That Shoppers promotion is really a pretty good deal; even at the basic redemption rate of $10 / 8000 pts, that's a 5% return on your $200 transaction, which is not bad for a loyalty program.
BUT... I don't have an optimum card. And I don't really want an optimum card. And while the 5% return is good, it's 5% I have to spend at Shoppers, where I rarely shop. AND I would presumably have to buy 6 different cards at $100 each, in three separate transactions, to qualify for the promotion. Which is just annoying, when I could get the same $600 value across just two cards.
So I'm fighting with myself here... part of me wants to take advantage, and the rest just doesn't think it's worth the effort. I think the lazy side is going to win this one.
BUT... I don't have an optimum card. And I don't really want an optimum card. And while the 5% return is good, it's 5% I have to spend at Shoppers, where I rarely shop. AND I would presumably have to buy 6 different cards at $100 each, in three separate transactions, to qualify for the promotion. Which is just annoying, when I could get the same $600 value across just two cards.
So I'm fighting with myself here... part of me wants to take advantage, and the rest just doesn't think it's worth the effort. I think the lazy side is going to win this one.