Why do gift cards suck? Let's see, how about expiration dates? Upfront and back-end fees? And, oh, the fact that if a retailer goes bankrupt, that shiny piece of plastic may become worthless (unless you know that fancy trick that lets you use it to pick locks). Yes, we know the government is working on fixing some of the most egregious problems with gift cards. But in the meantime, what can you do if you have no idea what to give someone? We've got the answer: It's called cash, and we're here to help make it easier for you to give it.
Our gift to you this holiday season is the Consumerist Anti-Gift Card. Printed on glossy card stock, and packaged in a classy little envelope, it's the perfect gift for that hard-to-please person on your list. If you slip a couple of bills into the envelope with it, that is.
To get one, just send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:
Consumerist Anti-Gift Card
101 Truman Avenue
Yonkers, NY 10703
To get more than one, send more than one self-addressed, stamped envelope. Give them to all your friends. And don't forget the cash!
http://consumerist.com/2009/12/our-gift-to-you-the-consumerist-anti-gift-card.htmlWhen you care to send the very best...