Anyone already done with their Chase Freedom 5% at gas stations?
Mar 10, 2014, 3:06 am
#241
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Posts: 1,543
Mar 10, 2014, 3:08 am
#242
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Posts: 1,543
FWIW and to confirm, my $25 Amazon GC from Sheetz posted as a regular transaction (Type = "Sale"). Didn't really suspect it would be otherwise, but thought I'd follow-up anyway. I buy so much stuff via Amazon that I could easily grab a few $500 AMZN GCs and be done for the quarter.
Ok, made it to a Sheetz today. Took 3 photos of the rack but I see that FT doesn't allow direct photo uploads--only URLs. So I can't post them.
Here is some of what I saw (somewhere between Fuquay-Varina, NC and Garner, NC)
* VRs, yes--but a big old sign saying Variable Value cards could only be purchased with cash. :-(
* Amazon GCs, two kinds: $25 and $25 to $500. I bought a $25 one to see if it will post as a regular transaction on my Chase Freedom
* Barnes and Noble
* Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mtn (well, it's pretty, urm, "country" in this locale; wonder what's on offer at the RDU Sheetz)
* Applebees, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Macaroni Grill (and associates), Olive Garden, Darden
* Old Navy, Macy's, Game Stop, iTunes, Xbox Live (I think... picture is fuzzy)
* A bunch of prepaid phone cards
Hope this helps. If anyone gets to the Sheetz at RDU--or other Sheetz in the RTP area, please share if there are any others.
For me, Amazon.com GCs are sufficient to finish up my 5X spend for the quarter.
Here is some of what I saw (somewhere between Fuquay-Varina, NC and Garner, NC)
* VRs, yes--but a big old sign saying Variable Value cards could only be purchased with cash. :-(
* Amazon GCs, two kinds: $25 and $25 to $500. I bought a $25 one to see if it will post as a regular transaction on my Chase Freedom
* Barnes and Noble
* Cabela's, Bass Pro Shops, Gander Mtn (well, it's pretty, urm, "country" in this locale; wonder what's on offer at the RDU Sheetz)
* Applebees, Cracker Barrel, Chili's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Macaroni Grill (and associates), Olive Garden, Darden
* Old Navy, Macy's, Game Stop, iTunes, Xbox Live (I think... picture is fuzzy)
* A bunch of prepaid phone cards
Hope this helps. If anyone gets to the Sheetz at RDU--or other Sheetz in the RTP area, please share if there are any others.
For me, Amazon.com GCs are sufficient to finish up my 5X spend for the quarter.
Mar 11, 2014, 4:52 pm
#244
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 203
I don't, unfortunately, but it looks like via another thread that Speedway will not be selling OneVanilla's anymore... We shall see, I have yet to confirm with my neighborhood, but I'm not very hopeful....
Check out Sheetz and report back! I'll be in Charleston in a few weeks, so hopefully they're around there if so!
Check out Sheetz and report back! I'll be in Charleston in a few weeks, so hopefully they're around there if so!
I find my Amazon shopping is reducing since tax is charged in NC now. Not a huge difference, but enough to make me look around a little. Still might check out Sheets for some cards though. Thx.
Mar 15, 2014, 5:22 am
#247
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: RDU
Posts: 1,543
Does Murphy's USA actually have walk-in stores? The only ones I've seen are adjuncts to Walmarts, with a Toll Booth type walk-up Cashier in a Box. Wasn't sure there'd be any place to display product. That's all I've seen in Central NC.
Mar 15, 2014, 6:11 am
#248
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 450
You just ask attendant if they have any Visa GC. Most do, but some may be cash only. I've had good success. I haven't seen VR there yet, but did see my vanilla debit cards there too. Most attendants have little experience with it, so always go back to your car and make sure it was activated properly.
Mar 18, 2014, 3:05 pm
#250
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 269
I've bought Disney GCs there in the past, but nothing else. Will try this week.
Mar 20, 2014, 9:28 am
#253
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: WAS
Programs: SPG Plat. Marriott Plat. Hilton Diamond. Hyatt Diamond. IHG Plat.
Posts: 2,580
Mar 20, 2014, 12:04 pm
#254
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Down South, The Desert
Programs: Marriot Rewards, Southwest Rapid rewards, Emerald Club, Avis Preferred
Posts: 1,871
Hey folks. I'm flying to Miami tomorrow to visit my gf. I'll be at the Magic City casino for a bit, and she doesn't stay to far from there. Any tips on picking getting my Freedom filled up at gas stations in that area? PM is ok.