Update : This coupon is officially real! Snopes Article (http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/starbucks.asp)

Starbucks emailed out this coupon for a complimentary iced grande beverage between noon and 9pm.

Expires 09/30/06.

Thanks to William C. for the deal!

- Link to Printable Coupon (http://www.spoofee.com/coupons/spoofeecom.pdf)

Apparently my co-worker's co-worker's sister has tried it and Starbucks told her it's fake, but they will still honor it this time around.

I just used it at my local starbucks and the girl sounded like she knew about the deal already when I told her I had the coupon (drive-thru). She took it with no questions asked, although she understood the deal being for just an iced coffee--the plain stuff. I didn't complain and I drove away with a free coffee. Doesn't seem fake in this neck of the woods...maybe the starbucks referred to above just wasn't aware of the promotion?

I used the coupon today in Lafayette, CA. It worked fine, no questions asked. I am going to use it everyday from now until september 30th when it expires. This deal is good.

my sister had a laminate copy of a similar coupon, for either a milk iced grande, or just regular iced grande. so i would assume this is the same or a similar promotion

I htink its a fake but I used one earlier no problem! barista was confused, manager was confused, but didnt stop them from honoring it. Ill send my g/f in for coffee tomorrow:)

Given that Starbucks stock actually went down due to their own product (the frappucinos are actually worse than a McDonalds Big Mac)... I'm sure they would want to give some product away just to re-entice folks to come back and try something else. On a hot day what else tastes good but an Iced beverage?

JRS

would they honor it if I printed it in B&W?

Saw this on Snopes.com regarding this coupon

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/nothing/starbucks.asp

I just got back from Starbucks. The barista girl had to ask the manager and the manager looked slightly annoyed. She accepted, but only allowed a tall to be given instead of the grande size.

My buddy also got one earlier today. Apparently he got the grande size.

Starbucks' employees look confused but if they are accepting it whether it's fake or not, who cares.

Go and get your free ice coffee!!!!!

the coupon will only work in various locations. i actually work at a starbucks and the coupon does not apply to our store. customers were mad. =(

Worked for me!

The coupon works great, no question asked.

I guess no one wants to be denied the drink....I will give it a try tonight.

Are you guys all printing the coupon in color?

Uh-oh, this coupon may not work for long... Here's the Starbucks response to the Free Iced Coffee email...

Yahoo (http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060829/20060829005822.html?.v=1)

bummer! how could they offer it to "friends and family" and then not honor it??? mr spoofee is friends with everybody!

August 29, 2006/8:00 p.m. PDT
Starbucks Response to Free Iced Coffee Email


An email offering a free Starbucks iced coffee was distributed to a limited group of Starbucks partners (employees) in the Southeast United States on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 with instructions to forward to their group of friends and family. Unfortunately, it has been redistributed beyond the original intent and modified beyond Starbucks control. Effective immediately, this offer will no longer be valid at any Starbucks locations.

We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience as a result of this offer.

Contact Information:

Starbucks Customer Relations (800) 23-LATTE

(from Starbucks site)

Uh-oh, this coupon may not work for long... Here's the Starbucks response to the Free Iced Coffee email...

Yahoo (http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060829/20060829005822.html?.v=1)

thanks for the heads up...it saves most of us a trip for the freebie.

Yep, I live in Seattle & I printed this out & gave it to my mom, and today when she went to use it, they denied her. So she ended up having to pay $10 for a couple of drinks (they wouldn't even give her one free).:(

yeah this deal is dead

Dangit. I wish I would have read the thread before I printed 30 of them... ;)

Starbucks Coupon

UPDATED Snopes:

Claim: Starbucks issued coupons via e-mail good for free iced grande beverages.

Status: Was true, but the company has since changed its mind.

August 29, 2006/8:00 p.m. PDT
Starbucks Response to Free Iced Coffee Email


An email offering a free Starbucks iced coffee was distributed to a limited group of Starbucks partners (employees) in the Southeast United States on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 with instructions to forward to their group of friends and family. Unfortunately, it has been redistributed beyond the original intent and modified beyond Starbucks control. Effective immediately, this offer will no longer be valid at any Starbucks locations.

We apologize for any confusion and inconvenience as a result of this offer.

Contact Information:

Starbucks Customer Relations (800) 23-LATTE

(from Starbucks site)


I told you long ago...Starbucks stinks! :thumbs_do They are a greedy company that is full of themselves!:thumbs_do Their only concern is their bottom line and they cannot look beyond their overpriced products!:thumbs_do

I still remember the 9/11 incident and their response was (and continues to be) deplorable!!:thumbs_do Down with Starbucks:thumbs_do


**BTW their lattes make you fat and clog your arteries too! ;) **

Dangit. I wish I would have read the thread before I printed 30 of them... ;)

Oops! lol

I told you long ago...Starbucks stinks! :thumbs_do They are a greedy company that is full of themselves!:thumbs_do Their only concern is their bottom line and they cannot look beyond their overpriced products!:thumbs_do

I still remember the 9/11 incident and their response was (and continues to be) deplorable!!:thumbs_do Down with Starbucks:thumbs_do


**BTW their lattes make you fat and clog your arteries too! ;) **

That's called capitalism. Ain't nothing wrong with that.

I told you long ago...Starbucks stinks! :thumbs_do They are a greedy company that is full of themselves!:thumbs_do Their only concern is their bottom line and they cannot look beyond their overpriced products!:thumbs_do

I still remember the 9/11 incident and their response was (and continues to be) deplorable!!:thumbs_do Down with Starbucks:thumbs_do


**BTW their lattes make you fat and clog your arteries too! ;) **

I 2nd that!!!

No luck in Pittsburgh :(

That's called capitalism. Ain't nothing wrong with that.
Wrong! In a time of need (the Towers Falling and injured people) they made Paramedics pay for water to help the injured! Capitalism at it's worst! Shame on Starbucks! I personally have had further dealings with them and their attitude stinks! They don't even know (or care) how deplorable they are.

IF you ever need assistance and you are in front of a Starbucks, pray you have enough cash on you or you are out of luck!

**Here's proof if you are not familiar or think it's not true... http://www.snopes.com/rumors/starbuck.htm I personally, chose NOT to support this company.

Those of you who got it to go through were lucky. DH works for SB and they've been told not to accept them.

I used it in Chicago yesterday and the guy was like huh did you fill out a survey? I'm like uh sure LOL. He took it and punched in the code and it worked, then he was all happy

it worked yesterday i gave the barista the coupon and he gave me a free iced coffee no questions asked

There was a news report on this on one of the evening Chicago news stations. As previously mentioned it was supposed to be in a limited area and to employees but has been spread along the internet (Hello Spoofee members!) So as mentioned Starbucks is longer accepting these coupons.

I missed the deal too :(

This was posted on abc.com:

Sept. 1, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. is trying take advantage of a promotion that went awry for larger competitor Starbucks Corp., honoring coupons that Starbucks declared void this week.

Caribou said Friday that it would give free medium Cold Press iced coffee, iced Americano or iced tea to On Sept. 8 to anyone presenting one of the Starbucks iced coffee coupon that has been widely circulated on the Internet. :D

Starbucks being sued because of the pulled offer. Ouch ouch!


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003250376_starbucks09.html

This was posted on abc.com:

Sept. 1, 2006 — CHICAGO (Reuters) - Caribou Coffee Co. Inc. is trying take advantage of a promotion that went awry for larger competitor Starbucks Corp., honoring coupons that Starbucks declared void this week.

Caribou said Friday that it would give free medium Cold Press iced coffee, iced Americano or iced tea to On Sept. 8 to anyone presenting one of the Starbucks iced coffee coupon that has been widely circulated on the Internet. :D

Wish I would have seen this before Caribou is good and there are a lot near me.

-Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks.

Starbucks being sued because of the pulled offer. Ouch ouch!


http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2003250376_starbucks09.html
I just read about this myself.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/284448_starbucks09.html
:claps::bigok:

Worked for me BUT . . . They said they are not taking them; but the girl gave me a tall anyway.
I said Thank you! Smiles:claps: