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James R
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 Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:50 am Post subject: Would you say Gift Cards an acceptable gift option and what is a reasonable fee to pay to purchase one? |
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| Hi everyone,I am currently conducting research for a study into the perception of Gift Cards and whether they are an 'acceptable' gift for someone.Gift Vouchers are being replaced more and more these days with cards, and people see them as a convenient way to get a gift, especially when you do not have a clue what to get someone!Do you think gift cards are a fair gift or just the 'lazy' option? Does it matter who it’s for and the occasion? Also what is an acceptable fee to pay for a Gift Card before you have even topped it up?Any thoughts would be really helpful, and further still, if you have the time the link below is a really short questionnaire on it (will take 30 secs max..honest!)http://www.my3q.com/home2/223/payzone/66990.phtmlThanks for your help! |
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HelenH
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:55 am Post subject: |
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i don't mind gift cards,they are the best option for people that have to post presents,as by the time you have bought a gift and paid the postage it is getting to be expensive,and at least you can get what you want then,and although some will say it limits you to a certain shop,i still wouldn't send cash through the post,and a gift card is more personal than postal order's as the person has taken the time to choose a shop that you use anyway  |
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Dirtyleg
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| Determine which store that the person you're considering getting the gift card for is most interested in. I personally appreciate getting gift cards to Gander Mountain. It's a sporting goods store. I use the gift cards from xmas and my birthday to purchase my licenses for spring turkey hunting.Gift cards to places to eat always go over well. Also, getting a gas card couldn't be a nicer gift to give right now. I'd go with around $25 or so. |
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i fought the law
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:56 am Post subject: |
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| i reckon theyre a good idea, especialy if youre not sure what they like anymore. i normaly get the £20 ones. |
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riverkid01
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:58 am Post subject: |
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| It kind of depends on the person receiving it. Sometimes a gift card can display a lack of thought. Other times it works. |
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keeperofusedshadows
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| I don't see anything "lazy" about them. It allows anyone to get what they want.I don't know of any company that charges a fee for their gift cards, and as far as what amount to put on the card, I would say $20 is a nice amount. (More for an adult if you can afford it, and less for a child) |
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Les
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 3:59 am Post subject: |
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| no, I dont think they are a good idea, you would be better giving hard cash! My partner's workplace gave him a maestro pre-paid gift card following the birth of our son, it caused alot of problems, Argos wouldnt take it, the guy apparently checked his computer it said no!! So I phoned the card company and they told me anywhere that takes maestro accepts it and argos should I was tempted to go and shout at the argos guy! then we held up a huge queue at Tescos checkout then had to go to customer services they had to make a few phonecalls, plus everyone expects a pin these days and we still had to sign, you cant use it online basically it was an ordeal just to spend it! It is the retailers faults though as they have "never seen them before" |
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The Happy Murcia
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:00 am Post subject: |
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| They`re great idea,,£10 to £20 |
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evilgimp
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| Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 4:17 am Post subject: |
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| Gift cards are fine. People never know what to buy me and I have serious doubts about what to buy for certain relatives. For example, one bother has a birthday on Boxing day. The chances are all inspiration will have been exhausted for Christmas. Gift cards show I know, broadly, the sort of thing he might like and give him the option of making his own selection. Even better, gift cards can be used for part payment or several can be aggregated towards more expensive items.Giving or receiving a gift card is MUCH less embarrassing than giving or receiving an unwanted or inappropriate gift. Money, although of the same value, seems less special - even a bit embarrassing ... as though the person needs the money.I expect the gift card to be free but might pay a small amount (definitely less than £1) if there was some extra value associated with the card itself. |
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