Comments on: Personalizing Gift Cards http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/ Fresh from the Crisper to Your, er, Browser! Tue, 05 May 2009 21:07:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Peter Plum http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-5286 Peter Plum Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:14:51 +0000 http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/#comment-5286 @Austin Chu: Thanks so much-- definitely something you should be aware of when going for this type of card. It tells me that this is more something for those that like to have vanity plates on their car-- those that have extra money to spend. Then again, when you're going for a unique gift (or gift card) you're more likely to buy something like this that's unique. @Austin Chu: Thanks so much– definitely something you should be aware of when going for this type of card.

It tells me that this is more something for those that like to have vanity plates on their car– those that have extra money to spend. Then again, when you’re going for a unique gift (or gift card) you’re more likely to buy something like this that’s unique.

]]> By: Austin Chu http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-5285 Austin Chu Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:58:32 +0000 http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/#comment-5285 I read the terms and conditions and pulled the important information: 1. 5.95 to activate the card 2. Shipping fee, $20 to expedite it. 3. Monthly Maintenance Fee:4.95 (per month beginning on the 7th month from the day of purchase) 4. Replacement Card Fee:15.00 (per Card; when Card is reissued or replaced for any reason) 5. Customer Service Fee: $1.00 per call to a live customer service agent 6. Card Account Liquidation Fee: $15.00 (charged if a check is issued for fund) Tip: Always keep track of your balance, or else, you may find it difficult to use on your second purchase ( you need to tell the cashier, how much to put on the card, they are unable to check the balance for you) Balance can be checked with this number: 1-888-799-0028 www.giftcardlab.com I read the terms and conditions and pulled the important information:
1. 5.95 to activate the card
2. Shipping fee, $20 to expedite it.
3. Monthly Maintenance Fee:4.95 (per month beginning on the 7th month from the day of purchase)
4. Replacement Card Fee:15.00 (per Card; when Card is reissued or replaced for any reason)
5. Customer Service Fee: $1.00 per call to a live customer service agent
6. Card Account Liquidation Fee: $15.00 (charged if a check is issued for fund)
Tip:
Always keep track of your balance, or else, you may find it difficult to use on your second purchase ( you need to tell the cashier, how much to put on the card, they are unable to check the balance for you) Balance can be checked with this number: 1-888-799-0028
http://www.giftcardlab.com

]]> By: Austin Chu http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-5283 Austin Chu Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:20:57 +0000 http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/#comment-5283 I know it's crazy huh? I know some of them are different. I know they start expiring about 8 months to a year, and then they are charged on the balance, monthly. In addition, if the card has been used, in order to use it the second time, the consumer has to know the balance. Too much work for the consumer, in my opinion. I know it’s crazy huh? I know some of them are different. I know they start expiring about 8 months to a year, and then they are charged on the balance, monthly. In addition, if the card has been used, in order to use it the second time, the consumer has to know the balance. Too much work for the consumer, in my opinion.

]]> By: Peter Plum http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-5281 Peter Plum Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:17:25 +0000 http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/#comment-5281 @Austin Chu: Good point. You should be aware that if you get these cards the person that you give them to should use them right away, and that there are fees for having the customizability (even if you don't see them when you get them). They have to make money some way! @Austin Chu: Good point. You should be aware that if you get these cards the person that you give them to should use them right away, and that there are fees for having the customizability (even if you don’t see them when you get them).

They have to make money some way!

]]> By: Austin Chu http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/comment-page-1/#comment-5277 Austin Chu Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:41:59 +0000 http://www.veggietalesreview.com/2008/06/16/personalizing-gift-cards/#comment-5277 Great post. I work for a company that manages and tracks gift cards, and I've been writing about gift card issues on savvywallet.com. One thing to consider about the VISA gift cards. They have fees and they expire. So even though, it's great that you can spend it everywhere, just be cautious and notify the receiver with the information. Also, if you have time read the terms and conditions, they will provide more information about the exact usage of the gift cards. Great post. I work for a company that manages and tracks gift cards, and I’ve been writing about gift card issues on savvywallet.com. One thing to consider about the VISA gift cards. They have fees and they expire. So even though, it’s great that you can spend it everywhere, just be cautious and notify the receiver with the information. Also, if you have time read the terms and conditions, they will provide more information about the exact usage of the gift cards.

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