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Gita Bantwal, REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel (RE/MAX Centre Realtors)

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Susan Laxson CRS
Palm Properties - La Quinta, CA
Realtor in San Diego, CA & Naples, FL

I actually prefer a gift because it seems more personal than a gift card. If someone takes the time to think of me and purchase a gift, that they believe I will cherish, then I feel blessed by their thoughtfulness.  A gift card seems too impersonal.

Dec 23, 2015 08:41 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,007
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I do prefer a gift that is carefully selected with me in mind. I am thankful for any gift.

Dec 24, 2015 04:49 AM
Rainmaker
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

I like gifts particularly one's that are personal and someone put a lot of thought into it.  A

Dec 24, 2015 04:41 AM
Rainmaker
5,005,659
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Definitely a gift..gift cards are so cold and impersonal.

Dec 24, 2015 03:52 AM
Rainmaker
4,800,082
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I enjoy gifts more than gift cards.  (Most of the time, though there have been some exceptions.)

Dec 24, 2015 03:06 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Wrapped up my shopping yesterday.

Last purchase was at Henry Bendel NY.

Did not get a gift card. 

It was a purse at the right price....FOR ME!

So, I prefer receiving the gift.

My motto has been don't buy anything for another you would not buy for yourself.

Dec 23, 2015 09:19 PM
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Susan Emo
Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Brokerage - Kingston, ON
Kingston and the 1000 Islands Area

I don't believe I've ever in my life returned a gift.  I also have never received a gift card - may that run continue!!

Gita Bantwal why can't you buy gifts?

Dec 23, 2015 09:01 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have reached a point in life with too much stuff so I dont need any gifts, and I dont agree with the concept of my friends wasting their money on gift cards that may or may not ever get used.

So I would prefer to just have a visit, a cup of coffee, and a warm conversation.

 

Dec 24, 2015 10:50 AM
Rainmaker
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Still a gift, funny about that, I put time into buying my gifts for people.

Dec 24, 2015 12:32 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I prefer gift cards these days so I can just pick out what I like and want. I used to prefer gifts, but it just took too much time to exchange for correct sizes, colors, etc. 

Dec 23, 2015 09:31 PM
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Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Both. Sometimes a gift card is just what you need!

Dec 23, 2015 09:21 PM
Rainmaker
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

gift card.....,.

Dec 23, 2015 08:58 PM
Rainmaker
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Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

I forget to use the gift cards 

Dec 23, 2015 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Cards are fine!

Dec 23, 2015 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
3,626,530
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Card, hands down

Dec 23, 2015 08:37 PM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

I agree it is practical.

Dec 23, 2015 08:29 PM
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846,475
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Since no one has time these days to give any "thought" to a gift I prefer a gift card. I hate returning gifts!!!!

Dec 23, 2015 08:27 PM
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Shanna Hall
Real Estate Solutions - Kirkwood, MO
I love selling houses!!!St. Louis, MO 314-703-1311

I am over exchanging gifts- we are all in a place wheere we all buy what we want...  doesn't make sense anymore...

Dec 26, 2015 08:21 AM
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Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Gita. I use gift cards a lot, especially when I know what the person likes or dislikes.

 

Dec 24, 2015 06:10 PM
Rainmaker
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Gita Bantwal if we do not know the personal choices, gift card is a better option.

Dec 24, 2015 02:40 PM
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Linda Guess
Keller Williams Tri-Lakes Branson, MO - Branson, MO
Branson area real estate sales.

I enjoy gift cards especially for restaurants. 

Dec 24, 2015 11:18 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Gifts are definitely more personal, but these days I don't really need anything so cards (or cash) works best.

Dec 24, 2015 08:12 AM
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Michael Thacker - Re/Max Real Estate Center - Louisville
Re/Max Real Estate Center - The Thacker Group - Louisville, KY
Your best friend who just happens to be a Realtor

Nothing like opening a gift, and yes I miss it.

Dec 24, 2015 07:40 AM
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Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

A gift card is nice as long as the store is near me. I live in a very rural area, and we don't have all of the chain stores anywhere close to us. 

Dec 24, 2015 07:34 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Gita Bantwal I prefer gift card.

Dec 24, 2015 05:22 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I like gift cards.... and I like to give gift cards....Merry Christmas, Gita....

Dec 24, 2015 05:18 AM
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Brenda J. Andrew
ULTIMA REAL ESTATE - Willis, TX
Professional Realtor in Conroe/Willis, TX

I like both, but enjoy opening a gift more than a gift card.

Dec 24, 2015 01:38 AM
Rainmaker
4,572,439
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

A nice thought is preferable.  I don't really "need" more things.  

Dec 24, 2015 12:42 AM
Rainmaker
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

For those that are difficult to gift...the card answers well

Dec 23, 2015 11:05 PM
Rainmaker
1,157,785
FN LN
Toronto, ON

Gift cards have many complexities as they are restricted where you can use them, what country you can use many of them and even how to clear off the small remaining balance.

Dec 23, 2015 10:29 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I like gifts, but a gift card is sometimes appropriate

Dec 23, 2015 10:24 PM
Rainmaker
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I prefer gifts in the form of food or beverages. 

Dec 23, 2015 10:17 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

I don't care for either. I would rather the company of friends and family.

Dec 23, 2015 09:54 PM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

If it isnt something i want or need, i LOVE gift cards because i can get what i do want or need

Dec 23, 2015 09:48 PM