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Friday, January 9, 2009

Kroger Gift Cards 10% bonus

  • Kroger (at least the one near me) has a promotion running which is pretty good and translates into savings at the pump. Purchase a $300 Kroger gift card and the card will have a total value of $330. $600 gets you $660 and $1200 gets you $1320. The limit per household is $1200 in gift card purchases. A nice little way to save 10% at the pump per gallon of gas. I believe this offer is valid until July 31. I have not seen this online yet but might be worth checking out at your local Kroger.

    LS


  • Not sure if one can buy Amex gift cards with Kroger gift cards. Something to ask at a local store.

    Checked at a local Kroger store and yes it can be done. The problem is I do not have anything to shop at the places where the Fling card can be used.

    Kroger is very hit and miss with this...Safeway is excellent in this regard, and I have churned an awful lot of cc spend by buying gc's at Safeway


  • Their newspaper ad does not mention "cash" nor does their website. I did hear Kroger employees will get an extra 15% off. NICE


  • Alberston first advertised it, then Korger followed.

    Now, Safeway...where are you??? :D


  • My understanding is that you have to have a rewards/membership card to get the deal, and it's limited to four gift cards total per rewards card.


  • I don't see any restrictions for buying these cards with a credit card. If not, then it is a nice way to pick up 2400 Delta SkyMiles using the Delta Amex card.

    Even without the SkyMiles, it will be a nice way to replenish the pantry when the family gets back to the States this summer.


  • Kroger (at least the one near me) has a promotion running which is pretty good and translates into savings at the pump. Purchase a $300 Kroger gift card and the card will have a total value of $330. $600 gets you $660 and $1200 gets you $1320. The limit per household is $1200 in gift card purchases. A nice little way to save 10% at the pump per gallon of gas. I believe this offer is valid until July 31. I have not seen this online yet but might be worth checking out at your local Kroger.

    LS

    will check the one by me...if you don't mind me asking, where are you at?


  • why would someone take the time to go on ebay and buy a $330 gift card, for $329.09?


  • My local Krogers would also not take a credit card for the stimulus gift cards. They will take cc for the regular Krogers gift cards. For the stimulus gift cards, all that they would take is the US Treasury check, debit card, or cash. Not even a personal check.


  • why would someone take the time to go on ebay and buy a $330 gift card, for $329.09?

    Better yet, here (http://cgi.ebay.com/350-Kroger-Nationwide-Food-Gas-Gift-Card_W0QQitemZ200217738829QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31411 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is someone who paid $350.59 for a $350 Kroger gift card. I have over 1000 eBay sales under my belt and one thing that eBay has taught me is that there are a lot of incredibly stupid buyers out there. That may sound harsh but it's true.


  • Check out Krogers 10-K and then tell us when you think they'll be filing Chapter 11.

    The 10% bonus is great deal for those of us who spend $100 a week at the grocery store. The card will be used up before labor day. I just wish there were Ralph's or Krogers in Northern Cal as it really isn't worth the trouble to launder the card through ebay given the recent anti-seller "enhancements".


  • Next time I am in Houston, I will have to try this. Too bad it isn't a Randalls where you get extra miles using the CO Chase M/C.


  • I know they're not part of the same company (Acme is part of Supervalu - along with Albertson's, Shaw's, Shop 'n Save, etc.). But, for those in the Philadelphia area, Acme is doing the same thing as Kroger's. The T&C state:
    Customers can exchange their tax refund or economic stimulus checks by presenting their check and a government issued I.D. at their local store's Customer Service Center. *Customers may purchase a grocery store gift card in $300 increments not to exceed $1,200. Each gift card will be loaded with an additional 10% dollar amount. The additional bonus amount cannot be used for the purchase of alcohol, fuel, tobacco, lottery tickets, dairy products, prescription drugs, or additional gift cards. Customers are allowed to purchase grocery store gift cards less than the total amount of their refund with the difference to be given back in the form of cash. The program is limited to one offer per household. Offer is available May 1, 2008 through July 31, 2008.


  • Since no one has listed it, here is the Kroger Press Release for this. It does say they take credit cards.

    http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_pressreleases_04162008.htm

    BillJ


  • For those of you in the Southern CA area, please note that Ralph's (http://www.ralphs.com/whatsnew_rebate.htm), a division of Kroger, is also offering this bonus on their Ralph's gift cards.


  • The Kroger Cift Card can be redeemed at the Kroger Family of stores:
    Supermarkets - Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith's, King Soopers, Fry's, QFC, City Market, Hilander, Owen's, Jay C, Pay Less, Baker's, Gerbes, Scott's Food & Pharamacy
    Multi-department stores - Fred Meyer, Fry's Marketplace, Smith's Marketplace, Kroger Marketplace, Dillons Marketplace
    Price-impact warehouse stores - Food 4 Less (in So CA, NV IN and IL only), Foods Co.

    Kroger Bonus Points are given, if enrolled in Kroger's reward program as the card is used, not when it is purchased.


  • Check out Krogers 10-K and then tell us when you think they'll be filing Chapter 11.

    I think I'd rather rely on my own observations of the traffic at the local Kroger's store against Costco, Sam's Club and WalMart.

    Kroger's is trying hard to more up market--because they are losing the lower end shoppers fast.


  • That's the first question that I asked before I bought my first $300 card the other day, I can't speak for the entire chain but at least my local store customer service rep said that that gift cards can not be bought with credit cards, only cash.

    your rep was probably confused. most stores prohibit the use of a check, to avoid the check bouncing. using a CC is no different than if you bought $300 worth of groceries and paid with a CC


  • the question is, do they?

    They do make sure that you only receive a maximum of $1320 for $1200 per membership card. My receipts read, "you have redeemed 4 GC bonus" (= bought 4 of the $330 for $300 giftcards).


  • +10% & FF mileage :D going to check on the CC for the GC with Smiths
    Thanks for the 411


  • I have to wonder if this isn't a very dangerous sign for the future of Kroger's stores--a way to get a free loan from customers who buy the cards--and who may never be able to redeem them.

    Gift cards are usually worthless once the retailer files for bankruptcy.

    You need to look at the company as a whole and not just a one or two stores near you. If I were to do that then the QFC I was at a couple weeks was dead at 1030pm and think the company was going down the tubes. There is a thing called demographics. Now at 1030pm at the QFC I work at is still quite busy as well as the one just a few blocks away. Why you might ask? Because the neighborhood they are located in is by the nightlife of the city and easy to walk too and the stores are in the most densely populated part of the city. Don't judge a company just because of a couple locations. Judge it as a whole.


  • No Krogers within a 50 miles radius. But we do have Fred Meyers (part of the Kroger group). I believe the Kroger cards can be used at these, but anybody know if they can be purchased at these as well (or for that matter other Kroger group properties such as Dillons, Fry's, Ralph's, etc.)?

    Purchased some Kroger giftcards at Fred Meyer's using a credit card. These can be used at any Kroger store. I used them to buy Shell and AA giftcards.

    I suppose if you have a lot of time on your hands, you can use the Kroger cards to buy prepaid Mastercards and turn a 10% (minus $4.95 fee) profit. And then use your Mastercard to buy more Kroger giftcards...


  • I used a Mileage Plus VISA for $1200 yesterday?


  • Sure, he overpaid, but he WON!!!! WOOOH!!! WON!!!

    The other Kroger units are also selling cards (Fry's, Ralph's, etc.) for the bonus.

    They don't require an actual stimulus check, but do limit the card bonus to one per person.

    Some of the other stores say they want the actual check, which is a problem if you have direct deposit.


  • spent $200 for ($200+$20) GC

    use $212 GC for AMEX GC 2x $100 (and receive $25 Fling Card)
    http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif/cda/page/0,1641,31431,00.asp

    profit $8 + $25 gift cards

    and

    use 2 $100 AMEX gift cards wherever you want


  • Purchased some Kroger giftcards at Fred Meyer's using a credit card. These can be used at any Kroger store. I used them to buy Shell and AA giftcards.
    Thanks. I went to Fred's today and purchased a giftcard and received the 10% bonus. The facade of this being a tax refund-related promo appears to be downplayed if not over. A large promotional poster next to the service counter advertising the 10% bonus on giftcards made no mention of it being related to the tax refund. Just presented it as a 10% added bonus to anyone purchasing a giftcard in increments of $300 up to $1200.

    They do make sure that you only receive a maximum of $1320 for $1200 per membership card. My receipts read, "you have redeemed 4 GC bonus" (= bought 4 of the $330 for $300 giftcards).
    Rules aside, the impression I received was that there was no limit (beyond a $1200/$1320 max per purchase) on the amount/number of times you could purchase these giftcards (along with the 10% bonus). And even if there was, since they required no ID to make the giftcard purchase, there is nothing to stop one from coming back and purchasing consecutive $1200 ($1320) giftcards.


  • Bought $600 worth of cards last week. Good deal indeed.


  • No Krogers within a 50 miles radius. But we do have Fred Meyers (part of the Kroger group). I believe the Kroger cards can be used at these, but anybody know if they can be purchased at these as well (or for that matter other Kroger group properties such as Dillons, Fry's, Ralph's, etc.)?


  • 15% off? I only get 10% off my Kroger brand purchases. Maybe it is a division thing?

    May be a division thing. Noticed the 15% discount on May 7. I cannot get the discount when outside the division unless I go to the cs desk & have them manually figure it & then they will give me cash back. Combine the 15% discount with the 5% discount on Wednesday for seniors (55+) AND double coupons, sweet deals!


  • Any ideas on how to maximize AA miles?

    Steve B.


  • I have to wonder if this isn't a very dangerous sign for the future of Kroger's stores--a way to get a free loan from customers who buy the cards--and who may never be able to redeem them.

    Gift cards are usually worthless once the retailer files for bankruptcy.


  • There was a press release and it looks like its all Kroger Stores. ^^^ It has to do with the economic stimulus checks.

    Nice find!!!!!!!!!!!!


  • I don't believe Fry's (owned by Krogers) give credit for gas discounts by buying the cards - only when you purchase something with the card - and Fry's does not give one gas discounts for buying giftcards (unlike Giant Eagle in PA/OH) - but 10% off 'future purchases' is certainly a good deal. I have a Chase card that gives me 5% back on all grocery store purchases - so I get all my Target/Home Depot, etc giftcards at Fry's. This promo will mean 15%in savings (10% + 5% back from Chase). The first wednesday of the month (today) is 10% off for seniors at Fry's (maybe Krogers as well?) so I was triple dipping today. Of course you can't get 10% off giftcards, only groceries, but still a great promo. For the person saying that it was too bad Safeway doesn't have this.... I understand Safeway 'may' do this in Mid May. In any case the Entertainment book usually has 4 $10 off $50 purchase at Safeway coupons.


  • Since no one has listed it, here is the Kroger Press Release for this. It does say they take credit cards.

    http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_pressreleases_04162008.htm

    BillJ

    I just used my credit card today. However, I first tried with my AMEX Platinum card and was rejected (later to find out that they thought it was fraud activity) so I used my Chase Mastercard. Too bad AMEX (although I do appreciate vigilence in credit card fraud...just hate it when I can't use the card when I want!)


  • Does anyone know if these cards are replaceable if lost or stolen? The discounted Marriott gift cards are not (horrible policy) and that's a big risk, same as carrying around that amount of cash.


  • I buy gift cards all the time at Kroger using my credit card. Last purchase was a gift card for Chili's for $50. Yes, it did earn double skymiles as a grocery purchase and it also counted towards the $100 in store purchases for .10 cents off at the pump. The Kroger cards will most likely give you double miles but will not give you the credit towards the gas discount until you use it in store.

    LS


  • Any ideas on how to maximize AA miles?

    Steve B.

    Cannot get you AA miles but can get you AA tickets 15% off.

    How?
    0. Check at the Kroger store if they sell AA gift card with a Kroger gift card to start the cycle of events
    1. Buy a Kroger gift card and get 10% off
    2. Buy the Kroger gift card with a Chase or a card that gives 5% off grocery purchase
    3. Use the gift card to buy AA gift card
    4. Use the AA gift card to buy your tickets

    The same can be done with Southwest/Marriott/Hyatt/BestWestern


  • According to CNN (http://money.cnn.com/2008/04/29/news/companies/retail_rebates/index.htm?section=money_topstories) Sears, KMart, SuperValue (Cub Foods, Shop n Save) and Wal-Mart are offering similar offers.


  • My understanding is that you have to have a rewards/membership card to get the deal, and it's limited to four gift cards total per rewards card.
    Strictly speaking, a rewards card is required. In my case, the service counter pulled out a blank membership card from the stack, scanned it, and then processed my giftcard. But no personal information was collected or given.


  • Here's a link: http://www.kroger.com/in_store/Pages/think_green.aspx , most of the Krogers near me have gas pumps so if nothing else it's a good way to save a quick 35 cents per gallon.

    By the way, it didn't take long for these things to hit eBay, see this (http://cgi.ebay.com/330-Kroger-Cift-Card-Certificate-Food-Gas-Nationwide_W0QQitemZ120256953740QQihZ002QQcategory Z31411QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)


  • I wish Shop Rite would do this


  • Not sure if one can buy Amex gift cards with Kroger gift cards. Something to ask at a local store.

    Checked at a local Kroger store and yes it can be done. The problem is I do not have anything to shop at the places where the Fling card can be used.


    spent $200 for ($200+$20) GC

    use $212 GC for AMEX GC 2x $100 (and receive $25 Fling Card)
    http://www10.americanexpress.com/sif/cda/page/0,1641,31431,00.asp

    profit $8 + $25 gift cards

    and

    use 2 $100 AMEX gift cards wherever you want


  • My local Krogers would also not take a credit card for the stimulus gift cards.

    While I can understand the fascination with getting skymiles as well for purchasing the card I think the important thing here is that you are earning an additional 10%. That is the MOST important thing. With gas near me at $3.54 I use $100 in gas about every 1 1/2 weeks. So lets say $300 a month minimal. There is no bank or investment that will give me a 10% return on my money in a year much less a month. That's a guaranteed 10% return when I buy gass and worth buying the cards even if you don't get the additional reward of skymiles. $300 for a $330 gift card with no skymiles is a no brainer for me and not a deal breaker. Just my humble opinion.

    LS


  • I don't see any restrictions for buying these cards with a credit card. If not, then it is a nice way to pick up 2400 Delta SkyMiles using the Delta Amex card.


    That's the first question that I asked before I bought my first $300 card the other day, I can't speak for the entire chain but at least my local store customer service rep said that that gift cards can not be bought with credit cards, only cash.


  • Better yet, here (http://cgi.ebay.com/350-Kroger-Nationwide-Food-Gas-Gift-Card_W0QQitemZ200217738829QQihZ010QQcategoryZ31411 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem) is someone who paid $350.59 for a $350 Kroger gift card. I have over 1000 eBay sales under my belt and one thing that eBay has taught me is that there are a lot of incredibly stupid buyers out there. That may sound harsh but it's true.


    Back when priceline gave you ebay anything points when you bought rooms,cars and plane tickets people had a lot of free $$. I would pay cost all day long back when I had hundreds of $$ in anything points.


  • Their newspaper ad does not mention "cash" nor does their website. I did hear Kroger employees will get an extra 15% off. NICE

    15% off? I only get 10% off my Kroger brand purchases. Maybe it is a division thing?


  • Purchased a $300 card with my Delta Platinum AMEX. Checked and used the card at the gas pump. Works fine and indicated the balance was $330. Appears to award the double skymiles bonus for grocery purchases but I will not know this for sure until the transaction posts to my account. Looks like I will go back and purchase at least another $900 in cards.

    LS


  • Purchased some Kroger giftcards at Fred Meyer's using a credit card. These can be used at any Kroger store. I used them to buy Shell and AA giftcards.

    I suppose if you have a lot of time on your hands, you can use the Kroger cards to buy prepaid Mastercards and turn a 10% (minus $4.95 fee) profit. And then use your Mastercard to buy more Kroger giftcards...

    the ads here say 1 per household. i assume they would enforce this by kroger card...

    the question is, do they?







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