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Old 02-25-2016, 10:56 AM
 
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Doesn't bother me one bit. It's a freebie program. They get to decide how they will dole out freebies, and I don't have much room to complain, because it's free.
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Old 02-25-2016, 11:21 AM
 
Location: Downtown Raleigh
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I think it stinks!! I was one of the smart ones that knew to ring up my and my husband's drink separately to make sure I got the points.

Starbucks' rewards program changes prompts complaints from fans - Digiday


psssst.....I think you might be the reason for the change. Just sayin'....

It's an *incentive* plan, and they're giving consumers an *incentive* to spend more money.
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:16 PM
 
Location: Upstate NY 🇺🇸
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Starbucks is claiming that customers (presumably those who spent more bucks on their coffee) prompted the change.


Why anyone would care that a frugal customer is getting the same points-per-beverage is beyond me.
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:19 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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First world problems...Oh noes, I need more points for my free starbucks coffee !
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:22 PM
 
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I think it stinks!! I was one of the smart ones that knew to ring up my and my husband's drink separately to make sure I got the points.
You mean annoying ones. Nothing like seeing the cashier having to ring up 4 drinks separately and tender them out separately all because you want the points. Meanwhile the line is out the door with a people having to wait for a bunch of other people also wanting to ring up their drinks separately.
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:35 PM
 
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Starbucks is claiming that customers (presumably those who spent more bucks on their coffee) prompted the change.


Why anyone would care that a frugal customer is getting the same points-per-beverage is beyond me.
That's what would make me mad if I was a Starbucks customer. Trying to pass it off as something their customers want, and something that benefits the customers. BS! I hate being manipulated and treated like I'm stupid.
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:37 PM
 
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You mean annoying ones. Nothing like seeing the cashier having to ring up 4 drinks separately and tender them out separately all because you want the points. Meanwhile the line is out the door with a people having to wait for a bunch of other people also wanting to ring up their drinks separately.
If the corporation wants to encourage people to ring up separate drinks, then I guess they better hire more employees to take care of the extra work.
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Old 02-25-2016, 12:49 PM
 
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I make my own lattes and frappuccinos at home.

I do not have any special equipment.

I use what we already have.
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Fuquay Varina
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I make my own lattes and frappuccinos at home.

I do not have any special equipment.

I use what we already have.
Do you offer reward points ? Lol
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Old 02-25-2016, 01:04 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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If the corporation wants to encourage people to ring up separate drinks, then I guess they better hire more employees to take care of the extra work.
Well what they did was add a few zeros to those points. That knocks the little guy out of the picture.

If you are cutting costs you don't go and hire more employees
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