Are Gift Cards a 'real' product?

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How often do you on a personal basis buy Gift Cards? Or Receive them?
Is it a practical Gift? Do you have it as an additional Service/Product?

Emily Harris · Accepted Answer

I find gift cards to be both practical and versatile. I buy and receive them fairly often. They're perfect for ensuring the recipient gets something they truly want. Plus, some businesses offer them as an additional service or product, making them a convenient option. Speaking about gifts, any sticker mule reviews? I want to gift something personalized and special for my old friend. I would be very gratul for recommendations.

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@lord_svp Gift cards already exist. And the whole point of them is that a giver checks the stores providing the service/product a receiver may be interested in and buys a gift card in this store for a person. Why do they need to buy your abstract, vague gift card 'for parents'?

And again, toddlers are children; they want surprises, and they want a gift for themselves. Why do you buy a gift card for a toddler and give it to their parent?? What is the whole point of this gift then? 
If it is a birthday, you should present something to a person having a birthday, shouldn't you? 
And if you just want to support a parent, then give them money.

Tammy Martin · Answer

Gift cards are indeed considered 'real' products, as they represent a tangible or digital form of stored value that can be exchanged for goods or services at a particular retailer or within a specific network of businesses. While they may not be physical items in the traditional sense, their value lies in the ability to be redeemed for a variety of products or experiences. Gift cards have become a popular and convenient way for people to give and receive gifts, offering flexibility and choice to the recipients. Additionally, retailers benefit from the sale of gift cards as they encourage customer loyalty and provide a guaranteed future sale when the card is redeemed. Overall, gift cards play a significant role in the retail market and are recognized as legitimate and valuable products.

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@lord_svp I am not getting what are you're saying and why. Who is giving a card to whom and why?

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@lord_svp of course not. Child wants a surprise, not a practical gift.

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That is a great gift for a friend living in another country or city.

Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@maxwellcdavis Would you buy a gift card for someone today?

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Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@suraj_anjaana That’s nice, do you find it practical?

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Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@diana_iun Nice. Do you think/commonly see Gift Cards for Children products? And knowing that you can use it within a year, do you think its interesting as a gift to a child?

Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@diana_iun Awesome perspective! Thanks a lot for your help :)

Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@diana_iun Interesting, how often do you use gift cards for your friends?

Lord Brian Dean-Madanamootoo · Answer

@diana_iun I meant, for the parents. Knowing that you can keep the gift card for 1 year, do you think its a practical gift? (3months old baby to 5Yr old Toddler)

Are Gift Cards a 'real' product?

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