Comments on: Free Gas – Beating Giant Eagle’s Fuel Perks

By: ChefStar007

ChefStar007 — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:35:16 +0000

True. But, they do allow gas cans. We carry two 5 gallon gas cans. We fill up the car and the two gas cans and then put the 10 gallons of gas in our other cars later.

By: Jen

Jen — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 21:49:49 +0000

If you shop the loss leaders and double coupon you can get groceries at Giant Eagle very very affordably. It just taking the time to read the ad they deliver with your mail every week and shop accordingly. I never go to walmart anymore, their prices are horrible. Adding in the fuelperks, you can save big time.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:46:12 +0000

the best way to save is to now stop at Giant Eagle at all. there prices are so high that shopping anywhere els you would save a bundle even if your paying full price for gas at any pump.

By: RB

RB — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:27:45 +0000

We remodeled our kitchen and bought new electronics. Bought $9k in Sears and Best Buy gift cards during a 20 cents on $50 purchase promo. Used gas cans every fill up to ensure all 30 gallons wer used. We didn’t pay for gas in a long time in 2 vehicles!

By: Chef Susan

Chef Susan — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:48:34 +0000

Frankie, Are there any tax implications for your business in using this method?

By: Frankie

Frankie — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:00:04 +0000

I have been using fuel perks for a year now. I only buy what i normally would and mostly sale items. If I know I will be buying from another store I purchase gift cards. THis works out great with my construction business as well. I simply buy the home depot cards and buy normally what i would. This has allowed me to get most of my gas for free, even for the business.

By: Beth

Beth — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:46:33 +0000

Did anyone ever question why some Giant Eagles give 20c in Fuelperks for every $50, but others only give 10c? The stores in Stark County, OH all give 20c, whereas many of the stores in Summit County, OH only give 10c. Some stores are just 10 miles or less from one another. Make sure you’re getting back what you deserve.

By: sewdiverse

sewdiverse — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:24:05 +0000

Say you have $50. Buying a Starbucks card under double fuel perks would get you $.20 off/gal. Then using the card at GE Starbucks gives you another $.10 off/gal when the $50 card is used up. However, if you buy your coffee at the Get-Go, you earn $.01 for each cup so perks add up alot faster for your $50. And, some might say buying a can of coffee, making you coffee at home and using the savings for gas…..So much to think about and I’m honestly just beginning to do it. Have to get my gas cans for sure. Thanks.

By: George

George — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:16:02 +0000

When I get prescriptions from Dr., they always have several refills. I fill the prescription at GE with a $1 coupon as a new scrip then for the next refill I go to K-mart, Wallmart etc. with their coupon as a transfer. Then return to GE with another $1 coupon as a transfer etc…etc. If you take enough meds, you may never have to pay for gas. Always check around for GE grand openings, reopenings, anniversaries etc. They usually always have the $1 prescription coupons.

By: Contractor

Contractor — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 03:03:29 +0000

Heh-

I’ve gone 3 years and 5 months without paying for gas. I’m a contractor and I generally load up on Home Depot gift cards when GE is offering double fuelperks (and if you use the Giant Eagle credit card you get an extra 4 cents off per gallon) IOW for every $50 you spend you get 24 cents off per gallon.

The Paypal/ebay gift cards were great while they lasted. And contrary to a previous poster- if you use the high grade gas it will cost more than the regular. Also, there is no “3.95 charge” for the gift cards.

Between loss leaders- coupons- double fuel perks and the Giant Eagle credit card bonus this is a great opportunity for save big bucks on your gas expense.

I really gotta shake my head when some folks call this a scam or some such nonsense. O well YMMV