Incredible offer for you from Columbia House from Aeroplan Miles Program [Archive]

amasri

Apr 26th, 2006, 05:59 PM

i got today this email :

Columbia House is giving you the chance to buy one DVD for just $9.95 (plus taxes) and get two more FREE�plus, for a limited time only, earn 500 Bonus Aeroplan� Miles!

That's not all! On top of the free DVDs and Bonus Aeroplan Miles, Columbia House will also waive all shipping charges on your initial order. An offer like this may never be repeated. As an added bonus, Columbia House would also like to offer you a 4th and 5th DVD for just $14.95 each (plus taxes). Best of all, you have no commitment to purchase anything more! All this because we're absolutely convinced that you'll love what Columbia House has to offer.

Choose from over 10,000 selections

Columbia House offers hundreds of titles to choose from, including hits like Wedding Crashers (Uncorked Edition Platinum Series), Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and War of the Worlds. As a member, you'll have access to over 10,000 selections of the hottest new releases, classics, TV on DVD and much more�all delivered right to your door, free shipping included.

Get great deals and 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles�only until May 24

Don't wait. Offer ends May 24, 2006. Order your DVDs today and discover the fun and affordable way to stock your home DVD collection�and store 500 Bonus Aeroplan Miles into your Aeroplan account.

Go online to join now and get more details about this offer�and all the other benefits of your Columbia House membership.

Aeroplan

Link (http://qj.columbiahousecanada.com/qj4/genrePage.do?club=12&mode=QJR&switchLocation=true&dk=9WS)

Enjoy :)

trolldealhunter

Apr 26th, 2006, 06:01 PM

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wwtsang

Apr 26th, 2006, 06:16 PM

repost (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275602)

lock please

lapouche

Apr 26th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Well, I don't think it is a repost, as from what I can see in the other thread, there is no mention of the Aeroplan offer (although I did not scroll through all the 11 pages). And knowing Aeroplan sells 1000 miles for 40$, I believe getting 500 miles for free makes the initial offer even more attractive.

HowEver

Apr 26th, 2006, 06:41 PM

The jury is... deliberating.

burnaby

Apr 26th, 2006, 06:56 PM

Seems like the same offer as previously posted. Interesting I too got the email just today.

amasri

Apr 26th, 2006, 07:50 PM

Hello,

this is a new offer because it has the 500 Points offer which is very good
it is fresh one just got the email today

any way ...... hope to enjoy this offer

:lol:

Ice

Apr 26th, 2006, 08:03 PM

I can vouch that it's a different (but similar) offer. I know of the other thread, but this one is from Aeroplan, and it's different because you get points! :)

kool1

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:40 PM

It is new guys... there were no free air miles last post and the shipping was not free either!

This is HOT!!!

ricedion

Apr 26th, 2006, 09:43 PM

thanks for this post. i have been searching for that 3 DVDs ... and now with this offer, I must quickly decide what I want ...

people ... stop arguing if this is a repost or not.

Highlander25

Apr 27th, 2006, 03:44 AM

It is new guys... there were no free air miles last post and the shipping was not free either!

This is HOT!!!

Shipping WAS free, the only thing new is the added air miles.

helphelp911

Apr 27th, 2006, 04:25 AM

nix78

Apr 27th, 2006, 04:36 AM

sorry for the off topic question

how long does airmiles stay in your account? will they reset all airmiles in your account after few years?

sry. find the link of the answer

http://aeroplan.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/aeroplan.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=OcQeVDlh&p_lva=&p_faqid=443&p_created=1094833473&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NTQmc F9wYWdlPTI*&p_li=

it normally takes me 4 weeks for it to get updated. and i don't think it gets resetted as last time i used it was 3 years ago and my mileage is still there.
:)

brendonp

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:07 AM

sorry for the off topic question

how long does airmiles stay in your account? will they reset all airmiles in your account after few years?

sry. find the link of the answer

http://aeroplan.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/aeroplan.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_sid=OcQeVDlh&p_lva=&p_faqid=443&p_created=1094833473&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX3Jvd19jbnQ9NTQmc F9wYWdlPTI*&p_li=

Air Canada Aeroplan miles expire 3 years after your last flight with Air Canada - though you don't have to use points for the flight. Check the fine print in the contract, many people have been burned by not realizing this!

Brendon

watermelonrinds

Apr 27th, 2006, 09:51 AM

Highlander25

Apr 27th, 2006, 10:19 AM

Dear RFDers...

I ordered 3 DVDs from my Aeroplan/Columbia house email, and I got a receipt saying that they will email me once it is approved...

Did anyone get a similar post after choosing their selections?
How long should I expect to wait?

Thanks!
WR

Yes, the original email is the only one I received from Columbia House though, and the DVD's arrived about two weeks later

mahjongmaniac

Apr 27th, 2006, 11:42 AM

well, isn't this sort of a "diff. deal" now ?...as there's the bonus Aeroplan miles included, which wasn't part of the original 3for$10 deal...

well, anyway, i was thinkin of when to jump in.... now that there's the bonus APM's, i guess it's time :cheesygri

sorjue

Apr 27th, 2006, 01:43 PM

Air Canada Aeroplan miles expire 3 years after your last flight with Air Canada - though you don't have to use points for the flight. Check the fine print in the contract, many people have been burned by not realizing this!

Brendon

Actually I don't think this is correct. They expire after 3 years of inactivity, not after your last flight. My girlfriend kept her account active even though she hadn't flown for 3 years by ordering something online that granted aeroplan miles (this was last year), so unless something has changed, as long as you get or use aeroplan miles in any way (Futureshop, car rental whatever counts), you'll be fine.

MooseTits

Apr 27th, 2006, 04:43 PM

"By accepting the terms of membership I consent to the disclosure of my personal information to third parties..."

No thanks.

mahjongmaniac

Apr 28th, 2006, 03:13 AM

Actually I don't think this is correct. They expire after 3 years of inactivity, not after your last flight. My girlfriend kept her account active even though she hadn't flown for 3 years by ordering something online that granted aeroplan miles (this was last year), so unless something has changed, as long as you get or use aeroplan miles in any way (Futureshop, car rental whatever counts), you'll be fine.

i can vouch for that^.... only after 3 yrs of inactivity...

the easy way to keep it active is to just go to ESSO and fill up $3 of gas (if ur that cheap) and use ur APM card there... 1 point for every $3 spent at Esso :razz:
and then go back to do the same ~3 yrs later :P

Teioh

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Yes, the original email is the only one I received from Columbia House though, and the DVD's arrived about two weeks later

where did you put in your CC info? I only got the original email saying they will review my order and send another email. Never got a chance to input CC #.

ricedion

Apr 28th, 2006, 02:54 PM

Not sure when they will ask for our Aeroplan #. If anyone receive that sort of email, please update everyone here. I have a feeling that I may have to call their CS to get the 500 Aeroplan miles.

king_bizzo

Apr 28th, 2006, 03:41 PM

Anyone know how quickly you can quit Columbia House afterward, and/or what you have to do to do that?

z_squared

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:04 PM

Thanks for this OP! :)

Ordered
- Batman Begins
- The Matrix
- Wedding Crashers

Does anyone know if this is just one per household?
ie. can my wife do the same to get another 3 dvd's for $9.95 plus tax?

Anyone know how quickly you can quit Columbia House afterward, and/or what you have to do to do that?
Good question.. Anyone know?

Thanks again,
z_squared

Spidey

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:08 PM

Signed up for the 3 for $9.95.

Got 40 Year old Virgin

American Pie

Sin City (extended version)

fl4wless

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:09 PM

Thanks for this OP! :)

Ordered
- Batman Begins
- The Matrix
- Wedding Crashers

Does anyone know if this is just one per household?
ie. can my wife do the same to get another 3 dvd's for $9.95 plus tax?

Good question.. Anyone know?

Thanks again,
z_squared

use your work address if need be, but dont think its a problem. Can someone confirm?

Spidey

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:11 PM

use your work address if need be, but dont think its a problem. Can someone confirm?

Yes please.

aimie

Apr 28th, 2006, 04:27 PM

I saw this yesterday. Looks like a great deal!

BTW, last September, I called Aeroplan by chance and my account was just about to expire. They told me to make a purchase at Esso within the week and I would be okay. Thank god! I would have lost a free flight if I hadn't made that call.

mahjongmaniac

Apr 28th, 2006, 09:12 PM

ricedion

May 16th, 2006, 11:33 AM

I have received the 500 bonus point today
Last day for this promotion is May 24

tomtong

May 21st, 2006, 10:40 PM

Great! I'm trying my second round today.

shneebs

May 23rd, 2006, 12:30 PM

I have received the 500 bonus point today
Last day for this promotion is May 24Did you have to call in for your 500 points? What did you have to do to get your points?

EDIT: I just called Customer Service (no toll free available - had to call 416-299-8181), and the CSR I spoke with had to put me on hold (i.e. it sounded like she wasn't familiar with the promotion), but came back on the phone, took my Aeroplan number, and told me the points would be credited.

On another note, has anyone signed up a 2nd time and received a 2nd 500 point bonus?

Thanks in advance,

Shneebs.

CrAcKtOn

May 23rd, 2006, 12:50 PM

Anyone know how quickly you can quit Columbia House afterward, and/or what you have to do to do that?

I became a columbia house member more than 3 years ago, at the time I signed up the agreement was that before I could cancel my account I had to purchase 4 more dvd's a regular club price ($19.99 and up). Im not sure if they have the same terms for new customers now though.

The only complaint I had with columbia house is that every month they send you a directors selection card which you have to respond to either by mail or online or they would automatically send you a 30 something dollar dvd. However a phone call took care of this problem and they automatically decline the selection now.

Just thought I'd share that for some of you that are thinking of signing up.

Also I'd just like to be sure of something, from my understanding standing so far this offer is for new customers only. Am i right? or is there a chance I could get in on some of this action as an existing customer?

b1uesphere

May 23rd, 2006, 04:40 PM

About how much is 500 Aeroplan points worth?

Just wondering it's worth the 9.95 and the hassle. :cheesygri

Thanks.

ricedion

May 23rd, 2006, 04:42 PM

Did you have to call in for your 500 points? What did you have to do to get your points?

no. they sent an email and instructed me to input the Aeroplan number and responded to the email. that's all

b1uesphere

May 23rd, 2006, 05:00 PM

Doesn't seem like they have a big selection...

Does their offer apply only to their most popular titles??? :confused:

mahjongmaniac

May 23rd, 2006, 05:23 PM

no. they sent an email and instructed me to input the Aeroplan number and responded to the email. that's all

same here...

still have yet to rec'v the dvds....

-------------

Doesn't seem like they have a big selection...

Does their offer apply only to their most popular titles??? :confused:

i think some titles seem to have "disappeared"... i remember seeing some titles a few wks back, but it's gone now.

also, some ppl mentioned u can go to the main website and add titles that way to get the dvds u want for this "3 for $9.95 no commitment" offer.

cactus

May 23rd, 2006, 06:03 PM

also, some ppl mentioned u can go to the main website and add titles that way to get the dvds u want for this "3 for $9.95 no commitment" offer.

and still get the aeroplan miles?

burnaby

May 23rd, 2006, 06:43 PM

This deal is for real. Selected 3 DVDs several weeks ago, got email to enter aeroplan #. DVDs arrive last week along with 500 aeroplan points in acct.

Now it's a wait and see if applications from different family members submitted last week will work.

BTW: Search will bring up a lot more DVDs.

redflag

May 23rd, 2006, 07:04 PM

Nice deal. Thanks for sharing.

chococrazy

May 23rd, 2006, 07:24 PM

Thanks OP, bought the three Harry Potter movies :)

redflag

May 23rd, 2006, 07:35 PM

I became a columbia house member more than 3 years ago, at the time I signed up the agreement was that before I could cancel my account I had to purchase 4 more dvd's a regular club price ($19.99 and up). Im not sure if they have the same terms for new customers now though.

The only complaint I had with columbia house is that every month they send you a directors selection card which you have to respond to either by mail or online or they would automatically send you a 30 something dollar dvd. However a phone call took care of this problem and they automatically decline the selection now.

Do we have to call every month? Any penalty if I cancel the membership after this deal? :?:

Thanks

mahjongmaniac

May 24th, 2006, 03:06 AM

Do we have to call every month? Any penalty if I cancel the membership after this deal? :?:

Thanks

they claim $9.95 no commitment, so no u shouldn't be penalized if u just joined to order the dvds and then cancel.

chococrazy

May 24th, 2006, 07:56 AM

My email from CH did not contain a request for my Aeroplan number. I sent it to them anyways in an email and asked them to confirm that I will get credited with 500 points.

ratface

May 24th, 2006, 08:07 AM

About how much is 500 Aeroplan points worth?

Just wondering it's worth the 9.95 and the hassle. :cheesygri

Thanks.
I estimate 100 aeroplan points = $1.50. So 500 is worth $7.50. Unless you want some DVDs, it's not worth it.

cactus

May 24th, 2006, 09:21 AM

Well, to BUY aeroplan points is $0.04 per point.

To buy 1,000 you pay $40+taxes+$10 admin fee.

So 500 points is worth about $20+taxes+$10 admin fee.

I estimate 100 aeroplan points = $1.50. So 500 is worth $7.50. Unless you want some DVDs, it's not worth it.

felix

May 24th, 2006, 09:47 AM

I estimate 100 aeroplan points = $1.50. So 500 is worth $7.50. Unless you want some DVDs, it's not worth it.
So $9.95 + tax - $7.50 for 3 CH DVD's? Sounds worth it to me :)

ratface

May 24th, 2006, 11:27 AM

Well, to BUY aeroplan points is $0.04 per point.

To buy 1,000 you pay $40+taxes+$10 admin fee.

So 500 points is worth about $20+taxes+$10 admin fee.
If you would buy aeroplan points at that price you should be banned for life from RFD. That deal is too cold to be measured by conventional instruments. :twisted: If you spent $250 "buying" points at that rate you would have enough for a $50 gift card.

I get chills just thinking about. Brr. >:(

ratface

May 24th, 2006, 11:30 AM

So $9.95 + tax - $7.50 for 3 CH DVD's? Sounds worth it to me :)
Me too, but not for the points alone.

wwtsang

May 24th, 2006, 11:41 AM

$9.95 for 3 DVDs is worth it alone, the 500 points is a great bonus, plus they credit you the points pretty fast, i got the points within 2 weeks after i joined, the dvds took some time to be sent, but all 3 arrived

slightly better thing for this deal is there's no commitment, you just pay the amount and i guess if you want you can cancel your membership

NOTE: if you don't cancel make sure you choose not to accept those directors' picks selections, you can do it by phone or online (unless u want to pay $20+ for a dvd)

cactus

May 24th, 2006, 12:53 PM

Well, I wouldn't spend $250 buying points, I'm simply saying that's the "market value" for it. If you are short a couple hundreds you might need to buy some points and that's how much they would charge you. Especially for people who don't travel often, they might want to use the points that they have instead of waiting another couple of years to accumulate that last couple of hundreds.

$9.95 is a good deal for three DVDs, with the aeroplan points is a added bonus.

If you would buy aeroplan points at that price you should be banned for life from RFD. That deal is too cold to be measured by
conventional instruments. :twisted: If you spent $250 "buying" points at that rate you would have enough for a $50 gift card.

I get chills just thinking about. Brr. >:(

coolspot

May 24th, 2006, 01:25 PM

My email from CH did not contain a request for my Aeroplan number. I sent it to them anyways in an email and asked them to confirm that I will get credited with 500 points.

Yup got no e-mail either...

KenA

May 24th, 2006, 01:54 PM

zoro69

May 24th, 2006, 01:57 PM

People its not difficult. Pick 3 DVDS, await their arrival, call a 1800 #, give them your acct # & address, utter "i'd like to cancel" (be brave now!), tell them "because they aren't $3 now" if they ask why, say thanks, hang up phone.

king_bizzo

May 24th, 2006, 05:26 PM

*INSERT NINE KINDS OF OBSCENITIES HERE*

If you try to e-mail them to cancel your account, it refuses to let you e-mail, and gives you a 1-800 phone number.

"We're sorry, the number you have dialed is not available in your area."

I am in Vancouver. Anyone else had the same problem?

To be fair, the DVDs arrived in about 10 days and the Aeroplan miles were credited automatically. Not bad.

zoro69

May 24th, 2006, 05:38 PM

one in the catalog are 18772557529 and 18663411455

king_bizzo

May 24th, 2006, 06:02 PM

1-866-341-1455

This one worked fine, I was able to cancel my account immediately.

Go RFD!

burnaby

May 24th, 2006, 06:51 PM

Wrong. Say you have 74k points, 10k short of 3 flights that can be booked together thus will be seated together. 40 bucks to buy the 10k points sure saves lots of hassles. Anyone knows booking with aeroplan seats on non-major route aren't easily available.

Get 10k points and 6 DVDs for 20 bucks is a HOT deal.
If you would buy aeroplan points at that price you should be banned for life from RFD. That deal is too cold to be measured by conventional instruments. :twisted: If you spent $250 "buying" points at that rate you would have enough for a $50 gift card.

I get chills just thinking about. Brr. >:(