If you're looking for a simple gift for a Lincolnite in your life, you might think about giving them a Pogo Card. The card features discounts at a number of area restaurants and businesses. Many, but not all, of the discounts are of the "buy one, get one" variety.
The Missus and I have worn out a few Pogo Cards over the years. The card features a nice mix of places we like to frequent and places we'd like to try. (Along with, inevitably, a few places we'll never go.) At 20 bucks, it'll pay for itself quickly if you keep it in your wallet or purse. And if it does what it's designed to do and it encourages you to try out more area businesses, it's a win for them as well.
Why do I bring this up? The card is on my mind because I noticed an ad and coupon on the back of Section B in today's Journal Star. Pogo Cards will be available two-for-one on Thursday at Scooter Mart (415 N. 66th Street) from 3:30 to 5:30. KFOR is doing a live remote from the store. (It's not clear if the coupon is required to get the special price. I'm checking on that. The coupon is not necessary.) Ten dollars a pop is a good deal, in my opinion, so I think I'll plan to go pick up a couple cards. Maybe I'll see you there.
(Note: This post is not an advertisement and I don't have any relationship with the Pogo folks. I'm just a satisfied customer.)
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Pogo cards used to be great. Most of the deals and discounts were of the ‘purchase one, get one’ variety. However, over the last couple of years they’ve gone to where you buy something you don’t really want, and get something you want less for a small discount. We used to go to Spaghetti Works a couple times a week during school. Regardless of what we got, the purchase of two meals with a Pogo card got you half off both meals (and the fact that they never marked the cards was a plus). Now it’s something like half off a second meal after the purchase of a bowl of regular spaghetti and red sauce. WTF?
Nevertheless, thanks for the heads up. They’re still good to have.
Along the same lines, there’s also the Passport Unlimited card, which also does the “buy one, get one free” deal for a number of Lincoln restaurants. It is more expensive (around $80/year), but if you dine out on a regular basis (especially Downtown or in the Haymarket), it’s well worth the price.
I love the Pogo card, but I do use it much less than in previous years. Many of the deals are not as good, or they are for less desirable items. But still, even if there’s only 1 or 2 places that you use it heavily, and you fill in all the dots, you get your $20 back and then some.
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