Proposal: new non-travel-related *frequency program* forum under points and miles
Aug 15, 2007, 3:33 pm
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Proposal: new non-travel-related *frequency program* forum under points and miles
Programs like Caffe Nero's stamp card, Tesco's clubcard, Harris Teeter MVP card and Canadian Tire "money" offer discounts and freebies for frequency and loyalty. It is estimated that nearly a billion people participate in such programs so they are clearly popular!
Flyertalkers care about discounts and free stuff, and FT forums no longer have to be all about travel, miles and points.
A Non-travel related retail frequency programs forum will give flyertalkers a place to talk about double-stamp day at Nero, Triple discounts at Harris Teeter and other valuable savings for participating in non-travel retail frequency programs. It will dovetail very nicely with the non-travel related S.P.A.M. forum!
Flyertalkers care about discounts and free stuff, and FT forums no longer have to be all about travel, miles and points.
A Non-travel related retail frequency programs forum will give flyertalkers a place to talk about double-stamp day at Nero, Triple discounts at Harris Teeter and other valuable savings for participating in non-travel retail frequency programs. It will dovetail very nicely with the non-travel related S.P.A.M. forum!
Aug 15, 2007, 3:36 pm
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Oh yeah, and as my examples suggest, this forum covers the entire world's frequency programs, not just US ones! ^
Aug 15, 2007, 3:38 pm
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Could you please demonstrate a copious, un-met need that exists on FlyerTalk? Thanks! 
That's generally a litmus test for me, other TalkBoard members may feel differently.
That's generally a litmus test for me, other TalkBoard members may feel differently.
Aug 15, 2007, 3:56 pm
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I myself participate in:
Safeway Club Card
Harris Teeter MVP
CVS Card
Harrah's Entertainment Card
Hooters Wing Club
Nero Stamp Card
Neiman Marcus' InCircle program
And that's just off the top of my head.
The need is self-evident. The only thing that has been lacking is germaneness. Fortunately, the TB has decided in its wisdom that non-travel-related forums are now appropriate on Flyertalk's Points and Miles forums! ^
Aug 15, 2007, 4:04 pm
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I'll note that Tesco clubcard is fully discussed and dissected on BA, since it's the best non-flying way of earning BA miles for UK residents, so doesn't need a seperate forum since there are already dedicated threads about maximising clubcard earning.
Aug 15, 2007, 4:12 pm
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But thank you for further demonstrating to Spiff the already-exhibited-on-FT need for this forum.
Aug 15, 2007, 4:27 pm
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But not an unmet need, since the topic has a home.
Aug 15, 2007, 4:29 pm
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Aug 15, 2007, 4:31 pm
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Aug 15, 2007, 4:34 pm
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Certainly.
Please have a look at the Flyertalk Points and Miles S.P.A.M. forum.
That forum clearly demonstrates beyond a shadow of a doubt that, on flyertalk, there is a very strong and real desire of FTers to share posts about free and discounted non-travel-related retail items.
Retail frequency programs are simply a more complicated way to achieve the same goal. @:-)
Please have a look at the Flyertalk Points and Miles S.P.A.M. forum.
That forum clearly demonstrates beyond a shadow of a doubt that, on flyertalk, there is a very strong and real desire of FTers to share posts about free and discounted non-travel-related retail items.
Retail frequency programs are simply a more complicated way to achieve the same goal. @:-)
Aug 15, 2007, 4:34 pm
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What exactly is there to discuss on these programs?
For example, CVS and Harrahs (to name two that I also participate in) are very user centric. The former gives discounts when buying specific products, the latter is based on time/denomination at the machine or at the table. There's no public targeted promotions or a way to do a "run" or anything special, other than go there.
To further complicate things, I think CVS's promotions vary by region.
Am I missing something?
For example, CVS and Harrahs (to name two that I also participate in) are very user centric. The former gives discounts when buying specific products, the latter is based on time/denomination at the machine or at the table. There's no public targeted promotions or a way to do a "run" or anything special, other than go there.
To further complicate things, I think CVS's promotions vary by region.
Am I missing something?
Aug 15, 2007, 4:37 pm
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What exactly is there to discuss on these programs?
For example, CVS and Harrahs (to name two that I also participate in) are very user centric. The former gives discounts when buying specific products, the latter is based on time/denomination at the machine or at the table. There's no public targeted promotions or a way to do a "run" or anything special, other than go there.
Am I missing something?
For example, CVS and Harrahs (to name two that I also participate in) are very user centric. The former gives discounts when buying specific products, the latter is based on time/denomination at the machine or at the table. There's no public targeted promotions or a way to do a "run" or anything special, other than go there.
Am I missing something?
"Right now there is a sale for CVS club members: 2 generic ibuprofin for the price of 1!!!!!"
"What's the best coupon you've gotten from CVS? At what level of spending?"
^
Aug 15, 2007, 4:38 pm
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Aug 15, 2007, 4:46 pm
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They actually BELONG in the *Sites with Points and Alternative Miles* forum!!!!!
I suggest pinging a BA mod about the mispostings...
Aug 15, 2007, 4:48 pm
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For the record, it is the Harris Teeter VIC Card (Very Important Customer). Food Lion has the MVP Card.
Plus, don't forget about all the grocery store chains on the Plus Card. For years I had a Plus Card I got from a Gerbs in MO that said Dillons out of KS and I'd use it in Krogers in SC.
Plus, don't forget about all the grocery store chains on the Plus Card. For years I had a Plus Card I got from a Gerbs in MO that said Dillons out of KS and I'd use it in Krogers in SC.