Originally Posted by
Pointsman
I continue to enjoy HUGE savings with this PCPlus Points program, and really think it is by far the best option (for me) available. In little more than a year, I've redeemed over 1,000,000 points (that's $1,000 bucks folks), and have just passed the 100,000 level again this week! Now just have to decide which Gift Card(s) to acquire. I just find it more fun to get GCs (3rd party and some PC) than piddling the points away 20,000 at a time to reduce a particular grocery bill, although I've done that too to create a Zero OOP shopping trip.
I don't always get offers on stuff we buy regularly, but there seems to be at least a few offers I use each week.
Eg. Needed PC Canola Oil, and got offer for 2,000pts good for even the 946ml size. Shelf: $3.99 but with pts, made it $1.99 so 50% saving on each bottle.
4,000pts WUS $10 on Christie Crackers. PM'd Freshco's $1.47, so got 7 various types, making unit cost $0.89!
Also had decent offers for Danone Activia Yogurt 8 x 100g (900pts), pm avaiable for $2.99, PC Blue Menu Peanut Butter (800pts), etc.
Last week Breyers Classic Ice Cream was Great... Shelf: $5.49 PM'd NoFrills $1.97, +1,000pts offer, making it $0.97ea... for a sweet 82% saving.
I admit that having all the main retailers in my community, including RCSS helps a great deal. I feel for you folks that maybe only have a Loblaws to use your points and not able to PM at the same time. Bottom line: the program is definitely not without issues... can't even remember how many times I've had to submit an online Points Inquiry ... but it works well for my wife and I, and yes, she also has an account, and that helps with additional offers unique to her.
Merry Christmas everyone, and for those who get them ... Happy Holidays! ;)