Its the Holidays again... LOL! And its time to buy gifts for family and friends. Do you get them gifts? Gift cards? Do you prefer gifts or gift cards?
Gift or Gift Card???
Started by
WreckWench
, Dec 08 2012 02:06 PM
6 replies to this topic
#1
WreckWench
-
- Owner
-
- 53,592 posts
Founder? I didn't know we lost her!
- Location:FL SC & Dallas, TX
- Gender:Female
- Cert Level:DM & Technical certs
- Logged Dives:5000+
Posted 08 December 2012 - 02:06 PM
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#2
Sharklover
-
- Member
-
- 281 posts
People are starting to get to know me
- Gender:Female
- Cert Level:Rescue
- Logged Dives:200 +
Posted 08 December 2012 - 02:15 PM
I prefer to receive and give things that can be consumed. I have enough crap in my house. Most people do. Now I will make an exception if my many childrened brother wishes to give me his 2 seater Porsche. After all, the garage has room.
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea....ee cummings
#3
georoc01
-
- Premier Member
-
- 1,675 posts
I spend too much time on line
- Location:Denver, CO
- Gender:Male
- Cert Level:Master Diver
- Logged Dives:200
Posted 08 December 2012 - 05:59 PM
It depends on the gift and who is giving it. Gift cards are pretty impersonal. So I like to mix it up and give a small gift + a gift card for my family.
#4
Sharklover
-
- Member
-
- 281 posts
People are starting to get to know me
- Gender:Female
- Cert Level:Rescue
- Logged Dives:200 +
Posted 08 December 2012 - 09:37 PM
It depends on the gift and who is giving it. Gift cards are pretty impersonal. So I like to mix it up and give a small gift + a gift card for my family.
I agree, I meant consumables like massages, wine, food, services, etc for the adults. Sometimes stuff if there is something particular that they need. Kids I prefer to pick something particular. I do gift cards only for the Tweens in the family because they love it. Though the GameStop one made me realize how damn old I am. I mean, what is all of that stuff. We had Atari pong.
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea....ee cummings
#5
WreckWench
-
- Owner
-
- 53,592 posts
Founder? I didn't know we lost her!
- Location:FL SC & Dallas, TX
- Gender:Female
- Cert Level:DM & Technical certs
- Logged Dives:5000+
Posted 09 December 2012 - 09:13 AM
I used to be 100% opposed to the gift card thing...but Amazon gift cards have become my favorite for the person that is difficult to buy for as they can pretty much get whatever they want. Half my family now opts out for gift cards...its the electronic version of consumables in a way I guess...
Those in my family that ask for gifts I make sure I get them gifts. The ones that ask for gift cards never seemed to like my gifts so the card works and in a way its making xmas easier as well since its a pretty easy way to shop.
My niece still wants presents even though my nephew wants gift cards so I'll get them each what they want. I guess Sharklover is right...my nephew is a teen now so that makes sense.
I am also getting gift cards for my husband's kids and their respective families as I do not know them well enough to buy personal presents for them and I do not always see them around the holidays. The cards allow me to give them gifts without a lot of expensive shipping and no return hassles.
Those in my family that ask for gifts I make sure I get them gifts. The ones that ask for gift cards never seemed to like my gifts so the card works and in a way its making xmas easier as well since its a pretty easy way to shop.
My niece still wants presents even though my nephew wants gift cards so I'll get them each what they want. I guess Sharklover is right...my nephew is a teen now so that makes sense.
I am also getting gift cards for my husband's kids and their respective families as I do not know them well enough to buy personal presents for them and I do not always see them around the holidays. The cards allow me to give them gifts without a lot of expensive shipping and no return hassles.
Contact me directly at Kamala@SingleDivers.com for your private or group travel needs or 864-557-6079 AND don't miss SD's 2018-2021 Trips! ....here! Most are once in a lifetime opportunities...don't miss the chance to go!!
SD LEGACY/OLD/MANUAL Forms & Documents.... here !
Click here TO PAY for Merchandise, Membership, or Travel
"Imitation is the sincerest flattery." - Gandhi
"Imitation is proof that originality is rare." - ScubaHawk
SingleDivers.com...often imitated...never duplicated!
Kamala Shadduck c/o SingleDivers.com LLC
2234 North Federal Hwy, #1010 Boca Raton, FL 33431
formerly...
710 Dive Buddy Lane; Salem, SC 29676
864-557-6079 tel/celfone/office or tollfree fax 888-480-0906
#6
Buzo Guero
-
- Member
-
- 913 posts
Everyone knows me
- Location:Phoenix, Arizona
- Gender:Male
- Board Status:Palau Siren
- Cert Level:Instructor, Solo
- Logged Dives:1073
Posted 12 December 2012 - 12:05 PM
The only people I buy for anymore are my two sons, who are both teenagers. With them, cash is king. I prefer it that way, too. They can spend the money on things that they want & pick them out themselves. Plus, zero hassle for me. Win-win. 
/>/>
/>/>
Edited by Buzo Guero, 13 December 2012 - 10:18 AM.
#7
ScubaSis
-
- Member
-
- 1,753 posts
I spend too much time on line
- Location:TX
- Gender:Female
- Cert Level:AOW/Nitrox
- Logged Dives:151
Posted 12 December 2012 - 04:30 PM
I do gift cards sometimes, but I prefer to pick something specific for each person. I only buy for my sisters and their husbands these days! My nieces and nephews are grown now and have LOTS of kids!! No way I could buy for them all.
I have struggled this year on what to buy the sisters. It's strange what can come to your mind when you're working nights and walking around in a zombie state!! I figured it out just this morning....coming off my last graveyard!!
I have struggled this year on what to buy the sisters. It's strange what can come to your mind when you're working nights and walking around in a zombie state!! I figured it out just this morning....coming off my last graveyard!!
Handle every stresssful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
If you can't eat it or play with it,
Just pee on it and walk away.
0 user(s) are reading this topic
0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users
