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June 20, 2017 07:58PM
Does anyone know what the rules are for the various brands regarding the octane you're allowed to buy? I assume the ones with a max reimbursement value it doesn't matter but one specific one allows two gallons. There's nothing in the book.

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June 20, 2017 08:00PM
I believe since the survey asks for the price of a gallon of regular, that's what we are reimbursed for. If you choose to buy the more expensive kind, you'll pay the difference yourself.
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June 20, 2017 08:31PM
I believe that I purchased premium as my car requires it on the 2-3 audits I've done that require you to purchase 2 gallons of gas. I was reimbursed for actual expenses. YMMV as that was 3 years ago I think.

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June 20, 2017 09:38PM
I don't think you can get diesel or flexfuel.
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June 21, 2017 12:01AM
Not diesel, just 2 gallons of gasoline and they will reimburse you for 2 gallons of the cheapest one.

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June 21, 2017 01:49AM
I put in two gallons of premium, and I get reimbursed for two gallons of premium every time for years now.
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June 21, 2017 01:52AM
I am just finished with the Yellow sign and lasted supplement for 2017 P2 says
PRODUCT PURCHASE:
o Gasoline purchase of up to 2 gallons (NO DIESEL, reimbursed with receipt)
• NOTE: You must have a credit card, debit card or gift card in order to purchase 2 gallons of fuel (NO DIESEL)
at the pump.
o C-store item of up to $2 (reimbursed with receipt)
The Dino Just says $ 5 does not specify fuel type in 2017 Shopper Guidelines
The Red and White with Blue strip2017 Gudelines does not reqire gas.
FYI I have been getting lots of problems from the Editors on pictures The famous quote is Object reference not set to an instance of an object. Double check the guidelines for exactly for what it is supposed to represent. .
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June 21, 2017 03:12AM
Yeah, "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" is...obtuse.

I got that e-mail, too. I wrote back "I took 4 photos of the 'object'. The station is 100 miles away. I uploaded all 4 photos to the report. I sincerely hope you can use one of the 4 photos I submitted." Never heard another word, and approved for payment.
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June 21, 2017 10:17PM
@bmttinman wrote:

FYI I have been getting lots of problems from the Editors on pictures The famous quote is Object reference not set to an instance of an object. Double check the guidelines for exactly for what it is supposed to represent. .

I have not received that objection nor d0 I know what it means. However, I do take multiple shots at the yellow stations and if an editor doesn't like one photo I send another.That usually keeps them happy.
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June 23, 2017 11:31AM
@LIJake wrote:

I have not received that objection nor d0 I know what it means. However, I do take multiple shots at the yellow stations and if an editor doesn't like one photo I send another.That usually keeps them happy.

Yes. to put it even more succinctly:

Yellow shops = 4 photos of the forecourt (take a shot from each corner), 4 photos of the interior (take a shot from each corner), 2 for the MID, 2 for the overall, 2+ for food and product, restrooms, pump, storefront, self photo, and any problem areas.

The additional photos only take a few seconds and, if you use a camera (set to the Maritz required settings) and laptop, just download them at the site into your confuser, review them and move on.

If you're organized and act professional, using the tools Maritz provides, no shop is a problem.

Well most of them anyway - I guess I have some issues with some!
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June 23, 2017 03:18PM
I have always assumed that meant it is an overall photo, not attached to any particular question. I could be wrong. I see that sometimes but I just answer each numbered question or submit new photos.

@ceasesmith wrote:

Yeah, "Object reference not set to an instance of an object" is...obtuse.

I got that e-mail, too. I wrote back "I took 4 photos of the 'object'. The station is 100 miles away. I uploaded all 4 photos to the report. I sincerely hope you can use one of the 4 photos I submitted." Never heard another word, and approved for payment.
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