Comments on Grad Money Matters: 10 Best Gift Cards for the College Student on Your...

I would love to get the Amazon card, as there are ...

2008-01-31T07:13:00.000-08:00

I would love to get the Amazon card, as there are always books I want to buy. I would actually also like the grocery gift card. Since I'm on a strict budget, it would allow me to spurlge on foods I normally can't afford like maybe steak, or fresh strawberries, etc.

Gift cards are nice lazy gifts to give, but the re...

2008-01-03T08:29:00.000-08:00

Gift cards are nice lazy gifts to give, but the required purchase fees are a major drag on their utility. It's like paying money to buy money.
-Raymond

I received a gas gift card last year, and it initi...

2007-12-27T19:17:00.000-08:00

I received a gas gift card last year, and it initially lead me to be... I dunno... perplexed? However, when I had to fill the tank later that week, I was very grateful, indeed! As long as the recipient has a car, you have some pretty solid insurance that they will USE your gift, that's for sure.
Jerry
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The Visa Gift Card is the only one of those worth ...

2007-12-01T08:56:00.000-08:00

The Visa Gift Card is the only one of those worth getting. This way at least the person you're giving it to has a choice where they spend the money!

Broke grad: Very funny.... I enjoyed your post and...

2007-11-30T17:42:00.000-08:00

Broke grad: Very funny.... I enjoyed your post and I think I see a BIG hint there :)

limeade: I don't believe I left Target out of that list!!! It certainly in in my top 5!

anonymous: Maybe it is just psychological, but I cringe at the thought of giving/receiving cash :( It feels very raw and uncool... I really can't explain why. I guess that is one more reason why I like gift cards so much - almost similar benefits as giving cash, but a little more cool....

As nice as gift cards are, I've found both in givi...

2007-11-30T11:13:00.000-08:00

As nice as gift cards are, I've found both in giving and in being the recipient, cash/checks are more appreciated. Not only do they not have expiration dates as many of the gift card do, they're useful anywhere from Craigslist purchases to anywhere you'd get a gift card for. With the gift cards we've recieved we end up not having them with us when we go to the store they're to, with regular money gifts it's as easy as having it in your account gaining interest until you need it.

We've gotten gift cards to Target and they're grea...

2007-11-30T08:54:00.000-08:00

We've gotten gift cards to Target and they're great. They also sell pretty much everything, plus you can get some of your groceries there as well if really want to be frugal about it.

My wife also likes it because all of their stuff matches and is higher quality than some other places.

Great list. If I had to settle for a gift card, Am...

2007-11-29T21:02:00.000-08:00

Great list. If I had to settle for a gift card, Amazon would be on the top of my list too. Make sure the card is at least $25 though, so they get free shipping.

I personally prefer other gifts though. In fact, I recently compiled a list of 9 great gift ideas for a broke college student.