Originally Posted by
youreadyfreddie
Does anyone know if retailers' gift cards (Safeway has quite an assortment--iTunes, Nordstrom, etc.) are eligible towards the two $250 purchases? I've looked but can't find anything on the Safeway site, but sometimes I'm so focused on finding something that I can't see it.

The fine print from
Grocery Miles:
Terms and conditions: Mileage accrual not available on restricted items; liquor department, fluid dairy products, tobacco, postage stamps, gift certificates, event tickets, amusement park passes, ski tickets, fishing/game licenses, lottery tickets, money orders, transit/commuter passes and tokens, prescriptions, pharmacy co-pays, container deposits, CRV (California Redemption Value), custom orders, floral deliveries, gasoline, electronics, Sales Tax, Club or card member savings, and store coupons. Purchases at Canada Safeway, Carrs, Tom Thumb and Randall stores are not eligible. Not valid in Alaska. Miles accrued and awards are in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Mileage Plus program. United and its affiliates are not responsible for any food and drug products associated with this offer. Other terms apply.
Not sure if they'll consider other merchants' gift cards as "gift certificates."