Jun 092013
Amazon.com Kindle Gift Card –
Amazon.com Gift Cards are the perfect way to give them exactly what they’re hoping for–even if you don’t know what it is. Recipients can choose from millions of items across all categories. Amazon.com Gift Cards never expire, so they can buy something immediately or wait for that sale of a lifetime. Gift cards arrive in a 5 x 7 inch sealed envelope with an additional envelope for gifting. The plastic gift card is attached to the inside of a folded greeting card. Add a personal message with a f
List Price: $ 50.00
Price: $ 50.00
Love the gift card, but what do you get in the mail? NO, your personal message will not be printed on the inside of the card.,
This is the perfect gift … so many things to choose from on Amazon and very easy to redeem (just type in the card number at checkout or add the gift card number to your Amazon account). And, most importantly, if you have a problem with your gift card purchase, you need to contact Amazon as they are generally really good about fixing problems. (Sometimes you have to speak to two or three people before it gets fixed, but it generally gets fixed). But, Amazon cannot fix a problem if you don’t contact them (via phone, e-mail or live chat … not by leaving a product review) and give them a chance to fix it. If you want/need something specific, then ask for that.
I have purchased the mail, e-mail and print versions of the Amazon gift card. All were very easy to purchase (and use … when I or my kids were the recipient). I purchased the E-MAIL version when I wanted the gift recipient to have it that day to use or if the gift recipient was traveling. I always sent an e-mail, text or some other way let the person know that I sent it and to check their e-mail. I purchased the MAIL version when that gift recipient preferred to get “something” in the mail to open and hold. Again, I always tracked the package and then confirmed that they received it. I purchased the PRINT version when I needed something now, but also needed something tangible to give the gift recipient. I have purchased well over 30 gift cards and have never had a problem (luckily!).
That being said … after reading some of the reviews, I just want to clarify exactly what you can expect to receive/get with your mail gift card order. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT combine/order gift cards to be mailed with other items from Amazon if you want the free one-day shipping on your gift card(s). Order gift cards separately from other items you are ordering from Amazon (i.e., place more than one/separate orders on Amazon). If you do not, you will not receive free one-day shipping on your gift card(s).
1. I read the reviews that said that all of the greeting cards (that contained the mailed gift card) were sealed and that the person was not able to see which gift card went to which person (if they ordered different cards and/or different dollar amounts). Because of this, I placed 5 different orders for 5 different gift cards ALL sent to myself. That was unnecessary. Because while the outer envelope (which is really the Amazon’s packaging for the greeting card/gift card combo) is sealed … the greeting card, which the gift card is attached to, and the envelope that it goes in are separate inside the sealed envelope packaging (which is meant to be opened prior to giving as a gift). So, when you open that sealed envelope you will see the card, as well as the gift card amount. At that point, you can also write a personal message on the greeting card prior to giving.
2. The actual $ mailed gift card for the Christmas designs are just the generic brown “a” with the curved underline (i.e., the Amazon.com logo). The only thing that has the Christmas or holiday designs are the greeting cards themselves. (Look closely at the pictures that Amazon shows and you will see this.) So, the gift cards do not have Christmas or holiday designs on them.
3. The personal message that you type for the mailed gift card appears only on the packing slip/receipt thrown in the box or bubble envelope that Amazon ships the sealed envelope in. (That is, the little piece of paper that shows the GIFT FROM, shipping address and what was purchased.) Your message will NOT appear on the greeting card, which is sealed inside the envelope packaging. The person would have to look on the packing slip to see the personal message. NOTE: I order a lot on Amazon and I have on occasion received items that *I* ordered for myself with no packing slip, which is not an issue because *I* ordered it. But, if I had received/or sent it as a gift, that could be an issue. The five separate gift card orders that I placed and received all contained that small fax-paper like packing slip. But, it could happen that an order might not contain the packing slip since I have received orders without any packing slip. It’s too bad that Amazon doesn’t at least offer the option to have the message typed directly on the actual greeting card (like ToysRUs) when it’s going to someone as a gift (and maybe say it would take longer than the standard 1-day shipping). Just a suggestion!
4. As I said, I ordered several mail gift cards … some arrived in a “book” or “cd/dvd” box and some arrived in a bubble envelope. Go figure! I guess it just depended on who packed it. All arrived via UPS the next day (where the next day was a business day). Two of the cards that were shipped in a bubble envelope did arrive slightly bent … nothing major. Probably the best way for them to ship them is in the book/dvd/cd box since none of those arrived…
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|Amazon gift card,
I was given a Kindle last year for Christmas. This year, for my birthday, I requested an Amazon gift card to buy Kindle books, and my daughter sent me one. It’s wonderful. I just registered it as the clear instructions indicated and a few minutes later I was reading a new book on Kindle. It’s a thoughtful, timely gift that allows the recipient to choose what they would like.
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|Arrived within 24 hours of ordering,
I ordered these cards in preparation for the upcoming Holiday season. Placing the order was a breeze. I had ordered the generic gift card. My order was shipped by UPS next day air and it arrived as promised. Each envelope had the gift card attached to generic greeting card and another envelope to mail the greeting card. I did redeem some of the cards and the balance was immediately credited to my amazon account. Overall, I am satisfied with my purchase and will likely buy this again.
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