Just wondering....
Who thinks gift cards are a great idea and who thinks they are too impersonal
Will a personal card help or not????
2006-11-21 05:45:00 · 15 answers · asked by williamzo 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Christmas
I guess it just depends on who your buying it for... significant other it probably could be considered as impersonal...but then again if you buy you significant other a victoria sectet certificate it might be a bit better. I have never been the type to by clothing for girlfriends so since that it what they want i do gift cards. although it is good to do jewelry also. As for kids well half the time they dont really care so a gift card is perfect. Parents, bros, sisters, well i guess you just use your best judgement.
2006-11-21 05:55:13 · answer #1 · answered by johnjd_cmu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift cards rock! They let people get what they want. If you want, wrap them in a creative way like put it in a frame or an empty ornament (I've seen them at Wal-Mart and the dollar store) and you can decorate and make it a little more personal. A personal card is a nice touch as well.
Have you ever seen the gift cards that are Visa or Mastercards? You can usually get them in a mall or at a bank. They are nice because you can use them wherever a place takes credit cards, and that gives the recipient the freedom of shopping where they like to shop.
2006-11-21 16:57:04 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like getting gift cards for christmas because then i can pick what i want. also, if i don't know really what to get someone i get them a gift card to their favorite store, then they can get whatever they want. i think gift cards are a great idea.
2006-11-21 15:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by Mae 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love gift cards
2006-11-21 13:52:18 · answer #4 · answered by schoolot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who you're shopping for. Gift cards are great for coworkers, since you may not know their precise taste, and teenagers who like to do their own shopping. I almost never buy gift cards for immediate family unless they request one. My sister just bought a new house, for example, so this year she gets a gift card so she can buy something for her house.
2006-11-21 13:53:39 · answer #5 · answered by lcraesharbor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea. Too impersonal and worse than cash because a gift card limits choices. I you do not have time to shop cash may be OK. If you don't know what the person wants inquire on the QT with his/her relatives and friends.
2006-11-21 16:12:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think gift cards are terrific, they allow the receiver to get what they would like, and saves time and stress on the giver of the gift!
2006-11-21 13:56:14 · answer #7 · answered by soulful thinker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it's for someone you know would rather buy their own stuff then get something they may not like and have to pretend they do, then yes! Gift cards are awesome. I especially like them because I get to go shopping for something I like (which is fun), plus I'm not using my own money (which is EXTRA fun).
2006-11-21 15:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by tiffanyrpunk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a gift card they pick out what they want saves hard feelings
2006-11-21 14:22:34 · answer #9 · answered by clarence w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez...you just may as well hand them the cash. anyway I heard that some thieves are actually hiking the numbers off the back of the cards, waiting a couple of days and then going on line with the numbers to buy stuff.
2006-11-21 13:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by tryingmypatience 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋