Pull out the gift cards! - Page 2

Gemini Cricket · 07-17-2006, 05:30 AM

I totally agree about using up those Gift Cards. Don't throw away money.

Everytime a Gift Card goes unused or expires, a corporate angel gets its wings.

It's good that CA has a law like that. I'm wondering if other states have similar laws...

Moonliner · 07-17-2006, 06:41 AM

Hummm...

Ditg, Dig, Dig....

Home Depot $50
Amex $100x2 (saving for upcoming trip)
Sharper Image < $10.00
Barns & Noble $25

Prudence · 07-17-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

Hmmm....I got a World Market card from last Christmas that has probably expired ($10), and $20 Banana Republic, a Starbucks with about $2.00 left on it and some Too Bucks from the Limited Too, worth $25 apiece when you spend $50 or more.

Expiration dates are only permitted in very particular circumstances in WA: RCW 19.240.030. (Short version: If you paid money for it, it doesn't expire.)

Ghoulish Delight · 07-17-2006, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

PM me your mailing address!

DF - who's your supplier? Seems you could live off your gift cards for a week at least.

Slow down there, hot shot. There's a Maggie Moo's in Lake Forest.

Gemini Cricket · 07-17-2006, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Slow down there, hot shot. There's a Maggie Moo's in Lake Forest.

I just heard that quote as if some gangster in a hat, in an old 30's movie was saying it.

Ponine · 07-17-2006, 10:44 AM

I could tell you that the amount of "Free Kid Meals" we have is INSANE. I wont even list them we have so many.

I have....
Starbucks < $5.00
Two more Starbucks cards, no idea whats on them
Einsteins bagels - $5.00
Olive Garden - $25.00
Dick Blick - $25.00
Target < $10.00
Sears - $25.00
Bed, Bath and Beyond - $75.00
4 free games of bowling
2 games of laser tag
2 skate rentals

Ghoulish Delight · 07-17-2006, 10:45 AM

I've got a $10 driving range card that's probably got about $7 worth of golf balls left on it.

AllyOops! · 07-17-2006, 11:01 AM

*American Express Gift Card~ $100 (Amex gift cards & checks are the ABSOLUTE. I love them!!!!)
*American Express Gift Check~ $50
*Starbucks~ $25 (coffee is my crack)
*Black Market/White House~ $50 (the most gorgeous clothes! All in black, white & ivory)
*Bath & Bodyworks~ $25 (wait..lotions & potions are my crack)
*Steinmart~ $50 (Allymart)
*Sephora~ ??? (okay, okay....lipgloss is my crack)

I keep them all neatly filed away. At home. They should be filed under "B" for bonehead, because honestly, how can they be spent tucked away at home? I need to file them neatly in my purse! At times I go out & I'm like, I wish I had that gift card!

I love gift cards. I think they are such a clever & fun idea!

Alex · 07-17-2006, 12:16 PM

Oh, looks like anything good for stuff is being listed.

I do have two free passes for Regal/UA/Edwards cinemas because of the fire alarm going off when we saw Pirates last weekend.

Moonliner · 07-17-2006, 12:33 PM

Hey CP you might have the germ of a good idea here....

How about this for an idea:

Cards for Kids

Donate your used gift cards with leftover amounts to charity. They are easy to mail and most people never use those last few $$ anyway.... but if you add them up, it could come to some nifty amounts for books, equipment or lot's of double-shot espressos to keep the kiddies awake...

Ya wanna register a non-profit?

07-17-2006, 05:30 AM	#11
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I totally agree about using up those Gift Cards. Don't throw away money. Everytime a Gift Card goes unused or expires, a corporate angel gets its wings. It's good that CA has a law like that. I'm wondering if other states have similar laws...
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Hummm... Ditg, Dig, Dig.... Home Depot $50 Amex $100x2 (saving for upcoming trip) Sharper Image < $10.00 Barns & Noble $25 __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Ponine Virgin Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,075	I could tell you that the amount of "Free Kid Meals" we have is INSANE. I wont even list them we have so many. I have.... Starbucks < $5.00 Two more Starbucks cards, no idea whats on them Einsteins bagels - $5.00 Olive Garden - $25.00 Dick Blick - $25.00 Target < $10.00 Sears - $25.00 Bed, Bath and Beyond - $75.00 4 free games of bowling 2 games of laser tag 2 skate rentals __________________ There's something strange, There's something wrong. I see a change - It's like when love dies.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I've got a $10 driving range card that's probably got about $7 worth of golf balls left on it. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-17-2006, 11:01 AM	#18
AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	American Express Gift Card~ $100 (Amex gift cards & checks are the ABSOLUTE. I love them!!!!) American Express Gift Check~ $50 Starbucks~ $25 (coffee is my crack) Black Market/White House~ $50 (the most gorgeous clothes! All in black, white & ivory) Bath & Bodyworks~ $25 (wait..lotions & potions are my crack) Steinmart~ $50 (Allymart) *Sephora~ ??? (okay, okay....lipgloss is my crack) I keep them all neatly filed away. At home. They should be filed under "B" for bonehead, because honestly, how can they be spent tucked away at home? I need to file them neatly in my purse! At times I go out & I'm like, I wish I had that gift card! I love gift cards. I think they are such a clever & fun idea!
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07-17-2006, 12:16 PM	#19
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Oh, looks like anything good for stuff is being listed. I do have two free passes for Regal/UA/Edwards cinemas because of the fire alarm going off when we saw Pirates last weekend.
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07-17-2006, 12:33 PM	#20
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Hey CP you might have the germ of a good idea here.... How about this for an idea: Cards for Kids Donate your used gift cards with leftover amounts to charity. They are easy to mail and most people never use those last few $$ anyway.... but if you add them up, it could come to some nifty amounts for books, equipment or lot's of double-shot espressos to keep the kiddies awake... Ya wanna register a non-profit? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
	Submit to Quotes