General

[russc]

I've always considered gift cards to be an extremely insulting gift. At least with cash and a quirky card, you aren't forcing someone to go to a particular store. I was talking with some of my friends, and they all see them as practical and thoughtful gifts for those people you can't think of a real gift for. I go by the idea that you should at least give a gift a try. I mean, they can always go out and exchange the thing if they don't like it, which ends up being the same deal as a gift card.

[dukie]

I like gift cards, mind you people usually ask me where I shop first. It wouldn't be so great to get a gift card where you cannot get anything that you actually use.

[Heebs]

I only like gift cards if they are to a store I'll actually go to, I prefer cash though.

[Titus]

Ever see Seinfeld "The Deal" Jerry inadvertently offends Elaine by giving her $182 in cash as a gift and a card that reads "To a wonderful girl, a great pal, and more"?

Made me think of that.

It's a tough call, I personally hate gift cards (although if someone gives Amber a Fredrick's of Hollywood gift cert I won't complain).

I'm always all over the place for the holidays and if the person doesn't know me but gets me a GC, I always end up hunting to try and find someone to trade with me, then if the person who gave the GC to me finds out, then their offended, it's a lose lose situation.

But a Gas Card never hurts, or one to the local grocery store isn't bad. Those are common things that help out.

[hummerking]

i always ask/know where the person shops before buying a gift card, i wouldnt buy my dad a card to barnes and noble or my mom a card to the homedepo. like titus said, a gas card is always a hit unless the person got their car taken away for a dui.

[Harbinger[TG]]

It really all depends on the store. I prefer the visa gift cards that can be used anywhere.

[super-cameron]

I love them. I can get exactly what I want with one.

If only there was an MCB gift card...hmmmm

[Frink]

Insultingly pratical!

Nah, it depends who your giving it to. If ther person would be insulted by you not putting thought into the gift, then don't. If they don't give a damn, why not?

Wife, Friends, Parents: No

Younger Siblings: Yes

[Marauder_Pilot]

I personally love gift cards.

[HurtCow]

While when giving one I always think it's kind of impersonal like 'I don't know you well enough to know what you like', they're my favorite thing to receive. When people ask me I tell them I'd prefer a GC to one of a few different stores. Easier for them and I get what I want.