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Corporate or Personal ? (my own humble opinion inside)

having been the recipient of many corporate gifts, I'm not really a fan. Whether it's holiday nuts, steaks, popcorn or cheese, it just seems to me a waste. Half the stuff doesn't get eaten, and you're left with a fancy package that just goes into the trash. I honestly believe that an Amazon gift card (the plastic ones you buy rather than electronic) and a short handwritten note make a better gift. Everyone can use them, it's easier in terms of shipping and packaging and disposal, and you save yourself trying to figure out what type of food people like. It's a gift that actually gets used. I know there are people that think gift cards aren't personal enough, hence the mailing of a card and a handwritten note. On that note, how personal is a giant tin of popcorn with Santa Claus on the outside? If personal, I think gift cards are even better. My house is filled with "stuff", and Amazon is essentially cash that I can use on myself. If you know the person well enough, and it's appropriate, buy booze. Preferably the kind you can drink together. Or handmade gift cards for H&B.
Posted: 12/05/2024 at 12:39 PM ET
(In response to this post by EDGEMAN)

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Any recommendations for food purchases/shipping for Christmas gifts?
EDGEMAN 12/05/24 09:28 AM ET
"Two snakes and a rat."**
bourbonstreet 12/05/24 06:52 PM ET
Omaha Steaks. Harry & David fruits.**
Hoakie82 12/05/24 03:19 PM ET
Edwards Smokehouse is really good and ships
No Clue 12/05/24 02:20 PM ET
Just had the ham at Thanksgiving. So good. **
Stork 12/05/24 02:47 PM ET
Corporate or Personal ? (my own humble opinion inside)
dans93 12/05/24 12:39 PM ET
(Danish) Kringles from O & H
statmanfromHCyrs 12/05/24 12:13 PM ET
What's O & H?**
EDGEMAN 12/06/24 10:52 AM ET
the company
statmanfromHCyrs 12/06/24 10:59 AM ET
Boehms chocolates
calihokie 12/05/24 12:06 PM ET
Wolfermann's is great but the shipping kills you**
Happy Dog 12/05/24 11:59 AM ET
For questions like this, I turn to Shark Tank
Nova Hokie 95 12/05/24 11:50 AM ET
Check out Cheese Brothers**
SteveInBaltimore 12/05/24 11:38 AM ET
Red Lobster Gift Card**
bigbadbird 12/05/24 11:11 AM ET
Candle sticks make a nice gift**
bigbadbird 12/05/24 11:11 AM ET
You could see where they're registered...
Hokie CPA 12/05/24 11:39 AM ET
Cabot Cheeses out of Vermont are always a welcome gift.**
UTPr0sim 12/05/24 11:11 AM ET
I like Cabot cheese. Costco carries it.**
EDGEMAN 12/06/24 10:55 AM ET
Cabela's has some great food items**
section11hokie 12/05/24 11:03 AM ET
Universal Yums is a fun one. **
vthokieq 12/05/24 10:41 AM ET
Nice! I may get that for my son. **
reestuart 12/05/24 10:52 AM ET
Get something interesting from WIld Fork
hokiehunter07 12/05/24 10:38 AM ET
Young’s premium foods in sc is solid.
GreenvilleVT 12/05/24 10:34 AM ET
DiCamillo Bakery from upstate NY
Va AandM 12/05/24 10:32 AM ET
There really is a Jelly of the Month Club!**
vthhhi 12/05/24 10:02 AM ET
After seeing the price of a couple of them, Clark may have overreacted! 😂**
reestuart 12/05/24 11:08 AM ET
Clark, it's the gift that keeps on giving the whole year through!**
Hokie CPA 12/05/24 10:08 AM ET
I use Goldbelly quite a bit. Great stuff. Shipping can be pricey on some
Stork 12/05/24 09:48 AM ET
Piecaken! **
vthokieq 12/05/24 10:38 AM ET
Magnolia Bakery banana pudding **
Stork 12/05/24 11:04 AM ET
Haven't had them for a while, but Omaha Steaks are nice.......if you
santafe 12/05/24 09:41 AM ET
OS is over priced, mediocre quality, anyway my exp. cpl years ago, fwiw**
astrohokie 12/05/24 09:54 AM ET
Would choose Allen Brothers or Snake River Farms over OS any day. **
vthokieq 12/05/24 10:39 AM ET
Try Moink**
Nova Hokie 95 12/05/24 12:12 PM ET
Yea, I was pleasantly surprised with Snake River Farms. **
riosvt 12/05/24 11:06 AM ET
nothing fancy, but we like Swiss Colony
JoesterVT 12/05/24 09:38 AM ET