Shoppers Drug Mart Optimum FAQ and Q&A

[Insane]

Can you redeem for gc's?
Im guessing no but want to check!

The answer is right on the 1st page.

[smileyKT]

If I redeem $10 for something that costs $9.50 before tax, but $10.50 after tax,
how much OOP do I have to pay?
$0.50 or $1.00?

[Insane]

If I redeem $10 for something that costs $9.50 before tax, but $10.50 after tax,
how much OOP do I have to pay?
$0.50 or $1.00?

$1. Your $ off redemption is before taxes. You have to pay the taxes.

[isthia]

Is Optimum plus still running?

[Insane]

Is Optimum plus still running?

It's still in their terms and conditions, but they haven't done anything with it, and it doesn't appear on receipts anymore. I think it's still technically on the books, but it's not worth anything anymore.

[isthia]

I thought we could get extra Mega redemptions?

[Insane]

I thought we could get extra Mega redemptions?

Plus status was never dependant on how many redemptions you can get. That's just some misinformation floating around.

The terms and conditions say 2 per day no matter the level. But the computer system doesn't limit it. Management would have to say no. As long as they don't have an issue with it, you won't have a problem doing more. Or go to multiple stores.

[isthia]

Thanks!

[PurpleBunny89]

Does SDM sell Black Diamond Cheese Slices?

[Insane]

Does SDM sell Black Diamond Cheese Slices?

Every SDM sells slightly different products. You'd have to check with yours. I know mine only sells Armstrong brand cheeses.

[PenniePincher]

Hi Insane!

Quick question as my weary brain seems to be stuck in neutral.

This weekend is the cosmetics redemption and some of the Quo products have 15x the points. If I use redemption dollars to pay for these products I will not get 15x the points will I?

Thanks bunches!

[Insane]

Hi Insane!

Quick question as my weary brain seems to be stuck in neutral.

This weekend is the cosmetics redemption and some of the Quo products have 15x the points. If I use redemption dollars to pay for these products I will not get 15x the points will I?

Thanks bunches!

You are not supposed to get the points. If you think about it technically....your out of pocket is $0 so 0x15=0. You never ever used to. However, I did a few months ago. I redeemed and got the points on the items (they weren't Quo). Others have had similar experiences. So they may have some sort of glitch in the system or they may be allowing it now. All that to say, technically no but many people have in the past.

[PenniePincher]

You are not supposed to get the points. If you think about it technically....your out of pocket is $0 so 0x15=0. You never ever used to. However, I did a few months ago. I redeemed and got the points on the items (they weren't Quo). Others have had similar experiences. So they may have some sort of glitch in the system or they may be allowing it now. All that to say, technically no but many people have in the past.

That was exactly the logic I was coming up with....15x0 base points equals 0! We all know that sometimes logic is not factored in to the Optimim program! I think I will still give it a try and see what happens. I'll let you know how I make out.

Thank you for your thoughts on this.

[McSkier]

I found so much wonderful info on page 1 - thank you for sharing all your hard work and knowledge

[crowsnest]

I've probably missed this somewhere, but can you use bonus point coupons on a 20x day? Like - using a 2000 point coupon for wipes, do you get the bonus points *and* the 20x? Or is it one or the other? (NOT 2000 x 20x, obviously)

to clarify further - the bp coupon says "Not to be used in conjunction with any other Shoppers Optimum Points® promotions or offers." is this a grey area that will depend on the cashier?