Phillyist: Free $5 Starbucks Gift Cards

Joe Ross

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:39:37 -0500

Passed a driver whilst motoring on the Walnut Street bridge who almost killed several other drivers trying to let the guy know that he had left his coffee on the roof. I hope they have Collision and Advertising Insurance policies on that little Zipcar.

Andrew Johnston

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:34:52 -0500

Coffee will stain better :)

Don Montrey

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:22:19 -0500

I would but I'm to busy spitting on ZipCars. Go PhillyCarShare!

Jillian Ashley Blair Ivey

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:21:55 -0500

Sounds like Starbucks is just using Zipcar in Philly, but I'm not sure if they're promoting them outright. I know the Starbucks RED thing is international, though. Who knows?

Andrew Johnston

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:11:01 -0500

That's what is kind of unclear. I think that it is a promotion for both of those companies. However, the card I received with my gift card said "Happy Holidays from Starbucks! Every time you enjoy a (STARBUCKS) RED EXCLUSIVE beverage, we'll give 5 cents to The Global Fund, to help save lives in Africa. Enjoy a (STARBUCKS) RED EXCLUSIVE beverage with this gift card and help us end AIDS in Africa. Learn more at Starbucks.com/RED." So it's like a tri-promotion for Starbucks, Zipcar and to end AIDS.

Angela DiOrio

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:04:49 -0500

I don't understand -- is this a Zipcar/Starbucks promotion?