Comments on: The Perils of Pre-Paid Gift Cards http://www.pfadvice.com/2009/11/19/the-perils-of-pre-paid-gift-cards/ Bridging the gap between saving money and investing Thu, 23 May 2013 03:01:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Gail http://www.pfadvice.com/2009/11/19/the-perils-of-pre-paid-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-655101 Gail Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:42:13 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5410#comment-655101 Gift cards given as gifts can be pains. I realize that this isn’t about a logo card, but several years ago my brother gave me a gift card to Starbucks. I asked him gently if he realized I didn’t drink coffee. He knew I didn’t drink coffee but said they had nice treats there. The closest onee is close to 30 miles away and not located near any place that we frequent. I ended up giving the card away. Yet again this year another Starbucks card. WHY? When you give a gift card try to be sure it is appropriate to the person receiving it or give them cash or nothing. He knows I love to read and would have been thrilled with a B&N card or even a Walmart card. But yet again I have a gift card rattling around in my purse for a place I have never been to nor have any plans on going to!

]]> By: John DeFlumeri jr http://www.pfadvice.com/2009/11/19/the-perils-of-pre-paid-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-653493 John DeFlumeri jr Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:57:37 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5410#comment-653493 Jennifer, you explained the whole matter very well. I don’t think i would buy them ever again.

John DeFlumeri Jr.

]]> By: George http://www.pfadvice.com/2009/11/19/the-perils-of-pre-paid-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-653488 George Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:43:46 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5410#comment-653488 Now that is a holiday financial advice article. Lines like “I know of one person…” are always sad to see; but what an excellent summary of these ridiculous card programs!
I worked at GameStop for 2 years, and our gift cards had a maintenance fee that started after a year.

]]> By: DayByDay http://www.pfadvice.com/2009/11/19/the-perils-of-pre-paid-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-653472 DayByDay Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:58 +0000 http://www.savingadvice.com/blog/?p=5410#comment-653472 I stick to writing checks for cash gifts. No problems, no fees.

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