For most people, the "story" is one of a quick, easy-to-use solution for a last-minute gift.
: You realize it's your friend's birthday in 10 minutes.
: For the "deeply embedded" Apple user, $100 cards cover several months of subscriptions or hardware upgrades.
: $25 and $50 cards are common for birthdays or graduations.
Buying an iTunes (now broadly known as an Apple Gift Card) e-gift card is usually a story of convenience or a cautionary tale about security. These digital cards are delivered via email and can be used for everything from apps and games to iCloud storage and music. The Helpful Gift Story
: Real organizations will never ask for payment in gift cards. If someone asks you to buy a card and text them a photo of the code , it is a scam. Where to Buy Safely
: You can find $10 or $15 codes for quick tokens of appreciation.
: Your friend gets to choose their own entertainment, whether it's a new game or an audiobook, and you avoid the "gift-less" awkwardness. The Cautionary "Scam" Story