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Are you giving gift cards this holiday?

November
15

More than half of consumers will be giving at least one gift card this holiday. They are particularly popular options among aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc., who might not know the personal preferences of the recipient. I’m planning a story on the pitfalls and pluses of gift cards. Consumer Reports, the Yonkers-based consumer watchdog, has a lot to say on the topic to educate shoppers about the cards’ pros and cons, and I’m talking with them for the story. I’d love to hear from you about your experiences with the cards. If you’ve received gift cards, have you used them or did you leave them in your wallet? Has a store ever given you a hard time about redeeming one? What are your nieces, nephews and grandchildren telling you about their feelings on gift cards? Give me a call at 914-666-6189 or e-mail me at jalterio@lohud.com if you’d like to be part of the story.

This entry was posted on Thursday, November 15th, 2007 at 3:49 am by Julie Moran Alterio.
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One Response to “Are you giving gift cards this holiday?”

  1. Kate11

    I always keep them in a box, when I feel lonely and I will find them out and look back of the good memories just like others on singleparentdate.com. I think it’s a good way to help us get out of sad! You may have a try

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