Friday, June 25, 2010

The $7 Greeting Card

Would you believe it's possible? I just had to buy 3 cards for various occasions, and when I paid, the total was over $15. It's rather hot out today, so my brain was only slowly and foggily digesting this as I watched the cashier look closely at my receipt-- obviously even she couldn't believe it! I'm no longer surprised when cards are $3 or $4, but when I looked at the receipt myself, there it was, a $6.99 birthday card.

But I do feel I need to point out that the card involved a vibrating nun on a mechanical bull, so it was worth every penny.

12 comments:

scissorbill said...

Yep. Totally worth it.

I've been known to use Hallmark.com where for under $4 they'll stamp and mail cards for you.

Money Beagle said...

My aunt and uncle used to own a card and collectible shop, and I worked there part for a few years during high school and college. That was in the early-to-mid-90's and I remember when we got our first card that was $3. We were aghast! I guess if there's one thing we can always count on, it's that prices will increase and that we'll always think of how 'cheap' things were way back when!

Anonymous said...

Next time you shop at Trader Joe’s, check out their cards. The selection is basic, but the cards are nice and only 99 cents each.

heaps! said...

There are still places out there that sell cards for as low as two or three dollars. But when you add the mechanical bull and the sound, it will jack up the prices.

I personally just want a card where I can write a lot in (if it is for a good friend or a family member) because I am sure that they will remember what I wrote in it, not whether or not it is a pop up card. But it is all a matter of opinion of course.

@Money Beagle, it is true that the price for many things have increased, but for cards it increased at a faster rate than inflation and whatnot for sure. I don't have accurate numbers, but it could be that people are now willing to spend more on birthday cards.

Best Forex Trading said...

I love penning words to people I care for. So I just get a basic beautiful card with lots of writing space.

Unfortunately prices are just going to continue to go higher and higher.

benjamin bankruptcy said...

Palpatations Palpatations. $7!! US!! Serious i spent $5 on a card yesterday. I'm sure the person i'm giving it to doesn't give a shit. They just want to read my message! But I feel that unless I buy them a nice card I'm not showing them that I love them.

Anonymous said...

Card prices have become outrageous. Target has some cute cards for only 99 cents. I splurge when I get singing cards (around 5 or 6 bucks and only go to people who aren't getting a gift also), and Mother's day (I can never repay my Mom for all she has done for me, I go with the nicest message sine she really appreciates it).

cheapskate sandy said...

Wait here. We're forgetting that the card involved a NUN and a BULL. I might not be one to pay that much, but it sounds interesting.

Connecticut Blogger said...

I won't pay that kind of money for a card anymore. The dollar store has plenty of nice cards.

Clean ClutterFree Simple said...

I make my own with a few scrapbooking supplies. I enjoy it, so it's worth the time.

I just can't bear to spend more than $1 for a greeting card. I mean, it's going to end up recycled anyway.

Jenna said...

This is why I make my own cards - saves me $7 every time. However, my cards do vibration - not sure if that is a good thing or not.

Anonymous said...

Cards are a waste of money; if I don't have to write a nice note or send a gift card I don't bother. And most of the cards I receive end up in the garbage anyways. Can you really save every greeting card over your lifetime? Imagine how much space that would take up.