Christmas: Vouchers remain popular as a last-minute gift
Christmas is almost here, and it puts the festive season in full swing. Here’s why vouchers are a great last-minute gift for the 2023 holidays, and which ones.
Christmas is almost here, and it means that the festive season is in full swing – and many people are scrambling to buy their last-minute gifts for the holidays.
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Companies still deliver until a few days before the holidays, but it can be difficult to get any deliveries done at the end of the year.
What should you do if you want to get someone a gift – but there isn’t much time left?
Here’s why vouchers are one of the most popular Christmas gifts, and why they’re perfect for when you’ve hit last-minute holiday shopping.
CHRISTMAS: VOUCHERS REMAIN POPULAR AS A LAST-MINUTE GIFT
Vouchers remain one of the most popular Christmas gifts this year, according to retailers like Amazon and Apple.
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A voucher gives the recipient buying power that matches the value of what’s on the voucher. For example, a R200 voucher for the Google Play Store will allow someone to spend R200 – on what they like.
If you don’t know what to get someone this year, get a voucher for their favourite store.
WHY CHRISTMAS VOUCHERS ARE A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT
Christmas is a time for giving, but sometimes you’ve run out of time and it’s already too close to the actual date.
Deliveries close early for the year, but vouchers can often be bought at retailers (and online) even on public holidays.
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Someone who receives a voucher, can also spend it at any time they like.
If you don’t know what to get someone, vouchers from their favourite retailer gives them the great option of choice.
WHAT OTHER GIFTS ARE OUT THERE
Vouchers aren’t the only thing you could buy over the festive season: remember that subscriptions for websites like Netflix and YouTube exist – and yes, you can pay for someone else’s or buy their first few months as a gift.
WHAT ARE YOU BUYING THIS CHRISTMAS?
What are you buying for your friends, colleagues, and loved ones this Christmas?
We love hearing from our readers at SA People: send us your feedback to info@thesouthafrican.com and tell us what your great gift ideas might be!