AA Gift Cards - Save 10% @ Costco [only remaining supply left - phasing out]
Jul 20, 2012, 5:57 pm
#1441
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Programs: AA - EXP 2.3 MM, HH Diamond, MR Gold, recovering UA Premier
Posts: 280
Last night, I bought 15 from Mountain View. When I went to pick them up, the guy at the merchandise pick-up area said, "What is it with these? The last guy got 30. The buyer is going to think we're giving these away!" He wouldn't tell me how many were left because there were a few other people waiting for pick up. I couldn't tell if any of them were also hoping to get AA GCs.
Jul 21, 2012, 9:08 am
#1442
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Chicagoland, IL, USA
Programs: WN CP, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,176
I called my local Costco a few days ago and the person said they had "a lot" in stock. I asked what that meant and was told they are not allowed to give out quantity-on-hand information.
Of course, several times before I have had Costco folks do exactly that.
Given that they were down to less than 70 a couple weeks ago, GCs must still be coming in, from other stores I suppose.
Of course, several times before I have had Costco folks do exactly that.
Given that they were down to less than 70 a couple weeks ago, GCs must still be coming in, from other stores I suppose.
Jul 21, 2012, 10:13 am
#1443
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there … you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
Ok, I'm sure this is a ridiculous question, but I'll ask anyway:
I'm not a Costco member, but can I go with a Costco member and buy these on my AMEX (or have the member simply use my AMEX)? Or does the member have to have his/her name on the card?
I'm not a Costco member, but can I go with a Costco member and buy these on my AMEX (or have the member simply use my AMEX)? Or does the member have to have his/her name on the card?
Jul 21, 2012, 10:15 am
#1444
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: SJC
Programs: AA EXP, BA Silver, Hyatt Globalist, Hilton diamond, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 33,527
Cheers.
Jul 21, 2012, 10:18 am
#1445
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there … you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
Great! Thanks for the quick response brp; now to find out where some are in the LA area, and then convince a friend to go.
Jul 21, 2012, 11:20 am
#1446
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Jul 21, 2012, 11:21 am
#1447
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EP; WN CP;UA SILVER; MARRIOTT TITANIUM; HH DIAMOND; IHG PLAT; RADISSON PLAT; HYATT GLOBAL
Posts: 1,938
Chicago Lincoln Park @ Clybourn Costco, down to 68 cards.
Jul 21, 2012, 3:18 pm
#1449
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: Hyatt Diamond, AA Plat
Posts: 1,138
Jul 21, 2012, 3:31 pm
#1450
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
IME, the cashiers generally want to look at the credit card and ID (in addition to holding my membership card with photo) when I buy more than $10k worth of gift cards. But last week, I swiped my AMEX for 50 cards without a second glance by the cashier.
Jul 21, 2012, 3:50 pm
#1451
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXC PLT, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt PLT, National Car Executive
Posts: 200
. Theres a costco in Hawaii with 160.
Jul 21, 2012, 5:00 pm
#1452
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SFO, LON
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Bonvoy Tit, Hilton Dia etc etc
Posts: 2,354
Those of you that are buying over 15 cards, get a business membership as the cost of that (100 bucks) will be offset by the 2% cashback you get as a biz member on all non-gas spend at Costco. If you're letting your friends use their cards, you are effectively gifting them this 2% saving.
Jul 21, 2012, 8:42 pm
#1454
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: LAX
Posts: 6,769
Aw man! That sucks! I was planning on getting some tomorrow. Good thing I'm headed up to Mountain View next week. I'll try my luck there. Does anyone know if those are still around?
Jul 21, 2012, 10:58 pm
#1455
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX
Programs: AA EXC PLT, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt PLT, National Car Executive
Posts: 200
Go to your local Costco and see if they can do an inventory check with the SKU. I think most of the Costco's in the LA/OC area are dried up. I think someone posted a few weeks ago that the Scottsdale store have a decent amount as well.