Allied Arts

I was enjoying spending time at Prairie Thunder Bakery on Monday afternoon when a customer walked in with a little red card in her hand. I immediately recognized that magical card (you know, the one that gave her 20% off her purchase) as the Allied Arts OKCityCard! The customer proceeded to say that she was so happy that she had donated to Allied Arts and received the card because she regularly saves money when she shops and eats out. This particular patron even said that she chooses OKCityCard businesses over others not just because of the discount she receives, but because she and the business are supporting the arts.

This led me to believe that there are lots of Oklahomans that would have the same experience if they knew the facts about the OKCityCard. Here’s a little game of “fact or fiction” to help you wrap your mind around this concept of the OKCityCard…

FACT or FICTION? OKCityCard holders are 97% less likely to suffer from buyer’s remorse.

FACT. Sort of. We don’t know if OKCityCard holders feel remorse after making those impulse buys, but we DO know that they saved money on the purchase!

FACT or FICTION? The 2009 OKCityCard will expire in January, so I won’t get my money’s worth if I donate now.

FICTION. You receive one year of benefits no matter which month you buy your card. If you buy in December 2009, you will receive discounts and benefits through December of 2010. You can donate TODAY to receive a whole year of savings!

FACT or FICTION? Most CityCard holders make up for their $50 donation with the money they save using their CityCard.

FACT. It’s easy to save $50!  I don’t eat out more than once or twice a week, and I am well on my way to that $50 mark in the two months that I’ve had the card.  As for the shopping, I can never claim that I don’t do that.  Here’s how I’ve already saved:

Iguana Mexican Grill (I’ve been four times and enjoyed a lot of queso): $18.00
Museum Café:  $5.35
Iron Starr Urban Bar-B-Q:  $1.50
Will’s Coffee Shop:  $2.25
TOTAL SAVINGS:  $27.10 – I’m over halfway there!

Feel free to post your questions about the OKCityCard or share your stories of savings!

I hope you all know about the OKCityCard, not only because it benefits Allied Arts, but because it’s the best Central Oklahoma discount card out there.

Not familiar? Here the deal – If you donate $50 or more to Allied Arts, you can choose to receive an OKCityCard. The OKCityCard is an entertainment discount card that offers reduced rates at arts events, as well as at top retail and restaurant locations. Right now the card offers discounts at more than 140 hot spots. Check out more information here: www.okcitycard.com. 

Confession – I’m a girl that loves to make smart shopping decisions. While the CityCard was technically a donation, I’m obsessed with making my $50 back through the discounts. So, I started tallying every time I saved. And then I challenged my fellow blogger, Bailey, to do the same.

Hence the CityCard competition was born. We’ll keep you all posted on how much we’re saving and who’s saving more. We’re hoping it will inspire you to A. get your own CityCard (hint, hint) and B. put it to good use!

I got my CityCard in September and check out my savings so far – I’ve already surpassed $50!

Lindsay’s Savings (September 2009 – October 27, 2009)

• Iguana Mexican Grill (free queso): $5
• Java Dave’s (10% off): $.50
• BJ’s (free pizookie): $6
• State Fair (buy one-get-one free tickets): $14
• Flip’s (free Italian nachos): $9
• Krispy Kreme (buy one dozen, get one for $.99): $6
• Jiffy Lube ($15 off an oil change): $15
• Prairie Thunder (20% off): $2

TOTAL - $57.50 savings in less than 2 months

How do you save with your CityCard? Any hidden gems on the card that you want to share?