Cash vs. Gift Card
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The Shopping - are you done? thread brought up the subject of giving Gift Certificates (otherwise known as Gift Cards around here). I wonder why not just give cash? Why restrict the receipient to spend the money at only one location with a Gift Card when cash can be spent on anything anywhere?
If someone is going to give me spending money, I'd prefer cash instead of a Gift Card. Opinions?
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If someone is going to give me spending money, I'd prefer cash instead of a Gift Card. Opinions?
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My .02. A gift card shows a little more thought was put into the gift. I know which restaurants my son likes and I know where he and his wife get their hair cut, so I make the trips to get the certificates.
There is nothing wrong with cash. The gift card, to me, is a bit more personal, I like to receive them, though cold hard cash is never refused.
There is nothing wrong with cash. The gift card, to me, is a bit more personal, I like to receive them, though cold hard cash is never refused.
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I prefer cash. gifts cards have nasty little restrictions in them and some decay over time.
i.e. they are charged a fee every month until there is nothing left.
i.e. they are charged a fee every month until there is nothing left.
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Originally Posted by Lainey,Dec 21 2009, 07:10 PM
My .02. A gift card shows a little more thought was put into the gift. I know which restaurants my son likes and I know where he and his wife get their hair cut, so I make the trips to get the certificates.
There is nothing wrong with cash. The gift card, to me, is a bit more personal, I like to receive them, though cold hard cash is never refused.
There is nothing wrong with cash. The gift card, to me, is a bit more personal, I like to receive them, though cold hard cash is never refused.
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Personally I think gift cards are a pain.
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People, please send me the gift cards you don't want, or the ones you think you might forget to use.
If you buy a gift card for a place the recipients will frequent, it will get used. I've always used every gift card or gift certificate I've received.
I know some folks who toss them in a drawer and forget about them, but they have a lot more $$ than we do.
If you buy a gift card for a place the recipients will frequent, it will get used. I've always used every gift card or gift certificate I've received.
I know some folks who toss them in a drawer and forget about them, but they have a lot more $$ than we do.
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Originally Posted by Jumpy Guy,Dec 22 2009, 09:57 AM
With 33% of gift cards never cashed in, they are a retailers dream.
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I have done both. Depends on who the person is and what exactly they want. I have also used pre-paid debit cards as well.