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The Gift Cards

September 4th, 2013 at 02:36 pm

I redeemed all the points I could from the Southwest Rapids Reward card. A total of 53,000 points. Or $525 in gift cards. Here's how it breaks down:

$200 Amazon.com
$200 Kohl's
$100 Walmart
$25 Panera Bread

My husband felt the most confident we would spend money at Amazon and Kohl's. I think he wasn't too keen on Walmart. I redeemed the last $25 to Panera because while we don't go there regularly we do like it when we do.

I looked back at past Amazon purchases and we easily spent $200 there since April. I also saw that we have spent over $300 at Kohl's since last September. We may not get those spent fast, but they will get used.

I was just at Walmart yesterday to pick up some Emergen C. My oldest daughter and I have caught a cold from the youngest daughter. I went there because they were the closest store open at that time that would have what I wanted. I paid $3.96 for 10 packets. I don't usually see that small box, usually I see the 30 packet box and pay $8.99. Clearly, I usually get the better deal somewhere other than Walmart. It does pay to know your prices. I still made the purchase, but won't be stocking up on that item at Walmart.

Now to wait and see how long the gift cards take to arrive in the mail. Do you think I made good choices on my redemptions?

4 Responses to “The Gift Cards”

  1. PNW Mom Says:
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    I think you did...sounds like you got what you will really use. It's nice to have that little "extra" from Panera.....I love that place but don't go often as it is not close by (that's probably a good thing) Smile

  2. pretty cheap jewelry Says:
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    I think $200 at Kohls would last me all year!! Try to avoid mass made in China at Walmart tho ~

  3. baselle Says:
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    I think you did. Do any of the gift cards charge a maintenance/inactivity fee?

  4. Jazzmint98 Says:
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    Good choices!! Enjoy!

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