Gift cards in the mail

Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
I love that we have gift cards now. I can see the need for them to be sent out as physical cards if people want to give them to someone else. For people who get gift cards to use themselves, is there a way to credit our account or email the gift card number? I don't know why cards are always mailed. I don't know if this has been discussed or explained elsewhere, and it's not a problem per se, but I figure if EF can save on time/packaging and just send an email, why not?
12/19/2009
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Contributor: Saraid Saraid
I totally agree. I feel bad recycling all that paper that could have gone to someone else as a gift. I would love just an e-mail card.
12/19/2009
Contributor: LikeSunshineDust LikeSunshineDust
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Originally posted by Rockin'
I love that we have gift cards now. I can see the need for them to be sent out as physical cards if people want to give them to someone else. For people who get gift cards to use themselves, is there a way to credit our account or email the gift ... more
Agreed. Save time, money on postage, and be greener.
12/19/2009
Contributor: LikeSunshineDust LikeSunshineDust
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Originally posted by LikeSunshineDust
Agreed. Save time, money on postage, and be greener.
Or even have the option to have the e-giftcard emailed to a friend.
12/19/2009
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
This would be a really neat idea.
12/19/2009
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
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Originally posted by LikeSunshineDust
Agreed. Save time, money on postage, and be greener.
Especially considering the boxes they are sometimes sent in
12/19/2009
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
I have to agree. It'd save on shipping for you guys, and people who want them could get them faster. Or, if you wanted to, do it like Amazon.com does, and they give gift card buyers three options:

1) Get the code right away through e-mail.
2) Be able to get the code and print it out on some pretty "paper" giftcards you can give to someone.
3) Have a nice, professional giftcard mailed to you.
12/19/2009
Contributor: LikeSunshineDust LikeSunshineDust
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Originally posted by Kayla
I have to agree. It'd save on shipping for you guys, and people who want them could get them faster. Or, if you wanted to, do it like Amazon.com does, and they give gift card buyers three options:

1) Get the code right away through ... more
Oo, I like that.
12/19/2009
Contributor: Luscious Lily Luscious Lily
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Originally posted by Kayla
I have to agree. It'd save on shipping for you guys, and people who want them could get them faster. Or, if you wanted to, do it like Amazon.com does, and they give gift card buyers three options:

1) Get the code right away through ... more
Seconded!
12/20/2009
Contributor: Envy Envy
Thirded!
12/21/2009
Contributor: MuffysPinguLove MuffysPinguLove
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Originally posted by Kayla
I have to agree. It'd save on shipping for you guys, and people who want them could get them faster. Or, if you wanted to, do it like Amazon.com does, and they give gift card buyers three options:

1) Get the code right away through ... more
I also agree that having choices such as these would be a very good idea
12/21/2009
Contributor: LicentiouslyYours LicentiouslyYours
I think this is a really good idea and will forward it on up the ladder for consideration.
12/21/2009
Contributor: removedacnt removedacnt
Put me in for the Yay's on this one!
12/21/2009
Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
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Originally posted by LicentiouslyYours
I think this is a really good idea and will forward it on up the ladder for consideration.
Yay! I was hoping it'd stay bumped up enough to get some admin-attention ^_^
12/21/2009
Contributor: Sundae Sundae
Totally agree, especially as I'd like to send some out to Australia, but it's a bit of a waste of time and energy to do so considering you could just get sent the code instead.
12/21/2009
Contributor: Sundae Sundae
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Originally posted by Sundae
Totally agree, especially as I'd like to send some out to Australia, but it's a bit of a waste of time and energy to do so considering you could just get sent the code instead.
Oops the code via email is what I meant, that wasn't very clear!
12/21/2009
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
Yay!. I'd love to have virtual codes. Glad to hear it's being considered.
12/21/2009
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
I was kinda surprised to hear EF didn't have virtual gift cards.
Cheaper, easier to manage (i think), and easy to pass it on...i likes
12/21/2009
Contributor: gone77 gone77
I actually asked Carrie Ann about this like a week ago. It didn't occur to me to post about it here. I really need to get into the habit of doing that. lol I'm in agreement that virtual gift cards are a great idea. Thanks, Rockin', for getting this idea out there!
12/21/2009
Contributor: Rockin' Rockin'
You're quite welcome, Naughty Eliot ^_^

Part of me can't help but think that there's some good reason(s) EF's doing gift card stuff the way it is now. I'd really like to know what factors influenced the decision to offer physical cards instead of or in addition to virtual ones.
12/22/2009
Contributor: Heather Heather
This is a great idea. I know American Express offers this option and when you're tight on time this is a lifesaver.
12/22/2009
Contributor: Cherrylane Cherrylane
Reviving an old post. I too want a virtual gift card. Has there been any progress made in this realm?
11/27/2011