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Price Shopper, Sunoco Extend Gas Discount Program Sunday, September 07, 2008
Convenience Store News -- Rutland, Vt. -- In an effort to take the sting out of high gas prices, Price Chopper announced a new campaign offering 10 cents or more off a gallon of gasoline at participating Sunoco stations in Vermont. The program, built into its existing AdvantEdge discount card, provides customers with a 10-cent-a-gallon discount on gasoline for every $50 of groceries purchased. "The FuelAdvantage program has been created by, and is being driven by Price Chopper, and we created it to increase customer loyalty because it's not a program available to any of our competitors," Price Chopper spokeswoman, Mona Golub, told the Rutland Herald. "And we think that it offers consumers an irresistible combination of discounts on food and discounts on gas."
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	Sunday, September 07, 2008 Convenience Store News -- Rutland, Vt. -- In an effort to take the sting out of high gas prices, Price Chopper announced a new campaign offering 10 cents or more off a gallon of gasoline at participating Sunoco stations in Vermont. The program, built into its existing AdvantEdge discount card, provides customers with a 10-cent-a-gallon discount on gasoline for every $50 of groceries purchased. "The FuelAdvantage program has been created by, and is being driven by Price Chopper, and we created it to increase customer loyalty because it's not a program available to any of our competitors," Price Chopper spokeswoman, Mona Golub, told the Rutland Herald. "And we think that it offers consumers an irresistible combination of discounts on food and discounts on gas." Visit Convenience Store News for full article

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recjr Veteran Author Illinois Posts:488 Points:83,295 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 9:34:44 AM	Ignore recjr Report Abuse
	always save a few cents wherever you can
ShadowACE Veteran Author Boston Posts:448 Points:526,105 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 8:00:51 AM	Ignore ShadowACE Report Abuse
	esquared says, "I'll take my 5% rebate per gallon using my Discover card, thank you very much. A graduate of 8th grade pre-algebra should be able to figure out that it saves the consumer more to go this route...." Why not do both? If you buy groceries and the prices at the store with the discount program are competitive, shop there. Then go to their gas station, swipe or scan your store card for the discount, and pay for your gas WITH YOUR DISCOVER CARD. You'll be paying the same price for your groceries (they really can't increase their prices and remain competitive in their primary market) and you'll be getting TWO discounts on your gas. Sure sounds like a win-win to me.
Cyberpeep24 Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,540 Points:127,170 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:51:59 AM	Ignore Cyberpeep24 Report Abuse
	I don't know of any Sunoco convenience stores in CA, they're probably too far to drive to even if they were offering this discount
REVLAW Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,094 Points:394,060 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:44:56 AM	Ignore REVLAW Report Abuse
	Gimmicks abound. Wonder why they don't simply try to give "real value" in exchange for "hard earned money" spent at the establishment. (Of course, that statement assumes that most workers actually "earn" through "difficult labor" the money they spend.)
Mooseman1 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:2,020 Points:307,930 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:44:47 AM	Ignore Mooseman1 Report Abuse
	Wonderful idea, except we don't have Sunoco here.
waterman71 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:598 Points:105,540 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:42:39 AM	Ignore waterman71 Report Abuse
	It helps if it's not out of my way to buy it.
Somis1 Champion Author Ventura Posts:4,886 Points:1,061,025 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:42:06 AM	Ignore Somis1 Report Abuse
	Any retailer is making a profit, one way or another.
dabuzman Champion Author Seattle Posts:1,172 Points:468,480 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:39:17 AM	Ignore dabuzman Report Abuse
	Forget all these price shopper and just lower all the fuel prices so everyone get the benefits. If they can cut the price that much how much is profit to the others? Big greed to the major oil company.
prajes88 Veteran Author San Bernardino Posts:367 Points:78,630 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:37:01 AM	Ignore prajes88 Report Abuse
	that's good for us..
esquared Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,401 Points:629,975 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:35:15 AM	Ignore esquared Report Abuse
	I'll take my 5% rebate per gallon using my Discover card, thank you very much. A graduate of 8th grade pre-algebra should be able to figure out that it saves the consumer more to go this route....
Don20 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,515 Points:1,011,820 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:34:19 AM	Ignore Don20 Report Abuse
	Yes there is several discount programs going, but if you look at the price of the product they sell, it will usually off set the discounted price of gas. (put the pencil to it) These could be a good deal if it is something that you are going to buy anyway.
bwatchin Champion Author Texas Posts:6,114 Points:469,370 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:33:33 AM	Ignore bwatchin Report Abuse
	competition is always good.
DFleming Veteran Author Alberta Posts:397 Points:82,695 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:32:35 AM	Ignore DFleming Report Abuse
	More places should do this
Zygnatz Champion Author British Columbia Posts:4,971 Points:976,155 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:31:40 AM	Ignore Zygnatz Report Abuse
	Superstore does this occasionally but you have to drop $100 to $250 in the store first.
LaCajunDJ Veteran Author Louisiana Posts:374 Points:87,230 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:29:56 AM	Ignore LaCajunDJ Report Abuse
	They are just trying to compete with discount gas stations ie: Sam's, Wal-Mart, Raceway, etc.
sdarling Sophomore Author Ohio Posts:152 Points:52,590 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:26:52 AM	Ignore sdarling Report Abuse
	Yes they have these programs everywhere. But if you compare the prices of these local chains to Walmart your not really saving anything. This is old news.
robertsss All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:760 Points:92,635 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:25:22 AM	Ignore robertsss Report Abuse
	not here in Canada
Sealer Champion Author Charleston Posts:2,677 Points:298,155 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:24:54 AM	Ignore Sealer Report Abuse
	Several supermarkets offer similar promotions here.
jeep2003 Rookie Author New York Posts:60 Points:100,300 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:22:31 AM	Ignore jeep2003 Report Abuse
	Just like Exxon/Mobil with their Card. They want the profits and they will do anything to get it. The only thing they will not do is lower the price to a responsible price for all not the card users. I had one. I got rid of it when I realized I was contributing to their profits and pockets.
MarkJM Sophomore Author Little Rock Posts:237 Points:520,690 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:22:11 AM	Ignore MarkJM Report Abuse
	Kroger has a similar program here in Arkansas. The posted price is genenerally the same as stations nearby.
2009TDI Veteran Author San Diego Posts:466 Points:86,945 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:21:00 AM	Ignore 2009TDI Report Abuse
	some times the loss leader is worth it to the vendor. you are paying with mark ups in other areas or with your future purchasing behavior.
SeerLV All-Star Author Las Vegas Posts:527 Points:130,065 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:20:40 AM	Ignore SeerLV Report Abuse
	Many supermarkets here offer this type of discount. All the ones who have their own gas stations.
dyeh All-Star Author Illinois Posts:613 Points:177,460 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:17:40 AM	Ignore dyeh Report Abuse
	The article doesn't say who pays for the discount. Simple economics: SOMEONE's gotta pay. It's just like if you don't pay your rent. You're in effect asking your landlord to pay your rent for you.
USAFA82 Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:1,505 Points:257,595 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:16:58 AM	Ignore USAFA82 Report Abuse
	I just go to Costco.
hank1326 Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:495 Points:124,780 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:14:49 AM	Ignore hank1326 Report Abuse
	Let's make this a national program.
GasholeMI Champion Author Lansing Posts:1,459 Points:112,565 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:13:05 AM	Ignore GasholeMI Report Abuse
	Wish more places would do this but it leads me to wonder--who pays the difference?
robertsss All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:760 Points:92,635 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:11:50 AM	Ignore robertsss Report Abuse
	too bad not here in Canada
amacquarrie Veteran Author Nevada Posts:323 Points:75,285 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:11:13 AM	Ignore amacquarrie Report Abuse
	we have this in NV, but the price of groceries at these stores are slightly higher then Walmart. So you actually don't save anything.
acknot All-Star Author Seattle Posts:862 Points:640,625 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:10:45 AM	Ignore acknot Report Abuse
	NO, its not a good program. Higher profit margins off food. $0.10 per gallon savings is what $0.10 off of every $3.60 spent on fuel? Food profit margins are near 30% ($3.60 X .30 = $1.08). And who says they wont raise food prices to offset the lower margins on gas? People are suckers for gimmicks.
AC-302 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:8,346 Points:1,314,430 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:08:57 AM	Ignore AC-302 Report Abuse
	We have no such thing out here in ??LaLa?? land..
Dinogam Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,065 Points:700,115 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:04:58 AM	Ignore Dinogam Report Abuse
	This sounds like a good program. Sunoco used to be affiliated with CAA here, but no longer.
hugrad2005 Sophomore Author Kansas Posts:128 Points:55,050 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:04:56 AM	Ignore hugrad2005 Report Abuse
	I take advantage of the discount Kroger offers, but you have to spend $100 to get the 10 cent discount. If you have a loyalty card, you get 2 cents off per gallon no matter what.
omrperry Rookie Author Albany Posts:23 Points:519,285 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:02:36 AM	Ignore omrperry Report Abuse
	It's not bad where Sunoco's are competitive, like they are here in the Capital District. Except for the fact that, although Price Chopper is HEADQUARTERED here, they don't ovver the program here.
hblee Veteran Author Ontario Posts:365 Points:244,865 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:02:23 AM	Ignore hblee Report Abuse
	Wish there was a program like this in (Ottawa) Canada. We all need groceries so why not.
Jeff4U Champion Author Atlanta Posts:1,922 Points:550,960 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:01:23 AM	Ignore Jeff4U Report Abuse
	Big deal. Kroger has done this for years.
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,450 Points:1,103,375 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:00:53 AM	Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse
	Wish we had these stations.
Matts_Pap Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,267 Points:195,040 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:00:09 AM	Ignore Matts_Pap Report Abuse
	Caveat emptor: "Let the buyer beware".
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,281 Points:141,415 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 7:00:01 AM	Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse
	old
Toppers All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:877 Points:856,900 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:58:45 AM	Ignore Toppers Report Abuse
	Nice Try!
domer2 All-Star Author Gary Posts:862 Points:377,050 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:57:38 AM	Ignore domer2 Report Abuse
	haven't seen a sunoco in years.
rod1965 All-Star Author Portland Posts:606 Points:93,175 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:57:00 AM	Ignore rod1965 Report Abuse
	Safeway has the same type of discount except that it take $100 to get the price break.
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:4,632 Points:1,109,495 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:55:10 AM	Ignore Lengas Report Abuse
	Proves they are gouging us.
TommyTraveler Veteran Author Cincinnati Posts:403 Points:77,430 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:49:10 AM	Ignore TommyTraveler Report Abuse
	There is no free lunch. Prices are generally inflated to offer a simulated discount.
ramz77 Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:208 Points:57,530 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:42:54 AM	Ignore ramz77 Report Abuse
	There are some credit card like Citi Dividend which offer 5% cashback for gas purchases...10 cent a gallon combined with shopping aint much...
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:1,287 Points:424,255 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:41:06 AM	Ignore mplato Report Abuse
	I like the Kroger discount....shop there anyway so why not get the extra $$$ discount....thats a discount you can really use.
AlaRedNeck Champion Author Kansas Posts:1,167 Points:208,925 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:38:10 AM	Ignore AlaRedNeck Report Abuse
	We've had this for years with the Dillons/Kroger chain
gasfrugal Champion Author New York Posts:38,083 Points:1,710,580 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:37:45 AM	Ignore gasfrugal Report Abuse
	The local FuelAdvantage Sunoco has been consistently 10 cents a gallon higher than the next nearest station. Today for example - The FuelAdvantage Sunoco is 3.87 for 87e10 and the 3 closest Mobils are 3.77 for 87e10, and the LUKOIL is only $3.699 for 87e10! So the first $50 gets you parity at best, So you really need to spend $100 get get the first 10 cents in savings! The good thing is you can accumulate credits for up to 60 days, which is what I have done to save 50+ cents on a single fillup($250+ in groceries in less than a 60 day period) (which is actually saves 40+ cents) a gallon. So yes, one can save money, but imho it is not as good as it appears.
scrounger Champion Author Vancouver Posts:6,266 Points:1,682,620 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:35:06 AM	Ignore scrounger Report Abuse
	come west with it
unclebobMO Veteran Author Missouri Posts:259 Points:149,315 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:32:42 AM	Ignore unclebobMO Report Abuse
	It is likely that there is an offest in the prices that effectively minimizes the profit margin for both chains. However, it is business and the companies are only open to make profits. We might not like it, but that is the truth.
mattf373 All-Star Author Atlanta Posts:551 Points:104,795 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: 9/8/2008 6:31:45 AM	Ignore mattf373 Report Abuse
	BJ's and Costco u just have to be a mmember and not spend anything to get the discount.