Jan 27, 2019, 8:39 am
Last edit by: ChrisFlyer66
This thread is a continuation of the following discussion: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/manufactured-spending/1737248-kroger-master-thread-2016-onwards-26.html
Kroger master thread (2019 onwards)
Mar 27, 2019, 11:10 am
#46
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 202
Say the exact same thing when they ask about $500 limit, 'Bank only allows it for security reasons'
Mar 30, 2019, 11:57 am
#47
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Las Vegas
Programs: DL DM, AA PlatPro, Hilton DM, Hyatt Glob, Marriott Titanium, Hertz PC, National EE
Posts: 1,532
Why do you even tell them? I find just swiping and having the system auto-drain works the trick. I'd prefer to get a question after (very rarely) instead of before.
Apr 1, 2019, 8:27 am
#48
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 202
I do offer the information. They ask after I swipe the first card,.when the balance after swiping 1 says I still owe ~$500, they ask why my card did that. They don't ask all the time, but I have been asked in the past.
Apr 1, 2019, 9:08 am
#49
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 106
I did auto drain 1 time just for testing, they gave a puzzle look and we went on finishing by using another vgc without any questions, I never did that again to avoid puzzle looks, I just tell them 200 or 500 1st card. I normally use 2 cards one MO
Apr 5, 2019, 12:38 pm
#50
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 10
Has anyone seen behavior where the system itself prompts the cashier to ask for card and ID? This is the first time I saw this when purchasing a MO at a Krogers with a MCGC today.
Apr 5, 2019, 1:17 pm
#51
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: UR, Marriott, AA, WN, Chick Fil A Red
Posts: 182
Apr 5, 2019, 4:25 pm
#52
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
Just did my usual 1 @ $1000 + 1 @ $997, 4 swipes, no issues.
Apr 9, 2019, 7:18 am
#53
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,940
I’ve been out of all this for a couple of years but want to get 10k MO to pay kids’ tuition. I’m fine with doing single swipe $500 MO 20x LOL. But which VGC or MCGC are working best for y’all? I remember once getting stuck with a Vanilla that I couldn’t liquidate with pin.
I need GC options from Kroger or Office Depot bc 5x.
I need GC options from Kroger or Office Depot bc 5x.
Apr 9, 2019, 5:50 pm
#54
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
So, I saw Kroger has 4x on VGCs and MCGCs until 24 Apr with e-coupon. So when I was checking out, a catalina coupon spit out, so I scanned it at the end of the order, figuring I'd use it instead. Not sure if it was coded different or what, but I ended up with 6x fuel points! I may end up with more points than I can use now. My sister will be happy.
I'm thinking that the catalina coupon stacked with the regular 2x points instead of replacing it.
Get it while it lasts.
I'm thinking that the catalina coupon stacked with the regular 2x points instead of replacing it.
Get it while it lasts.
Apr 9, 2019, 9:27 pm
#55
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 106
Self checkout? You bought 100 fixed VGC? What the coupon says? I want to copy that tomorrow if you can share more details?
Apr 9, 2019, 11:19 pm
#56
Join Date: Jan 2010
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Marriott/SPG Platinum
Posts: 496
what have you been up to for this couple of years?
I’ve been out of all this for a couple of years but want to get 10k MO to pay kids’ tuition. I’m fine with doing single swipe $500 MO 20x LOL. But which VGC or MCGC are working best for y’all? I remember once getting stuck with a Vanilla that I couldn’t liquidate with pin.
I need GC options from Kroger or Office Depot bc 5x.
I need GC options from Kroger or Office Depot bc 5x.
Apr 10, 2019, 9:54 am
#57
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 595
Yes and Yes. Can't say on the coupon wording, other than it was a coupon for 4x points on V/MC GCs similar to the one available in the Kroger app.
Apr 10, 2019, 7:51 pm
#58
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: none
Posts: 106
I went and got 5 fixed value VGC 100s and did self checkout out, got 2k point as expected, no glitch ,no coupon spit out and no extra points for me. But I am satisfied with the 2k point from Kroger. Thanks anyway. I never got extras even before people said they got 6x or even 8x point when should been 4x. Due to glitch.
Last edited by mySimon411; Apr 10, 2019 at 7:53 pm Reason: Extra
Apr 10, 2019, 9:41 pm
#59
Join Date: Feb 2013
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, MLife Gold, Marriott Gold, HHonors Gold, Caesars Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 5,940
Apr 12, 2019, 11:44 am
#60
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,061
I went and got 5 fixed value VGC 100s and did self checkout out, got 2k point as expected, no glitch ,no coupon spit out and no extra points for me. But I am satisfied with the 2k point from Kroger. Thanks anyway. I never got extras even before people said they got 6x or even 8x point when should been 4x. Due to glitch.