I have no problem with gift cards...my rationale is that it allows the person to get what they want. I personally like them. As this year was the first year that I actually bought gifts for a large number of people (as I have a job to finance that now), most of them got actual material items...because I either knew what to get them, or I knew they;d like what they were getting. For 3 people, I am getting gift cards. They are all to Tim Hortons, a coffee chain in the area. Two are in high school, and the other is in college...I figure I can't go wrong. the older one is just impossible to shop for, so I figure a gift card will allow him to treat himself to a few drinks at a place I know he goes frequently. and I really don't know the other two well enough to get them a present that fits them perfectly...so they're both getting gift cards to Tim's as well.
If the person goes to the establishment often enough, I see no reason not to get them a card for that place. they obviously like it...
This year, I'm hoping I get more cash than gift cards, because most of my shopping is done at online stores. however, I know I'm getting at least one card for Walmart...I'll find some way to spend it.
If the person goes to the establishment often enough, I see no reason not to get them a card for that place. they obviously like it...
This year, I'm hoping I get more cash than gift cards, because most of my shopping is done at online stores. however, I know I'm getting at least one card for Walmart...I'll find some way to spend it.