Swiss Knights Fondue and Cheese purchase for AA miles master thread.
Nov 20, 2006, 8:57 pm
#211
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Tucson, AZ, USA
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Here in the desert all I am finding is d@mn Cow Laughing at me searching for Swiss Knights.
Found plenty of Swiss KInights without a plane. Mostly at Albertsons. They restocked and redesigned the Cheese display and restocked with more Wheels without planes.
Found plenty of Swiss KInights without a plane. Mostly at Albertsons. They restocked and redesigned the Cheese display and restocked with more Wheels without planes.
Nov 20, 2006, 9:06 pm
#212
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: ORD
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Originally Posted by rrgg
Can I fly to Chicago for cheese? Is there cheese near ORD? Because there's none in my area (southern MA, RI), and I'd like to fly on the ORD bonus being offered. Will also work in the DFW bonus if there's cheese in Texas. Please advise. 
Forget about ORD.
World Market Skokie-had about 20 wheels and about 15 fondue-old stock
Jewel-Niles-No
NYC seems to be a much better bet.
Nov 20, 2006, 9:06 pm
#213
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Originally Posted by Bikeguy
Talked to D***** at Emmi about the missing certs and where to find the cheese. He said my call is the first he's heard of missing certs. I told him I was considering buying more cheese than normal because of the promo, but was hesitant because of the missing certs.
I asked what would happen if the certs were missing in the packages I bought. He stated the cheese is packaged and the certs are put in at the factory in Switzerland. He stated there are no extra certs in America and it would be difficult to prove whether there was one in there to begin with, not implying I am dishonest but that other people may be. I told him I understand. He was very polite. He said an email or letter would not be enough.
He also stated people were calling asking where the promo cheese is. He said all the cheese goes through distributors, and the headquarters has no idea who has the old pre promo cheese and who has the new cheese. He said eventually, all the places that carry the wheels and fondue will have the new cheese.
I asked what would happen if the certs were missing in the packages I bought. He stated the cheese is packaged and the certs are put in at the factory in Switzerland. He stated there are no extra certs in America and it would be difficult to prove whether there was one in there to begin with, not implying I am dishonest but that other people may be. I told him I understand. He was very polite. He said an email or letter would not be enough.
He also stated people were calling asking where the promo cheese is. He said all the cheese goes through distributors, and the headquarters has no idea who has the old pre promo cheese and who has the new cheese. He said eventually, all the places that carry the wheels and fondue will have the new cheese.
Nov 20, 2006, 9:10 pm
#214
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Too bad--those cheese wheels (the assorted variety) are all over the place in San Fernando Valley Albertson's for $4.99 if you like to gamble. With a less than 50% rate of success on finding a certificate, I refuse to buy them. Anyone who wants to send me $4.99 per wheel, plus shipping, I'll be glad to send some to you!
Hey why not? The expiration date on these babies is November, 2007!!!
Keep your eyes out for my upcoming YouTube video.....more exciting than Charlie and the Chocolate Factory....and those tickets are sort of golden in color
Hey why not? The expiration date on these babies is November, 2007!!!
Keep your eyes out for my upcoming YouTube video.....more exciting than Charlie and the Chocolate Factory....and those tickets are sort of golden in color
Nov 21, 2006, 3:37 am
#215
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Originally Posted by flyupfront
What city/store?
Nov 21, 2006, 4:22 am
#216
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Redemption Notes
While redeeming my codes last night, I noticed that there is no data validation taking place. Be careful when entering codes, AAdvantage #, etc....also, I received no confirming emails that I had entered the codes. I guess I will have to keep the stickers and see what posts. I wouldn't be betting the (dairy ?) farm on this promotion....
Nov 21, 2006, 8:27 am
#217
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Originally Posted by bxbkqu
While redeeming my codes last night, I noticed that there is no data validation taking place. Be careful when entering codes, AAdvantage #, etc....also, I received no confirming emails that I had entered the codes. I guess I will have to keep the stickers and see what posts. I wouldn't be betting the (dairy ?) farm on this promotion....
With the short time needed for archiving, burning it into a couple CD's so you can clear the hard drive space again (if that is an issue for you) should be fine.
Steve
Nov 21, 2006, 8:32 am
#218
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Originally Posted by steve32
One could do a screen capture just before hitting the "submit" button for each code you enter.
With the short time needed for archiving, burning it into a couple CD's so you can clear the hard drive space again (if that is an issue for you) should be fine.
Steve
With the short time needed for archiving, burning it into a couple CD's so you can clear the hard drive space again (if that is an issue for you) should be fine.
Steve
That is a brilliant idea ^ Combined with the videotapind idea we will be unstoppable
Nov 21, 2006, 9:09 am
#219
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Originally Posted by patgee
Any found in the Dallas area? I have called all the Whole Foods and checked 2 Albertson's and 2 Tom Thumb (Safeway?) but have found none (with or w/o miles).
If only because I can't think of anything more entertaining to do with a day off than be really obsessive over an unimportant thing, I hit four more Albertson's between DFW and far north Fort Worth on the way back from dropping somebody off at the airport. Only found a few unmarked boxes of fondue, which is a relief since since it seems hideously expensive for such a small package, and previous posters say it does not taste great and isn't less filling. I might have hated myself for actually buying it. Albertson's in Texas seems to carry 50 varieties of Laughing Cow, but no Swiss Knights. I wonder if its a coastal distribution thing.
Either that or the Laughing Cows paid off Bevo, the Texas Longhorn mascot and godbull of the Austin dairy products syndicate for an exclusive. Probably a half dozen red cows with those smirky laughing faces cornered the Texas Albertson's regional manager behind the store and forced him into a refrigerator truck, where Bevo made him an offer he couldn't refuse. "Moo. Bonjoir, y'all. Whass it gonna be? We give you a little advertising money. You give my girls all the cooler space. We all sell a lot of cheese. Or you stock the Swiss stuff and root for A&M Friday and we give you a horn in a really unhappy place. Your choice. Moo".
Nov 21, 2006, 9:42 am
#220
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by jayer
If only because I can't think of anything more entertaining to do with a day off than be really obsessive over an unimportant thing, I hit four more Albertson's between DFW and far north Fort Worth on the way back from dropping somebody off at the airport.
Albertson's in Texas seems to carry 50 varieties of Laughing Cow, but no Swiss Knights. I wonder if its a coastal distribution thing.
Albertson's in Texas seems to carry 50 varieties of Laughing Cow, but no Swiss Knights. I wonder if its a coastal distribution thing.
I have given up looking for the cheese.
Nov 21, 2006, 9:49 am
#221
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Has anyone tried WholeFoodS at Columbus circle and Union Square?Any location in midtown NY?
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Nov 21, 2006, 10:07 am
#222
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Struck out at several Safeways and Albertsons in Tucson, AZ. None at SW, and Alb had unmarked ones. I was hoping to get enough points to pay for our honeymoon trip to either HI or the south pacific, or maybe a trip to YVR to go to whistler. I'll keep watching I guess in hopes that they re-stock. At $4 per cheese at Alb, it makes it less attractive anyways.
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Nov 21, 2006, 10:36 am
#223
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Earn 500 AAdvantage miles for purchase of Swiss Knights Fondue and Cheese.
Originally Posted by Hanlgt
Too bad--those cheese wheels (the assorted variety) are all over the place in San Fernando Valley Albertson's for $4.99 if you like to gamble. With a less than 50% rate of success on finding a certificate, I refuse to buy them. Anyone who wants to send me $4.99 per wheel, plus shipping, I'll be glad to send some to you!
Hey why not? The expiration date on these babies is November, 2007!!!
Keep your eyes out for my upcoming YouTube video.....more exciting than Charlie and the Chocolate Factory....and those tickets are sort of golden in color
Hey why not? The expiration date on these babies is November, 2007!!!
Keep your eyes out for my upcoming YouTube video.....more exciting than Charlie and the Chocolate Factory....and those tickets are sort of golden in color
I am searching in Chatworth and Canoga Park. I did not find anyone.
Thanks
Nov 21, 2006, 10:38 am
#224
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Originally Posted by loudgonzo
I've found nothing at 2 Tom Thumbs, 1 Albertons, and 2 super targets, I have seen the Swiss Knights brand at these stores, but nothing with the promo. Stores I've been to are in Plano, Richardson, Wylie...Nada I have given up looking for the cheese.
I have given up looking for the cheese.
Nov 21, 2006, 12:45 pm
#225
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Add me to the list for wholesale purchases if anyone organizes that.