Gift cards or gifts

[LaTashaS28]

They can both be good gifts but I rather have a gift card because you know what you want to buy.

[nmbrown863]

Gift cards are easier for me. I always have a hard time picking out stuff for people.

[ljrjess69]

gift cards are alot easier!!!!!!!!!!!!

[taj75657]

I think gift cards can be great if the recipient uses the store or at least shows interest in the store. I would be glad to get a Walmart gift card because I regularly shop there. But getting gift cards for random places that I do not use is the ultimate gesture of "don't like you". Gifts take thought so therefore are more meaningful, but as always cash is better!!!

[countrygirl12]

Do you like buying gift cards or like picking out a gift for friends? I like gift cards
Because we know everyone likes money and it makes shopping easier especially
If you have health issues as I do.

I would rather have an actual gift but gift cards are good and better than getting somebody a gift they will not use at all.  A couple of years ago I got a pack of socks that were different colors.  They were thin and really tight at the top.  I could not wear them because they were too tight.  So they were useless to me.  But I had to act like I loved them. : )

[stretch1967]

I would say giftcards or cash. I would say cash

[Jayce2013]

I prefer picking gifts all the time... but then if you have that weird friend who does not like anything... a gift card is always safer.. at least they buy whatever they want!

[JaniceSW]

I will reiterate several responses already given, and that is that it depends on who it is.  For someone under about 13 or 14 years of age, I believe an actual gift that is wrapped and they can open is the best choice.  However, for anyone older, I get them gift cards now that I am older and don't like to park in the crowded malls and shop much during the season.  I guess I'm just over all that now that my kids are grown and gone and my one grandchild I don't see often.  Her mother usually buys an actual gift for her with money I've sent since I haven't a clue what a 10 year old would want any more. I'm also on a strict budget for Christmas.

[natashaspy]

I like giving gifts but there are a few of those that are huge pains to buy for.  Those are the ones that get gift cards. I usually prefer to buy the prepaid visa cards instead of store cards usually.

[bremer51]

Many of my family members prefer gift cards.  Its easy, but kind of boring.

[countrygirl12]

Many of my family members prefer gift cards.  Its easy, but kind of boring.

This is true.  If you are going to just exchange cash then why not just get together for a meal and go by yourself something after Christmas.

[yaayme]

Both are a great idea...I love Christmas shopping, picking out and wrapping gifts for people. I throw in a gift card so they can buy something of their choosing and get a physical gift to unwrap.

[Gxldvn]

Gift cards so i can buy my own gifts with presents.