New Obsession ...

Printable View

Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 04:39 PM
Nik

New Obsession ...

So I only got an Optimum card in Feburary and since then I have gotten a ridiculous amount of points ... haha

So two days ago I decided to go hunting for some neutrogena lip balm, travel makeup remover wipes and aveeno lotion etc. for the bonus points!

I went to 5 SDM's :) Now some would call that obsessive, I would call it determined!

1st SDM;

- Bought $150 gift card for this mission PLUS this weekend for covergirl and taxes for the redemption etc.

Total Points: 1500

2nd SDM;

- None of the items I wanted were on for the sale price and they were out of stock.

3rd SDM;

I go in and look around, they don't have the bonus point items but their clearance has a bunch of stuff I want!!

- 3x Herbashine hairdye with bonus hairspray @ $2.50 each!!! :shock: I ran back out to my car to grab the coupons for $3 off I knew I had! = +$1.50 because she rang in the full $3 each.
(I had to go back in because 2 of them rang in at 11.99!!! But the beauty counter girl redid it for me with the clearance price. She thought I was a very smart shopper!)
- 2 X Huge Herbal Essence Conditioners @ $2 each = $4
- 2 X Natural Instincts hair dye with bonus herbal essence shampoos @ $3 each - $3 WUB2 = $3
- 3 X Vitamin Water @ 3/$5 + 500 Bonus Points = $5

Total OOP: $7.78 (Don't know why! - Should have been more I think lol But the receipts look right)
Total Points: 400 + 500 BP - She didn't scan my optimum card for the return. = 900 points

4th SDM;

- 4 X Neutrogena lip balm @ 3.29 each + 2000 BP each - 4 X $3 J&J = $1.16
- 6 X Neurtrogena Makeup Wipes @ 2.19 each + 2000 BP each = $13.14 (I go through these like crazy anyways! So I thought I'd stock up)
- 2 X John Freda Styling Gel @ 2.99 each + 500 BP each - $5 WUB2 = $.98

Total OOP: $19.48
Total Points: 330 + 20,000 BP + 1000 BP = 21,330 Points!

5th SDM;

- 2 X Netrogena Lip Balm @ $3.29 each +2000 BP each - 2 X $3 J&J = $.58
- 1 X Aveeno Travel Size lotion @ $4.49 + 2000 BP each - $3 J&J = $1.49

Total OOP: $2.46
Total Points: 110 + 6000 BP = 6110 Points!

Grand Totals:

Total Points: 29,840 !! :shock: Based on my math that is approximately $62 in points, on a bonus redemption :)
Total OOP: $29.72 (Okay technically it is $150 OOP cause of the GC's, but for this purpose those don't count because they will get me more points this weekend! haha)

PLUS it got me to PLUS status :)
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 04:43 PM
coupon girl

way to nik - you have got it
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 04:49 PM
LadyBee

awesome! Way to go!!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 05:26 PM
graciesm

great job, how did you get bonus points on the John Freida?
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 05:30 PM
Michelinagp83

Why did you buy giftcards to pay for the taxes?
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 05:45 PM
Nik

Quote:

Originally Posted by graciesm

great job, how did you get bonus points on the John Freida?

It was an in store thing. The tag said 500 BP :shrug:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michelinagp83

Why did you buy giftcards to pay for the taxes?

Because then I get points on the taxes, whereas I wouldn't normally.
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 06:03 PM
Koolaid

Wow!!!! You were on fire!!! I'm gonna try those neutrogena lip balms next time I get the $3 coupon!!! Thanks for the tip!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 06:08 PM
Myriah66

Wow..great job. I never thought of purchasing the gift cards in order to get points. What a great idea! I am going to do that from now on. Thanks for the tip. :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nik

So I only got an Optimum card in Feburary and since then I have gotten a ridiculous amount of points ... haha

So two days ago I decided to go hunting for some neutrogena lip balm, travel makeup remover wipes and aveeno lotion etc. for the bonus points!

I went to 5 SDM's :) Now some would call that obsessive, I would call it determined!

1st SDM;

- Bought $150 gift card for this mission PLUS this weekend for covergirl and taxes for the redemption etc.

Total Points: 1500

2nd SDM;

- None of the items I wanted were on for the sale price and they were out of stock.

3rd SDM;

I go in and look around, they don't have the bonus point items but their clearance has a bunch of stuff I want!!

- 3x Herbashine hairdye with bonus hairspray @ $2.50 each!!! :shock: I ran back out to my car to grab the coupons for $3 off I knew I had! = +$1.50 because she rang in the full $3 each.
(I had to go back in because 2 of them rang in at 11.99!!! But the beauty counter girl redid it for me with the clearance price. She thought I was a very smart shopper!)
- 2 X Huge Herbal Essence Conditioners @ $2 each = $4
- 2 X Natural Instincts hair dye with bonus herbal essence shampoos @ $3 each - $3 WUB2 = $3
- 3 X Vitamin Water @ 3/$5 + 500 Bonus Points = $5

Total OOP: $7.78 (Don't know why! - Should have been more I think lol But the receipts look right)
Total Points: 400 + 500 BP - She didn't scan my optimum card for the return. = 900 points

4th SDM;

- 4 X Neutrogena lip balm @ 3.29 each + 2000 BP each - 4 X $3 J&J = $1.16
- 6 X Neurtrogena Makeup Wipes @ 2.19 each + 2000 BP each = $13.14 (I go through these like crazy anyways! So I thought I'd stock up)
- 2 X John Freda Styling Gel @ 2.99 each + 500 BP each - $5 WUB2 = $.98

Total OOP: $19.48
Total Points: 330 + 20,000 BP + 1000 BP = 21,330 Points!

5th SDM;

- 2 X Netrogena Lip Balm @ $3.29 each +2000 BP each - 2 X $3 J&J = $.58
- 1 X Aveeno Travel Size lotion @ $4.49 + 2000 BP each - $3 J&J = $1.49

Total OOP: $2.46
Total Points: 110 + 6000 BP = 6110 Points!

Grand Totals:

Total Points: 29,840 !! :shock: Based on my math that is approximately $62 in points, on a bonus redemption :)
Total OOP: $29.72 (Okay technically it is $150 OOP cause of the GC's, but for this purpose those don't count because they will get me more points this weekend! haha)

PLUS it got me to PLUS status :)
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 06:09 PM
OctoberSun

You should have asked for the SCOP because the Herbashine that scanned at the wrong price and gotten it free!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 06:11 PM
KK7

http://toons.artie.com/alphabet/word...o-gold-url.gif

your mama is proud of you!!!!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 06:36 PM
lilo0003

Very impressive. Of course now i want to run to SDM to see what i missed. I have not been out much this week & I missed all the awesome deals. So I shall live vicariously through my fellow SCer's:lol:
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:12 PM
Wymom

Hi,

Just wondering how you get $3 J&J coupons?
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:18 PM
MommyOfAustin

Great plan!! And great savings!!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:33 PM
janelcd

Great point collection! I was wondering too - where are the $3. neutrogena coupons from?
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:45 PM
Nik

The $3 J&J Call in includes Aveeno and Neutrogena ;)

Thanks everyone!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:46 PM
Nik

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctoberSun

You should have asked for the SCOP because the Herbashine that scanned at the wrong price and gotten it free!

I would have except that I had already used a $3 coupon so it would have been like getting $3 in cash and I didn't think that was right...
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 07:58 PM
Officiallyaddicted

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nik

So I only got an Optimum card in Feburary and since then I have gotten a ridiculous amount of points ... haha

So two days ago I decided to go hunting for some neutrogena lip balm, travel makeup remover wipes and aveeno lotion etc. for the bonus points!

I went to 5 SDM's :) Now some would call that obsessive, I would call it determined!

1st SDM;

- Bought $150 gift card for this mission PLUS this weekend for covergirl and taxes for the redemption etc.

Total Points: 1500

2nd SDM;

- None of the items I wanted were on for the sale price and they were out of stock.

3rd SDM;

I go in and look around, they don't have the bonus point items but their clearance has a bunch of stuff I want!!

- 3x Herbashine hairdye with bonus hairspray @ $2.50 each!!! :shock: I ran back out to my car to grab the coupons for $3 off I knew I had! = +$1.50 because she rang in the full $3 each.
(I had to go back in because 2 of them rang in at 11.99!!! But the beauty counter girl redid it for me with the clearance price. She thought I was a very smart shopper!)
- 2 X Huge Herbal Essence Conditioners @ $2 each = $4
- 2 X Natural Instincts hair dye with bonus herbal essence shampoos @ $3 each - $3 WUB2 = $3
- 3 X Vitamin Water @ 3/$5 + 500 Bonus Points = $5

Total OOP: $7.78 (Don't know why! - Should have been more I think lol But the receipts look right)
Total Points: 400 + 500 BP - She didn't scan my optimum card for the return. = 900 points

4th SDM;

- 4 X Neutrogena lip balm @ 3.29 each + 2000 BP each - 4 X $3 J&J = $1.16
- 6 X Neurtrogena Makeup Wipes @ 2.19 each + 2000 BP each = $13.14 (I go through these like crazy anyways! So I thought I'd stock up)
- 2 X John Freda Styling Gel @ 2.99 each + 500 BP each - $5 WUB2 = $.98

Total OOP: $19.48
Total Points: 330 + 20,000 BP + 1000 BP = 21,330 Points!

5th SDM;

- 2 X Netrogena Lip Balm @ $3.29 each +2000 BP each - 2 X $3 J&J = $.58
- 1 X Aveeno Travel Size lotion @ $4.49 + 2000 BP each - $3 J&J = $1.49

Total OOP: $2.46
Total Points: 110 + 6000 BP = 6110 Points!

Grand Totals:

Total Points: 29,840 !! :shock: Based on my math that is approximately $62 in points, on a bonus redemption :)
Total OOP: $29.72 (Okay technically it is $150 OOP cause of the GC's, but for this purpose those don't count because they will get me more points this weekend! haha)

PLUS it got me to PLUS status :)

That's awesome! I'm also in Burlington. Which Shoppers is your favourite? I think I like Headon Forest the best.....of course a new one is opening up at Appleby and Dundas....Woot Woot!!!!!:shock:
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 08:25 PM
nancy_27

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilo0003

Very impressive. Of course now i want to run to SDM to see what i missed. I have not been out much this week & I missed all the awesome deals. So I shall live vicariously through my fellow SCer's:lol:

Friends don't let friends pay full price....love your signature!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 08:54 PM
avoncallingu

I LOVE these SDM stories! I'm a bit behind for the next level this weekend. Maybe I'll take a little POINTS earning trip tomorrow. I need a new camera!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 09:30 PM
Michelinagp83

Oh wow. I never thought of that. Thanks :top:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nik

It was an in store thing. The tag said 500 BP :shrug:

Because then I get points on the taxes, whereas I wouldn't normally.
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 10:08 PM
sweetmomma

WTG! I am sure another 20x the points weekend will be here again soon(maybe next weekend). Then you can go crazy again! LOL!
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 10:13 PM
FallenPixels

which one did you get the wipes at?
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 10:20 PM
carlyincanada

WTG!! Awesome deals & points!! :)
Thu, Apr 7th, 2011, 10:48 PM
Nik

Quote:

Originally Posted by FallenPixels

which one did you get the wipes at?

Oakville, on highway 5 just before Mississauga.
Fri, Apr 8th, 2011, 04:02 AM
opus

!!! :)
Fri, Apr 8th, 2011, 06:14 AM
NewbieCoupon

I really need to get adopted I have no clue how to do any reward stuff and I am very Impressed awesome work!!! Great job!!
Fri, Apr 8th, 2011, 06:36 AM
FallenPixels

I can't be bothered to go into Oakville after work lol