Jan 9, 2018, 8:49 pm
Last edit by: geclub1
This is the thread for 2018. The old thread is here.
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xx/xx/15 - xx/xx/15 Promotion
Participating items must be purchased in a single transaction. Limit one(1) offer per transaction
These coupons often do not scan properly(coming up -0.01 along with a 0.01) and require override. Override is always required at SCO.
If the coupon off your next order does not print out, you can request it online here.
When redeeming the coupon, the following items are excluded in the calculation of the minimum spend requirement:
-Fluid dairy such as Milk, Half & Half, etc
-Blunts, alcohol, and smokes
-Gift cards, Lottery tickets, MoneyGram, etc
-Taxes
2021 J4U offers
Feb. 10, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 2/23/2021
Mar 28, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 04/10/2021
May 2, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 05/15/2021
May 23, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 6/5/2021
July 1, 2021: Post 1235 reported that Safeway is switching vendor from Blackhawk to Incomm
2020 J4U offers
Feb. 9: 1) $15 off two $100 Visas; 2) $10 off two $50 Visas (non variables)
March 29, 2020: Two J4U offers: save $15 off 2 x $100 MCs and save $10 off 2 x $50 MCs. Exp: 04/11/2020.
May 3, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 05/16/2020.
May 24, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/6/2020
June 14, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/27/2020
June 28, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 7/11/2020
Aug. 16, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 8/29/2020
Aug. 30, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off two $50 MCs. Exp: 9/12/2020
Sept. 13, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 9/26/2020
Oct. 18, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 10/31/2020
Oct. 25, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 11/7/2020
Nov. 15, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 11/28/2020
Nov. 29, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 6, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 27, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 1/2/2021
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xx/xx/15 - xx/xx/15 Promotion
Participating items must be purchased in a single transaction. Limit one(1) offer per transaction
These coupons often do not scan properly(coming up -0.01 along with a 0.01) and require override. Override is always required at SCO.
If the coupon off your next order does not print out, you can request it online here.
When redeeming the coupon, the following items are excluded in the calculation of the minimum spend requirement:
-Fluid dairy such as Milk, Half & Half, etc
-Blunts, alcohol, and smokes
-Gift cards, Lottery tickets, MoneyGram, etc
-Taxes
2021 J4U offers
Feb. 10, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 2/23/2021
Mar 28, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 04/10/2021
May 2, 2021: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 05/15/2021
May 23, 2021: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 6/5/2021
July 1, 2021: Post 1235 reported that Safeway is switching vendor from Blackhawk to Incomm
2020 J4U offers
Feb. 9: 1) $15 off two $100 Visas; 2) $10 off two $50 Visas (non variables)
March 29, 2020: Two J4U offers: save $15 off 2 x $100 MCs and save $10 off 2 x $50 MCs. Exp: 04/11/2020.
May 3, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 05/16/2020.
May 24, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/6/2020
June 14, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 6/27/2020
June 28, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ MCs. Exp: 7/11/2020
Aug. 16, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 8/29/2020
Aug. 30, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off two $50 MCs. Exp: 9/12/2020
Sept. 13, 2020: 1) Save $15 off two $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off two $50 Visas. Exp: 9/26/2020
Oct. 18, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 10/31/2020
Oct. 25, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 11/7/2020
Nov. 15, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 MCs and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 MCs. Exp: 11/28/2020
Nov. 29, 2020: 1) Save $15 off 2 $100 Visas and 2) Save $10 off 2 $50 Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 6, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 12/12/2020
Dec. 27, 2020: Save $10 off $100+ Visas. Exp: 1/2/2021
Safeway/Vons Master thread (2018 onwards)
May 7, 2023, 1:21 pm
#1711
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 12
In the past week, I've had no difficulty using an Incomm-serviced gift card to buy money orders at 3 different Safeway stores. All had prominent signs up by customer service.
I wonder if I should target weekends and evenings for purchases. figuring that these newer employees are less likely to care or know of the memo.
I wonder if I should target weekends and evenings for purchases. figuring that these newer employees are less likely to care or know of the memo.
May 8, 2023, 4:53 pm
#1712
Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: UA-1K, MM, Hilton-Diamond, Marriott-Titanium
Posts: 4,432
May 14, 2023, 10:15 pm
#1713
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: SoCal
Posts: 77
Anyone able to quickly confirm if MCGC autodrains? I’ve cleared the shelves for all the VGC and only have MCGC leftover.
May 16, 2023, 2:58 pm
#1714
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 2,833
In my local Albertsons and Safeways here in WA state, no adverse signage, and no problem liquidating Visa G E gift cards at $200.
May 17, 2023, 8:29 am
#1715
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 175
In the LA area, I was denied at two separate Albertsons after having no issues at a different location a couple days earlier. The first denial was a little more concerning because she definitely saw something on the screen after I had swiped and entered my PIN that made her think that I was using a gebit. She then asked to see the card. The transaction remained pending and I didn’t try a card switcheroo, so she kindly explained the rule change and pointed to the sign. I feigned ignorance, thanked her and went on about my business. The second happened upfront before swiping and a third store’s machine was down, so no opportunities for further datapoints. I’m driving to Vegas today and planning to hit up various stores along the way, so we’ll see what happens.
Update: Went 50/50 at Albertsons/Vons on the drive to Vegas. Two friendly, upfront “can I see the card you’ll be using” denials and one after I swiped - again, the employee seemed to see something on the screen that prompted him to ask to see my card. I recall someone mentioning once years ago re: Walmart machines indicating swipes vs chip, so perhaps that’s all it is. Will stick to WM for awhile until Safeway reps hopefully get less vigilant and can return to BAU.
Update: Went 50/50 at Albertsons/Vons on the drive to Vegas. Two friendly, upfront “can I see the card you’ll be using” denials and one after I swiped - again, the employee seemed to see something on the screen that prompted him to ask to see my card. I recall someone mentioning once years ago re: Walmart machines indicating swipes vs chip, so perhaps that’s all it is. Will stick to WM for awhile until Safeway reps hopefully get less vigilant and can return to BAU.
Last edited by strummerjones; May 20, 2023 at 3:15 pm Reason: Update
May 17, 2023, 11:06 am
#1716
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Posts: 1,929
Single-Swipe Test
How much was your purchase total ?
Test out a single-swipe purchase of $475/whatever.
Test out a single-swipe purchase of $475/whatever.
May 18, 2023, 9:27 pm
#1717
Join Date: Nov 2022
Posts: 31
I stopped by 4 Safeway's and was only denied at 1. It was the only store with the new signage; displayed prominently in the front. After I swiped she asked to see the card. I might have been able to get away with it with a switcharoo but she was too quick. I was liquidating Visa Pathward GC's from WalMart.
Jun 23, 2023, 5:13 pm
#1718
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Posts: 1,929
Memo forgotten, by some
But not all
Jun 24, 2023, 10:03 pm
#1719
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,359
I've seen the signs taken down at 1 or 2 of my Safeway/Albertson's, but still haven't had the cajones to buy MOs with multiple VGCs. Figure I'll give it a couple more months, or at least wait until I don't recognize the agents due to staff turnover.
Jun 26, 2023, 10:08 pm
#1720
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 6,359
Decided to attempt to buy a $998.62 MO with 2 $500 VGCs at 2 different Safeways today and was successful both times. Still not sure it's worth the stress of attempting too many of these when there are plenty of easier MO options out there.
Jul 3, 2023, 6:15 pm
#1721
Join Date: Apr 2023
Posts: 25
I got a 'Not Authorized' error at Albertsons when using SS MCGC (tried different cards). But no issues when using SS VGC. Anyone have same problem?
Last edited by churnfun; Jul 4, 2023 at 9:51 am
Jul 3, 2023, 6:20 pm
#1722
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Programs: AAdvantage Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 132
I am in So Cal and 2 Albertsons near me have been dead since May 1 for getting MO using GC.
Aug 12, 2023, 9:06 pm
#1723
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12
I need to occasionally make use of this. What are the other places, outside of Safeway, I could go to?
Aug 14, 2023, 5:56 pm
#1725
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 79
All the Securespend Visas were removed from my Safeway over the weekend. Hope its not the end of SS