AA Gift Cards - Save 10% @ Costco [only remaining supply left - phasing out]
Jul 16, 2012, 10:17 pm
#1426
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Sorry about the confusion. It never occurred to me ask for the specific inventory amounts (nor did I know people did ask). Anyway I bought 10, I walked over to the locked case for distribution b/c they were moving things around so they counted them out for me and the pile that was there was significantly larger than what was handed to me. I may go back later this week and if I do, I'll ask for specific #s.
Jul 16, 2012, 10:23 pm
#1427
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You may want to read Costco's SEC filings to see how much Costco's business model is depending on being financed by Accounts Payable (Hint: a lot!).
Now obviously, we do not know the exact payment terms on these gift cards. But I will be very surprised that AA gets paid anytime before we pay for them.
Now obviously, we do not know the exact payment terms on these gift cards. But I will be very surprised that AA gets paid anytime before we pay for them.
Jul 17, 2012, 12:25 am
#1428
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Yeah. I know what you mean. I have two of those cardboard parts always in my car's trunk that I just bring with me so I don't have to hunt around for them.
Jul 17, 2012, 12:43 am
#1429
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Jul 17, 2012, 4:16 am
#1430
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Jul 17, 2012, 9:31 am
#1431
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I just have a pic of the bar code & number in my cell phone. If the cashier can't scan the pic they just enter the number.
Jul 17, 2012, 9:33 am
#1432
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Cheers.
Jul 17, 2012, 11:55 am
#1433
Join Date: Jun 2009
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I did read the part where it said "don't take with you," but you know, I like to live dangerously. 
Wow. Good to know this tip. I'll try that this weekend.
Wow. Good to know this tip. I'll try that this weekend.
Jul 17, 2012, 3:45 pm
#1434
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Houston galleria location down to 51. I keep trying to convince friends to get them but no ones biting 
Jul 17, 2012, 9:16 pm
#1435
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Picked up the last 11 at the Issaquah, WA Costco tonight.
Jul 17, 2012, 11:30 pm
#1436
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On the other hand I was clutching the cardboard thing checking out with friends who knew nothing about the deal. Friend knew a value, bought 10, I bought 20. Checker nodded to me and said "She's going round trip."
Jul 17, 2012, 11:33 pm
#1437
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The pickup desk told me I could return the GC anytime, well, maybe not 10 years from now...
What if I buy 100 cards, charge them on SPG Amex, get my points, then a year or five from now return the cards. And never use the card again. Can I keep the points?
What if I buy 100 cards, charge them on SPG Amex, get my points, then a year or five from now return the cards. And never use the card again. Can I keep the points?
Jul 17, 2012, 11:45 pm
#1438
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Picked up a bunch at SF today, still available but the display was moved from a big one right opposite the checkout stands (prime real estate) to back in a narrow aisle behind the electronics stuff. Thinking they must be running low.
Jul 18, 2012, 3:37 am
#1439
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No. Like returning anything on your Amex, the points would be adjusted on your next billing statement after the return posts.
Jul 18, 2012, 12:05 pm
#1440
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A Costco in Carlsbad has 60 left as of five minutes ago. I'd buy a few, but my travel will be either China or Canada-origin for the foreseeable future.