Browse social media sites6 of 9Deal-seeking shoppers often pass along information about new card offerings on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, says Testa.You don't even have to be anyone's "friend" to learn about a special. A search for "discount gift cards" on Twitter yields several results from various users who simply want to share information on deals.Testa urges caution, however. While it's possible to find out about several deals from people you don't know, buyers should only purchase the gift cards from reputable sources, he says. The offer could potentially be a fraud. "It is always buyer beware," says Testa.« Back to the 2010 Gift Card Study. Related Articles:5 ways to spend gift cards2010 Gift Card StudyNew rules for gift cardsRelated Links:Holiday spending work sheetHoliday gifting with credit cardsSpending calculator advertisement
Deal-seeking shoppers often pass along information about new card offerings on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook, says Testa.
You don't even have to be anyone's "friend" to learn about a special. A search for "discount gift cards" on Twitter yields several results from various users who simply want to share information on deals.
Testa urges caution, however. While it's possible to find out about several deals from people you don't know, buyers should only purchase the gift cards from reputable sources, he says. The offer could potentially be a fraud. "It is always buyer beware," says Testa.
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