so if i decide to get a gift certificate to a store as a gift for a couple in there 40's.. what store would be good?
(bed bath beyond, macys, pier1, etc..)
2007-08-07 10:16:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
or is a gift certificate to store tacky?
2007-08-07 10:17:38 · update #1
If you don't know the couple well, you might want to stick to one of the 'general' gift cards from MasterCard or one of the major companies. That way they can choose the store. On the other hand, if you know they just bought a home, how about Home Depot or Lowe's? I know couples nowadays who actually ASK for those! Otherwise, I think the ones you thought of are fine -- choose the one that gives them a lot of options for use. Finally, NO, it's not tacky at all -- maybe not so many years ago it was a little odd, but in today's world a lot of people are thrilled to receive a gift card so they can choose a gift. It sure beats returning something they don't want. I know people who have been married for 25 years and they still have some of their wedding gifts collecting dust in their attics -- you know, those avocado green fondue sets with the stainless steel skinny forks!!!
2007-08-07 10:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by felixthecat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd have to get a 'gift certificate' to a place you know that they could 'shop in' ... but if they have a computer, most places have 'online stores' where they could 'spend their gift card' (they don't give 'certificates' any more) ... and since Bed, Bath & Beyond is 'all about the home' I'd say that would be the 'best' gift card you could buy ... it has the 'most neat stuff' as well as all of the 'little stuff' they might want but won't get as 'wedding gifts' ... I got the B,B&B REGULARLY just to 'see' what 'little things' I can bring home ... I bought some new 'pot holders' for my husband in the 'color' he chose for the kitchen a few months ago, and am now working on 'changing' our 'spice storage' to something that 'looks neater' and is more 'now' ... my HUSBAND does the 'big cooking' so I want him to 'really enjoy going into the kitchen' ... he buys 'bath stuff' and candles for me, since the 'bathroom' is where I go to relax in the tub ... and he washes my back EVERY TIME I take a bath when he's home.
2007-08-07 10:23:04 · answer #2 · answered by Kris L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bed bath beyond is great!!!! But if they are in their 40s they might already have some of the basic stuff that younger newly weds have. In this case you might want to use Sears. I'm sure they can use appliances or a gift card to go towards something in that area. And even Sears has a lot of stuff that Bed Bath and beyond has.
2007-08-07 10:21:19 · answer #3 · answered by EchosOfAngels 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bed Bath and Beyond would be my first store choice. How about a Visa/Mastercard or Discover gift card instead. Then they are totally free to spend it how they want. There's usually a fee to the buyer for those ($5) but sometimes if you bank at where you buy it the fee is either waived or lowered.
2007-08-07 10:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by J M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A gift certificate to Travel Agency
2007-08-07 10:34:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it were for someone I knew I would get a gift certificate for a nice (kinda) resturant. Like if there is an AppleBees where you are or Chilis. something like that.
If you want it for a store then I would say Bed Bath and Beyond or Peir 1.
2007-08-07 15:45:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift certificate is practical and will be well-received! Bed Bath and Beyond or Home Depot- you know it'll be used quickly.
2007-08-07 10:25:01 · answer #7 · answered by RSJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that the Visa/Mastercard is a great idea, but if you want to get one for a store, either Bed, Bath & Beyond or a store where they registered.
2007-08-07 10:26:22 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say either to a store the registered at or an open gift certificate from visa or mastercard if you don't want to do cash or check.
2007-08-07 10:19:32 · answer #9 · answered by Kermit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how much you are wanting to spend, but you can consider a certificate to a lovely restaurant in their area.
Since they are in ther 40's they most likely have their household items. A night out would be wonderful. If they happen to have children - offer to babysit too.
If cost is a concern - give them enough for an indulgent dessert.
2007-08-07 10:27:34 · answer #10 · answered by Pamala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋