What kind of gift card would you prefer?

[pagas]

I am collecting money to get a thank you gift for our Daisy Troop leaders and I have received a pretty nice amount.  I originally though spa or restaurant, but then was given the suggestion of Nordstrom, that way that can use it solely on themselves (spa or shopping), but I am second guessing myself.

Anyone have any better ideas?  

[arch01]

I'd suck up the activation costs and get a Visa GC.

[elleblue]

I'd prefer a Nordstrom gift card, not really into spa treatments* and most restaurants that offer gift cards aren't my thing.


*I realize I'm strange but I don't like people touching me that much, lol.

[candreco]

I'd prefer the Nordstrom card. That is not how my troop rolls though, lol.

[clairedunphy]

Nordstrom is a nice idea. There are a variety of things they could spend it on there.

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 12:25:12 GMT -5 arch01 said:

I'd suck up the activation costs and get a Visa GC.

Why not just give cash?  I don't understand Visa GCs.

[ijack]

May 3, 2016 12:25:29 GMT -5 elleblue said:

I'd prefer a Nordstrom gift card, not really into spa treatments* and most restaurants that offer gift cards aren't my thing.


*I realize I'm strange but I don't like people touching me that much, lol.

Don't the majority of restaurants offer gift cards? Even the nicest ones here do.

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 12:29:30 GMT -5 loonylunalovegood said:

I would be pissed if I got a Nordstrom gc, only because there no Nordstrom anywhere near here. I go for a Visa gc when I'm not sure. Yeah, the three extra bucks suck, but at least I know I'm giving something useful.

There is a Nordstrom here, so that isn't an issue.

[Deleted]

NORDSTROM!!


I always get one for DS's teachers.

[karmasabiotch]

Visa GC so it can be used where she chooses to use it.

[bonquiqui]

Nordstrom

[10nille]

Nordstrom, I'd be more excited at their gc than a restaurant one.

[kris356]

May 3, 2016 12:28:45 GMT -5 pagas said:

May 3, 2016 12:25:12 GMT -5 arch01 said:

I'd suck up the activation costs and get a Visa GC.

Why not just give cash?  I don't understand Visa GCs.

How is it different than any other GC if you think of it this way? Why give a Nordstrom gift card, just give the cash.

I like Visa GC cause I can use them anywhere I want. My grandma sends me one for my birthday and Christmas and it is awesome.

I agree with no to the restaurant GC unless you know it is somewhere the go, I have a wallet full of unused gift cards for places we never go that we have gotten as gifts.

[janegold]

I would prefer Nordstrom.

[rageragerage]

I would do Target personally.

[cabbagecabbage]

I would prefer not Nordstrom since it boxes you into fancy stuff for lack of a better word. Id much prefer a Visa or Amex GC I could use at target. A local spa would be nice though.

[MixedBerryJam]

May 3, 2016 12:36:39 GMT -5 aeg511 said:

Why don't you just turn all the money into origami?

No, I think Nordstrom gc is a perfect gift.

Don't laugh, but I did that every year when my niece and nephews were younger. Lei and crown were both favorites!


pagas I'd do a Nordstrom gift card. I hate visa cards like the devil.

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 12:52:58 GMT -5 kris356 said:

May 3, 2016 12:28:45 GMT -5 pagas said:

Why not just give cash?  I don't understand Visa GCs.

How is it different than any other GC if you think of it this way? Why give a Nordstrom gift card, just give the cash.

I like Visa GC cause I can use them anywhere I want. My grandma sends me one for my birthday and Christmas and it is awesome.

I agree with no to the restaurant GC unless you know it is somewhere the go, I have a wallet full of unused gift cards for places we never go that we have gotten as gifts.

Because a Visa GC is essentially just cash with a fee attached.  I'd rather not pay a fee.

[mrssandro]

May 3, 2016 13:05:12 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

I would prefer not Nordstrom since it boxes you into fancy stuff for lack of a better word. Id much prefer a Visa or Amex GC I could use at target. A local spa would be nice though.

This. Nordstorm is nice but the GC would have to be substantial for me to really get what I wanted. 

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 13:12:34 GMT -5 mrssandro said:

May 3, 2016 13:05:12 GMT -5 cabbagecabbage said:

I would prefer not Nordstrom since it boxes you into fancy stuff for lack of a better word. Id much prefer a Visa or Amex GC I could use at target. A local spa would be nice though.

This. Nordstorm is nice but the GC would have to be substantial for me to really get what I wanted. 

It's substantial.  

[TR]

So give them cash? I would like cash.

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 13:14:12 GMT -5 TR said:

So give them cash? I would like cash.

If only MixedBerryJam were local, then I could have her fold it up.

[zoomzoom]

I'd give her a basket of some kind of goody with a card and cash inside.

[VillainV]

If you have a Nordstrom, that could be a good gift. I would personally hate it because I really hate going to stores and shopping for myself. I would much rather have Target or Amazon gift cards, or even Panera, Starbucks, Chipotle, or someplace that delivers yummy food.

[MixedBerryJam]

May 3, 2016 13:14:59 GMT -5 pagas said:

May 3, 2016 13:14:12 GMT -5 TR said:

So give them cash? I would like cash.

If only MixedBerryJam were local, then I could have her fold it up.

Oh, you can mail me all that cash. I'll take care of it for you. I'll take goooooooood care of it for you.

[kris356]

May 3, 2016 13:05:34 GMT -5 pagas said:

May 3, 2016 12:52:58 GMT -5 kris356 said:

How is it different than any other GC if you think of it this way? Why give a Nordstrom gift card, just give the cash.

I like Visa GC cause I can use them anywhere I want. My grandma sends me one for my birthday and Christmas and it is awesome.

I agree with no to the restaurant GC unless you know it is somewhere the go, I have a wallet full of unused gift cards for places we never go that we have gotten as gifts.

Because a Visa GC is essentially just cash with a fee attached.  I'd rather not pay a fee.

IDK, I agree that unless it substantial ($100), Nordstrom is limiting. But you know the people you are gifted so go with that.

[pagas]

May 3, 2016 13:46:47 GMT -5 kris356 said:

May 3, 2016 13:05:34 GMT -5 pagas said:

Because a Visa GC is essentially just cash with a fee attached.  I'd rather not pay a fee.

IDK, I agree that unless it substantial ($100), Nordstrom is limiting. But you know the people you are gifted so go with that.

I am up to $350 collected from about half the troop and I will just give an amount to get it to a roundish number.   I am also going to buy a couple "daisy" bouquets.  There are two leaders.

[lilafowler]

Amazon.

[8675309]

What about a cute clutch or wallet with a stash of gift cards? Amazon, Nordstrom, Starbucks, Movie Tix etc.

My friend makes these adorable zipper pouch key chains and I bought a bunch for my kids teachers and plan to throw Gcs inside. Super practical and not "just" a gift card.

[Deleted]

I have a million gift cards for places I don't go. It sucks. I'd prefer Visa GC/straight up cash...as ridiculous/tacky as that sounds. Hell, I'm even sitting on a $200 Amazon GC I don't know what to do with.