Safeway's Sweet AirMiles Deals

This is a quote from Mod Kari: Note: "if" is a big word.

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Hi Folks, in an effort to meet our delivery expectations and to avoid Collector disappointment, when we run out of inventory of a particular Reward; the item is removed from our systems, including your Cart as it is no longer available. This does not mean that we will not offer this or similar Rewards in the future; however, we cannot confirm specific dates or guarantees as to whether these Rewards will be available again for redemption. If we do receive additional inventory, the item will once again be available for redemption through our Web site. I recommend you check our Web site periodically to see what new and popular Rewards are available.

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From an AM Mod:

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Hi everyone, the Travel Certificates including Best Western Gift Cards are now available on www.airmiles.ca via this link https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/Reward...oryId=cat20120 Happy Booking!

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Haven't checked to see if the price has changed though.

Well, I just checked and they aren't there.

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Originally Posted by operabob

Well, I just checked and they aren't there.

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I see them. The HBC cards are back as well.. but they now show out of stock. Hmm.

Ron.

https://www.airmiles.ca/arrow/Reward...ctId=prod06618

Someone (not a MOD) just posted this link as well.

Nothing showing on either page for me.

Shell gas is back and the HBC is "out of stock" as of 5 min ago

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Originally Posted by operabob

Nothing showing on either page for me.

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Both HBC & Shell ones were up for a few seconds. Then they were gone again when I refreshed the website. Hopefully AM is in the process of restoring them.

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Originally Posted by coley3

Oh dear. I have been saving dilligently for the Best Western Giftcards. We are going to Disneyland this year and I wanted to have a bunch in hand to lower my OOP cost for this trip. I had planned on getting the GC's closer to the date we were leaving . I hope they bring the GC's back. I have been saving for 2 years now. Feel disappointed.

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Keep checking, the gift cards will hopefully come back when they get more stock. Also, in general don't wait before redeeming. The BW gift cards don't expire (at least according to their current terms) so as soon as you save enough airmiles go ahead and redeem for the gift cards. That way you have them in hand. Until then all you have is a potential reward which could evaporate overnight. The way Airmiles has been going I wouldn't expect the BW gift cards to get any cheaper -- if anything they'll require more airmiles and or disappear altogether.

You only need to save 750 airmiles for a $100 gift card and shipping is free so just redeem for one card and then save up again for the next one. Remember: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. Put another way, a $100 best western gift card that you HAVE is worth more than the 750 airmiles sitting in your airmiles account, let alone any potentially more valuable rewards they might offer in future (unlikely).

I thought I'd have enough for a BW $150 travel card after this month but I don't see it on the page. I wonder if it will come back and if so, will we need more air miles to get it?

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Originally Posted by a_1_a

Both HBC & Shell ones were up for a few seconds. Then they were gone again when I refreshed the website. Hopefully AM is in the process of restoring them.

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I cashed out for the Shell and they are still available but a no go for the HBC :( I really wanted those

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Originally Posted by harbie

I cashed out for the Shell and they are still available but a no go for the HBC :( I really wanted those

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Most Shell stations sell HBC gift cards. Even though these Shell certificates are supposed to be for fuel only. But some of the stations I go to would allow me to buy anything using them. I have purchsed lottery tickets, food, etc. using them.

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Even though these Shell certificates are supposed to be for fuel only.

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The advertising I recalled on the certificates said fuel, repairs and merchandise.

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Originally Posted by operabob

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The advertising I recalled on the certificates said fuel, repairs and merchandise.

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On the Shell website, it does say the following:
'These fuel certificates can be redeemed at any Shell, Turbo, Payless or Beaver sites across Canada for fuel and in-store purchases (excluding alcohol and tobacco products).'

But on the AM site, it says:
'A new and exciting offer from Shell --- now you can use AIR MILES to pay for your fuel purchases at Shell!'

It says on the certificate:
'Valid for $20 of fuel at any participating Shell, Turbo, Beaver, or Payless locations in Canada.'

Very confusing.