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The Gift of Choice: Gift Certificates for Family, Friends and Associates

By Mary Anne Simpson, published Oct 26, 2006
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There are many people who prefer to pick their own gifts after the holidays. Whether it is a teenager, adult child, a favorite aunt or uncle, a gift certificate is just right.  One of the best web sites for purchasing gift certificates are Gift Certificates dot com. http://www.giftcertifcates.com

The selection of stores the on line gift certificate web site has is outstanding.  If you want to send your gift via the mail or e-mail it this site does it all.  In terms of store sites where you can utilize the gift certificate, the range is phenomenal.  From A to Z you will find top brand stores and others that will accept this certificate.  Some examples are, Gap, American Outfitters, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Drugstore, L.L.Bean, Bed, Bath & Beyond and Zales.

The categories’ sections are: Auto Tools & Service; Books & Music; Department Store; Clothing; Entertainment; Health & Beauty; Restaurants and others.  Each category has a large selection of merchants you will recognize.

All you have to do is select the Super Certificate which is good on this site to access all of the merchants you could imagine and select the amount $25 to $1,000.  The fee for the Super Certificate is 95 cents for e-mail.  If you select an individual certificate from a merchant there is no charge for e-mail.   The list of individual merchants is astounding. There is no fee for redemption.

The customer service desk is open Monday through Friday and you can call them at, 1-800 PRESENT (773-7368).  Their corporate headquarter is located at: GiftCertificates.com™
11510 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68164.

Amazon has a unique gift certificate program.  The Amazon.com web site allows the gifter to choose an e-mail certificate, a gift card e-mail or a mailed paper certificate.  The on-line certificate is sent immediately and the paper certificate takes from three to seven days.  The amounts vary from $5 to $5000.

The Gift of Choice: Gift Certificates for Family, Friends and Associates

The gift of choice

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Takeaways
  • Gift certificates provide flexibility to the recipient
  • Certificates can be purchased on line and used on line
  • Certificates can be e-mailed or mailed by USPS
Did You Know?
Some gift certificates charge a slight fee for purchasing with a credit card
Resources
  • Better Business Bureau
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