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over a year ago
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Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’m a saver .. keep all the points from Supermarkets etc and use them to partly offset the Christmas shop.
And I get money back points on my credit card, which I only use to get the cash back, and clear monthly so no interest charges.
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Yes, I do get some points and vouchers but sometimes I forget to use them and lose them which annoys me. I wasted £40 of vouchers last month as I forgot to use them by the expiry date. I must really do better  |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again "
Lol I do collect points but very rarely actually spend them lol |
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By *edeWoman
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again "
I want to know how many Krispy Kreme's you've had to buy to get that many points  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I’m a saver .. keep all the points from Supermarkets etc and use them to partly offset the Christmas shop.
And I get money back points on my credit card, which I only use to get the cash back, and clear monthly so no interest charges.
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That is such a great idea! I think that's points spending done right  |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again "
My Boots points are getting out of control but handy when I'm broke and need a meal deal away from home.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have a club card that’s about it.
Been telling the lady in the petrol station I should get a nectar card for the last ten years. "
I always thought supermarket cards were never worth it as the savings would be minimal. A nectar card for petrol might be be a good idea though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I have a club card that’s about it.
Been telling the lady in the petrol station I should get a nectar card for the last ten years. "
The man in the co-op asks me at least once a month and I always say no, and he gives me the little form to fill in to get one. And then I never do, and he asks me again next month, and I say No. I have to avoid his till now  |
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over a year ago
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"The only shop I do this with is Waterstones. I save them, just in case some day something really bad might happen and I don’t have enough money for new books. "
That's actually a cool way to think! And makes me feel bad that I'm probably doing the same thing but for doughnuts |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Yes, I do get some points and vouchers but sometimes I forget to use them and lose them which annoys me. I wasted £40 of vouchers last month as I forgot to use them by the expiry date. I must really do better "
That's such a pain when that happens! I do the same with gift cards. I let them expire and it's wasted  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
Lol I do collect points but very rarely actually spend them lol"
You just need to time it right! |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Not really worth it , I think it’s been proven overall you lose on just about every sector from food shopping, air miles, fashion, hotel rewards etc. unfortunately with capitalism it pays to be disloyal. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
I want to know how many Krispy Kreme's you've had to buy to get that many points "
Can we stick to the OP please, Cede instead of fixating on my doughnut purchases?! |
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By *edeWoman
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
I want to know how many Krispy Kreme's you've had to buy to get that many points
Can we stick to the OP please, Cede instead of fixating on my doughnut purchases?! "
Ok fine - only if you provide do a photo of you with typical said doughnut you partake of to get points  |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
Lol I do collect points but very rarely actually spend them lol
You just need to time it right! "
Very true I have been known to indulge my advantage card points on Clarins for myself  |
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Lots of other places give you loyalty points like the costa app gives you beans for example (to avoid any confusion these are coffee beans, not Joebeans - sorry Joe). I have a few free coffees on the card already and might have a coffee meet or ywo with friends. My favourite cake shop gives you the 8th cake free I think and the hairdesser does a 50% discount on your 6th haircut. Why not, if you can get it when you only buy what you need and tha's just a little bonus, go for it. |
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"The only shop I do this with is Waterstones. I save them, just in case some day something really bad might happen and I don’t have enough money for new books.
That's actually a cool way to think! And makes me feel bad that I'm probably doing the same thing but for doughnuts "
I think doughnuts are a worthy alternative to books |
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I tend to accumulate Nectar points from Sainsbury's, which I redeem at Argos, which is always useful.
I use my "Caffé Nero" app to collect reward points which I use for free beverages and drinks.
Nothing else other than that. |
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"I have a nectar card that I’ve been collecting points on for a while but I’ve never actually checked to see how much I have. I’m going to now though! "
I was the same, only checked it recently and had £148 on but keeping it there for now |
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I have a boots advantage card and a nectar card,
And I have a loyalty point thing in my local saddlers.
I usually use my accumulated points at Xmas,
I usually spend my nectar points in Argos,
The boots points go on a gift set for the person I forgot to buy a present for, and my points in the saddlers usually go on something for the kids |
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Like others, I save all my Nectar points up through the year and use them all up at Christmas. I'll collect free coffees from lots of places, but normally forget to have the little stamp card for the small independent places that don't have apps so start a new one each time... |
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"I have a nectar card that I’ve been collecting points on for a while but I’ve never actually checked to see how much I have. I’m going to now though!
I was the same, only checked it recently and had £148 on but keeping it there for now "
That’s really good! Yeah, best saving it until you find something you really want instead of wasting it just because it’s there |
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"Like others, I save all my Nectar points up through the year and use them all up at Christmas. I'll collect free coffees from lots of places, but normally forget to have the little stamp card for the small independent places that don't have apps so start a new one each time..."
I am terrible at having my coffee loyalty card with me. The lady who runs the coffee shop near my work now keeps my card in the till for me. |
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"Not really worth it , I think it’s been proven overall you lose on just about every sector from food shopping, air miles, fashion, hotel rewards etc. unfortunately with capitalism it pays to be disloyal. "
I'm keeping my airmiles for my long-haul Caribbean trips....£100-200 off my flight is enough for me to keep at it. |
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"Not really worth it , I think it’s been proven overall you lose on just about every sector from food shopping, air miles, fashion, hotel rewards etc. unfortunately with capitalism it pays to be disloyal. "
I would be disloyal but when it come to certain things that I buy only one company does it at the price that I want it for. it's a monopoly so either way I'm going to buy it from them. I'd actually have to go out of my way/use more/time/money/energy/effort to be disloyal at this rate.
Capitalism does us wrapped up in more ways that one. I would love to support my little small independent butcher...but the butcher is 2 hours commute away and the supermarket is 20 mins. Time is money unless I was already going that way. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
My Boots points are getting out of control but handy when I'm broke and need a meal deal away from home. "
That actually makes me a bit sad that you may not be able to afford food  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yes, I usually buy treats with my points like chocolate or flowers for myself. The only thing I save up is my top cashback pot, for bigger purchases."
I should do the same! Points are there to be used and to treat yourself! You deserve it once in a while |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I recently got the Tesco club card app on my phone 1 point for every £1 spent and Asda Rewards I thought was the same but it turns out it’s on star products which change every so often."
Does it annoy you when you save for a certain product and then you find they've switched it round? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I have a club card that’s about it.
Been telling the lady in the petrol station I should get a nectar card for the last ten years.
The man in the co-op asks me at least once a month and I always say no, and he gives me the little form to fill in to get one. And then I never do, and he asks me again next month, and I say No. I have to avoid his till now "
you'd think he'd get the hint that you're not interested  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I hoard most of my points for big purchases.
Food points get spent as soon as they become available."
Hoarding FTW! But agree that for everyday food items, it would be wise to use them |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Not really worth it , I think it’s been proven overall you lose on just about every sector from food shopping, air miles, fashion, hotel rewards etc. unfortunately with capitalism it pays to be disloyal. "
But, but... The points... And the free stuff... And the little smiley face on the login screen when I use the app... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
I want to know how many Krispy Kreme's you've had to buy to get that many points
Can we stick to the OP please, Cede instead of fixating on my doughnut purchases?!
Ok fine - only if you provide do a photo of you with typical said doughnut you partake of to get points "
I think that could be arranged but wouldn't want to get my glaze everywhere  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
Lol I do collect points but very rarely actually spend them lol
You just need to time it right!
Very true I have been known to indulge my advantage card points on Clarins for myself "
As you should though! Why waste them when you can treat yourself |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
My Boots points are getting out of control but handy when I'm broke and need a meal deal away from home. "
Haha I think I’ve done this before!
I usually do save mines though….I have a boots one and a nectar one only….should probably get a Tesco one too but keep forgetting to sign up!
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"Like others, I save all my Nectar points up through the year and use them all up at Christmas. I'll collect free coffees from lots of places, but normally forget to have the little stamp card for the small independent places that don't have apps so start a new one each time...
I am terrible at having my coffee loyalty card with me. The lady who runs the coffee shop near my work now keeps my card in the till for me. "
Aww that’s so lovely of her |
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"Like others, I save all my Nectar points up through the year and use them all up at Christmas. I'll collect free coffees from lots of places, but normally forget to have the little stamp card for the small independent places that don't have apps so start a new one each time...
I am terrible at having my coffee loyalty card with me. The lady who runs the coffee shop near my work now keeps my card in the till for me. "
Ha, that's great. I might have to try it! |
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Most of the points I save are from work expenses.
I collect hotel points/free nights from work trips which add up and allow us to have the odd night away here and there.
Costa beans on my motorway coffee.
Nandos points if I decide to eat there.
Tesco points filling up the car and when I get a meal deal for my lunch.
I use them when I take J out. She doesn't realise how lucky she is.
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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"Most of the points I save are from work expenses.
I collect hotel points/free nights from work trips which add up and allow us to have the odd night away here and there.
Costa beans on my motorway coffee.
Nandos points if I decide to eat there.
Tesco points filling up the car and when I get a meal deal for my lunch.
I use them when I take J out. She doesn't realise how lucky she is.
B"
The one thing I miss about the corporate lifestyle - all that free shit. Self employment doesn't have the same perks.
And I particularly miss all the paid for hotel rooms I used to use for meets when on my travels.
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I've got various loyalty apps and cards but I'm a spender rather than a saver. I really wish I could rewire myself to change that as I spend on crap I really don't need. |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
My Boots points are getting out of control but handy when I'm broke and need a meal deal away from home.
That actually makes me a bit sad that you may not be able to afford food "
Nah I'm good. I always have food but I mean like if I'm out and about and I don't want to spend money because I overspent till pay day. lol! Trust me I'm not chubby for no reason. I get fed enough. |
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"Do you collect loalty points for certain shops and if so, do you spend them as soon as something becomes free or do you save them for something bigger?
I'm a hoarder. I currently have enough points for a 12 box Krispy Kreme selection but don't want to spend them because then I'd have to start over again
My Boots points are getting out of control but handy when I'm broke and need a meal deal away from home.
Haha I think I’ve done this before!
I usually do save mines though….I have a boots one and a nectar one only….should probably get a Tesco one too but keep forgetting to sign up!
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And they have nice food in the big boots! I think I bought my first sushi in there! and discovered diabetic chocolate. |
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