Flybuys Targeted Bonus Promotions

[kpc]

I recently got spend $110 in one transaction for 3 consecutive weeks, get 8000 FB pts....I'm taking the opportunity to stock up on household things such as dishwashing stuff, laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper etc....last night was week 2 and panic set in when with only 4-5 items to go, the bill was only ~$65...but luckily the last items brought the final bill to $117......is this an addiction? One more shop next week of $110 or more will bring the 8000 bonus!

 

[PDog]

I recently got spend $110 in one transaction for 3 consecutive weeks, get 8000 FB pts....I'm taking the opportunity to stock up on household things such as dishwashing stuff, laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper etc....last night was week 2 and panic set in when with only 4-5 items to go, the bill was only ~$65...but luckily the last items brought the final bill to $117......is this an addiction? One more shop next week of $110 or more will bring the 8000 bonus!

lol, not an addiction, an opportunity! (says she who has never so carefully planned their Coles shop!)

 

[RAM]

I recently got spend $110 in one transaction for 3 consecutive weeks, get 8000 FB pts....I'm taking the opportunity to stock up on household things such as dishwashing stuff, laundry detergent, soap, toilet paper etc....last night was week 2 and panic set in when with only 4-5 items to go, the bill was only ~$65...but luckily the last items brought the final bill to $117......is this an addiction? One more shop next week of $110 or more will bring the 8000 bonus!

and so where did you stack those 240 toilet rolls?

 

[Deleted member]

I don't like the minimum spend per shop requirements. I shop daily for fresh food, I rarely buy anything that's processed, and other than toiletries and cleaning products (which Mrs GPH usually buys on line) I rarely spend over $100.00. So it's a pain, because I don't actually end up spending anymore over time.

 

[get me outta here]

As TP is voluminous, my daughter with a small apartment and no storage space, stores them in the back of her car boot until required.

and so where did you stack those 240 toilet rolls?

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

I don't like the minimum spend per shop requirements. I shop daily for fresh food, I rarely buy anything that's processed, and other than toiletries and cleaning products (which Mrs GPH usually buys on line) I rarely spend over $100.00. So it's a pain, because I don't actually end up spending anymore over time.

High Minimum spends are very annoying in these type of bonus point campaigns, and for those consumers who shop on strict a budget when completing the grocery shopping will not be persuaded to change their mind to spend more in order to earn the bonus points.

Although those type of budget conscious consumers are said in numerous studies to be in the minority, hence why supermarkets keep pushing the minimum spend thresholds higher in order to push consumers to spend more by increasing the minimum spend threshold.
Eventually though, consumers will say enough's enough and won't be persuaded by the high minimum spend.
That threshold varies quite considerably depending on many variables including income, consumers lifestyle and size of household. This is the information the supermarket chain is eager to understand.

 

[RAM]

High Minimum spends are very annoying in these type of bonus point campaigns, and for those consumers who shop on strict a budget when completing the grocery shopping will not be persuaded to change their mind to spend more in order to earn the bonus points.

Although those type of budget conscious consumers are said in numerous studies to be in the minority, hence why supermarkets keep pushing the minimum spend thresholds higher in order to push consumers to spend more by increasing the minimum spend threshold.

..or as a 'relative value' shopper (as many types as there are descriptions of fund managers) - you could look at your budget as comprising weeks making up months making up seasons making up years.

So, if you have a minimum spend requirement then you try to utilise the available '50% or more off' specials for non-perishable or long lasting goods (or if you have a decent sized freezer the 20+% off meat specials).

It never ceases to amaze/dismay/intrigue me when I see shoppers paying full price on an item or several of an item that was 50% or more off in the previous catalogue. Even more so when I see this happening the day after the special has finished. For most non-perishables - if a household does not have a good idea of how many of a certain item they use per week or month then I suspect their finances are not in good order elsewhere.

I know people who earn huge salaries, and have done so for years or decades - and they have no savings & a large mortgage. I also know people who earn at or below 'median' wage who have paid off their homes and have savings. Guess which ones stock up on the big specials when they come out?

 

[Dr Ralph]

It never ceases to amaze/dismay/intrigue me when I see shoppers paying full price on an item or several of an item that was 50% or more off in the previous catalogue. Even more so when I see this happening the day after the special has finished.

As a shareholder this makes me very happy

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

It never ceases to amaze/dismay/intrigue me when I see shoppers paying full price on an item or several of an item that was 50% or more off in the previous catalogue. Even more so when I see this happening the day after the special has finished.

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Interesting observation, although many inner city consumers in the capital cities are completely clueless on catalogue specials from week to week. This is due to both being not interested in comparing prices ( particularly Gen Y consumers) and not receiving a hard copy of the catalogue due to the rise and rise of inner city apartments that don't allow for junk mail.
Whilst one can look online at the supermarkets individual website for specials, I suspect the traditional method of comparing the hard copy of the catalogues are becoming less relevant.
I'm thankful for all you kind people here on AFF who post about the bonus offers on products as I'm an inner city type who no longer receives their hard copy.

 

[exceladdict]

I'm thankful for all you kind people here on AFF who post about the bonus offers on products as I'm an inner city type who no longer receives their hard copy.

Ditto re: GC promotions, etc, but I actually consider myself quite informed just by the coles tri-weekly emails saying what's on sale from within my regular shopping cart. I almost always use it as an opportunity to stock up (eg 33-50% off my preferred soap).

I don't like the minimum spend per shop requirements... I rarely spend over $100.00. So it's a pain, because I don't actually end up spending anymore over time.

GPH, I wouldn't be surprised if you keep getting more of these promotions. I'm sure there are metrics they are pursuing showing if your trolley is X size, it's more likely to have higher minimum profit, luxury items, etc, so if your behaviour is fixed (and they know it), they would be trying extra hard to entice you to be flexible.

As TP is voluminous, my daughter with a small apartment and no storage space, stores them in the back of her car boot until required.

My boot space probably represents 5% of the available storage space in my apartment - regrettably it's something I no longer buy in bulk for that reason

Also, OT, but TP (in bulk) is a very good "paper" wedding present. A friend of mine received the better part of a pallet. A shame we didn't buy it during a bonus point week.

 

[andye]

Interesting observation, although many inner city consumers in the capital cities are completely clueless on catalogue specials from week to week. This is due to both being not interested in comparing prices ( particularly Gen Y consumers) and not receiving a hard copy of the catalogue due to the rise and rise of inner city apartments that don't allow for junk mail.
Whilst one can look online at the supermarkets individual website for specials, I suspect the traditional method of comparing the hard copy of the catalogues are becoming less frequent.
I'm thankful for all you kind people here on AFF who post about the bonus offers on products as I'm an inner city type who no longer receives their hard copy.

For inner-city types the stocard app provides an uptodate electronic Coles catalogue as well as storing your loyalty cards

 

[Dr Ralph]

Got another 25 x $100 Coles prepaid Mastercards today from Campbelltown (NSW). Noted that the expiry date for this lot was 9/2018.

Paid with 5% discounted Coles gift cards, so happy days

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

For inner-city types the stocard app provides an uptodate electronic Coles catalogue as well as storing your loyalty cards

Cool, thanks. Something I need to check-out. (pardon the pun)

 

[whatmeworry]

Another generous offer from Liquorland.

Collect 1,000 BONUS POINTS when you spend $20 at Liquorland!

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Another generous offer from Liquorland.

Indeed! Received the same offer also.
25% ROI, pretty good going for such a low spend.

 

[RAM]

Got another 25 x $100 Coles prepaid Mastercards today from Campbelltown (NSW). Noted that the expiry date for this lot was 9/2018.

Paid with 5% discounted Coles gift cards, so happy days

Are you doing them in 10 at a time or a lesser number?

 

[Dr Ralph]

Are you doing them in 10 at a time or a lesser number?

5 is the most that the system can process at one time.

 

[RAM]

5 is the most that the system can process at one time.

Thank you. I found the same result at my local Coles on Monday unfortunately and wondered if it was system-wide change. Shame about the T&Cs saying ten.

 

[wandering_fred]

A multiple offer stack together question.
Week four of spend 4x$50 to save.
Docket coupon spend $80 for an extra 500 points.
Multi offer sheet week two - triple points.

Can I spend $80 or more and collect on all three?

Happy wandering

Fred

 

[whatmeworry]

A multiple offer stack together question.
Week four of spend 4x$50 to save.
Docket coupon spend $80 for an extra 500 points.
Multi offer sheet week two - triple points.

Can I spend $80 or more and collect on all three?

Happy wandering

Fred

That looks stackable.