immessedup17 wrote:
If I weren't to post for a week, I'd really advance. CGS and the like out do me pretty quickly...I cannot compete.
I say try it out.
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| Author: | cubbiegirlshamus [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | The Gift Card solution |
In the old days if you weren't sure if you were exchanging with someone and you were having a hard time reaching them to straighten them out you were in a quandry as to what to do. You don't want to bring something and make them uncomfortable if they don't have something for you and vice versa. Now we have the wonderful gift card solution. You get a gift card for said person for a place you both enjoy. IF they don't bring anything you use it yourself and if they do you're covered. Also you can have a few just in case you have an unexpected guest or such. A place most people shop at you enjoy yourself. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
You're insane. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:27 am ] |
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Merry Christmas sexy! And keep it crazy in '11 |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 8:29 am ] |
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Why not just drop someone a $50? The gift card puts a restriction on the gift. Or even an AMEX gift cert |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:21 am ] |
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The only people who give gift cards are terrorists and cop rapists. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:27 am ] |
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Yep |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:35 am ] |
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immessedup17 wrote: If I weren't to post for a week, I'd really advance. CGS and the like out do me pretty quickly...I cannot compete. I say try it out.
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| Author: | Mr. Hernandez [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:39 am ] |
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cubbiegirlshamus wrote: In the old days if you weren't sure if you were exchanging with someone and you were having a hard time reaching them to straighten them out you were in a quandry as to what to do You're hanging out with Free Ajent a bit too much |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 9:49 am ] |
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cgs, I'm being completely serious here. You seem to lack the perspective of what the holiday season is all about. From your post, it appears that you are of the belief that if you give a gift to someone, you expect one in return. If that is how you and your friends operate, then I really feel bad for you. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
gift cards are for pussies. if you don't know enough about someone to know even something basic that they might enjoy- like coffee for example- then you shouldn't be buying them a present period. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:09 am ] |
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Bagels wrote: gift cards are for pussies. if you don't know enough about someone to know even something basic that they might enjoy- like coffee for example- then you shouldn't be buying them a present period. I think that's completely unfair to say. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Bagels wrote: gift cards are for pussies. if you don't know enough about someone to know even something basic that they might enjoy- like coffee for example- then you shouldn't be buying them a present period. I think that's completely unfair to say. How so? it's just a thoughtless gift. i'm not saying the person might not appreciate or like it- hell my Dad just gives me cash, that's fine with me. Would I rather he picked out something for me? Kinda. To me it's just so lazy. Oh Wal Mart, yeah, here's 25$ to shop there. Or Best Buy. What a wonderful gift. it tells me you have no clue about the person you're buying for so you're copping out. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:14 am ] |
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immessedup17 wrote: Kid, did you buy your son a gift card...? Well duh, of course I did. |
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| Author: | Darkside [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
I've been saving for a new guitar for years. I am happy as shit when my steps and inlaws get me Guitar center gift certificates because it means I'm getting closer to my Les Paul. Been collecting Gift Certificates for a while now. They all know I need music equipment, but sometimes getting someone what they really want means you can't exactly go get it. |
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| Author: | The Original Kid Cairo [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:33 am ] |
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Darkside wrote: I've been saving for a new guitar for years. I am happy as shit when my steps and inlaws get me Guitar center gift certificates because it means I'm getting closer to my Les Paul. Been collecting Gift Certificates for a while now. They all know I need music equipment, but sometimes getting someone what they really want means you can't exactly go get it. Correct. Not that I get gifts, but if a person knew I liked books but didn't necessarily know what kind of book to get me, I'd rather they just got me a Borders or Barnes & Noble gift cert. |
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| Author: | Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:39 am ] |
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Here's the worst ones....Getting gift card to say Target....I'm likely to use this to go pick up groceries than something for myself....so you basically bought me toilet paper and kleenex. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:43 am ] |
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Hawkeye Vince wrote: Here's the worst ones....Getting gift card to say Target....I'm likely to use this to go pick up groceries than something for myself....so you basically bought me toilet paper and kleenex. exactly. i'm not against it in all circumstances....like Darkside's- the fact that someone would get you that at least shows they know something about what you like or want. something specific- like a store that only sells guitars or a record store- ok. But HV's scenario is more what i'm referring to |
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| Author: | Brick [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 10:44 am ] |
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This year I'm handing out gift certificates to Planned Parenthood. |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:07 am ] |
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The Original Kid Cairo wrote: Darkside wrote: I've been saving for a new guitar for years. I am happy as shit when my steps and inlaws get me Guitar center gift certificates because it means I'm getting closer to my Les Paul. Been collecting Gift Certificates for a while now. They all know I need music equipment, but sometimes getting someone what they really want means you can't exactly go get it. Correct. Not that I get gifts, but if a person knew I liked books but didn't necessarily know what kind of book to get me, I'd rather they just got me a Borders or Barnes & Noble gift cert. I sit firmly in the pro-gift card camp. Recognizing that I have very specific, unusual, and sometimes incomprehensible (to others) tastes, it is almost impossible to buy the right gift for me. I think it's nice when people find out what stores I like (Seminary Co-OP, Powell's, etc.) and get me gift cards from those places. |
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| Author: | Tall Midget [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: This year I'm handing out gift certificates to Planned Parenthood. Did imu pm you his address? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
I love gift cards. Especially to restaurants and fast food joints. Best Buy, Target, Walmart....whatever. I never really shop for myself so it gives me motivation to guy buy something nice for myself. |
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| Author: | T-Bone [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:19 am ] |
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Darkside wrote: I've been saving for a new guitar for years. I am happy as shit when my steps and inlaws get me Guitar center gift certificates because it means I'm getting closer to my Les Paul. Been collecting Gift Certificates for a while now. They all know I need music equipment, but sometimes getting someone what they really want means you can't exactly go get it. This is my thinking. I am finally getting new golf clubs after years of waiting. Those fuckers aren't cheap. |
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| Author: | spanky [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:20 am ] |
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I disagree with bagels. I'd rather get a gift card than most thing speople buy for me. Therefore, I assume that other people would want to get them also. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:21 am ] |
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look at the ISOP ganging up on me!!! help!!! |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:22 am ] |
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Bagels wrote: look at the ISOP ganging up on me!!! help!!! 
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| Author: | T-Bone [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:22 am ] |
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Bagels wrote: look at the ISOP ganging up on me!!! help!!!
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| Author: | spanky [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
More than a little irony in those two consecutive posts (before T-Bone). 
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| Author: | Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
Krazy Ivan wrote: I love gift cards. Especially to restaurants and fast food joints. Best Buy, Target, Walmart....whatever. I never really shop for myself so it gives me motivation to guy buy something nice for myself. Underwear and Socks? |
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| Author: | Krazy Ivan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:47 am ] |
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Hawkeye Vince wrote: Krazy Ivan wrote: I love gift cards. Especially to restaurants and fast food joints. Best Buy, Target, Walmart....whatever. I never really shop for myself so it gives me motivation to guy buy something nice for myself. Underwear and Socks? Never had much use for underwear and socks are good for life....right? |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Fri Dec 17, 2010 11:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Gift Card solution |
spanky wrote: More than a little irony in those two consecutive posts (before T-Bone). Not really. Crying about being ganged up on on a message board is the ghey Regardless of who posts it or who laughs at it Merry Christmas Assshole |
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