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Old Jun 3, 2016, 1:03 am
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I think the T&Cs now specifically say that.
They do, but I think one of the bloggers had reported that GC purchases from Target locations still earned stars at the time. So much for churning stars.
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Old Jun 7, 2016, 2:28 am
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Funny how things work. I was in the camp who was unhappy about stars going revenue-based.

But they keep throwing bonuses at me, and I'm racking up free drinks at a much faster rate. This past weekend I completed my 4 visits in 4 days for 150 stars; now I get offered 200 stars if I visit 7 times in the next 14 days.

They are keeping me interested, that's for sure.
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Old Jun 10, 2016, 9:13 pm
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Just received an offer for an extra 30 stars on any purchase before 10 AM this Saturday and Sunday.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 2:28 am
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Originally Posted by kipper
Just received an offer for an extra 30 stars on any purchase before 10 AM this Saturday and Sunday.
Same here... but the fine print says these visits won't count for other promos, such as star dashes.

They're getting smarter. The system is becoming aware.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 2:32 am
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Their communication was pretty clear I thought. Just read the e-mail they sent out.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 7:20 am
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On the new app, I can't figure out where to see when a reward expires. That used to be simple and obvious.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 9:49 am
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Originally Posted by IceTrojan
Same here... but the fine print says these visits won't count for other promos, such as star dashes.

They're getting smarter. The system is becoming aware.
I didn't notice that.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 2:18 pm
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
On the new app, I can't figure out where to see when a reward expires. That used to be simple and obvious.
Points expire after 6 months. Oldest points are pulled when redeeming awards. Point expiration detail can be seen on a tab near the transaction history.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 2:28 pm
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So if I have enough for one reward, are you saying that it is valid as long as I have enough non-expired stars? It used to be that a free drink award expired after a month (iirc).
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 3:03 pm
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
So if I have enough for one reward, are you saying that it is valid as long as I have enough non-expired stars? It used to be that a free drink award expired after a month (iirc).
Right, when you redeem a reward now the program deducts 125 stars from your account. Different from the old program where you got a reward that expired on a certain date.

Now you just have to make sure your stars don't expire, instead of rewards.
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Old Jun 11, 2016, 9:14 pm
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Originally Posted by cblaisd
So if I have enough for one reward, are you saying that it is valid as long as I have enough non-expired stars? It used to be that a free drink award expired after a month (iirc).
Yes. Just keep an eye on when your stars expire.
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Old Jun 12, 2016, 7:34 pm
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Thanks!

Anyone ever used a reward to buy a box of k-cups?
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Old Jun 12, 2016, 8:15 pm
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Thanks!

Anyone ever used a reward to buy a box of k-cups?
I don't know if it would work. If it does, I wonder if it would work on a bag of coffee?
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Old Jun 13, 2016, 8:15 pm
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Thanks!

Anyone ever used a reward to buy a box of k-cups?
Tried it today. Computer wouldn't process it as a reward.
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Old Jun 13, 2016, 8:39 pm
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Originally Posted by kipper
Just received an offer for an extra 30 stars on any purchase before 10 AM this Saturday and Sunday.
Me too. Great promo. I was in NYC this weekend and wasn't staying somewhere that provided breakfast, so needed to buy food out anyway. Breakfast and coffee both days, rung up separately. Easy 120 bonus stars.

I just got my challenge for this week. Buy a breakfast sandwich, a mocha, and a frap from June 14-20 and get 140 bonus stars. I'll probably bite (pun intended).
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