Adam@Home by Rob Harrell for January 09, 2010
January 08, 2010
January 10, 2010
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Adam: Hello. I'd like to return this item. Man: Sure. Let's fill out the form. Wait. This gift is still wrapped. Adam: Yes. Man: Okay...but why are you returning it without seeing what's inside? Adam: I don't have to. It's from my Uncle Burl. He gets me the same awful gift every year. Man: What is it? Adam: A gift card to this store. Man: !
I’d rather give or get cash (or a check) than a gift card. The only exception would be if I was afraid the recipient would blow the money on something not good for them. Gift cards can have fees if they aren’t used in a certain amount of time, and it is a problem if the store goes out of business, or the local one closes. Our family does a lot of shopping on-line, because we can compare prices & features easily. If we’re given a gift card, we can’t shop around for the best deal, or even get exactly what we want, if that store doesn’t carry the model we prefer. The only gift cards/certificates I’d even consider are the ones for restaurants, IF you have an idea what sort of food that person likes.