Stopped by Starbucks for my FREE coffee as Starbucks advertised on Facebook. At the drive thru, I asked if the store was participating in the FREE coffee with travel mug. The young man told me that was expired, because it was 2 or 3 months ago. I explained there was a new one TODAY for Earth Day. After consulting his manager, I was told the store was not participating.
Now, usually I’m okay with that. I understand if the promotion says “at participating locations.” Starbucks, however, did not state that in their Facebook Event.
Anyone else have a similar experience?
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That stinks! Now I’m worried about going to my local Starbucks. They really seem to have gone downhill lately.
Please give it a try Karen, this could just be my PITA local store. Let me know what happens.
The Facebook page that showed that promotion linked to an article for earth day 2011. A Sbux spokesperson said that they are not doing this promotion in the US this year, only in Canada. 🙁
Kristin is right. Now that I looked closely, the link provided IS for 2011! However, I did get a free tea at my local Starbucks this morning. I guess the guy was in an especially generous mood!
OMG! You gals are right….SO SORRY….I usually catch that! I owe Starbucks an apology as well! (major blushing)
You’re not alone. I saw a ton of blogs with this link today. I REALLY got lucky getting my tea!