Consolidated "Starbucks - games, promotions, devaluations, et al" thread
#227
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 205
Far from a meaningful sample size but most of the feedback from the baristas regarding customer dissatisfaction of the program change has been unfavorable. There have been 2 occasions out of 10 where the store has been "too" busy since the rollout. Normally, for me, it clocks in around 40-50% at the locations that I frequent but I'm not sure if this is related to the program change as the baristas seem to imply.
Using a reward when I order from the app is a change that should have happened much sooner but I'm not noticing much else that's different as I'm probably the type of customer that won't see much of an impact from this change. On one hand, I don't examine it closely because the scope of it is so soft for me. However, I also see it from the other side and identify myself as one of their biggest suckers since my accrual rate didn't change much while others have seen theirs double or worse.
Using a reward when I order from the app is a change that should have happened much sooner but I'm not noticing much else that's different as I'm probably the type of customer that won't see much of an impact from this change. On one hand, I don't examine it closely because the scope of it is so soft for me. However, I also see it from the other side and identify myself as one of their biggest suckers since my accrual rate didn't change much while others have seen theirs double or worse.
#228
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: SBA and LAX
Programs: AA, UA
Posts: 335
Use visa checkout to buy a SBUX gift card and get $10 additional gift voucher https://www.starbucks.com/shop/card/egift
#229
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: san antonio, texas
Programs: 3.2MM AA, 1.4MM UA,StwdLftPlt
Posts: 1,586
Use visa checkout to buy a SBUX gift card and get $10 additional gift voucher https://www.starbucks.com/shop/card/egift
#230
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Thanks for sharing - works for me as our cards are running on account balance, was going to refill. Giveaway bonus is capacity controlled. Confirmated receipt for $20 worth, that's a 1:1 match - made that dozen+ hot brewed coffee at about $1.25 with free same day refills, not bad. About as economical as it can get these days & better deal than McD's $1 special at most location (well, all airport ones excluded - of course.)
#231
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My gold status is now updated to show that it expires 11/2017. However, between the make one purchase promo and that I had requalified before the program update, I just sent an email asking them to update my status to show that it should expire 11/2018. I'm guessing I'll receive a, "Sorry, we can't do that," but why not ask?
#232
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
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My gold status is now updated to show that it expires 11/2017. However, between the make one purchase promo and that I had requalified before the program update, I just sent an email asking them to update my status to show that it should expire 11/2018. I'm guessing I'll receive a, "Sorry, we can't do that," but why not ask?
#233
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Potomac Falls, VA
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I'm a tall drip coffee drinker only
$1.96 with my own cup ($2.06 before .10 discount) which I do maybe 2X a week usually on the weekends.
Once in a blue moon I bring my older son who likes the $5 drinks.
Any of this Revenue based rewards crap doesn't do me much good whether its AA or SBUX
$1.96 with my own cup ($2.06 before .10 discount) which I do maybe 2X a week usually on the weekends.
Once in a blue moon I bring my older son who likes the $5 drinks.
Any of this Revenue based rewards crap doesn't do me much good whether its AA or SBUX
#234
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Mine had been 11/16, and just changed to 11/17. However, it was 11/17 before the program "enhancements".
#235
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#240
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
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I got another "visit X times for Y bonus points" offer just now. 9 times/100 points or 13 times/150 points. Also, there's a 25% off a breakfast sandwich promo in the same email with a one time use code you're supposed to show the cashier. Not sure I want to bother this time around but maybe either'll come in handy for someone here.