We started by scanning our database for members who show off the Flybuys attitude in all sorts of ways – not just the points-rich. After crunching the numbers, running opt-in surveys and doing rounds of interviews to learn more about them, we found 50 members who are stacking points like there’s no tomorrow. Our 50 members sent us in their snazzy selfies so we could put a face to the names, and 10 lucky members got to be a part of a fancy photoshoot. Think you’re Flybuys 50 material, too? Keep playing the points game and you could be in the running for 2023!
MELANIE
from Doncaster East, VIC.
“If I’m going to play, I’m going to play seriously.”
Melanie’s Flybuys story starts at uni, when she joined as a student. Now a super mum with three kids, her points play a bigger part. She’s still got a serious-saver mindset, but now Flybuys is helping her have a crack at new hobbies (like craft welding) and cooking yummy snacks (hello yummy pesto dip).
Melanie’s even getting her kids in on the action: they take points-paid Coles gift cards and head out on small errands. It gives them a little independence and saves her running to the shops for bread and milk. Talk about a win-win!
Q: What’s your secret to success?
A: Definitely have a Coles Rewards Credit Card. The other hack is to take a week or two off shopping. That way, you often get a bonus points offer to do a big shop – that’s hard to refuse!
Q: How does Flybuys fit into your life? Any benefits you’re busting to share?
A: I have the Coles Rewards Credit Card to increase my points-earning capacity. It’s nice to redeem Coles gift cards, which I can give to my children so they start to learn how to budget and get some independence. During lockdowns last year, I was able to send my daughter up to Coles by herself with one of the gift cards so she could buy bread and milk on her own.
Q: Have you always had a savvy attitude towards spending and saving?
A: I’ve always been spending conscious. My son joked once, “Mum doesn’t want a Jeep, she wants a CHEAP.” I always look out for my favourite products when they are on special and will stock up enough to hit my target spend.
Q: How far would you go to collect bonus points?
A: My son and daughter have watched me collect points for years and they know that I go out of my way to get as many points as I can. They’re used to opening the fridge to find the different, unusual things I’ve brought home that I’ve never used or bought before because of the points offers.
Q: How does it feel to be part of the Flybuys 50?
A: I’m so surprised! I upped my Flybuys game to help me get by, so to be a part of the 50 is really surprising. It’s really good recognition for being at the top of the game. It’s really inspired me to keep getting more points than ever.
Q: What inspires you to keep collecting?
A: I’m a Flybuys FIFO member. For me, the point of collecting points is that it doesn’t cost you anything and it helps me to try heaps of new things. I’ve just picked up a new hobby called brazing (a kind of hobby welding) and it means I need to buy a bunch of tools – so I’m stacking my points towards gift cards to spend at Bunnings. In a way, Flybuys is funding my new hobby!
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