Grading Gift Cards
With wedding and graduation season just around the corner, gift cards are increasing in popularity. If you’re headed down this path, Giftcardtracker.com has a great service that allows you to compare gift cards and make certain that you and your recipient are getting the best value for your dollar.
It’s called the Gift Card Report Card and it has information on over 1,000 different national and regional companies. The starting page includes a grid with general information about elements such as expiration dates, online buying and dormancy fees. From there, click on the vendor link and get more details about factors such as loss & theft policies, shipping options and purchase methods. Each vendor page has a link to the retailer’s website, so you can learn even more or sign up on the spot. With retailers in 75 different categories, it’s a great idea starter and good way to compare options.