Gift cards have become the hot and convenient new method of gift-giving, and companies all around the nation are offering gift card buying options. Gift cards appeal to people because they're easy to get, extremely flexible and are rarely the kind of thing a person wants to "take back." They are the new fad in foolproof presents.
Here is a list of the best options for gift card buying in Oklahoma City.
1. Shopping Malls
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Flexibility. That's the reason the mall gift cards take the top spot. If you don't have any specific gift or type of gift in mind, you can simply go with a mall gift card and let the recipients choose for themselves. The options for them to redeem their gift cards are tremendous.
Just a Few Options: Quail Springs Mall, Penn Square Mall, Crossroads Mall
Just a Few Options: Quail Springs Mall, Penn Square Mall, Crossroads Mall
2. Music, Media & Books
There are several stores around the metro that include all three, and it's a good idea for those "one stop shoppers." Buy a round of gift cards for everyone on your list at a place like those below, and the recipient can then choose between a CD, movie, book, game, etc.Just a Few Options: Best Buy, Barnes and Noble, Sam Goody, Borders
3. Clothing
Some of the better clothing stores are, of course, inside the metro area malls. But often times, it is better to buy from a specific store when you know for a fact you want to give an item of clothing. Gift cards to clothing stores erase the need for checking sizes and tastes ahead of time and simply let the recipient know the intent and spirit of your gift.Options: JC Penney, Abercrombie & Fitch, Foley's, Dillard's, Kohl's, Old Navy, Express
4. Movie Theaters
The gift card for a movie theater is an excellent choice for the movie lovers, but it's also a great choice for others as well. A trip to the movie theater is an opportunity for a family to spend time together, a couple to have an enjoyable evening or friends to meet up. Some would suggest experience is a far better gift than anything tangible.Just a Few Options: See link below.
5. Restaurants
What a broad category of opportunities. Depending on taste, you can purchase gift cards for many upper tier restaurants, family establishments and even fast food places. Most people love to go out to eat and don't get enough chances to do so. If they get a gift card, though, odds are they'll make time and have a blast.Just a Few Options: TGI Friday's, Chili's, The Coach House, Sonic, Braum's
6. Electronics
It's hard to go wrong with a gift card for electronics in today's world. Even if the amount is not near enough to buy an item the person may want the most, it can often make the difference bridging the gap of what that person can afford. As well, there are many fairly low price electronics options from DVD players to small kitchen appliances.Just a Few Options: See link below.
7. Movie Rentals
Movie rentals makes the list because of such widespread applicability. Everyone rents movies, at least on occasion. And, a little bit goes a long way. For the same price gift card as you would pay for one trip to a movie theater, a recipient can rent several DVDs several different times and probably throw in a bag of popcorn as well.Just a Few Options: Blockbuster, Hollywood Video, Randy's M&M's
8. Gas
It may not be the most glamorous gift to give, but talk about beneficial and convenient. With the constant need we all have for gas, this is the kind of gift that makes someone smile in relief. Many OKC gas stations, especially the large chains, are offering gift card options now for gas and other purchases.Just a Few Options: Conoco-Phillips, Valero, 7-11
9. Toys
Obviously, this only applies to a particular class of gift recipients, children and/or childish grown men like me. But those are the ones who are often receiving the most gifts, especially at the holidays. Pick up a gift card for one of the city's better toy stores, and let the kids pick what they want the most.Just a Few Options: Toys "R" Us, The Learning Tree, Target
10. Grocery Stores
Like some other items on this list, this is a convenience option for a gift. Gift cards for grocery stores are becoming more and more common throughout Oklahoma City. If someone on your gift list always shops at a particular store for their grocery items, this could be a good option.Just a Few Options: Wal-Mart, Target, Homeland
