Ooga chaka ooga chaka "Hooked on a SDM Bonus Redemption" feeling

[manzervite]

I can't stop this feeling
Deep inside of me
SDM, you just don't realize
What you do to me


To be honest, bonus redemptions stress me out. I never feel like I'm getting my money's worth, the sale ads that coincide are always subpar, and I struggle to find items to meet the redemption target. And with the changes in the program beginning July 1st, I felt as if I was being strong-armed into redeeming this weekend.

So this time I tried to stick to grocery and personal items that I know I will use. Nothing frivalous, but certainly some purchases were included simply to reach $200. So SCers, give me your feedback and let me know how I did.





Organic edamame beans $4.49 x 8 - (8)$2.50 manager coupons = $15.92
Organic guiltless wraps $4.49 x 2 - (2)$2.50 manager coupons = $3.98
Becel Oil $3.99 x 16 = $63.84
Alymer Tomatoes $0.99 x 2 = $1.98
Mr. Noodles 2 cases of 24 = $11.88
Butter $2.99 x 2 = $5.98
Yoptimal Immunite yogurt $2.99 - $0.50 = $2.49
Kraft Singles $3.99
Life Brand Omega eggs $2.99
Tropicana juice $2.99
La vache qui rit $3.99 - $1 = $2.99
Dempsters Bread $1.79 - $0.50 = $1.29
Neilson 4L milk $3.99 x 2 = $7.98
Cetaphil moisturizer $12.99 - $2 = $10.99
Cetaphil cleanser $11.49 - $2 = $9.49
Life Brand rubber gloves $1.99
Always maxi pads $2.99 x 9 = $26.91
Kraft Delissio pizza $3.99 x 2 = $7.98
Nativa organic cinnamon $1.99 x 2 = $3.98
Nativa organic walnuts $2.99 x 3 = $8.97
Nativa organic sunflower seeds $2.49 x 2 =$4.98
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Regular points earned = 140
Optimum Plus = 10000
Manufacturer coupons = $6.00
Manager coupons = $25.00
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Subtotal = $203.59
Tax = $4.79
Redeemed 75000 points for $200
OOP = $8.38

[bricon1621]

great job I did the same thing and also paid around $8.. We had to use 2 carts to hold all the stuff..

[Amanda83]

I love that song!!! I think you did great, it's great to get the products you use daily for FREE!!! That's a lot of oil though

[watergirl73]

That's awesome... I'm still not sure if I will redeem tonight... decisions decisions...

[Applepie]

You did great.

[Zonny]

I see a lot of deep-fried soybeans in your future.

Z

[cahansmom]

Awesome job, I can't wait for the next bonus redemption weekend (I only had 40 000pts and redeemed for the Kodak Digital Camera) I'm going to make sure I have the 80 000 you'll need.

[aussie]

wow!!!!! thats awesome!!!!

[gasjoc]

Wow that is great.

[melmomof3]

Great job!! looks like you are set for awhile!!

[KK7]

good job woot

[trucks12trucks]

holy wow great job!

[crazyforcoupons]

Um I'd say you did really well. Your cupboards must be full. WTG!

[paicebailey]

You did really well, I understand your feelings about the changes on July 1, I feel a bit strong-armed into redeeming today too...but we only get the $170 (for bonus days) in BC...our bonus is we have LD. I love SDM and have greatly enjoyed the benefits of shopping there since joining SC but really wonder if it is being phased out.

[avoncallingu]

Good for you! I wish I could have taken part today - I guess if we all joined SDM and SC after July we wouldn`t know the difference and we`d just think we were getting a good deal. It looks like they just `threw` this Redemption Day in to appease everyone who might be `close` to current points exchanges because there was just a Redemption Day a little while ago, it seems.