Airmiles Armchair Chatter

[Donald - my hero]

So from now on, there will be a weekly thread? I like it!

No, I'll just update the title of this one and plop in links to the current flyers. Will that work??

 

[Marbel]

that sounds good

 

[Marbel]

Anyone know how often the Foodland GC deal like the one running this week comes up? Every month? 2 months? 6 months? random?

 

[AngelDisney]

Anyone know how often the Foodland GC deal like the one running this week comes up? Every month? 2 months? 6 months? random?

Last time it was a month ago.

 

[ottawamom]

Sobey's had gift card promos in March, early May, middle of June then nothing till Foodland at end of August and again now.

 

[Marbel]

Great, hopefully there will be another one in time for me to get another disney ticket. Thanks for the quick replies!

 

[pigletto]

My only concern about the links is that we are in Ontario but I know alot of people in other provinces collect too. I don't want them to feel excluded.

* Otherwise I think it's a great idea.

 

[Aladora]

My only concern about the links is that we are in Ontario but I know alot of people in other provinces collect too. I don't want them to feel excluded.

* Otherwise I think it's a great idea.

I agree (especially since I'm in BC )

What about a weekly thread? That way we can post links from all across the country without them getting buried?

(Don't get me wrong, I love this thread and love the idea of posting links no matter what!)

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

What about a weekly thread? That way we can post links from all across the country without them getting buried?

This is what I was thinking as well...

 

[Donald - my hero]

My only concern about the links is that we are in Ontario but I know alot of people in other provinces collect too. I don't want them to feel excluded.

* Otherwise I think it's a great idea.

I agree (especially since I'm in BC )

What about a weekly thread? That way we can post links from all across the country without them getting buried?

(Don't get me wrong, I love this thread and love the idea of posting links no matter what!)

Ok, so once again the duck has been caught in the trap of social media not catching my actual thought process! The links I've put in the first post are simply to the page within THIS thread to where the current week's flyers are mentioned ... NOT the links to the flyers themselves. It was simply my way of being lazy while still getting the point across --- this thread will remain active with a link on the first page that will take you directly to what is usually a Wednesday's announcement from either Sobey's or Rexall.

Is that any clearer? I was just wanting to help those who are trying to get a handle on how to work the programme effectively without needing to wade thru close to 100 pages till they reach the current deals. As to how to help out those of you who live in other areas of our fine country perhaps we could make sure to add the location of the deal? It's hard to keep on top of where we all live (other than you @ottawamom your screen name give a little heads up )

 

[bababear_50]

Ok, so once again the duck has been caught in the trap of social media not catching my actual thought process! The links I've put in the first post are simply to the page within THIS thread to where the current week's flyers are mentioned ... NOT the links to the flyers themselves. It was simply my way of being lazy while still getting the point across --- this thread will remain active with a link on the first page that will take you directly to what is usually a Wednesday's announcement from either Sobey's or Rexall.

Is that any clearer? I was just wanting to help those who are trying to get a handle on how to work the programme effectively without needing to wade thru close to 100 pages till they reach the current deals. As to how to help out those of you who live in other areas of our fine country perhaps we could make sure to add the location of the deal? It's hard to keep on top of where we all live (other than you @ottawamom your screen name give a little heads up )

Hi Jacqueline
Thi sounds good to me,thanks for updating us each week.
Hugs Mel

 

[pigletto]

Sounds good, thanks.

 

[Aladora]

Sorry, didn't mean to sound as though I was stomping on your idea...just trying to find a way to keep the spirit of the idea while making it less of an imposing thread for new people and those of us who are not in Ontario. (Although tbh, you guys get all the good AM deals anyway, super jealous!)

This works, the other way works, as long as AM still works then I care none at all!

 

[ottawamom]

Sorry, I've been off in Fastpass **ll. Got them all made and my plans updated so I now I have time to comment.

What about making the first thread on page one simply a link to the first post each Wednesday (as this is the beginning of our flyer week) as you have done. This way people new to the game will know where to jump in to get the current weeks information whether it be coupon links, deals, rumors etc.

Change the first post to include the Airmiles basics (where to shop list on AM (stores and online), signing up for emails, how long before miles post, etc) and the link to where we are this week in the thread.

I envision something along the lines of the Everything Fastpass thread post #1 but much simpler. (you can tell I've been thinking too much about FP recently). I think this may address the issue of inclusion (you're simply pointing people to where to find the information for their own shopping preferences/part of the country). The main part of the thread can continue as it always has with everyone jumping in with this particular weeks deals etc.

 

[mort1331]

You've created a Monster...inc.
Haha.
Thanks for starting this and whatever you do I will still follow.

 

[ottawamom]

You've created a Monster...inc.
Haha.
Thanks for starting this and whatever you do I will still follow.

You can tell who's living in the bubble at the moment! You are still there, aren't you Mort.

 

[Donald - my hero]

Sorry, I've been off in Fastpass **ll. Got them all made and my plans updated so I now I have time to comment.

What about making the first thread on page one simply a link to the first post each Wednesday (as this is the beginning of our flyer week). This way people new to the game will know where to jump in to get the current weeks information whether it be coupon links, deals, rumors etc.

Change your first post to include the Airmiles basics (where to shop list on AM (stores and online), signing up for emails, how long before miles post, etc) and the link to where we are this week in the thread.

I envision something along the lines of the Everything Fastpass thread post #1 but much simpler. (you can tell I've been thinking too much about FP recently). I think this may address the issue of inclusion (you're simply pointing people to where to find the information for their own shopping preferences/part of the country). The main part of the thread can continue as it always has with everyone jumping in with this particular weeks deals etc.

I won't be snarky (oh come on who I'm I kidding ) that my friend, is EXACTLY what I did. I plunked a link in that goes to last Wednesday's flyer announcements. I'll update that link and the title to reflect the current week. When I'm actually at the computer I'll look into adding other helpful hints as well but for now this should help newbies join in the hunt.

 

[Aladora]

The preview for tomorrow's Thrifty Foods flyer is out and it is a good one by our low standards!

Sept 28-Oct 4

Buy a $200 Smile card, get 200 AM. Limit 1 per collector account. Fri, Sat, Sun only.

Also, if anyone was planning on buying the Folgers Coffee deal from last week ($7.99, 15AM for 3 purchased), this coming week has the same same price but it's 15AM for 2 purchased! I was going to grab some for the office this afternoon but I'm now going to wait until tomorrow!

 

[ottawamom]

I won't be snarky (oh come on who I'm I kidding ) that my friend, is EXACTLY what I did. I plunked a link in that goes to last Wednesday's flyer announcements. I'll update that link and the title to reflect the current week. When I'm actually at the computer I'll look into adding other helpful hints as well but for now this should help newbies join in the hunt.

Donald, I didn't intend to not acknowledge what you had already done. I'm a little sleep deprived today and not always completing my thoughts. I have edited my original post to reflect this. I thought it might be helpful for newbies to have some of the basics in the first post, things that are commonly asked throughout the 95 pages of information. Let me know if you would like some help compiling the basics. I apologize if I stepped on any toes.

 

[bababear_50]

Paging Ms. Hdrolfe.......................................Ms. Mel is on radar watch for you tomorrow.
Hoping Sobeys has some good buys.
Hugs Mel