No Strings Attached: Starbucks Offers 1 Day of Free Coffee

Today, Starbucks offered anyone with a Starbucks account, I imagine an opportunity to enjoy a tall coffee or ice coffee. When I think of these offers, I always try to take advantage. But generally, there's always a hidden agenda. The fact that your walking into their store to get a "free" coffee, you will have the an opportunity to make more purchases since you've been "gifted" a free coffee. 

Marketing tactics tends to work. I preordered on my Starbucks app and discovered they threw in a coupon that's $3.00 off any specialty drink. Naturally, I fell  for it. I ended up ordering a drink I've always wanted to get but the drink was up north of almost $8.00! But, I said, ok, they have me here, let me treat myself a little instead of just a cup of joe. 

At least I'm aware of the tactic. In the future, I would make it a point of sticking to the original incentive and leave it at that. I ended up with a tasty specialty drink, Cinnamon Dolce Latte with Soy Milk, and light whipped cream. 

No strings attached. I beg to differ. Lessons learned. Keep an eye on the prize of finding these deals but not ending up paying more than you should to begin with. 

Frugal on!