javaprincess
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Reg: 06-01-10
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09-17-12 10:16 AM - Post#154561
I usually follow my Gas Buddy app to find the cheapest gas. Yesterday the cheapest around was Tom Thumb on McDermott and 75, at $3.49 for regular unleaded. At the pump, it showed $3.49 indeed. After I entered my phone number for my reward card account, the price was the same at $3.49! So they just quietly removed the discount offer. I looked around and they no longer had the signs for the 3 cents discount. The discount based on points you earn by shopping at their store was still there though.
Not that this is a complaint, as businesses are free to end any discount offers at any point. Just thought it's not worth digging out your reward card or punching in your phone number to buy gas, unless you have points earned from the store you're redeeming.
I wonder Kroger is ending theirs too?
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Mrs. Tex
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Posts: 282
Loc: Allen
Reg: 11-01-07
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09-17-12 01:26 PM - Post#154581
In response to javaprincess
I'm hoping Kroger & 7-11 @ Exchange/Greenville will have a price war when 7-11 opens...that Kroger location is always higher as it has no comp near & gas station is always busy.
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bbaker
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Loc: allen,tx.,usa
Reg: 09-08-00
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09-17-12 02:23 PM - Post#154601
In response to javaprincess
I didn't get a discount a couple of weeks ago either and points do not carry over from month to month I was told by a Tom Thumb employee. I spend a lot of $ in Tom Thumb:(
bbaker
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richardb
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 04-17-00
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09-17-12 03:13 PM - Post#154614
In response to bbaker
I didn't get a discount a couple of weeks ago either and points do not carry over from month to month I was told by a Tom Thumb employee. I spend a lot of $ in Tom Thumb:(
bbaker
Yesterday I got 10 cents off a gallon. I usually get between 10 to 30 cents off a gallon, but every once and a while I pay what's on the pumps, which is usually competetive with what others are offering.
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pcrtx
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Reg: 09-01-07
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09-17-12 10:31 PM - Post#154630
In response to richardb
just saw an ad that Walmart is bringing back their 15 cents off when using a gift card good until 12/24.
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catlady
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Loc: allen tx
Reg: 03-22-02
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09-18-12 12:48 PM - Post#154662
In response to pcrtx
where is the closest walmart to buy gas?
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javaprincess
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Reg: 06-01-10
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09-18-12 02:38 PM - Post#154674
In response to catlady
McKinney Ranch Pkwy @ Lake Forest. Go north from Lifetime Fitness @ 121, to the next street light.
Not convenient if you live on the east side of 75.
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EnjoyingLife
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Reg: 08-09-10
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09-18-12 03:44 PM - Post#154682
In response to javaprincess
Wonder if the new Wal-Mart will have a gas station? I've been avoiding that area due to the construction. Has anyone seen a pump station? Considering there are NO other gas stations in that part of town, I sure hope they sell gas!
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Lisatexmom
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09-19-12 02:32 PM - Post#154743
In response to EnjoyingLife
Have not seen any or an idea that there might be one. There is a RaceTrak or something like that going up on Stacy next to the outlets.
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pcrtx
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09-19-12 02:42 PM - Post#154744
In response to catlady
there is not one in Allen
But when driving around you can find the following
North Plano - Independence and Hedgecoxe
Murphy - 544 and Murphy Rd.
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MCAdventures
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Reg: 08-06-04
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09-19-12 03:42 PM - Post#154749
In response to pcrtx
You have to use either a Walmart credit card or gift card to get the 15¢ off. If you commute south on 75 and drive past Midpark, there is a Murphy/Walmart gas station at that exit (after Microcenter). That's where I fill up weekly when I'm in the area. The gas is usually cheaper there to begin with - the added 15¢ off is a great bonus.
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javaprincess
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09-20-12 10:42 AM - Post#154781
In response to MCAdventures
If you're using a gift card, make sure you have more than enough money to fill your tank. By the time your card's balance is down to the last few dollars, the pump fills literally by the drip as the station doesn't want to run over and lose money to you. It's painfully slow.
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C25
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Loc: Allen, Texas
Reg: 10-26-03
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09-25-12 10:20 PM - Post#155025
In response to javaprincess
Tom Thumb did have signs posted at the pumps about no longer having the 3 cent discount, it started on the first I believe. I know for sure the one at Alma and Hedgecoxe did.
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cammy7
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Reg: 07-11-13
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07-11-13 03:37 AM - Post#162101
In response to C25
Discounts on gas could be really helpful. Groceries are costly, and so are gasoline. Anyone still uses a club card ? Combining the two at a store with a club card and service station, however, and the fuel rewards are worth a while. 
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bbaker
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07-11-13 08:25 AM - Post#162106
In response to cammy7
I like to shop at Tom Thumb. It is right accross the street from where I work. About a month ago Hubby got 40 cents/gal. off gas and I already have at least another 10 or 20 cents off built up on my reward card again. I really do plan to cut down on my shopping though and that will mean less gas reward points.
bbaker
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mspam3
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Loc: Allen TX
Reg: 03-10-07
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07-11-13 09:43 AM - Post#162108
In response to bbaker
If you purchase a $100.00 gift card at Kroger (not sure about Tom Thumb) you can get 2X or 4X off your fuel cost. This month (all month) at Kroger on Fri Sat and Sun if you have a club card you get 2X the points when shopping. I know there are some who don't like Kroger, but for those that do there is a little more savings this month. If you are going to buy groceries at one of those stores anyway, you can just use your gift card to pay.
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Don4
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Loc: Allen 1993
Reg: 04-11-06
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07-11-13 02:41 PM - Post#162119
In response to cammy7
do you get a bigger discount with spam?
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electra-angelbyte
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Loc: My Room in Allen!
Reg: 05-11-08
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07-11-13 05:23 PM - Post#162122
In response to Don4
The Kroger on McDermott and Alma tends to have the cheapest gas.
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