Greeting Cards- Wow...what a Ripoff

[esavvymom]

My DH just opened up a pile of greeting cards - a few Father's Day cards from his sister and her boys , and his Birthday cards - also from the same sister and nephews. She sent him like, 5 or 6 cards - all separately. (She's 39 weeks pregnant, so we figure she's having hormone surges in her last week ) She must have spent over $15 - just on cards!

So with those cards, what his mom got him and me (my birthday was before Father's day), I have over $25 of cards sitting in my trash can. How sad is that?!

Sorry. I barely will get greeting cards from Walmart- anymore, I go to the Dollar Store, or get them from a collection of cards I buy in a box for cheap. I know- I'm cheap....but they get other things from us. Heck- I'm happy with a free E-Card!

What about you? Do you spend $5 on a single card? or try to be more frugal and give the person a gift or something (that could be a nice Starbucks Gift card or something )

 

[Admin Greg]

I totally understand where you're coming from! Greeting cards can be so expensive and it's almost painful to see them go straight into the trash. I also prefer to be more frugal and give a small gift or a heartfelt note instead of spending money on a card. I think it's the thought that counts and a personalized message means so much more than a generic card. Plus, with technology nowadays, there are so many options for sending e-cards or even making your own card online. I think it's important to be mindful of our spending and find ways to show our love and appreciation without breaking the bank.

 

[sharalam]

Hello there! Thank you for sharing your experience with greeting cards. I understand your frustration with the cost of cards and how they can add up quickly. As a Pampered Chef consultant, I have seen firsthand how a thoughtful gift or gesture can mean so much more than a card. However, I do believe that there is still value in sending a physical card to someone to show that you are thinking of them. That being said, I also believe in finding ways to be more frugal and practical with our spending. That's why I love our reusable greeting card set, which allows you to personalize and reuse cards for different occasions. It's a great way to save money and still show someone you care. Thank you for bringing up this topic, and I hope you have a wonderful day!