How to get FREE Christmas cards!

Buying Christmas cards can represent a big chunk of money that we often forget to budget for, because they don’t constitute as Christmas gifts.  If you want to buy Christmas cards at a store (as opposed to making them yourself) here is one way to get them for free.

I always shop at Carleton Cards because of their store points and their ongoing, “Buy 3 Get 3 Free” deal.  Here’s how to take advantage of it:

Stock up on cards you know you will need - birthdays, weddings, anniversaries.  Even if you buy ahead a few months’ worth, you know that eventually that birthday will come along and rather than having to look for a card at the last minute, you can just grab the one that you have in your own collection.

If you buy 6 at a time, you will automatically save 50%.

By purchasing cards this way and being loyal to the store, you will quickly accumulate Carleton Cards points, which you can then use to get free cards.  They are easy to accumulate - you get ten points for every $1 spent and they seem to add up pretty quickly.

I have just over $12 in free cards, and with their Buy 3, Get 3 Free deal, I will easily get $24 worth of free cards.  If each card is $4 I will get 6 free Christmas cards this year! (Not to mention all the free cards I’ve received throughout the year.)

Hallmark’s deal does not compare - buy 10 cards get 1 free.  I far prefer the Buy 3 Get 3 Free deal, which allows me to simultaneously earn points towards free cards!

You also get special prices on products in the store - like 60% off boxed Christmas cards - and the newsletter updates you about special promotions.

To supplement, I will make use of the packages of holiday greeting cards sent to me by various charities! (Hey, they paid for ‘em - you might as well use ‘em!)

If you are not currently receiving Christmas cards from charities, simply make a donation to any major charity and you will be on several lists instantly!

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This just in - if you shop using your points card this weekend you can double your points! Sign up to receive the newsletter and get the coupon!