When purchasing a tall coffee at my local Starbucks today, I was offered a discount on the 3-pack VIA instant brew packets (displayed at register/counter). The person at the counter said it would only cost me $0.04, but after I looked at my bill, it came to $0.20, which is still a much better deal than having to pay $2.95 for it.
They said it was a promo good for the next 3 weeks, and you must ask about it before checking out.
Closer examination of my receipt shows a $1 OFF discount applied to the $2.95 3-pack, and free TALL coffee promo applied ($1.75), so grand total came to $1.95.
Note: This may be a reincarnation of the "taste challenge" offer that expired Oct 5th. You got a $1 off coupon on a VIA purchase and a free TALL drip coffee on your next visit. See here.
it's not some freeze-dried stuff either. look closely, and you'll find that it's actually ground coffee. they ground it so fine, it's practically a powder. perfect for travel. i was the unofficial mascot for via, when i asked stewardess for hot water. at first she was suspicious, what are you going to do with that hot water. after i sprang out the via, she and some of my seatmates suckered me into giving them some. it was fun-not as fun as being part of some mile-high club, i'm sure.
they gave me a free 're-fill' (brought my own mug) tore off coupon good for a free tall, next visit.
winton said: Cheaper than Costco at the moment via OP's deal yes, if you are getting a tall coffee anyway. otherwise not so much.
tmed
Geeky member
posted: Oct. 26, 2009 @ 12:02p
i got the 12 pack yesterday, they gave me the coupon for a free tall brewed (drinking it right now) since i wanted a vente yesterday, but gave me the $1 off the 12 pack, love the via, going on a trip soon and wont have my car so have this packed so i can make myself a quick brew, these are in fact the same via challenge coupons. Great stuff!
They have been pushing this stuff like mad. Everytime I come in to buy a coffee the barista says .. how about I buy you your grande coffee and you buy a VIA pack?
How can I say no to cute girls buying me coffee ? I have 3 of these VIA 3 packs just sitting here collecting. Hah!
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