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How to Buy a Last Minute Gift - Amazon Gift Certificate

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Buy a Last Minute Gift - Amazon Gift Certificate
Buy a Last Minute Gift - Amazon Gift Certificate

Have you ever needed a gift at the last minute? Have to get a gift across the country today? Forgot someone's birthday or just received a Christmas gift and don't have the time to reciprocate before the holidays? Sending an Amazon Gift Certificate may be the quick and easy answer you were looking for. Amazon will email the gift certificate almost instantly and your recipient can buy almost anything with it.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    GO TO THE AMAZON GIFT CERTIFICATE PAGE: With Amazon Gift Certificates, your recipient will be able to choose from millions of items, the gift certificate will not expire, and they are available in amounts from $5 to $5,000.

    [See Additional Resources Below for Link to Amazon Gift Certificates].

  2. Step 2

    CHOOSE THE WAY YOU WANT YOUR GIFT CERTIFICATE DELIVERED: You can choose to have the Email the gift certificate directly to your recipient (for immediate delivery, Print the gift card at home on your printer to give to the recipient, or Send a gift card by mail (shipping is free, allow 5-7 business days for delivery).

  3. Step 3

    CLICK "BUY NOW" BY YOUR DELIVERY OPTION: Click by now by the delivery option you have chosen. Choose the Gift Certificate amount and follow the purchase screens.

  4. Step 4

    RELAX: Relax and know that your recipient will be happy with their gift!

Tips & Warnings
  • Many products from many companies are available from Amazon. It's a great place to choose a gift for almost anyone.

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HowDragon said

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on 12/15/2008 Nice article. Thanks for the gift idea!

ethoslogos said

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on 12/13/2008 Really good last minute gift idea. 5*

RWNewhouse said

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on 12/13/2008 Tried and true! Great idea!

sneedc said

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on 12/13/2008 Awesome idea for the last minute gift, I LOVE AMAZON!

1kimmi said

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on 12/13/2008 Thanks for the tip! I am going to buy one for my friend this Christmas.

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