I mostly agree with you, but I don't think most people are buying gift cards for themselves. Why would they when there are activation fees attached to these pro

I mostly agree with you, but I don't think most people are buying gift cards for themselves. Why would they when there are activation fees attached to these products? Generally they're given out as kind of a lazy gift among family and friends during the holidays, or somtimes from businesses to their employees. As long as the card is for something mildly useful like Starbucks (Although according to the post this seems to be the one that is actually redeemed the least), or Amazon then I wouldn't be too upset about receiving one. At the end of the day though I'm in the same camp as you when it comes to my own spending. I don't like to give money to anyone for anything less than immediate services rendered.