Posts made by c3

@mrvietnam said in 1/4-1/28 $10 back in rewards when you recycle or shred in Staples store:

Even though not on the qualifying list, I recycled an old memory stick

memory stick == flash drive

https://www.marcus.com/us/en/savings/osa-savingsbonus

$100 bonus for $10,000 deposit, 90 days.

My laptops, monitors, router, etc. are all plugged into UPSes. Had 3 power glitches in one night with the recent storms.

A relative’s Ring doorbell died after a short power outage, probably because of a power surge when the power came back.

Safeway GCs are gone from many other places as well, including Staples. Whole Foods GCs are gone from Amazon. So something else is going on.

@my4mainecoons said in Kroger buys Albertson's Co (including all related chains - Acme, Shaws, Safeway, etc):

At Safeway it began again in December for 45 days so ending soon

I have not seen it in my iBotta account.

@my4mainecoons Yes, I’m aware of your routine. The 2% iBotta offer for Safeway lasted only about a month.

@my4mainecoons said in Kroger buys Albertson's Co (including all related chains - Acme, Shaws, Safeway, etc):

There are new plastic g.c. in the stores and the old designs were pulled.

Are you referring to Safeway/Shaw selling Amazon GC? There are plenty of Amazon GCs at my Safeway. Now I’m stuck with more Amazon GC balance than I want.

I was going to buy a Safeway GC from Amazon and found that it’s no longer available, not even the eGC.

@mtnagel said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

@c3 said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

SoFi savings 3.75%

Only with direct deposit right?

Yes, of course. I already took most of the money out after the bonus was paid.

SoFi savings 3.75%

@harperr said in Staples.com Online Savings Codes. See last posts for most current codes.:

Expires 1/7/23.

Thanks. I’ll probably use it this week to continue my “recycle subscription”. 30% reward if not part of the 50% category.

@mistercheap said in Changes to Virtual Visa/MC's to pay cable/utilities/cell?:

How did you determine the $9 amount?

Trial and error. Real credit card.

When I tested this in August, Comcast changed the minimum payment to $9.

@mistercheap said in Staples.com Online Savings Codes. See last posts for most current codes.:

@c3 said in Staples.com Online Savings Codes. See last posts for most current codes.:

The last kiosk terminal in my area has been removed. Sigh…

yeah, really miss the kiosk set up. did a good deal of ordering via Kiosk over the years.

Coincidentally, a store manager called me today to “remind me that I have rewards available to use” (trying to get more business, I guess), completely unrelated to my visit to the store yesterday. I mentioned about the kiosk terminal which was recently removed, and I was told that the same function is available at the cash register, which is consistent with what someone else has already mentioned here, and what I have read on Reddit. Maybe I’ll try it next month to use my store-only tech recycling reward.

The last kiosk terminal in my area has been removed. Sigh…

@goldsheet said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

Ally was 3.00%, soon 3.30%
(think email said tomorrow)

NPCD=3.50%

@my4mainecoons said in $250 Visa EGC for $237.50ac + $5.95 activation ($6.50 mm) at Gift Cards .com PLUS cashback at CB sites:

I’d use Amex Blue for 3% for online purchases

Depending on how it’s coded, 3% may not work. I have a “real” online purchase classified as “business services”.

SoFi savings: 3.25%

@phat200 said in Staples.com Online Savings Codes. See last posts for most current codes.:

And how long is that credit good for?

About 6 weeks after it’s issued, just like the monthly rewards.

https://phatwalletforums.com/topic/36937/staples-tech-take-back-receive-5-rewards-when-you-recycle-or-shred-in-store-1x-per-month-starts-9-18?page=1

Chipotle 1 : US 0

I see $13.99 - $9 pickup discount = $4.99.

It gets you in the store to sell you more stuff.

@my4mainecoons said in Just4u Saturday Sampler Signature Select 16oz Dry Roasted Peanuts cip by 11/13:

Does the plain dry roasted have salt?

Yes, that’s the “regular” with highest salt content. The “dry roasted unsalted” is now free as well.

Does anyone see this?

TopCashback Gift Cards
Estimated Payable 18 Weeks

Someone on DOC reported seeing 26 weeks for some merchants.

New rewards are available now.

Marcus: 3.00%

when would that be … ink recycling reward to show up?

Something like 2nd Thursday of the month?

yes, 11/10

@mmyk said in STAPLES Tech Take Back - receive $5 rewards when you recycle or shred in store 1x per month Starts 9/18:

I brought in an item to recycle early Oct. I saw that reflected in my account but never got any $5 reward though… Is the reward supposed to show up same month or the next month?

next month, just like cartridge recycling

Hmmm. They stopped the freebies program and came back with this. Were these free items advertised somewhere, or did someone just find the coupons?

SoFi Savings going up to 3.00% on 11/3. Checking stays at 2.50%.

@ctujackbauer said in Optical Disk Drive Indirect Purchaser Class Action Settlement [Deadline Oct. 30, 2017]:

Secondary payment sent out today. Different email sender from the first payment, so it could have been sent to your spam folder.

Email title: Optical Disk Drive Settlement: Your 2nd and Final Digital Payment is Ready
Optical Disk Drive Settlement ODDSettlement@hawkmarketplace.com

Mine was:
ODD Settlement: Your 2nd and Final Digital Payment is Ready
ODD Settlement via Tremendous rewards@reward.tremendous.com

Can be used with this:
https://phatwalletforums.com/topic/36954/american-express-amex-offers-5-credit-wys-15-at-ebay-exp-12-19-2022

Ally: 2.35%. Don’t forget the 1% bonus.

Barclays: 2.40%

A couple of people on SD reported that simply recycling the ink/toner cartridges qualified for the additional $5 reward.

Ally 1% bonus: https://www.ally.com/customer-getpaid

@c3 said in TOP CASHBACK Meet/Beat better CB rates found on other CB sites (see post/link):

Hmmm, this is strange then. All 4 purchases from TCB Gift Cards are confirmed but not payable, from June, July, August, and September. There was no issue with tracking. I just filed a ticket.

The rep pushed 2 regular and 1 bonus transactions to payable. I may have to file additional tickets later. Sigh …

Hmmm, this is strange then. All 4 purchases from TCB Gift Cards are confirmed but not payable, from June, July, August, and September. There was no issue with tracking. I just filed a ticket.

While I typically don’t have tracking and customer service issues with TCB, their long time to payout is disappointing. Purchase from TopCashback Gift Cards on 6/17 is still not payable.

@jtownsucks46 said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

Ally Savings was 2.10% now 2.25%

It’s a bit odd that the NPCD is at 2.20%.

@mrvietnam said in Sprouts Farmers Market: 5 Free Full-Size Products on the 1st of Every Month:

@c3 said in Sprouts Farmers Market: 5 Free Full-Size Products on the 1st of Every Month:

no more freebies

How do you know? The freebie program has ended?

You didn’t get an email, sent this afternoon? “Freebies are ending 👋 for now”

no more freebies

@alanmax said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

@goldsheet
FZDXX: 2.90%

Without the $100K requirement, SPRXX is at 2.78%.

Barclays: 2.25%

@mikie said in WALGREENS B&M: Get your flu shot between now and 9/30, earn up to $17 WAGS CASH when you spend $1 (some states excluded) see post/link.:

LOL! People still getting Covid shots? For what?

To protect against people who don’t think Covid shots are necessary.

The printed expiration date may not be the actual expiration date in the system. Typically all coupons with the same 5-digit prefix expire at the same time. Someone will have to try an “expired” coupon to see if still works.

Marcus: Savings 2.15%, NPCD 2.20%

@my4mainecoons said in Staples.com Online Savings Codes. See last posts for most current codes.:

I had $80 Rewards expiring Oct. 8. Had $15/$75 coupon.
Since I couldn’t use the kiosk or place the order online (2 coupon limit and Rewards are coupons)

Since I had no problem using 3 coupons and 2 rewards online, I think the limitation is related to the type of coupon/reward you were using. The regular monthly and recycling rewards would not expire in the middle of a month.

@atikovi said in Best Nationally Available High APY Liquid Accounts:

Of all the banks to have the highest rate, why does it have to be this one.

Because they need to have higher rate to attract money. At 3%, I’m not biting.

A couple of tips from DOC:

1. Pay through eBay directly, not through PayPal.
2. Blue Cash (not Preferred) has 3% rebate for online shopping.