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I never used a Cumulus card until the Soli card and I thought this project was a very good idea. I would also think it a shame if Migros were to discontinue the Soli card.
Here is another comment from the Tageswoche: http://www.tageswoche.ch/+bjals
It's a shame that this good cause is being discontinued. For some, the CHF 5 stamps that were distributed were a financial relief.
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New article on the solar card scandal: http://www.landbote.ch/detail/article/keine-gnade-fuer-die-solikarte/gnews/99257796/
Why a scandal? I think the project is great, but I completely understand why Migros is abolishing it. After all, the Cumulus points are not given out of goodwill but for reasons of market research or to analyze individual consumer behavior. This is not the case with the Soli card and it is therefore clear that Migros does not want to continue "giving away" these points. If you want to donate the points to charitable institutions, you can continue to do so.
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I meant that it is a scandal that Migros wants to abolish the Soli card and not the Soli card project in and of itself. The Soli card is simply too big for Migros (it raises more money than all the other charities put together). I don't understand why Migros can't do without market research for the Soli card! The points are not necessarily given away, but the purchase is rewarded with about 1% discount. A bit of good will from Migros would be appropriate. What do Migros managers actually earn? They probably don't realize (or are well aware!) that the Soli card is a project for the poor! I have yet to hear a single sensible reason why we should abolish the gift card.
And for the reason mentioned above, I don't think it's a scandal. As I said, I think the project is great, but I do understand Migros, and the argument about high wages is completely out of place here. Besides, Migros is committed to helping others in many places, so the accusation doesn't count either.
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The brine card will be closed at the end of March 2014! We appeal to you to switch to the "alternative" Soli card
We discussed this with Migros for a long time, and even after more than a year there was no sign of a viable solution for the current Soli card with its ingenious collection concept. It was with a heavy heart that we finally gave in, because after all, Migros vouchers have become an existential component for some organizations and individual emergency aid recipients.
From the end of March 2014, we will be collecting differently with the Soli card:
The current red Soli card account will be closed. You will now have to open your own Cumulus account and set up a donation order to the new Solikarte account. To make this changeover a little easier for you, special registration forms are available to order (unfortunately only a limited number). All you or another person in your household has to do is fill in the form, send it off and you can start collecting points. The points go directly into your Solikarte account.
http://solikarte.ch/de/bestellen/
Alternatively, you can also take a "normal" Cumulus card from Migros (available in every branch) and set up a donation order to the Soli card on the Cumulus page so that all the points collected are transferred to the new Soli card. This only needs to be done once, the points will then go directly to the Soli card account until the donation order is canceled.
Spread the news around you! Word-of-mouth propaganda is extremely important, as it has helped the Solikarte to grow in size and weight and we can never reach everyone via the Internet. Our organizations and the people who support them are dependent on the amount of donations not collapsing at the end of March.
We hope that you will remain supportive of our idea and the people behind it despite the change in system. Thank you for your understanding and your commitment!
With solidarity greetings
Your Solikarten team
P.s.: Collecting together (within a household) remains permitted. All you have to do is enter your details.