Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What does top tier fuel mean? I was given to understand it all comes from the same place... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 4:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Well, although both Costco and Sam's are warehouse stores, I think their business models are very different. Disclaimer: I have never set foot in a Sam's, although I have a nephew who works for them. Costco has a reputation for selling high quality merchandise and foods at reasonable prices.

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
When I was able to confirm that Costco sells Top Tier fuel I changed immediately. Their premium gas is consistently $.09-$0.12 a gallon cheaper than any of the Top Tier gas retailers (Shell, BP, Mobil). And we like that they pay their employees a living wage. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 2,

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Monday, March 02, 2015 10:49 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco Although functionally there is not a great deal of difference, they are different corporate entities. --R On 3/2/15 1

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco Although functionally there is not a great deal of difference, they are different corporate entities. --R On 3/2/15 1:25 PM, Mike Esh wrote: Oh, yea, Costco--Sam's It must be Monday! Michael E. Esh michael...@mac.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Somebody there told me they don't make much off the goods they sell, most of their profit is from the membership fees. I'm not quite sure how that works, I have the Exec membership, which costs like a $100, and I got $78 back this year on the rebate it comes with. They told me when I got it

[MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Just saw something come across the wire about Citigroup replacing AMEX for Costco's card services. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Did you fill it with gas? --R On 3/2/15 11:03 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I used an unbranded Amex car at Costco without any problems. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I presume it means that Citi will issue a branded card for Costco members with perks, much like the former AMEX card they offered. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 2, 2015, at 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used an unbranded Amex car at Costco without any problems. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 10:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I presume it means that Citi will issue a branded card for Costco members with perks, much like the former AMEX card they offered. Dan Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOL. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 11:14 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Did you fill it with gas? --R On 3/2/15 11:03 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I used an unbranded Amex car at Costco without any problems. ___

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted at hte pharmacy. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just saw something come across the wire about Citigroup replacing AMEX for Costco's card services. Dan Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Costco accepts any debit cards but only the Amex CREDIT card. --R On 3/2/15 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted at hte pharmacy. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Russ Williams via Mercedes
It will be a Citi Visa card according to the talking heads. On Mon,3/2/15 09:48, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Citi what? They have debit cards which are already accepted at hte pharmacy. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just saw

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
IIRC, you can use MC or Visa debit cards at Sam's, but NOT Visa credit cards, only MC. I am almost 100% positive of this, as I've tried to use my dual function Visa at Sam's as a credit card and they won't do it. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 2, 2015, at 1:17 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Cash still works. From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco i am very unenthused about applying

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Yes, you are missing the difference between Costco and Sams --R On 3/2/15 1:17 PM, Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote: Am I missing something? I used my Mastercard Credit Card at Sam's today. It is not affiliated with Sam's in any way. Mike michael...@mac.com (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 02,

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
HA! -CurtWho would have sent exactly the same email if Rich hadn't beat me to it. From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 1:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco Yes, you are missing the difference

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
i am very unenthused about applying for yet another credit card. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: IIRC, you can use MC or Visa debit cards at Sam's, but NOT Visa credit cards, only MC. I am almost 100% positive of this, as I've tried to use

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Am I missing something? I used my Mastercard Credit Card at Sam's today. It is not affiliated with Sam's in any way. Mike michael...@mac.com (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 02, 2015, at 12:36 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It will be a Citi Visa card according to

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Mike Esh via Mercedes
Oh, yea, Costco--Sam's It must be Monday! Michael E. Esh michael...@mac.com http://www.yugster.com/invite/138123 (C) 231.286.2344 On Mar 02, 2015, at 01:19 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yes, you are missing the difference between Costco and Sams --R On

Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco

2015-03-02 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
To: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2015 1:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - CITI Replaces AMEX @ Costco i am very unenthused about applying for yet another credit card. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 1:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes