Consolidated "Starbucks - games, promotions, devaluations, et al" thread
Mar 4, 2016, 11:20 am
#46
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An interesting tidbit that I saw in the Starbucks forums was that splitting a transaction reduced the average $/transaction metric. But cashiers liked it because it increased their transactions/minute rate.
I expect I'll probably also stop auto reload and drain my cards. Then use a regular credit card for purchases. A line item per cup showing on my credit card statement may help me be more aware of the expenses and be good for my budget.
I expect I'll probably also stop auto reload and drain my cards. Then use a regular credit card for purchases. A line item per cup showing on my credit card statement may help me be more aware of the expenses and be good for my budget.
Mar 4, 2016, 11:33 am
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/s-p-m...s-program.html
Mar 4, 2016, 12:30 pm
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I just signed up for a dunkin donuts account. Not only did I get a free beverage coupon, they also added $10 to my account to start. Free drink after $40, not $62.50.
And it's right next door to Starbucks.
And it's right next door to Starbucks.
Mar 4, 2016, 1:31 pm
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Mar 4, 2016, 1:36 pm
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Anyone remember the Starbucks black card? $25 membership fee to get 10% off everything.
Then they changed it to one free drink after 15 stars.
Then a few years ago they stopped offering free soy milk and syrups but lowered it to 12 stars.
I don't think I will stop going to Starbucks because of this. However, with so many options in my area, I will be visiting the local shops more often.
Then they changed it to one free drink after 15 stars.
Then a few years ago they stopped offering free soy milk and syrups but lowered it to 12 stars.
I don't think I will stop going to Starbucks because of this. However, with so many options in my area, I will be visiting the local shops more often.
Mar 5, 2016, 1:13 am
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Mar 5, 2016, 8:02 am
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At Starbucks, killing time while waiting on Mr. Kipper. The devaluation, combined with the clientele, will make it very easy to walk away.
Mar 5, 2016, 6:51 pm
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You have to, to redeem rewards.
http://customerservice.starbucks.com...V2hTbWRMS20%3D
http://customerservice.starbucks.com...V2hTbWRMS20%3D
I have a reward on my account – can I apply it to my order with Mobile Order & Pay?
At this time, you can't redeem rewards or My Starbucks Rewards® offers through Mobile Order & Pay.
At this time, you can't redeem rewards or My Starbucks Rewards® offers through Mobile Order & Pay.
Mar 9, 2016, 8:07 am
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So, my card is registered to the UK, will sbux be clever enough to work out that anything I purchase in the US should be classed as one transaction, or is it going to give me 2 stars for every $1 I spend - but maintain the fact that in the UK that I only need 50 stars to maintain/achieve gold?
My thought is that they will convert the dollar spend to 1 transaction only for a UK card. I am sure we will change in time but for now it seems BAU.
My thought is that they will convert the dollar spend to 1 transaction only for a UK card. I am sure we will change in time but for now it seems BAU.
Mar 9, 2016, 1:05 pm
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How's that? The Starbucks brand is well known and upscale enough that I don't mind telling coworkers that I've camped there to take a call or two and do my e-mail while on the road. As to the program, free refills is a nice perk of Starbucks gold.
Mar 9, 2016, 2:50 pm
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Mar 16, 2016, 10:09 pm
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Mobile ordering. App offers my recent orders to expedite custom drinks. Barista is making my drink while the person in front of you is still placing their order.