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The Gift that Won't Get Returned – Gift Card Mall Review & Giveaway

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I’ve shared my stories of how difficult it is to shop for gifts for members of my family. One time I bought my mom a sweater that ended up being about 6 sizes too large. My dad has received coffee from Starbucks for at least three years in a row. I’ll admit that even I can be a little picky when it comes to gifts from my parents. I don’t care what you say, Mom, your feelings WILL get hurt if I tell you that the shirt you bought for me isn’t quite my style, so NO, I will not return it with you on the next visit to the mall. Fortunately for me, I’ve come up with a wonderful solution that has enabled my family to start giving gifts that are actually used instead of being secretly returned for store credit. The wonder gift? A gift card to their favorite store!

Gift Card MallYou might have seen the Gift Card Malls at the ends of your grocery store aisles. They are tall displays that show hundreds upon hundreds of pre-paid gift cards from over 100 different vendors (134 if I counted properly.) From grocery stores to movie theaters to popular retail stores, there is a wide variety of brands (and gift card values) to choose from, allowing you to do one-stop gift card shopping for your gifting needs. This saves a lot of time because you don’t have to visit 3 or 4 different stores when you need to shop for different people.

If you want to save even more time (and gas) you can also shop for gift cards online at GiftCardMall.com. Their website is a very clean and easy to use site that helps you find the perfect brand and card for your gift recipient. You can search by recipient (her, him, kids & teens, and babies,) gift occasion (such as weddings, holidays, or birthdays), category of gift and even drill down to specific brands. Many of the gift cards have preset values ranging from $25 to $200. Some stores, such as Bed Bath & Beyond and Sears, allow you to select from several different designs in addition to being able to set your own gift card value (within a given range.)

One thing that is unique to the website, which is something that  I love, is that you can create your own personalized Visa Gift Cards. I have some big plans for this little blog, and though I won’t get into specifics, I will say that the fact that GiftCardMall.com will allow me to create a custom Visa Gift card using my own image and branding will be very useful. 😉 The cost to create a custom card is about $5/card.

If you’re shopping for a last minute gift, then another option that GiftCardMall.com offers is the ability to send an e-gift card. There are fewer stores participating in their e-gift card program, but there are enough where you could find something for everyone and many of them also offer the ability to select your own gift card value. E-gift cards are emailed to the recipient within 24 hours of the order.

Gift Card Mall also offers several different shipping options for your plastic gift cards. I think that’s actually a pretty important thing to note when it comes to gift cards, namely because some stores and vendors out there give you very few options and/or are very expensive, (like IKEA, which had me pay $11.95 to FedEx a gift card…they didn’t even offer a cheaper shipping option!) Shipping rates start at $1.99 per card.

If you’re looking for a gift that your recipient won’t be returning, if you’re shopping for a gift at the last minute, or if you just don’t know what to get, then GiftCardMall.com should be one of your first stops. With so many stores and price options to choose from, you’ll easily be able to find a gift card that is perfect for your recipient (and your budget.)

To learn more about Gift Card Mall, you can visit their website at www.giftcardmall.com. You can also follow Gift Card Mall on Twitter and fan them on Facebook to stay up to date on their latest news.

What’s Cooking at DD Gift Card Mall Giveaway!

The Prize: One winner will receive a $75 gift card bundle which includes the following gift cards:

  • Bed Bath & Beyond – $25
  • Best Buy – $25
  • Sears – $25

To Enter:

  1. THIS ENTRY IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO BE VALID (+1): Remember to post this as a comment. Visit www.giftcardmall.com and tell me which store you would like to give (or receive) a gift card from.

    2. Use this ENTRY FORM to earn credit for the following extra entries! I will be diligently removing non-qualifying entries from the comment section. Consider yourself warned. 🙂

  2. Follow Gift Card Mall on Twitter (+1)
  3. Like Gift Card Mall on Facebook – Feel free to let them know What’s Cooking at DD sent you! (+1)
  4. Post this giveaway on your blog (+3)
  5. Tweet about this giveaway using the “retweet” link at the top of this post or by tweeting “I want to give the perfect gift that won’t be returned with the @WCatDD and @GCMall Gift Card Giveaway! ” (+1)
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The Rules:

One winner will be selected at random for this prize. (*Note: Number of winners corrected 5/18.)

Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST, May 31, 2010.

Visit our Giveaway Rules page for general giveaway rules that also apply to this giveaway.

Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. This did not affect the outcome of this review.

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  9. No questions about that it would be Bed Bath & Beyond I love that place. I could wander that store for days and never get tired of looking around. It's the perfect place to find everything your heart desires.

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  128. best buy is definitely a favorite of mine, I have to admit.-Laurenlauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  129. best buy is definitely a favorite of mine, I have to admit.

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  130. I'd love a gift card from Home Depot or AMC. Seems like we go to these places often. Thanks so much.rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  131. I'd love a gift card from Home Depot or AMC. Seems like we go to these places often. Thanks so much.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

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  136. No questions about that it would be Bed Bath & Beyond I love that place. I could wander that store for days and never get tired of looking around. It's the perfect place to find everything your heart desires.

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  143. Would love to get a gift card for cold stone creameries – ice cream is always a winner and a really nice treat!

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  144. Would love to get a gift card for cold stone creameries – ice cream is always a winner and a really nice treat!

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  155. I would love to recieve a Chili's Gift Card. and i would love to give my dad one to either Lowes or Home Depot for fathers day

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  160. ITunes. I keep a list going of songs and albums I want, but there never seems to be money for them.

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  161. ITunes. I keep a list going of songs and albums I want, but there never seems to be money for them.

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  185. I'd love a gift card to TJ Maxx, Kohls, Target, Best Buy- they have so many!six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  186. I'd love a gift card to TJ Maxx, Kohls, Target, Best Buy- they have so many!
    six_one_nine_girlie86 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  187. I'd love a Chili's gift card as a gift…sure beats jewelry that I'm allergic to, but yet my MIL keeps buying it for me

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  188. I'd love a Chili's gift card as a gift…sure beats jewelry that I'm allergic to, but yet my MIL keeps buying it for me

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  198. I would love to recieve a Chili's Gift Card. and i would love to give my dad one to either Lowes or Home Depot for fathers day

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  229. I would LOVE a gift card from Nordstrom or Sephora. What an awesome site, so many gift cards to choose from. Thanks so much!

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  230. I would LOVE a gift card from Nordstrom or Sephora. What an awesome site, so many gift cards to choose from. Thanks so much!

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  231. Wow – So many choices! I'd love a gift card from Disneyland!! Would be a great excuse for me to plan a trip!

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  232. Wow – So many choices! I'd love a gift card from Disneyland!! Would be a great excuse for me to plan a trip!

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  243. I would like to give a gift card for Penney's to my son and his wife so they could get some new baby things for my first grandbaby.

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  244. I would like to give a gift card for Penney's to my son and his wife so they could get some new baby things for my first grandbaby.

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  273. Home Depot girl here! I would end up in the Garden department and do major damage (to the card, not the department!)

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  274. Home Depot girl here! I would end up in the Garden department and do major damage (to the card, not the department!)

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  297. I'd love to give my brother a gift card for AMC! He raises his 11-year-old son by himself and never has extra money to do something fun for himself, let alone go on a date! He's a single dad, so I'd love to encourage him to take a nice girl to the movies! 😀 h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  298. I'd love to give my brother a gift card for AMC! He raises his 11-year-old son by himself and never has extra money to do something fun for himself, let alone go on a date! He's a single dad, so I'd love to encourage him to take a nice girl to the movies! 😀

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

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  302. I would like to receive a gift card from Regal Entertainment Group. We love going to the movies.

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  303. At the moment Best Buy because I need a new router, but I always appreciate a Visa since they can be used anywhere.

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  304. At the moment Best Buy because I need a new router, but I always appreciate a Visa since they can be used anywhere.

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  305. I would love to give or receive a Home Depot card – home improvement is a never ending thing

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  307. I could use some printer ink right about now so a gift card to Best Buy would come in handy.

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  308. I could use some printer ink right about now so a gift card to Best Buy would come in handy.

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  365. Other than the ones in the giveaway I would love a Gift Card to AMC Entertainment. I love the movies and they are even better free!

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  366. Other than the ones in the giveaway I would love a Gift Card to AMC Entertainment. I love the movies and they are even better free!

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  383. Barnes and Nobles all the way! You can never have too many books!

    scarflady(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  384. I'm not sure why they have Disneyland Resort and not DisneyWorld..but whatever..so I chose TGIFridays

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  385. I'm not sure why they have Disneyland Resort and not DisneyWorld..but whatever..so I chose TGIFridays

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  388. Barnes and Nobles all the way! You can never have too many books!scarflady(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  417. Since I was having a hard time deciding, a Visa gift card would be my choice. It would be the most versatile card for me.Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  418. Since I was having a hard time deciding, a Visa gift card would be my choice. It would be the most versatile card for me.

    Thanks for a great giveaway!

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  423. You can never go wrong with a Best Buy gift card. Everyone can always find something they need/want there. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  424. You can never go wrong with a Best Buy gift card. Everyone can always find something they need/want there. Thanks for the opportunity!

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  427. I'd use it for a Cheesecake Factory gift card! I love that place but can't afford to eat there right now. This would be such a nice treat 🙂

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  428. I'd use it for a Cheesecake Factory gift card! I love that place but can't afford to eat there right now. This would be such a nice treat 🙂

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  433. Well, in honor of Father's Day, I would have to say Bass Pro shop…but secretly would wish for a Chili's one for me to have a night out of the kitchen! thanks much!

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  434. Well, in honor of Father's Day, I would have to say Bass Pro shop…but secretly would wish for a Chili's one for me to have a night out of the kitchen!

    thanks much!

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  479. Id like to get a card to TGIF or Chilis! Yep – I wanna go out to dinner! I'd give a Barnes and Noble to my best friend who loves books

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  480. Id like to get a card to TGIF or Chilis! Yep – I wanna go out to dinner! I'd give a Barnes and Noble to my best friend who loves books

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  505. I would most like to receive a Home Depot gift card to give me that little push I need to get started with some home repairs.

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  506. I would most like to receive a Home Depot gift card to give me that little push I need to get started with some home repairs.

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  519. I would have to go with Kohl's. Since it's my mother's favorite place to shop, it's a great place where can spend some time enjoying each other's company!

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  520. I would have to go with Kohl's. Since it's my mother's favorite place to shop, it's a great place where can spend some time enjoying each other's company!

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  525. I would love a gift card to Build A Bear for my daughter!Thanks!fineinsanity at live dot com

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  535. Chili's is a great one to give or receive. I'd love it for my birthday! They had all my favorites :)!romapup at gmail dot com

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  536. Chili's is a great one to give or receive. I'd love it for my birthday! They had all my favorites :)!

    romapup at gmail dot com

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  539. I would like to pick Chilis, always nice to have a gift card tucked away for when you don't feel like cooking, or want to eat out when your shopping with the granddaughter.

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  540. I would like to pick Chilis, always nice to have a gift card tucked away for when you don't feel like cooking, or want to eat out when your shopping with the granddaughter.

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  541. Home Depot would be my choice. I always need more potting soil, and then I am tempted by some plant that looks too pretty to resist…

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  542. Home Depot would be my choice. I always need more potting soil, and then I am tempted by some plant that looks too pretty to resist…

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  576. I would love a Kohl's gift card. This is my favorite place to shop.Thank you for the entry! We have a trip planned this summer to Panama City Beach on a tight budget, these gift certificates would be wonderful for needed items.

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  577. I would love a Kohl's gift card. This is my favorite place to shop.

    Thank you for the entry! We have a trip planned this summer to Panama City Beach on a tight budget, these gift certificates would be wonderful for needed items.

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  591. I'd love to get a gift card from Claim Jumper… it's pretty expensive there!

    Many thanks!!

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