How Gift Cards Can Help Unlock the Human Spirit

As the COVID-19 virus pandemic makes its way through our world both literally and figuratively, the eGifter team is hard at work finding ways to be of service. Please check back regularly for news and updates as we find and share ways to help people stick together through thick and thin. While some may argue that gift cards can’t save the world, we believe they can play an important role in our connected lives physically, socially and emotionally. It is in crises like these that the human spirit is truly tested and, in in our experience, displayed.

The eGifter team is hunkered down now, developing and delivering innovative ideas, products and services rooted in merchant and retail gift cards. Because the items sold at these establishments contribute to health, well-being, safety and community connectedness, we’ll have a lot to say and share.  Over the coming weeks and beyond, eGifter’s thought leadership helps people in real ways, both tangible and inspirational.

Here is a preview of some of the stories and posts ahead, where we will:

• Suggest ways to stay engaged in the face of social distancing
• Share ideas to help friends and family weather this storm 
• Propose specific items and strategies for the whole family, so that seniors, parents and children feel cared for and protected 
• Post updates about our efforts to support humanitarian and charitable organizations, public and private, cross-denominational, for all
• Offer special discounts and packages for essentials like safety, health, food, shelter
• Take some time for laughter, entertainment and levity such that the lighter side of life shines through

We thank you for reading and sharing the eGifter Human Spirit Series. Gift cards sold at the eGifter marketplace bundle goodness into each delivery. It’s our sincere hope and commitment to surface strategies and approaches that not only help you pragmatically, but can be told as stories that illustrate the heart and resilience of people across the land.

Please share your uplifting stories with us at support.egifter.com.

Together, we can make it. The eGifter family is right with you. 

#egifterstories #egifterhumanspirit

On a daily basis, we hear from customers that report back about their surprisingly easy and fun gifting discoveries. Of course, *we* know how wonderful shopping and giving digital gift cards and physical gift cards can be. But, seeing it through the eyes of newly minted gift givers is always a delight. We’re happy to share some of these stories with you. Experience the joy of giving with gift cards today!

For the college students in your life… “This was my first time purchasing gift cards from eGifter. Both of my children live a distance away from me. Sending Valentine’s Day gift cards to them was a cinch! I would definitely do it again! I shared this idea in my daughter’s college parent group so that other parents could get the same pleasure that I did. Thanks for making it easy!”

For the boys and their girlfriends…“eGifter.com is VERY easy to navigate and shop. I love that there are no service charges. I now realize that giftcards are the perfect gift to give from afar! All three of my boys loved their movie tickets because they got to take their girlfriends to the movies for Valentine’s day ♥️”

For the boss…”I love that text gifting is available. I work remotely and sent a gift to my boss via text because she’s on the other side of the country. This was incredibly convenient and worked out great! I also loved that I was able to schedule this gift to be delivered at just the right moment. She received it with her morning coffee just as I had planned. Just perfect! I will return for other gifting opportunities!”

With a gift card marketplace that carries over 300+ retail brands that can be purchased and sent both digitally (text, email, print) and physically (plastic), we realize there is something for everyone. Certainly, we built a cadre of personalization options to make gift giving special and memorable. But what delights us every day is hearing from shoppers and recipients who describe their gifting experience in detail — bringing to life the delight and satisfaction that is bundled with their gift card purchase or receipt. Gift cards are sold at face value, but the delight is packaged in for FREE. So, without further ado, we’re pleased to share sentiments from customers that found even *more* reasons to shop and save at eGifter.com. The quotes below have been taken verbatim from actual posts on Trustpilot, a popular and trusted social review site. eGifter is happy to provide more reasons to shop and save.

I recommend this to every parent of an…
“I recommend this to every parent of an adult child ! Busy busy busy but it’s sure nice to open a message on my phone that says “Happy Birthday” and a scrumptious gift to Olive Garden. Second year in a row and plan on making it an annual event. Thank You eGifter!”

Flawless service.
“I have been buying gift cards with cryptocurrency for two years now, and not once have they failed. On top of their great service, you can find some awesome bonuses. So keep track of their offers. They’re worth it.”

 Awesome
“Bought 2 Google Play gift cards. No problems, great price & instant delivery.”

Works exactly as advertised with Bitcoin Cash
“Works exactly as advertised. Purchased gift cards with Bitcoin Cash. Fast, painless transaction. Gift cards worked exactly as they should, no problems.”

Egifter is awesome
“Egifter has been a reliable source of electronic gift cards for me. They have a rock solid rewards program that has earned me credit towards gift card purchases, and they accept a large variety of payment methods. This has enabled me to have near limitless flexibility in terms of being able to purchase the goods and services I want to. Egifter is a top notch choice for gift cards in my opinion.”

Used Venmo funds to buy gift cards
“I love that I could use my Venmo funds to purchase gift cards! Lots of choices and easy to use.”

One of the best websites
“One of the best websites for gift cards, if not the best. Easy to buy, and they are sent to your email so fast, like five minutes. Try them out, you’ll be happy!”

Buy gift cards with paypal and shop at Amazon.com with ease
“I was having trouble buying things on amazon with my paypal account due to the fact amazon does not except paypal payment . i searched for days looking to find a way around it other then a money transfer that would take days to get approved and luckily i found the vanilla visa on egifter and within minutes i had a account linked to my paypal i payed a small 2$ fee and had my things from amazon on there way…absolutely love this site! I will be a life long customer.”

Everything went perfectly
“Everything went perfectly. The email came exactly when I needed it to and was easy for my daughter to use in the store rather than online. Will definitely do again.”

eGifter is the BEST! !
“Obtaining the Gifts and the ease of providing to our loved one was last minute, but it was beyond timely for our needs. Now that I know of eGifter, I will be using it again and again.”

Best way to shop for picky and other…
“Best way to shop for picky and other discriminating relatives.”

Hearing from our customers like affects our mojo, injecting a fierce motivation to please. Your words (both positive and critical) impacts our team for real. Your feedback motivates us to up our game, and raise our own bar for speed, selection, service, creativity and savings. Let us hear from you! Submit your #eGifterstories to us at support.egifter.com.

Sometimes, you just need a break. That’s the experience shared by one of our customers at the review site, TrustPilot.com. It’s safe to say that many of our customers find creative uses for gift cards purchased at eGifter. And with the widest variety of payment methods, convenience is king. For example, here’s a testimonial from a customer that needed to make purchases at Amazon.com. However, Amazon did not allow her to checkout with PayPal. Good thinking on her part, she purchased a Vanilla Visa card at eGifter.com from her PayPal account. She then was able to complete her purchase at Amazon with her new Vanilla Visa card. Voila — Vanilla® Visa® Saves the Day.

VaVanilla® Visa® Saves the Day

“I was having trouble buying things on Amazon.com with my PayPal account due to the fact Amazon.com does not except PayPal payment. I searched for days looking to find a way around it other than a money transfer — that would take days to get approved.

Luckily, I found the Vanilla Visa digital gift card on eGifter.com. Within minutes, I had an account — and then linked it to my PayPal. I paid a small fee and in minutes, my items from Amazon.com were on their way. I absolutely LOVE this site! I will be a life long customer.”

>>Submitted by Kaylee, reprinted from Trustpilot.com

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One of the great joys in life is to have loving, doting grandparents. They make birthdays and milestone occasions extra special. Grandparents get great pleasure from making their brood happy. And they do a good job of it. In return, they receive treasures like handmade greeting cards with crayon scribbled “I love you’s”. Handmade crafts from grade schoolers fill their shelves and line their refrigerators. Chances are, grandparents don’t need material or decorative items at this stage of their life. So, what are great gifts for them? Good health, safety and well-being are what they need most. This gift is easily found at eGifter.com. We’re referring to CVS gift cards. When the kids and grandkids are looking for a great gift for the grandparents – health and well being are the gifts that count.

CVS Pharmacy gift cards can be used to purchase an array of items to stock the shelves of grandparents and elderly relatives everywhere. With wellness items like vitamins, supplements and medicine chest essentials, gift cards are the way to go for sending good health.

Print and Hand Deliver A CVS Gift Card Today

For the grandparents that might be technically challenged, you may not want to send a digital gift card by text or email. Instead, choose print delivery. The personal visit with a gift card in hand will mean the world to them. The practicality of a CVS gift card will let them know how much you care.

Happy New Year! Today brings a wonderful opportunity to send our warmest wishes for good health, peace and abundance in the New Year. May 2020 see your goals realized, relationships strengthened, challenges lessened and may kindness abound. The new year brings with it an opportunity to consider ideas and resolutions that can make a difference in your family, your community and your world this year. Here are some suggestions on how you can make a difference using gift cards from eGifter.

• Spend quality time with the one(s) you love most! Schedule some playtime and create the memorable moments that will go down in family history — fun list of gift ideas is here.

• Find the philanthropist in you. There are so many worthwhile causes that need our support to continue their good works. The Charity Choice gift card is a very special way to honor someone, either by investing yourself or by making a donation in their name. There are hundreds of organizations to which you can donate, and here are just a few: Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Autism Speaks, Food for the Poor, Greenpeace USA, Jewish Federations of North America, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Shriner’s Hospital for Children and World Vision.

• Make a difference for that struggling young family in your community by gifting them practical provisions that lessen the strain. Diapers, pharmacy items, formula and warm clothes are gifts of practicality and love that matter. Checkout this shortlist of retail brands that would make life easier for the parents — and provide much needed care for the kids– click here.

• Invest in your future — and in future generations. Gift cards that allow you to easily buy and own company stock are smart buys — and great entry points to teach fiscal responsibility to the youngsters in your life. Teaching them to save and invest wisely through the ease and convenience of gift cards to Acorns or Stockpile lets you entrust the future to those who will inherit the earth.

• Celebrate a milestone in the family! The mundane of daily life can lull us into laziness, taking for granted the fact that we only pass this way but once. So, make it count! Take them out to dinner at one of the many restaurants featured at eGifter.com and have a great time together – dining list is here.

One of the most rewarding parts of our day is getting positive feedback from satisfied customers. This customer did a wonderful job of painting the picture. And we could not be more proud of our team and our technology. We bring you this quote from Tasha, who posted this review on the Trustpilot review site. Tasha, we’re so happy to have saved Christmas for you and your family! And now, a Christmas gift card review.

A Christmas Gift Card Review

“I was desperately looking for perfect Christmas gifts for 3 of my 4 kids – last minute, and after banking hours…unfortunately for my near zilch pocketbook! I needed the ability to purchase with my PayPal account and have immediate access (or at least within a day of pickup access) to my purchases.

I cannot thank or even begin to show my gratitude toward eGifter and its reliability during the very stressful holiday season! Soaring beyond any expectations with the service, actual usage of the services provided, ease of use with the site, the ability to access and pay for the services they provide, and lastly, the different levels of safety that I have yet to see with any other online sites that involve purchasing with PayPal (or any way of purchasing, actually!)

It was very fast, beyond what I was looking for this Christmas and resulted in it being what my own children called, ” the best Christmas EVER!”

This is not from a dollar stance or from a materialistic view, I have realized. This was mainly due to the fact that I wasn’t frantically running around with my usual overly stressed and often ending in a fight with my husband after a financially based issue that happened at the usual last minute retail store we visit!

In the past, THAT has been our experience: It’s Christmas even, the store is closing as we head to checkout line with our big ticket items in buggy. To our dismay and shock, our bank gives us MORE trouble with our debit card due to a suspected issue with fraud or something else. (That “something else” has thus far always been due to our own purchases being denied in a former transaction resulting in an authorization hold. We would never have anticipated that red flag!)

In those terrible past experiences, we felt so low that we started to fight immediately! We blaming each other even though neither of us were at fault — EVER!

Those past moments of embarrassment and upset had us leave the store empty handed to call our bank. I remember struggling to regain my self respect and self confidence, which I am sorry to say.

But I CAN say (so joyfully!) that THIS Christmas, I had NONE of that! While I was indeed a last minute holiday shopper, this year has been a truly memorable experience.

I know for sure that my great experience was due to my before-hand purchasing of gift cards as a backup in case we had any issues. Though I try to be proactive now, who needs a nervous breakdown in the middle of Walmart on Christmas eve?!

Not me, not this year! Or ever again!

Thanks eGifter, for the ability to buy with unusually unacceptable means and making it beyond easy and super fast! I owe you more than money can make up for, for certain!

eGifter customers are a particularly giving bunch. Beyond being savvy shoppers and understanding the ins and outs of achieving great savings and discounts from points, promos and deals from gift card purchases at eGifter.com, our customers are great Gift Givers. We thank everyone that gave us permission to post the thank you notes they received from eGift Cards they’ve given over the past days, ESPECIALLY on Giving Tuesday. Thanks, ya’ll!

“Having to leave my new baby in the NICU has been a challenge I never anticipated. The gift card you gave me so that I could pick up a quick lunch at Panera and spend the maximum amount of time at the hospital has provided just the relief I needed during these difficult days. Thanks for being such a good friend.”

“Your sweet and lovely present has worked its way into my heart. I used the gift card to purchase something special — to always remind me of the very special person that you are. I love ya, dude.”

“I don’t believe that  “Thanks” can sufficiently repay you for the help you’ve extended with this Home Depot gift card. Knowing that I couldn’t hire a contractor — but could do the work myself — you’ve made my load lighter. I am indeed indebted to you, my friend.”

“It is not surprising that you are such a spectacular gift-giver, Sis. From our earliest years of sharing a bedroom, a guitar and a wardrobe, you have been one of the kindest people I have ever known. You inspire me to be a better person. My love to you always.”

“Mom & Dad, how do you always know exactly what I need? While my first months away at college have been great, things have also been kinda uncomfortable. The Wayfair gift card was perfect!  I’m going to outfit my new digs to be more stylish (AND comfortable!). My grades and my future will definitely benefit from that. I’m always going to make you proud.” 

As for the eGifter Team, we always appreciate being included in your occasion and for the opportunity to spread the love.

Thanksgiving Day in New England is usually crisp and cool. Those lucky enough to have a full bounty get to enjoy traditional meals of turkey and all the fixings. Tablecloths and flowers adorn dining rooms, waiting for families and friends to gather for a day of togetherness. As the years fly by, time seems to move faster and gatherings like this seem more precious. Finding the right words and sentiments for a welcome toast become more meaningful. Expressing gratitude on Thanksgiving is the order of the day.

Expressing Gratitude on Thanksgiving

Many hosts set their holiday table with gifts or trinkets for their guests. For example, handwritten place cards with custom messages are one way to share love and thanks. Another way is to login to eGifter.com and purchase the gift card that matches the interests of each guest. Enter your special message and select Print Delivery.

Then, print the giftable PDF and add it to their place setting. Now you can acknowledge each guest with a a tailored message and handpicked item to express the Thanksgiving sentiment. Start off the holiday meal with a special gift custom selected for each person. With gratitude and appreciation filling the air, you’ll be off to a wonderful day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The eGifter team is over the moon about the just released television commercial for 2019 made lovingly by our partners at The Gap. Widely acclaimed throughout the advertising industry, this commercial titled “The Hoodie” tugs at the heartstrings of any son (old or young) — and of any mother (same :).

We won’t tell you the ending. But, keep a tissue handy.

The one-minute spot showcases the timeless bond between a single mother and her son as time flows swiftly by, one year following another.  The single constant of this emotionally moving story? The boy’s cotton hoodie, well worn and well loved. No spoilers, though! We won’t tell you the ending. But, keep a tissue handy.

Watch the :60 TV Spot: “The Hoodie”

This heartwarming television commercial lets us know that the fine folks at The Gap are in tuned into their consumer audience, young and old, gifters and “getters”. The Gap has a very clear beat on what makes people tick emotionally around the holidays — putting thoughtfulness and care into their personal relationships. Because everyone knows the best gifts are the ones that are given with meaningful intention, Gap gift cards are the best of the best. Gifting that special someone the great experience of shopping for the *exact* Gap item they really want, within the virtual or brick and mortar walls of this hip and emotionally connected retailer — well, there’s no finer gift around.

Buy a $50 Gap Gift Card and get $5 added FREE! 

On a related note — exciting  news! Timing is on your side! The eGifter team loves helping people gift — and we also love helping people save.  So, for a limited time, get $5 FREE on a promotional gift card purchase of a $50 Gap gift card at eGifter.com. At checkout, enter promo code GP1119 — first come, first served (while supplies last.)

• Limited to 5 promotional gift cards per customer
• Offer Ends 11/30/19 or while supplies last
• Promotional and Bonus Gift Cards do not earn eGifter Points and are not eligible for Swaps

Items from The Gap are made of first quality materials. The common experience from members of our team is that once we put a piece of Gap clothing on, we never want to take it off. That’s why clothes like shirts, jeans, caps, sweaters, sweats  and hoodies (!) are so treasured, so special, and so long lasting. They remain our best friends for years — not just in quality, but in style and how they make us feel inside. 

eGifter makes gift cards easy to pay for.

One of the coolest parts of purchasing gift cards at eGifter.com is the variety of available payment methods. No other gifting company can rival our variety of payment solutions and ways to save. Take, Instant Points, for example. Our uniquely awesome Points program lets our customers take advantage of immediate discounts and savings at the same checkout at which the points are earned — or, at a future checkout. #freedomofchoice

Choose your method!

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Now, go make some memories with your Mom (or your kid.)