Comments on: Gift cards vs Cash

By: Keith

Keith — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:33:40 +0000

My wife and I are considering going on a Carnival Vacation cruise to Progresso, Mexico, and then Cozumel. It is a five Day get-away starting out of Mobile. Anyone have any knowledge about this cruise trip? My spouse and i aren’t able to find much information related to Progresso

By: Trains O Scale

Trains O Scale — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:42:25 +0000

I must say that i really dont see the point of a gift card. If they did gift cards that cost you seven pounds but were worth a tenner it would worth it. But what is the point in making something that can be spent ANYWHERE limited to just one shop? A gift card says “i cant be bothered” just as much as cash.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 07:26:53 +0000

I think that should be the reason that gift cards are personal or cash is impersonal that’s what the people or society believe. The value is same but the views are very different.

By: Yes, A Gift Card Is A Great Present

Yes, A Gift Card Is A Great Present — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:36:23 +0000

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By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com

DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad.com — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:45:59 +0000

If you are going the gift card– you should go cash.

Cash is always the right color and right size.

By: Justin

Justin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:46:50 +0000

Gift cards for specific stores generally don’t have fees. IME, these days, only gift cards for VISA, AMEX and MC seem to have fees.

By: fwisp.com

fwisp.com — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:54:43 +0000

Gift cards vs Cash…

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By: fwisp

fwisp — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:49:39 +0000

Cash is way better. I had a bad recent experience – received an AMEX gift card from a friend for my last birthday. The card wasn’t working so I had to spend hours on the phone with AMEX who were not helpful at all. I end up receiving a new card in the mail three weeks after my actual birthday.

By: George Alarcon

George Alarcon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:10:04 +0000

I would rather just hand out cash to friends and family for special occasions in a gift card to make it a little more special. Gift cards are fine but cold cash can’t be beat any where. Plus, you don’t have to trouble over paying that fee.

overall, gift cards are limiting and inconvenient to the end user.

By: Bucksome

Bucksome — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 14:28:30 +0000

I agree with most of the other comments. Gift cards are good gifts when you match the card with the recipient. For example, my sister was going on a Carnival cruise so I bought her a gift card for on-board credit. My mom and dad have virtually everything they need so I buy them gift cards to their favorite restaurants.

I never, ever buy those AMEX or VISA gift cards.