QLVR Version 0.7.0

This is may or may not be news to you but Starbucks has joined the loyalty market. Guess the economy has hit them where it counts. Anyhow, might as well take advantage of the following perks by purchasing (and occasionally refilling) their stored value/loyalty card. To gain full advantage of the perks, you need to signup before July 14th, 2008.

The Benefits and some comments in parenthesis:

• Two Hours of AT&T Wi-Fi
• Refills on Brewed Coffee (if you’re nice to your Barista then they may include Americanos)
• Beverage Customization (Soy milk and syrups are free)
• Free Beverage with purchase of Whole Bean Coffee

To receive the perks you need to do the following:

1. Buy a stored value card at the register or online
2. Create an account at Starbucks page (www.starbucks.com/card)
   
3. Register your card in your account.
4. Signup for WiFi access & link your card to your account (www.starbucks.com/retail/wireless.asp)
   

That’s it. It’s pretty straightforward. I’m not sure what happens when the two hours expires but it’s nice that you *only* have to use the card once a month to keep this perk alive.

Hopefully, Starbucks will not kill this when their stock price goes back up and the economy recovers. Should they do so, you might as well enjoy it while you can!