Really Autozone?

[bairjo]

I'm done with the Autozone experiment.
So I have been a loyal customer for years...to a degree.. and have started using gift cards for my purchases so I can benefit from the fuel perks at Giant Eagle. Not a bad idea...can't lose doing that.... Wrong.
As you may all know you are rewarded points at Autozone based on the money you spend there and eventually are entitled to $20 toward your future purchases....within a small time frame.

However, I was concerned as I was sure I was at that threshold of the $20 discount and was always told ...no not yet.

It turns out if you make a purchase using gift cards you do not get credit towards that $20 discount. Of course I questioned that policy and the clerk mumble something about calling the number on my card to try to see what can be done. I said no thanks....I'll not be back so it will no longer be a problem.
Your thoughts anyone?