Thanks - good idea for a thread!
Silk
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Thanks - good idea for a thread!
Silk
I went through the GCs at my SDM today so added a few more to the list.
I was reading the list to DH and he asks if there is any Costco. I say no. He says - but they take American Express though. Brilliant!! We do a big shop there just before Christmas every year! This year we will get some SDM points as well! I will gladly pay a $5 fee for 8000pts($20 at MegaRdmpt) on money we are going to spend anyway within weeks of when this promo typically runs.... if it runs this year .....
yaaahhoooooo! I mean Bump!
FYI
The purchase charge for the American Express Gift Card varies by denomination:
- $3.95 + applicable taxes for a $25 Gift Card
- $4.95 + applicable taxes for a $50 Gift Card
- $5.95 + applicable taxes for a $100 Gift Card
- $6.95 + applicable taxes for a $200 Gift Card
- $8.95 + applicable taxes for a $200-$500 Gift Card (choose your load amount)
Just an FYI that some SDMs won't let you pay for gift cards with a credit card. So be prepared to pay with cash or debit.
Can't wait for pay day. I am going to stock up on Esso, Timmies, Starbucks cards. Will also probably get a Cineplex and Keg Gift card for a night out.
OMG I saw gc today for Taco Bell and KFC (on the same card) so those will come in great for Toonie Tuesdays at KFC (although I think it's like $2.77 now or something so not really a toonie per se).
So my plan was to take empty cards from SDM and then take them back to the cashier next week when the sale is on to load them up cuz sometimes when you go to the SDM store to buy a particular gc and they are out of them it really screws up your plan. I also will be buying the Petro Canada gc which has the bonus save 5 cents off 50 litres too - Esso gc has no bonus.
Interesting thread!!
Years ago when there was a promo to buy sdm gcs with your mbna optimum mc, sdm told me I had to buy new gcs and would not get the points if I reloaded an old card...
Did anyone have trouble getting their 8k points last year when they re-loaded their sdm gc last year?
Silk
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Originally Posted by Silk
Yes... I purchased 2 re-loadable SDM cards and didn't get the BP. I had to call in. I had no issues with the ones I purchased with a pre set amount on them however.
So can you do more than one transaction and get 8K twice or more? I can't find the fine print on this....
I remember reading about people not getting points for the reloadable cards......It may be better to just stick with the preset amount ones, just to save the headache :0)Quote:
Originally Posted by Silk
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Originally Posted by Super Mel
Thank you both :) I thought with the problem of some of the gcs being defrauded by crooks in waiting that I would just re-load but maybe not. If I have time I'll give SDM a call and see what they say.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mich649
Silk
Saw an OLG lottery ticket gift card at SDM. You can only spend them at SDM lottery booths
Just trying to do the math on this one.... 8000 Optimum points is worth approx. $21. on a Mega Redemption?? Is that right or is my math a little rusty?!? :lolsign:
Is the promo on? I can't see anything on their website...maybe it's just me
I think it starts on the 10th - so tomorrow!
A decent promo thanks.
Yes. It is worth $21.05 on a Mega redemption if you redeem at the top (95,000 points).Quote:
Originally Posted by hogama
Thanks Jes!!Quote:
Originally Posted by jes
Thank you for letting me know! Looks like we had the same Math teacher! ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Bargain Seeker
I did 2 transactions and got some GC's.... I didn't get the bonus yet, and my balance wasn't updated. I'm sure there's no reason to panic yet..... right?? haha
Not until Nov.23rd. lol
Thanks Tabby!! :) ...as long as I get 'em by Dec. 1st. It's kinda of confusing to keep track of it, since you can't see each transaction when you sign in. ....that would be a handy feature!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabby40
also found Petro gas cards...glad I didn't buy the Esso ones..the esso gas by my 2nd job is closed with fencing around it with the Esso logo gone
My shoppers also had Petro Canada.. Though I wish I had Shell because it's the only gas station we go to :(
One thing to make sure of is KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS! I keep the receipt + the little plastic/card tag they're attached to that usually has another code on it should anything happen. I'm sure many people/husbands/kids are getting the new Black Ops 2, so EB Games or Future shop would be handy. I usually try to use mine pretty fast because GC fraud is a concern, so I try to figure out what will be used immediately. IE: Gas, Extra SDM cards for redemption taxes, my SDM allows GCs for OLG. The pre-paid credit cards if you're about to go Black Friday shopping or Grocery shopping elsewhere and activate them from your cell phone and use them as quickly as you can. Or if you have any dinner plans (Swiss Chalet) coming up before the holidays they're also handy. I found last year for me they all went pretty quick with gifts and using them myself.
Just FYI, you can (at least where I shop) pay for lotto tickets with SDM GCs. I was tempted to buy the OLG ones last year but the manager told me there's no issue using the regular SDM ones. Woohoo!!Quote:
Originally Posted by torontogal12
I've seen Danier gift card at SDM.
Does esso SELL gc's? wonder if you can purchase other gc's with an esso gc.