Safeway's Sweet AirMiles Deals

[--Becks--]

[--Becks--]

I read that in BC they don't allow airmiles with prescriptions. If that happens here, what would your thoughts be?

^ You're in Ontario? The ban is already in place:

http://www.ocpinfo.com/client/ocp/OC...yalty,programs

Policy on Loyalty Points Programs,effective July 1, 2004

1. Bonus points, loyalty points or air miles may not be awarded on prescriptions, prescription services, or other professional services related to the practice of pharmacy in Ontario.
   
   
2. Points may not be redeemed, or used as legal tender, for the purchase of prescriptions.
   
   
3. Prescriptions, prescription services, or other professional pharmacy services may be paid by a major credit card that is linked to awards, loyalty points or air miles through special agreements with financial institutions, except where directly or indirectly, a special gift, bonus, or other inducement is offered for prescriptions, prescription services or other professional pharmacy services.
   
   
4. This policy does not affect the College’s current position respecting pharmacies and parking charges. Pharmacies that reimburse parking charges (for a client who is having a prescription filled) are not in violation of current regulations (professional misconduct), as long as such reimbursement is not advertised.

[debragirl31]

Wow that is shocking. Glad to see I'm not the only one up so early Becks!

[cheekysaver]

I read that in BC they don't allow airmiles with prescriptions. If that happens here, what would your thoughts be?

They still allow it in alberta... In ontario they stopped it years ago. If they do stop it... I have full coverage and I will swap from safeway to shoppers in a heart beat. Shoppers delivers when I can't get out of the house...and they have a bigger selection of things that could be needed like crutches and canes. I went to Safeway with a prescription for a cane and they didn't have one. If it wasn't for airmiles I would have switched on the spot. BTW the safeway pharmacy staff is not the most friendly I have met up with some... well not 100% nice natured staff.... staff that I have always been nice to treat me differently because they see my medical services card from the government and assume I am a person taking advantage of the system...I have a genetic disability I have no control over.... if there comes a time when I don't get airmiles... I am gone from there in a heartbeat... I get a hassle every time for the over the counter meds I get covered when i NEED them... safeway's pharmacy sucks...just sayin.

[cheekysaver]

^^ sorry that didn't come out 100% clear... I have a migraine... but safeway pharmacy still sucks.

[kelsie94]

Don't forget Airmiles buys seats in advance and taxes are based on that but there is no doubt they add a "Loyalty Fee".

The way I look at it is to go to the airlines website or Kayak ( http://www.kayak.com/flights ) and compare total price of the cheapest flight of the day with the cash I'd ended up giving to Airmiles.

The difference divided by the number of Airmiles needed for the flight determines the real value/savings. Anything better than $0.105 is a plus IMO.

Shorter flights seem to offer the best value.

I will check that out, OB. thanks. I also noticed that I'm charged $15 per person "administration fee". Used to be you were only charged that if you called and had one of their customer service reps book your trip. I prefer to skip them and book online. Guess they charge that fee no matter how you book. grrrrr
The air miles ended up being $0.22 each so a very good deal (I just don't like paying extra fees to line their pockets!)

[operabob]

$109 today.

With the B$100G200

Total 375

[cheekysaver]

LOL I am pulling coupons right now for a shopping trip... london drugs for coffee and aveeno and perhaps some vaseline spray lotion and then off to wm for groceries... I am going to need coffee and motrin to get through this!!!

[operabob]

As I said, not much to scream about this week:


Safeway December 20 -26


P. 1

B$100G100 & B$200G300 Dec. 13 - 19

Old Dutch B4G15 $2.50/2.11

P. 2

Waterfront Bacon Wrapped Scallops B2G20 12.99/11.94

P. 3

SS Meat Lasagna B2G20 10.99/9.94

GMS Oriental Party Pack B2G20 13.99/12.94

GMS Sweet & Sour Pork B3G20 8.99/8.29

GMS Jalapeno Peppers B2G10 6.49/5.96

GMS Popcorn Chicken B2G10 6.99/6.46

GMSDry Garlic Ribs B2G20 11.99/10.94

GMS Veggie Spring Rolls B2G15 8.49/7.70

Fromlap Fondue Gourmet B1G10 9.99/8.94

Damafrom Bouchees B2G10 3.50/2.97

Bothwell Cheese B2G15 8.99/8.46

P. 4

GMS Stuffet Chicken Breasts B6G20 4/3.65

Entertaining Trays B2G50 Starting @ $29.99 -2.63

P. 5

Sponge Towels 6 = 9 B2G35 9.99/8.15 (Lousy price!)

P. 6

Old Dutch B4G15 2.50/2.11

Frozen Food Event B5G50:

Green Giant 2.50/1.45

McCain Thin Crust Pizza 6.99/5.94

Nestle Real Dairy Ice Cream 5.99/4.94

Cheemo Perogies 3/1.95

P. 7

Blistex or Glysomed 20% OFF NPG B2G10 -0.53

Colgate Optic White Tootpaste B4G20 3/2.47

Colgate Optic White Mouthwash BOGO NPG B4G20 -0.53

Personal Care Event (NOT MIX & MATCH):

Colgate TP BOGO NPG B4G20 -0.53 (-1.05 as a BOGO)

Aveeno Lotions 20% OFF NPG B3G30 -1.05

Aveeno Hair Care B3G30 6.99/5.94

Tresemme Hair Care B3G20 3.99/3.29

Playtex Sport B2G25 6.99/5.68

Trojans 15% OFF NPG B2G10 -0.53

Baby Event (NOT MIX & MATCH):

Huggies Jr. B2G100 29.99/24.74

Huggies Pull Ups B2G30 15.99/14.41

Pampers B2G50 B2G20 24.99/22.36

Huggies Wipes Refills B2G25 12.99/11.68

Gerber Infant Snacking 20% Off NPG B5G25 -0.53

Pampers Wipes 12.99/11.94

P. 8

NADA

[cheekysaver]

Wow...are they changing their name to scrugeway?

[kelsie94]

So disappointed with Safeway! I can't even make a list for $50 never mind $200!! Loads of processed stuff and tons of junkfood! I notice the vitamins are on the same page as all the junk! Too funny! Oh well, no air miles for me again this week.

[operabob]

[operabob]

[marmaduke]

Not an AM deal but...

3 day sales

soft drinks 10/$10 includes schweppes. Use $1 wub2 coupon. Tear pad
Primo Taglio cheese $3.99. Use the $1 off primo Taglio meat or cheese coupons. Demo coupons and from magazine

[operabob]

I see Thrifty's has Green Giant 750g on for $1.99



Safeway still rocks at $2.50/$1.45 and if you use one of the super coupons (B$100G200 or B$200G500) it takes down roughly another 20-25% to:

$2/0.95 or $1.88/0.83