The silliest way to collect airmiles

Having just stocked up on a crazy amount of shampoo, and still getting through the last miles bonanza of Tesco's Olive Spread. Thought i'd ask if anyone has an even more silly way of gettign miles -

These 2 examples are my latest drive for clubcard points and BA miles but i've been nearly as ruthless trying to get Virgin miles in the past!! Just as a side point, the shampoo was taking advantage of a mistake made by my local Tescos leading to me getting a wad of BA miles at 0.7 pence each - Bargain!!

[Nottingham Nick]

This sort of thing used to be a regular topic a while back. Jaguarpig used to be the font of knowledge with regards to this sort of thing at Tesco for BA, but true miles whore bargains don't seem to be as common these days.

Nick

I am certainly a miles bargain whore!! Having worked out that the latest deal would allow 25k (the amount required for a US upgrade to Club) to be collected for only 170 in shampoo.. Clearly my friends all think i'm crazy but it's a deal in my eyes!

Does anyone need any J&J soap or talc,I've eaten the mountain of burgers and birds eye beef only took me 3 years[:D]

Tesco in the last couple of months have had some decent CC point offers on things that we actually consume ie ready meals, wine and Champagne.They had some no brand Fizz that was really rather good, 26.99 plus 800 extra CC points.On my rate of transfer that's 2643 BA miles,standard rate 1982 BA miles.Quite a cheap way of buying BA miles and a bottle of drinkable fizz. I'm still kicking myself for not emptying the shelf.This should be the best 1/4 for Tesco CC points in a few years.

quote:Originally posted by jaguarpig
This should be the best 1/4 for Tesco CC points in a few years.


Was reading the FT forum post on this recently, seems there was a good offer on Krug recently too [:w].

Of course, we have Virgin Wines, and e.g. Wine Hound in the new shopping page (8 miles per #) - but nothing like what Tesco and BA offer!

quote:Originally posted by slinky09

Was reading the FT forum post on this recently, seems there was a good offer on Krug recently too [:w].



I bet Mr Long has bought it all[:D]

The Shampoo was 3.26 each with 200 clubcard points (480 BA miles). That's the best i've seen so far by a long way..

Offers on Krug.. Now were talking!!!!

Anything under a penny a mile is a bargain as you effectively get a world traveler plus upgrade to club for <250.

[Darren Wheeler]

Does spending 3 times as long looking for something in Shopping Partners than your usual supplier count?

Don't forget to look behind the sofa, I always find loads there...

quote:Originally posted by LiamRugby
The Shampoo was 3.26 each with 200 clubcard points (480 BA miles). That's the best i've seen so far by a long way..




Mrs JP has just stocked up on a shed load of the Shampoo not quite as good an offer as it first seems. Its actually 200 extra points per 2 bottles but still not bad and even better if your Tesco cocked up and had it programmed as 200 per bottle.Works out about the same as the Fizz,but don't think it will drink so well[:D]Thanks for the heads up Liam[y]

Sounds like the silliest way to collect miles now is by actually flying!
[:D][:D][:D]

Just a heads up at Tesco,Leopards Leap white and red wine with 100 extra points, 4.99 a bottle its tolerable the red is better than the white don't know which gave me a thick head last night.

quote:Originally posted by tontybear
Sounds like the silliest way to collect miles now is by actually flying!
[:D][:D][:D]


Best. Post. Ever. [oo]

quote:Originally posted by tontybear
Sounds like the silliest way to collect miles now is by actually flying!
[:D][:D][:D]



and some of us aren't bothered as we don't collect miles [:w]

quote:Originally posted by hackneyguy
quote:Originally posted by tontybear
Sounds like the silliest way to collect miles now is by actually flying!
[:D][:D][:D]



and some of us aren't bothered as we don't collect miles [:w]



Nice to be in such a position.
I take great pleasure getting my bum on a first class seat for the same price as someone in Y,just for shopping at tesco[;)]

In our local paper a couple of months ago there was an article on a couple who had financed their first class honeymoon through collecting rubbish around Petersfield.

Basically the Petersfield Tesco was running a trial (also done at Horsham Tesco) where by when one recycled their cans, wine bottles etc, you inserted your clubcard into a slot on the side of the high tech bottle bank. This gave you 'green' clubcard points. The couple then converted these to BA miles. The article stated that they spent 8 months diving into the undergrowth in Petersfield looking for rubbish that could be recycled and taking it along to their Tesco! Petersfield Council were reportedly rather happy that their streets were being cleaned by members of the public and Tesco were very enthuiastic about the couples plan (presumably realising it would up their 'green' profile).

I am not sure if the trial has been extended to all Tesco stores but thought it was a rather interesting take on collecting airmiles!

quote:Originally posted by willd

I am not sure if the trial has been extended to all Tesco stores but thought it was a rather interesting take on collecting airmiles!


I wonder if Tesco paid for the carbon offset [:?] Not very green otherwise [:w]

Tesco are offering 1000 Clubcard points with ANY mobile phone. Considering their prices for mobiles start at about 15.00 - the points can then be converted to 40 worth of product.

quote:Originally posted by Sealink
Tesco are offering 1000 Clubcard points with ANY mobile phone. Considering their prices for mobiles start at about 15.00 - the points can then be converted to 40 worth of product.


Order through quidco and then sell the phone to CEX for even more value. [:p]

quote:Originally posted by locutus
quote:Originally posted by Sealink
Tesco are offering 1000 Clubcard points with ANY mobile phone. Considering their prices for mobiles start at about 15.00 - the points can then be converted to 40 worth of product.


Order through quidco and then sell the phone to CEX for even more value. [:p]


Or order through the BA / Virgin shops for additional mileage!

But don't try and put an order through for 20 otherwise you get an email and a text telling you they won't honour itdue to their bulk buying policy! One of the phone buying companies it offering 5 cash back for the phone and so you coulf make profit on this even if you just used the CC points as cash and the miles you get from using your Amex are a bonus!