Robert D. Gibb is posting a stunning series of articles on Air Miles on the forum. I found the series very useful and enlightening so I’m posting it on the blog as well.

Robert D. Gibb is a Contributing Editor (DRIPs) at the Canadian MoneySaver Magazine.

Note that AM = Air Miles

The Buy 5 Get 50 AirMiles on House Brands should run the next two weeks on the products below.

Not each AM is approx. $0.13 so one product of 5 gets 10 AMs $1.30. Subtract $1.30 from the listed price to see if it’s ahead vs. similar products elsewhere. E.G. Cookies @$3.00 means you’re paying the equivalent of $1.70. If you can buy similar cookies elsewhere for $1.70 or less then buy them elsewhere.

I chose cookies because Safeway Select is $3.00 for a 350 g bag this week. At the same time Christies are buy `1 Get 1 free. The shelf price only shows 2/$7.98 (I think). I would assume buying 2 will work out to $3.99 for 2 or $2.00 each (It’s confusing so ask).

The house brand appears to have a slight advantage if you include the AM bonus, however it might have been 2/$6.98. On buy 1 get 1 that would be $3.49 for 2 or $1.75 each. The AM advantage is diminished against this name brand.

Regardless, here are some eligible house brands that are also on sale. If the sale price is greater than a 15% I’ve bold-faced it. Reg. price is followed by sale price then discount:

SS Marinades 3.62/3.00 17%
GMS Meatballs 14.19/11.49 19%
Stuffed Olives 500ml 3.88/3.47 11%
Select Olives 250 ml 5.08/4.57 10% (Note: This item has skyrocketed in price. I recall it at $3.50 last time. I’m starting to notice many food items rising)
O Salad Dressings 3.89/3.59 8%
Instant coffee 200g 6.44/5.49 15%
Mincemeat 700ml 5.29/4.59 13%
Frozen Peas/Corn 2kG 5.38/4.84 10%
Peanuts 2kg 8.62/6.49 24%
Lotions 525ml 4.17/3.44 18%

and of course

Select Cookies 350 g 3.50/3.00 14%

OB

good hunting To All!