Poll: Gift cards

mbcdefg

Inspired by an article I just read, which said that only 15% of people would want a gift card as a gift:[url]http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/life/five-reasons-to-avoid-gift-cards-this-holiday-season-544695/[/url]* do you like giving gift cards as presents?* do you enjoy receiving gift cards?* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it?* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)

jaimelody

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? NO! Hate to.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Actually yes. * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? a month* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) There's no place I wouldn't use a gift card. Actually, that's a lie. I got a wetseal one and I gave it to my sister.

adam_dana

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?n It depends on the situation honestly. If I give them, I usually like to give some small gift in addition to the card * do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Yup * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? I honestly try to use them right away. I just got a few yesterday for my b-day and I'll prob go shopping this upcoming weekend * what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) If it's for a restaurant I'll use it. I always like to try new places. If its a store I'll check out what they have first to see if I find anything I like

velveena

1.  Yes2.  Yes3.  HA!  A year is typical, lol.  Usually for necessities4.  Use it.  I have re-gifted only once ever and felt crappy about it.  We weren't invited to the wedding (family-only deal), it was just a "we love you anyway" type of gift.

cateyes624

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?Depends on who it is * do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Yes * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? Usually not more then a month * what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) Try to use it for the sake of using it.

cherylanddan0706

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?  Depends on who it is for, I always try to find something the person would like but sometimes I can't always do that* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Love it, especially if the person doesn't know exactly what I like.* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? Less than a year.* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)I typically try to use it, I actually got a gift card to Nordstroms as a thank you for an event I helped plan for 50 bucks (not really nordstroms material in cost lol) I was buying dan a gift for his birthday and I saw a watch he would really like but it was over the budget we set because of the wedding so I used the gift card to supplement...is that re-gifting? lol

caketime

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? no* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? yup if I like the store* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? 1-6 months* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) Sometimes use it for the sake of using it or just give it to someone else

Rosie24

-Yes -NO. I forget I have them and end up losing them/can't find them etc. I just got back from Bloomies. I thought I had a gift card in my wallet but didn't when I went to go pay. I just realized that I did have a gift card in another purse. I hate returning. VERY annoying.- Depends. - Most often....Use it for the sake of using it

kimmys81

It dependsif it is for DD , or a resturant or clothing store I frequentI try to use them or I forget I have themuse it to use it, or regift if I know someone else would make better use of it.

mbcdefg

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? yes, although depending on the situation I may give something else to supplement it.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? yes! I can be picky sometimes and so I like being able to pick out my own stuff. * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? I usually use it within a month or two. * what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) Usually I will just use it up to get rid of it, but once or twice I've given it to a friend so she can use it if she likes the store more than me.

Melissa66

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? I love giving them! The perfect gift. * do you enjoy receiving gift cards? I'm thrilled to receive gift cards. * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? A week to 4 months on average. * what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) I eventually use it.

kewltif

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? I only do it when I don't know what else to get someone. * do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Yes! * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? Totally depends. I just keep them in my wallet until I frequent the store (unless it's a restaurant and then I'll go out of my way to go there for dinner). * what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) I will usually try to buy something or a gift for someone else atleast.

allymp13

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? No, not unless they specifically ask for one * do you enjoy receiving gift cards? Yes, depending on what it is for. Once got one for a tattoo, which I though was really cool, but the chick who gave it to me left her husband who worked at the shop and I never felt comfortable going in to redeem it. * how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? Depends on where it i to, could be days, or months.

uppereastgirl

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?  No, unless it is to my secretary or someone else that I don't want to buy something for that they don't like.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards?  Not particularly -- but I take forever to use them.  My in-laws always give us gift cards, but I'd prefer actual things to use them.Even pretty generic ones like Bloomie's (where I could get anything I want) are usually kind of eh to me because I prefer Saks because they always have free shipping on their website and are closer to my office and such.* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it?  6 months to a year, depending on how convenient the store is* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)  Use it for the sake of using it

alliecarrie41

* do you like giving gift cards as presents? -- no, i don't like giving them... i feel like i'm being lame.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? -- i actually don't mind them sometimes... depending on the store.  but overall, no, not a fan bc typically i dont want to go shopping at the store you get me a GC for* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? -- forever sometimes, until they expire sadly at times* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)  i give it away or try something new for a change; i'd never re-gift a GC!

DS0305

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?  No, I feel like I'm not putting any thought into the gift if I give a gift card.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards?  I don't like giving them, but I'm fine with it when someone gives me one.* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it?  It usually takes me a long time to use them.  A lot of times my mom will end up giving me money and she'll use it, otherwise it might never get used.* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)  Same as above.

Partymixx27

* do you like giving gift cards as presents?If I dont' know what else to get the person* do you enjoy receiving gift cards?Depends on the store.  But in general yes.* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it?A month or two.  I get a little overwhelmed with the "free money" that I don't want to spend them on just anything, so I wait for something good* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?)I can almost always find something I like, but if I absolutely had no use for it, I'd try to regift it

I <3 Seabass

do you like giving gift cards as presents? No i'd rather give a more personal gift. But if I have to get a gift for someone that is hard to shop for like FSIL who's 18, I'll give an amex GC (never store cards) becaue i'd know the card would get more use than a sweater or whatever else I'd pick out for her.* do you enjoy receiving gift cards? No. I'm always so bad about using them. That and coupons I always forget I have them until after I've already made my purchase.* how long do you typically hang onto a gift card before you use it? Forever, I got an itunes GC last christmas and still haven't used it.* what do you do when you get a gift card to a store/restaurant you don't frequent? (do you just use it for the sake of using it, re-gift it, try to trade it or sell it to someone, etc.?) It will most likely just sit in purse unless I run into someone that I know will use it.