Is it better to give cash or gift cards as gifts and which gift cards are best? amex? - GoFuckYourself.com

bausch · 06-06-2008, 05:15 AM

Is it better to give cash as a gift or a gift card and if giving a gift card, which one is the best one that can be used almost everywhere? I don't want to buy them a gift certificate at a store but one they can use anywhere. Amex?

Do banks usually sell gift cards etc that are same as cash and can be used anywhere? I have no clue because I have never really gave anyone a gift card before that can be used anywhere in lieu of cash.

Libertine · 06-06-2008, 05:22 AM

The best thing would probably be to just buy a gift.

If someone has actually indicated that he wants money instead of gifts, cash is best.

MichelleB · 06-06-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bausch

Is it better to give cash as a gift or a gift card and if giving a gift card, which one is the best one that can be used almost everywhere? I don't want to buy them a gift certificate at a store but one they can use anywhere. Amex?

Do banks usually sell gift cards etc that are same as cash and can be used anywhere? I have no clue because I have never really gave anyone a gift card before that can be used anywhere in lieu of cash.

Most pharmacy type stores Like Walgreens or Rite Aid, they have cards you can just put an amount on and it can be used anywhere like a credit card.

datawookiee · 06-06-2008, 07:56 AM

i'd say cash.. a gift card is like cash.. only not. its like trading money in for something thats of the same value only a lot less useful.

fris · 06-06-2008, 07:59 AM

green is the best

SirMoby · 06-06-2008, 08:13 AM

Cash is better then a gift card because most gift cards expire at some point. However, if you know that they're going to buy something from a certain place anyway then a gift card is more thoughtful then cash.

undersoul · 06-06-2008, 08:17 AM

money is best!

tranza · 06-06-2008, 09:50 AM

I prefer give cash!

Adultnet · 06-06-2008, 10:59 AM

cash is best

sniperwolf · 06-06-2008, 11:29 AM

cash is more useful but if you think you can give a gift card for a specific product you intend to give then that's more better and thoughtful of you!

baddog · 06-06-2008, 11:34 AM

Gift cards are for when you don't want the recipient to use the money to pay bills, but rather to get something for them self.

cleopatra0628 · 06-06-2008, 02:11 PM

buy a gift. makes more sicerity and thoughtfulness

06-06-2008, 05:15 AM	#1
bausch Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,017	Is it better to give cash or gift cards as gifts and which gift cards are best? amex? Is it better to give cash as a gift or a gift card and if giving a gift card, which one is the best one that can be used almost everywhere? I don't want to buy them a gift certificate at a store but one they can use anywhere. Amex? Do banks usually sell gift cards etc that are same as cash and can be used anywhere? I have no clue because I have never really gave anyone a gift card before that can be used anywhere in lieu of cash. Last edited by bausch; 06-06-2008 at 05:16 AM..

06-06-2008, 05:22 AM	#2
Libertine sex dwarf Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 17,860	The best thing would probably be to just buy a gift. If someone has actually indicated that he wants money instead of gifts, cash is best. __________________ /(bb\|[^b]{2})/

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06-06-2008, 08:13 AM	#6
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datawookiee Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 146	i'd say cash.. a gift card is like cash.. only not. its like trading money in for something thats of the same value only a lot less useful.

06-06-2008, 09:50 AM	#8
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06-06-2008, 11:29 AM	#10
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06-06-2008, 11:34 AM	#11
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	Gift cards are for when you don't want the recipient to use the money to pay bills, but rather to get something for them self.

06-06-2008, 02:11 PM	#12
cleopatra0628 Confirmed User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 278	buy a gift. makes more sicerity and thoughtfulness