Issue resolved. They gave me two new cards and I already fed them to the birds. The manager apologized profusely. To tell the truth, it looks like it is a pain in the but system for them to earn a measly $3.95 and not worth their time and hassle, so I am glad they just don't throw up their arms and tell me to go away. Maybe the manager gets bonus or measurement on total revenue, not just profit. She is nice enough, cashiers not so much.