This Card appeared on the secondary market in July 2009 with a 6053 starting number. Many have wondered why their Starbucks store doesn't have this issue. The simple answer is in a Starbucks memo below. In part it reads:
"Stores in the greater Indianapolis market have been selected to participate in the Starbucks Occasion Card test beginning June 30. Three additional Card facings will be tested: Happy Birthday, Thank You and General Appreciation. The test will run through Aug 31, 2009".
The Indiana Test card has a gray sticker on the front and a purple back with a starting number of 6053. Click icons for a closer look.
The Card shows a standard ceramic cup with an extra foamy drink and five (5) colored candles standing upright in the drink. The candles are all lit and ready for a party!
Collectors Note:
Re-released on May 4th, 2010 with a 6059 starting number, we now know this Card design proved to be a keeper in the Occasion Card line-up. As of this printing, little has changed (other than the starting serial numbers and the color of the sticker on front and the back color). The other occasion Cards are: "Congratulations" and "Thank you". These occasion Cards are considered "core" issues, as they were readily available, including at various retailers as card hangers. |
