Gift Certs or Cash? Why?
By edelweiza
@edelweiza (156)
Philippines
June 14, 2009 5:21am CST
I would just like to know which one you prefer more,receiving gift certificates or cash? it could be as a present or prize for something you won. i still go for cash but sometimes, receiving gift certificates unleashes the creative side of each one of us. normally, we think of the best way to use our gift certs and that's where the fun begins, doesn't it? right now, i have several gift certs on hand and i'm thinking of using them once i hit the mall.
5 responses
@shikaymaru (700)
• Malaysia
14 Jun 09
I go for cash. Then I can spend it on whatever I want. Cert is somehow limited and few options. I like being able to pick what I want and not that already being decided. lol.
Have nice day!
@pupupd (1515)
• India
14 Jun 09
It would be cash anytime, but if the gift certificate is of good amount and can be used in a well known electronics, books store or movie theatre then why not ? It completely depends on what the certificates have offer. Some of them cannot be used everywhere, then its a waste. So you have to make a right choice !!
@edelweiza (156)
• Philippines
15 Jun 09
that's what i think sometimes, too.i guess it will really depend on the kind of GCs you receive, if it's something that you like, then you accept it with a big smile. :)
@arcidy (5005)
• United States
14 Jun 09
I perfer getting cash from people because usally if i get a gift I dont care for it and then I have to bring it back. Thats why I perfer getting cash from people so I can buy stuff that I like or put it in the bank and save up to buy something really nice wich is what I do a lot.
@gracie04 (4549)
• Philippines
14 Jun 09
I'd still go for cash.. i am in need of cash to purchase medicines for my maintenance and to buy some stuffs for the house.. some gift certificates expire and that's one thing i hate about receiveing gift certs from people..
@ionsquare (530)
• Singapore
15 Jun 09
Hi,
I prefer cash over gift certificates. If I earn cash, I can reinvest it in forex trading to earn more money. However, when I earn gift certificates I must spend it away to buy products. I also earned $30 plus of Amazon gift certificate and I plan to buy a portable music player.
