tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post5178525062402406202..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: Your Thoughts on Gift CardsLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-7285201446575933612022-09-15T14:18:25.480-07:002022-09-15T14:18:25.480-07:00Hi Farhana,
I like that saying -- virtue overdone ...Hi Farhana,<br />I like that saying -- virtue overdone becomes a vice. That's so true. It's easy to become wrapped up in saving the most money that that alone consumes us. <br />Thank you for your perspective!Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-40297777585612827102022-09-14T19:49:16.120-07:002022-09-14T19:49:16.120-07:00I prefer to save GC until I'm ready to purchas...I prefer to save GC until I'm ready to purchase a useful and/or beautiful item. The GC would allow me to splurge on a practical item I wanted ;D. I wouldn't use GC to buy impulse items just because I didn't pay for them. I wouldn't scrimp or pinch though as "virtue overdone becomes a vice", especially when it comes to being frugal. I'd donate the GC if it'd cost me more for an unwanted purchase. I appreciate any gift card unless it's from a company whose values/ practices don't resonate with me. It's a double blessing and I'm thankful for it.Farhanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246847165686144720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-4982573895414485062022-09-14T10:13:29.814-07:002022-09-14T10:13:29.814-07:00Thanks for that tip, Diane. I have a Visa gift car...Thanks for that tip, Diane. I have a Visa gift card to use. I'll follow your advice.Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-19657657927324039502022-09-13T14:14:39.164-07:002022-09-13T14:14:39.164-07:00Those visa gc can be a pain. Here’s a tip that wor...Those visa gc can be a pain. Here’s a tip that works at Walmart anyway. The cashier has to type in the value of the card and hit credit on their side before you run it. I always make sure I use it when I exceed the amount of the card so I can be done with it. <br /><br />DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-75935604009731586482022-09-13T13:50:00.835-07:002022-09-13T13:50:00.835-07:00Hi Kris,
A gas card would sure be timely right now...Hi Kris,<br />A gas card would sure be timely right now. A gas gift card would also be helpful for someone planning a vacation. Thanks for the input.Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-70911502573653044312022-09-13T13:47:44.159-07:002022-09-13T13:47:44.159-07:00Hi Diane,
I like that suggestions to pass the card...Hi Diane,<br />I like that suggestions to pass the card on to the person behind you. I'm sure the kind gesture is appreciated. Thank you for the idea!Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-69371589753224154192022-09-13T13:46:14.846-07:002022-09-13T13:46:14.846-07:00Hi Veronica,
that's a very good suggestion. I&...Hi Veronica,<br />that's a very good suggestion. I'll look into that option for my very low balance cards. Thank you!Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-82119709247195511052022-09-13T13:45:24.022-07:002022-09-13T13:45:24.022-07:00Hi Alice,
Those are definite downsides -- no locat...Hi Alice,<br />Those are definite downsides -- no location nearby or cards that require hoops to jump through before using. Thanks for mentioning those.Lilinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-45197295980888428412022-09-13T09:06:09.047-07:002022-09-13T09:06:09.047-07:00I find that it's easy to forget to use gift ca...I find that it's easy to forget to use gift cards, especially digital ones. That being said, I do enjoy receiving them except if there aren't any places close to me to use them. A friend from across the state gave me one once and didn't realize that the closest usable location was at least 45 minutes away and not in an area that I frequent. It was kindly intended but was more stressful than enjoyable to use. <br /><br />My list of gift cards is very similar to Alice's. I sometimes have given gas gift cards and that has been well received. I am more likely to give someone a gift card that I won't use instead of re-gifting it but I don't see anything wrong with re-gifting them.Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298736800572524986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-23532096550673848732022-09-13T07:08:16.711-07:002022-09-13T07:08:16.711-07:00I love gift cards! I just used a couple large gc ...I love gift cards! I just used a couple large gc from home goods this weekend when we were in Salt Lake City. I bought myself a couple things I needed, and then a couple things I just wanted. I have a whole purse full of them because I tend to forget to use them. I don’t like digital cards. I never remember to use those. As for what I do when I have just a little on them. Sometimes I save them, but I have also given it to the person behind me in line to finish off. <br /><br />DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-79276336528927077802022-09-13T05:33:55.267-07:002022-09-13T05:33:55.267-07:00When I received a gift card to a business I don’t ...When I received a gift card to a business I don’t support, I was able to donate the value of the gift card to St Jude’s Research Hospital with their CardCash program. This is also a great option for cards that have a low balance- every little bit helps!Veronicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-57599604503782788322022-09-13T04:12:30.411-07:002022-09-13T04:12:30.411-07:00I'm not a big gift card lover. I don't oft...I'm not a big gift card lover. I don't often receive gift cards either but I have given them out as gifts. I make sure to only purchase cards at stores that I know the recipient can find that won't cost too much. Meijer grocery stores, Subway sandwich, coffee shops are my favorites for giving. When/If I ever receive a card it seems to be for strange places that aren't even anywhere near me so I have to search to use them making them useless to me. Other ones I have to activate first while others need a pin or you need to use the credit (or is it the debit) button at the register. Too many times it has been rejected and then I have to figure out why. We had one that came with a users guide. I therefore do not like receiving gift cards. We have one right now that is sitting in a drawer and we just can't push ourselves to use it because it will reject until we find a place that will accept it. <br /><br />AliceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com