Comments on: Giftd: The Portable Virtual Gift Store

By: WebMetricsGuru » Paying attention to Virtual Gifting Applications

WebMetricsGuru » Paying attention to Virtual Gifting Applications — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 07:26:55 +0000

[...] While I’ve been thinking of Virtual Goods more for Second Life, or in Social Networks like Facebook – Virtual Goods can now exist outside of Social Networks (refer to Giftd: The Portable Virtual Gift Store). [...]

By: A.Faith Blog » Comercianţii de vise

A.Faith Blog » Comercianţii de vise — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 04:10:18 +0000

[...] mă aştept să trec eu şi cei pe care îi cunosc. Am citit de curând un articol pe TechCrunch (link) legat de cadouri virtuale. Şi cum pentru orice cadou trebuie să plăteşti într-un mod sau [...]

By: missburrows

missburrows — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 18:52:33 +0000

Virtual gifts are fine and dandy, but when I want a real gift, I sent my friends to my tlish.com list.

By: Kendal Liddle

Kendal Liddle — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 20:28:02 +0000

Nothing makes me happier than reading comments about virtual gifts being a waste of money. I am glad I am not the only person who just does not get why people would pay to send a virtual gift. I understand the human need to give and get gifts, but a virtual gift does nothing for me personally.

I wish someone would make it possible to send out a real-world gift through social media—oh wait, we did;) it’s called gimmeo and will be available on social media sites in early 2009.

I am sure gimmeo and other real-world gifting won’t replace virtual gifting. Whether you get it or not, people are spending money for virtual gifts. They are cheap (if you think spending a real buck on an imaginary item cheap), and cheap is easy. If it makes the recipient happy I guess it is money well spent. But please don’t send me one.

By: fb692602680

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:56:21 +0000

I’m not sure why the older generation has such a tough time understanding the virtual gifting phenomenon. The parallel is trading cards. You don’t own the player, you own a dinky piece of paper that is a representation of the player. Think Pokémon, garbage pale kids, baseball cards and all the other “get them all” type mentality objects. The value to the user comes from the fun of social interaction, the status of having something others don’t, and the hunt for something scarce. Combine these time-tested desires with the social graph, where people can trade, buy and show off these items with their friends, and you have a very interesting new market.

By: Bergen3000

Bergen3000 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:40:29 +0000

Yeah, I agree that this is a bad idea. I mean, why would you ever spend time or money on “gifs” just to pimp your profile? Teenagers just won’t pay for cool stuff that makes them look good.

Here’s an idea for you: Since it’s the holiday season, why don’t you close your eyes… do you see it now?

By: roman

roman — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:32:39 +0000

somehow it is… working – i told my friends mom to stop buying me gifts. o just to let you know.. everyone gets to send ONE free gift + some gifts are free. which are most of the gifts i get.. others are just NOT worth it

By: roman

roman — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:31:00 +0000

also – teenagers DONT have money OR a credit card … uh OH

By: roman

roman — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:30:02 +0000

i guess you don’t know your family well then..

By: Annie

Annie — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 17:25:50 +0000

This is the most asinine concept I’ve ever heard of. And if the “younger generation” thinks this is cool, then we’ve failed them. Why on earth would you pay REAL MONEY for FAKE GIFTS? Stop wasting your money!!!

By: nomiv

nomiv — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:55:42 +0000

My first reaction was pretty similar to “Wow what a stupid idea.” But people do buy other people flowers, which have a very limited life and no-utility other than the aesthetic. I guess it’s not so weird afterall.

Hell, DeBeers has a made fairly common rock highly valuable and a sign of “love”. The key is ensuring scarcity through market cornering. Why can’t a GIF become the same thing?

By: Some Guy

Some Guy — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:19:41 +0000

Wow, that header graffic on giftd.com is jarring. I need some aspirin……

By: Ryan Allen

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:14:15 +0000

I played around on viximo’s website and found that you can become a contributor. While I might not be they type of person who buys virtual gifts on social networks, I do think it is pretty rad you can draw the gifts and make a % off them. I get an istockphoto vibe from the site which is a good thing, the community there is strong.

By: LMNOP

LMNOP — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:18:37 +0000

Don’t gifts cost 1 dollar on Facebook? I’m pretty sure it’s working there.

By: Scott Werner

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 14:39:02 +0000

This would only work if the gifts cost 5 cents.

By: Christy DaSilva

Christy DaSilva — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:17:14 +0000

This is COOOOOL!!!!

By: Marie Burns

Marie Burns — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:46 +0000

I think this is the greatest idea! My younger cousins, kids I know in their teenage years eat this stuff up! Do you all not see how effective this will be in the younger generation….teenagers literally do NOT leave their computer, like to have the coolest things on their profile pages, etc…it’s not like it’s THAT expensive or anything. At .25 -.50 a pop, it’s pennies to everyone…great idea! I think I’ll send some for Christmas.

By: Giftd: The Portable Virtual Gift Store

Giftd: The Portable Virtual Gift Store — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:56:02 +0000

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By: r-

r- — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:09:03 +0000

please go bang your head on the wall till it bleeds thanks you

By: gifted

gifted — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 07:04:27 +0000

I’ve just sent a virtual gift to myself. That makes twice as much sense!

By: KITCHEN EXP

KITCHEN EXP — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:51:25 +0000

happen new year!!!

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puffpuff7 — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:17:56 +0000

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By: Busby SEO Test Gary Viray

Busby SEO Test Gary Viray — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:14:20 +0000

Although I’m a bit hesitant, but I think the younger generation of Internet users have more appreciation for these types of services online. As relationship for them, a growing number of it, gets formed online.

By: Roman

Roman — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:09:51 +0000

their icons/animations ARE cute.

By: Roman

Roman — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:08:07 +0000

lamest idea of the week award! seriously.. i have never bought a virtual “picture” or “animation”… theres NO use for it. you can send FREE greeting cards and YES there are free gifting applications out there (ie. facebook – free gifts, hatching eggs etc). it makes a BIT more sense in games.. as people spend a lot of time playing them and grow an emotional connection.. but why this makes ANY sense is beyond my understanding. this won’t weather the economic storm..