Do you hate shopping for the perfect gift? If gift giving is wearing you out, it's aging you at the same time. Dreading giving because of the endless, hopefuless search is hardly the attitude of true giving.
The anti-aging, anti-stress solution? Gift Certificates. But don't shop in the mall where you get dollar for dollar. With auction gift certificates, you can get twice the bang for your buck.
US $.21
Benefits of Gift Certificate Giving
- Set you price and never go over. Try that in the mall or online store.
- Never get the wrong size again.
- Never worry that your friends or family will struggle with returning the item
- Customize your gift to the store or product type without have to pick the item
- Never duplicate another giver's gift
- More personal than cash; shows you made the effort
- Never pay higher shipping than a single stamp
Best of all you can give something of value, for a very low price. Business often give that little extra just to get the new customer you are sending them. Look for extra discounts from restaurants, magazines subscriptions and travel packages.
Tips to Keep from Getting Burned by Your Gift Giving
- Watch for expiration dates
- When buying online, make sure shipping charges or free or minimal
- Ask if the card includes extra fees or dormancy for the user
- Ask if the card has limitation of purchases
- Bankrupt business can give the ultimate burn - stick with stable companies
Tips for Happy Giving
- Make sure you give to only those that will redeem the gift or you both lose out
- Encourage a quick redemption to avoid lose or other pitfalls
- Make sure the card is redeemable in your recipient's locale
- Try to customize to your recipient's favorite story or hobby
- Grocery cards to those with limited income are usually more welcome than expensive department store cards
- Wrap you certificate in glitzy paper and bows or a fun gift card
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