned 816 AM today...

 

[TFC_UNTIL_I_DIE]

Rexall is going to be closing 40 stores mostly in Ontario

 

[TFC_UNTIL_I_DIE]

Is that offer at shell still on? its not on their website

 

[AngelDisney]

Is that offer at shell still on? its not on their website

It’s only at particular locations. I am going to London to pick up my daughter for the summer break. I will get $500 worth of GC tomorrow. Wish I knew it earlier. I drove her back a few times in Feb and March without taking advantage of the offer.

 

[AngelDisney]

Rexall is going to be closing 40 stores mostly in Ontario

I hope not!!
Rexall is my major AM hunting place!

 

[kuhltiffany]

Is that offer at shell still on? its not on their website

Until May 6. https://www.shell.ca/en_ca/motorists/offers-and-promotions/save-more-get-more.html

 

[TFC_UNTIL_I_DIE]

Has your experience been that this is an automated offer or does the cashier need to enter a code? Also what kind of gift cards have you bought. My shell is on the list but has no gift cards. There is one up in North kanata on the list I might give it a try while I am at the golf range

 

[kuhltiffany]

Has your experience been that this is an automated offer or does the cashier need to enter a code? Also what kind of gift cards have you bought. My shell is on the list but has no gift cards. There is one up in North kanata on the list I might give it a try while I am at the golf range

You can buy any gift cards as long as they are not Shell Gas. The north Kanata one is my go-to, I've bought Cara Foods, Home Depot, Cineplex, Canadian Tire, McDonalds, Starbucks, Indigo, etc. No code or coupon required, just make sure they swipe your AM card. You can buy $500 a day, but only $100 per transaction.

 

[bababear_50]

Rexall is going to be closing 40 stores mostly in Ontario

Hi Hon
Is this a rumour or fact please,,just wondering if you have some insider knowledge?
Rexall is my go to fast airmiles place.I would be so upset if mine closed down.
Hugs Mel

 

[TFC_UNTIL_I_DIE]

Rexall has been losing money for some time. Their parent McKesson made this announcement today. You can read the story in the Globe and Mail,

 

[TFC_UNTIL_I_DIE]

You can buy any gift cards as long as they are not Shell Gas. The north Kanata one is my go-to, I've bought Cara Foods, Home Depot, Cineplex, Canadian Tire, McDonalds, Starbucks, Indigo, etc. No code or coupon required, just make sure they swipe your AM card. You can buy $500 a day, but only $100 per transaction.

OK great to hear as I will try to rack some up at the same station. The shell on eagleson has a good group of guys that work there but is small and doesn' have gcs. They know me as one of the AM crazies since I buy my gas in $15 allotment