From Kellie.

This gift was given with the intention of it 'making the blog'.  These things I just know.

Merry Christmas!!

This got out of hand....

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(angel again)

Amex Gift Cards

Now, I have been on the receiving end of these a few times. I love receiving them just fine. I'm certainly not complaining. All the pleasure of a gift card without the limitations of where to shop. Lovely.

However, I have one gripe about these (and for this reason refuse to buy them as gifts for others, ever) - there's some ridiculous service/activation/what-have-you fee.

What, praytell, is the point of ever giving one of these as opposed to cash? Yeah, I get it, there's something maybe a little more formal/professional looking about these, and yeah, I'm sure there's some safety lost/stolen guarantee of some form (although I don't really know), however, it all seems pointless on a denomination less than $100.

Anyhow. I think, for this reason, these are a sham. Like bottled water, if you will. However, much like bottled water, these sure have taken off. Your thoughts? Anyone buy these/give these as gifts? Anyone see a point to them as opposed to cash?