r/GiftsandDeals

Does anyone else feel this way???? Gift cards are one of the most overrated and lazy parts of modern culture.

I know yall will say they are practical and safe, but let’s be honest they’re usually just a sign you didn’t want to put in the effort to actually think about the person.

If you really know someone, you can come up with something. Why not just give cash then if its because "they could buy what they want"

AND half the time they go unused/lost, or force someone to shop somewhere they dont want to.

Anybody feel the same way?

I’m considering getting a KitchenAid mixer for Mother’s Day - but would it be better to ask for something sentimental? I found one on sale for a friends and family deal but is that really what Mother’s Day is all about? I know, I’m lucky to have this problem.

My boyfriend goes to the record store literally every saturday and his collection is getting out of hand but it makes him happy so whatever. His birthday is coming up and I want to get him something vinyl related but I'm terrified of buying the wrong pressing or getting something he already has.

Budget is around $150, thought about a subscription service but most seem to just send random albums? Seems risky.

What's something unique I could get that avoids the awkward duplicate situation or should I just give up and get a gift card lol?

I see a lot of advice about buying digital gift cards online, and some guides even mention using thirdparty sites to save a bit or access brands that aren’t available in your country. I’ve used carddelivery once for a US‑region card,, and i’ve seen names like…GiftCard Granny and CardCash around, but i’m still not sure when this makes sense for gifting versus just buying directly from the brand.

for people who give digital gift cards a lot: do you ever bother with these resellers, or do you stick to official stores only when you’re sending something as a gift???

I have been wondering what to get my Mother for Mother's Day. Is there anything that has been trending recently that would be worth getting?

This is sort of a graduation gift question… niece is about to graduate and get her first apartment. I want to get her something useful. $250 budget. What do you think? Like a blender and mixer? That’s where my head is at right now.

I’ve always struggled with finding meaningful gifts, so I started making these personalized “where it all began” map prints.

You basically take a location that means something (where you met, first date, etc.) and turn it into a framed piece with names and a date.

I’m curious... do people actually like gifts like this, or is it too niche? Would you give this to your partner?

https://preview.redd.it/7et7j3m33zxg1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=37855e42a5ecf75a5535e9adf0655b10e8f23cc0

She has 20 kids coming, I don't want to spend a fortune and I don't want to get junk.

Hey everyone, just joined the community today 👋

Hi, I joined this group today. I noticed there are many gift-related links shared in this community. Are gifting-related links allowed here?

Appreciate the help!