
Remember that $100 gift card you are still holding on to? What if you find out tomorrow that the gift card issuer is going out of business? What would happen to your card? Would you still be able to redeem it?
Consumers holding gift cards issued by The Sharper Image were given a rude awakening when the company suspended the redemption of gift cards and certificates after it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week. According to a story by the Consumerist blog, some gift card holders were having trouble redeeming their gift cards online and when they called customer service, they were informed of the suspension. Read the rest of this entry »

Best Buy is offering a free $10 gift card with select game purchase. Click here
Check out the Free Gift Cards page for the current list of free gift card deals.

Lexus is offering a free $100 American Express Encompass gift card when you test drive any 2008 Lexus. You must complete a registration online and provide dealer and VIP codes. Offer available while supplies last. Click here
Check out the Free Gift Cards page for the current list of free gift card deals.

The Home Depot is offering up to $500 free Visa gift card with the Purchase of Select GE Appliances. Click here and scroll down to see deal under GE Appliances
Check out the Free Gift Cards page for the current list of free gift card deals.

SunTrust Bank is offering a free $50 Visa gift card you can donate to your own cause when you open a new Personal or Business checking account by March 29, 2008. Click here
Check out the Free Gift Cards page for the current list of free gift card deals.

The honeymoon plans may already be set in stone but the newly weds can always use some time away. Airline and hotel gift cards are a great way to extend their honeymoon beyond the first few weeks. Here are six gift card that make great wedding presents:
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As gift cards have become increasingly popular in recent years, so has the hidden fees charged against unsuspecting customers. Gift card fees are typically listed on the back of the card or on a separate sheet of paper that must be given to you when you purchase the card. They can also be found on the merchant’s website. However, many gift card buyers do not read the fine print on the card and end up paying a steep price in fees. Before you buy your next gift card, be sure you understand all the fees that come with the card and when they are assessed. Below are the different types of gift cards fees: Read the rest of this entry »