sanjo 2 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 Anyone here buy and give gift cards? Or like getting them? Not personal enough or just the ticket as a good present? I read somewhere recently of how big a percentage are not used. Seems silly to me, I sure use any I would get. Link to post Share on other sites
kokodoko 67 Posted December 24, 2010 Share Posted December 24, 2010 I just gave an itunes gift voucher. i got it free with a camera i bought.. i dont use itunes. win win.. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 Better than cash I'd say, as long as they are for a place that you just KNOW the recipient will like. Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted December 25, 2010 Share Posted December 25, 2010 I find the idea of giving money awkward. At least a gift card or voucher shows some effort and thought. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Agree Kev. But you need to know your recipient. #1 son was given a large gift certificate for his 18th and has 'lost' it, he was able to go to the store and have it looked up on their system, but he has never bothered. I thought it would be a good gift and suggested it. I was wrong. I used them for gifts for SILs 10 kids this year for birthdays, easier to send to another state, and something they enjoyed - going shopping with their own 'money'. Our 4 received itunes vouchers this Christmas - lovely sentiment, but they 'file share' and so do not use itunes. I however DO use itunes, as does Papa...so we will exchange them with the kids for cash. They are a great idea, but only if chosen wisely - as with most other gifts. Link to post Share on other sites
Mintyjulep 0 Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 I agree with MB It makes life easier for the givers of course - nice for parents who are already rushed off their feet trying to buy for the younger cousins and get xmas dinner organised. Personally I don't give gift cards, but then I don't really give presents to anyone unless I happen to walk past something that is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Always use your gift cards!! Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 Friend of my lady buys here a 10,000 yen gift card thingy for one of our favorite restaurants every year. I always look forward to that. It most definitely gets used! Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 no thanks.....I'd rather have cash Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 cash sounds more flexible. Link to post Share on other sites
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