AA Gift Cards - Save 10% @ Costco [only remaining supply left - phasing out]
Dec 22, 2011, 2:32 pm
#781
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I was in Riverside yesterday, so I went to the Costco across from Ontario Mills yesterday evening. For the record, it's the Rancho Cucuamonga Costco.
Went to the area where they have all the gift cards and couldn't find it. Then I asked the floor personnel where they were, and they told me that they didn't carry them. Thank goodness that I didn't trust them and leave. I continued to wander the store, and found an area about 100 feet from the entrance where they also had gift cards, and there were a bunch of AA gift cards in that area. So I bought a few and left. But they still have a whole bunch left.
Went to the area where they have all the gift cards and couldn't find it. Then I asked the floor personnel where they were, and they told me that they didn't carry them. Thank goodness that I didn't trust them and leave. I continued to wander the store, and found an area about 100 feet from the entrance where they also had gift cards, and there were a bunch of AA gift cards in that area. So I bought a few and left. But they still have a whole bunch left.
Congrats on finding them. Another suggestion is to ask at the customer service desk on the way in. They should be able to tell you not only if they have them there (although they may not know where), but also if any nearby warehouse also carries them. Supposedly all the check-out clerk needs is the stock number and not the promo card. Guessing the stock number is still 576515 and it is the same everywhere.
Dec 22, 2011, 3:34 pm
#782
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Cheers.
Dec 22, 2011, 4:34 pm
#783
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Dec 22, 2011, 6:19 pm
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Got a look at the list and closest was Livermore with 0 in stock. For those techie types, take a photo of the bar code on your phone and let the clerk scan that.
Dec 22, 2011, 6:47 pm
#785
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No need for the cardboard... Just give the clerk the item number. I keep it in my phone when checking at Member Services. Just stopped in at Costco in Citrus Heights and asked if she could check the stock number and she gave me the current stock price for Costco! Got a look at the list and closest was Livermore with 0 in stock.
For those techie types, take a photo of the bar code on your phone and let the clerk scan that.
Got a look at the list and closest was Livermore with 0 in stock. For those techie types, take a photo of the bar code on your phone and let the clerk scan that.
Great idea keeping the item number, even better with the phone photo!
Dec 22, 2011, 6:53 pm
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I was in Costco Davie (FL) earlier today and checked the gift card area, and saw no AA cards
I didn't stop to ask for a computer check as the manager's island and the membership desk were both swamped. I might be near the Pembroke Pines store tomorrow, and will check.
It IS encouraging, though, that more locations are receiving the cards.
I didn't stop to ask for a computer check as the manager's island and the membership desk were both swamped. I might be near the Pembroke Pines store tomorrow, and will check.
It IS encouraging, though, that more locations are receiving the cards.
Dec 22, 2011, 8:31 pm
#787
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I generally call the location the day before to ask if they have inventory, as I wouldn't otherwise go to the 3 Costcos I can get to that stock them. (The 2 locations I do generally use don't stock them.) Once in the store, I just go to the cashier, give them the inventory number and tell them how many I want.
Dec 22, 2011, 8:59 pm
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Dec 22, 2011, 9:02 pm
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I generally call the location the day before to ask if they have inventory, as I wouldn't otherwise go to the 3 Costcos I can get to that stock them. (The 2 locations I do generally use don't stock them.) Once in the store, I just go to the cashier, give them the inventory number and tell them how many I want.
Thanks in advance for the info.
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Dec 22, 2011, 10:05 pm
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Dec 22, 2011, 10:22 pm
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He has been keeping that secret, huh? Ha!
It will cost you 1.2%, but you can go to a supermarket and buy $500 Amex gift cards with any CC. Fee is $6. Then use those at Costco. No problem.
I discovered Friday you have to wait 70 minutes for them to register in the computer.
There is also a Target Amex card I have yet to investigate. $3 to buy for $500, IIRC. Then you can reload with any CC.
Or do the online trick mentioned above
It will cost you 1.2%, but you can go to a supermarket and buy $500 Amex gift cards with any CC. Fee is $6. Then use those at Costco. No problem.
I discovered Friday you have to wait 70 minutes for them to register in the computer.
There is also a Target Amex card I have yet to investigate. $3 to buy for $500, IIRC. Then you can reload with any CC.
Or do the online trick mentioned above
Dec 23, 2011, 8:14 am
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I'm in Washington fairly often, and the Pentagon City Costco is mercifully close to the metro, so that's my third (and, because it's so much quicker picking them up there, my preferred) location.
Dec 23, 2011, 12:58 pm
#793
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Chicago Lincoln Park has "108 of them" as of now.
Dec 23, 2011, 4:30 pm
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At some point recently, apparently when the price of Executive Membership went from $100 to $110 a year, Costco increased the maximum annual 2% refund from $500 to $750.
Good news for those heading for $37,500 at $269.99 a crack.
Good news for those heading for $37,500 at $269.99 a crack.
Dec 23, 2011, 9:24 pm
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