by Mark Lange
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May 18, 2007

How To Gather Gift Cards Fast!

September 30, 2007 12:37 AM EDT (Updated: October 05, 2007 09:43 AM EDT)
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How To Gather Gift Cards Fast!

I've done it and you can too! I have ordered many gift cards from Gather in a short amount of time. I will try to tell you how I did it.

The single most important thing I can say is,

"Without my Gather friends, I am Nothing!"

You see, If I didn't come out of my shell and ask everybody I ever came across to become my Gather friend, then the points for everything I do wouldn't of came.

Now, not everybody is eager to become my friend. I had to be sincere in my asking and most of all pleasant.

Start by writing a "asking to be my friend blurb."
 For example, mine goes like this...

 

"Among Life's precious jewels, 
Genuine and rare, 
The one that we call friendship 
Has worth beyond compare."
~ author unknown

Please be my Gather Friend!
Thanks,
Mark L.

It was a simple statement that shows my sincerity but at the same time lets people know that I need their friendship!
So, Make friends and have fun! It's a beginning step to gather wealth!~

If You read this and you are not my friend, you are invited to be one!

If you are my friend, Thank you very much!~

MORE TO COME!~

 
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Comments: 79

Sue D. Sep 30, 2007, 12:39am EDT
I already am your friend. I guess I need to work harder, because they do not come fast!
Teresa W. Sep 30, 2007, 12:39am EDT
Cool!!!
Bonnie L. Sep 30, 2007, 12:40am EDT
I like your style!


bon
Birdee F. Sep 30, 2007, 12:40am EDT
very cool
Visionaerie B. Sep 30, 2007, 12:40am EDT
Good advice! That's probably the easy part for me, coaxing people to join my cadre. My problem is that I have such a short attention span, and tend to lose interest easily. One of these days, I'll just have to have a marathon of posting articles and reposting old ones on new groups. It looks like the new changes will really help out, too. Thanks for the inspiration!
Demongirl A.K.A. Girl Toy Sep 30, 2007, 12:43am EDT
Well thanks for the advise Mark!
Emma L. Sep 30, 2007, 12:43am EDT
I need help in this area- I never got mine- and it's been 3 months!!!
Steph-in-NE ..... Sep 30, 2007, 12:46am EDT
WELCOME not into card yet,, havent decided what I want...
Terry M. Sep 30, 2007, 12:46am EDT
You really helped me and thanks for this post.
Kay M. Sep 30, 2007, 12:46am EDT
You can never have too many friends
Jennifer F. Sep 30, 2007, 12:47am EDT
Having a good network of friends is the number one way to increase your enjoyment of Gather and to get more points too.
David Smith Sep 30, 2007, 12:47am EDT
Good advice sir. I'm not as active about searching out connections, but everytime I run across someone I'm not connected too, I request a connection, oftentimes with a nice statement included.
Nancy S. Sep 30, 2007, 12:48am EDT
I'm a friend. My problem is, I can do on my daughter's high speed in 15 min. what it takes me 2 hrs to do on my dial up. Arrrrhhh!
April H. Sep 30, 2007, 12:48am EDT
Great advice friend
Jennifer N. Sep 30, 2007, 12:49am EDT
A network is important, indeed. Though I gathered mine from those that made requests to me. I only requested a few people - two of which were family members.
John B. Sep 30, 2007, 12:50am EDT
Mark it is alway good to have friends but you know it is just as good to be a friiend.
Brenda (square peg in a round hole) H. Sep 30, 2007, 12:52am EDT
How have you been Mark? I haven't seen you in awhile.
Susan K. Sep 30, 2007, 12:55am EDT
thanks for this, my friend!
V Renee Sep 30, 2007, 12:57am EDT
Great advise Mark, thanks. You do have a very likable, pleasant way about you.
Amanda "middle of nowhere" C. Sep 30, 2007, 12:58am EDT
Okay...quick....more details. I need these cards before Christmas!
Lynn R. Sep 30, 2007, 12:58am EDT
Smooooooooooth Mark.
I think I invited you when I saw your dog do-do, was that you?

lol I made a rhyme, too. Woo-Hoo!
M C. Sep 30, 2007, 12:59am EDT
cool deal
**AngelEyez** a. Sep 30, 2007, 1:04am EDT
NICE!
Janet "Jax" B. Sep 30, 2007, 1:10am EDT
hmm...so I guess I need more friends...
Jennifer G. Sep 30, 2007, 1:25am EDT
cool! :)
Margy O. Sep 30, 2007, 1:27am EDT
And then, I guess, you get the friends to post comments. And you post comments. And more articles. And so on. Etc.

Cat-House Sonnets
Shirl T. Sep 30, 2007, 1:31am EDT
THANKS YOU ARE A FRIEND BUT EVERY ONE HAS ASKED ME AND OF COURSE I SAID YES I REALLY DONT KNOW HOW TO ASK ANY ONE AND I HAV'NT GOTTEN ANY CARDS YET BUT WORKING ON IT
lynn a. Sep 30, 2007, 1:32am EDT
Good strategy. And you get the benefit of friends in the bargain. I bet that counts.
Holly G. Sep 30, 2007, 1:51am EDT
Neat article Mark!
Diana B. Sep 30, 2007, 3:15am EDT
I am already one of your friends, too LOL. Thanks for the great advice though!
Jennifer K. Sep 30, 2007, 3:29am EDT
Mark? ARE you planning to have every single member on Gather be your friend? Now THAT would be something!
Lela M. Sep 30, 2007, 6:23am EDT
Good advice. Thanks.
Jean, just the teensiest bit odd, F. Sep 30, 2007, 6:30am EDT
Hi, Mark! We miss ya over at Krazy Kapshuns!
John Philipp Sep 30, 2007, 8:06am EDT
Aren't you a clever little devil ; )
Danielle P. Sep 30, 2007, 8:38am EDT
Great thinking!!!
JoAnne D. Sep 30, 2007, 9:06am EDT
Sounds like your feeling better, Mark.
Mary C. Sep 30, 2007, 9:35am EDT
Mark, that's good advice. I have been on for several months and I notice that many people ask to be your friend and then do nothing to keep that friendship. They never post or comment on your stuff but constantly bombard you with emails to comment on theirs. I think friendship goes both ways and am happy to be your friend and others who return the favor. Thank you in return for being my friend.
Marianne R. Sep 30, 2007, 9:50am EDT
I too am already your friend. And the points do not come fast.
Marianne R. Sep 30, 2007, 9:50am EDT
I also agree with Mary. I have had to block emails from 3 of my connections this week since I am sick of the spam to read this or that.
Jane Y. Sep 30, 2007, 10:02am EDT
great idea
Vivian P. Sep 30, 2007, 10:29am EDT
good idea
Dee - Nature Babe! Sep 30, 2007, 11:10am EDT
Great idea!
Elaine M. Sep 30, 2007, 11:21am EDT
Nice article, Mark :-)
destiny k. Sep 30, 2007, 11:44am EDT
Thank you for sharing!! ^_^
Alainia~ Tha one n only~ a. Sep 30, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
Hi Friend!
Lisa Frost Sep 30, 2007, 1:14pm EDT
Hi friend
Todd L Sep 30, 2007, 2:20pm EDT
Sorry...
Basically your begging for people to be your friend, for the sake of points....That's sorry...

If you can't create a network due to talent, dedication and ability, you need to find a blogspace that accepts whiny-assed crap like this.....

I'm quite sure that due to the ability to delete comments, this one will never see the light of day, but......Seriously, gathering gift cards is not the priority for the majority here on Gather!!!
Christina R. Sep 30, 2007, 2:21pm EDT
Your sincerity was striking. Guess we're not friends. ??
Todd L Sep 30, 2007, 2:25pm EDT
Oh Mark,
Yes, you are connected to me, which by the way you requested!!! You are welcome at anytime to delete that connection if you feel I'm being to harsh....

Maybe I'm the one that made the mistake, in any case feel free to vote your mind!!
Donald M. Sep 30, 2007, 3:54pm EDT
I am already connected to you Mark.
Jae F. Sep 30, 2007, 5:43pm EDT
good tip
© MrBill   Sep 30, 2007, 6:05pm EDT
... come faster when you post photos from photobucket and flickr ...
Nana Gill Sep 30, 2007, 6:19pm EDT
Mark, I am a novice in posting and gaining points. But, it's really is nice to have an outlet to my thoughts and writings. And I do so enjoy reading what others have written. If I can help anyone to gain points I'm glad to do it. The word 'friend' is very profound to me with very deep meanings. It can go deeper than, lover, husband, mother, sister, brother, or even father. "I lay down my life for my friends. For a friend loveth at all times.
debra g. Sep 30, 2007, 7:27pm EDT
very well put my friend
Denise B. Sep 30, 2007, 7:45pm EDT
good for you but I just cant seem to make points fast, Even though I comment on my friends stuff they do not all come comment on mine. I keep trying though
donna h. Sep 30, 2007, 8:00pm EDT
Already a friend!!
Bonnie R Sep 30, 2007, 9:42pm EDT
:)
v-nice words. i agree with the sincerity of the comment. Ty! aeliot
Steve *I'd Rather Be Geocaching!* S. Sep 30, 2007, 11:51pm EDT
good advice :)
Jo C. Oct 1, 2007, 1:41am EDT
Gee, I don't really invite anyone just for the points. I like everyone who is my friend and enjoy reading their pieces. However, I do understand that the points are a big draw for many people. This is a community, with differing goals and agendas and I like that.
William Dotani Oct 1, 2007, 1:59am EDT
I'm not here for points. I just love to write and entertain. I have no problem with your point of view. Different strokes for different folks. Good luck and please don't pout when things don't go your way. It happens. Trust me.
Bundy P Oct 1, 2007, 8:42am EDT
I agree with you!
Palmer B. Oct 1, 2007, 5:20pm EDT
Thanks for the advice.
Tiffany G. Oct 1, 2007, 11:15pm EDT
Hello.
Jerri H. Oct 2, 2007, 5:21pm EDT
:D
wiaka's just ... curious Oct 3, 2007, 11:48am EDT
This is great advice Mark, though I have problems keeping with everyone. lol
I am lilke slow . . . .

Blessings
Jaime R. Oct 3, 2007, 2:00pm EDT
I did like your poem!
I'm already there.
Susan *. Oct 4, 2007, 8:39am EDT
making connections IS a big part of gather....taking a few minutes out of each day as you are enjoying your morning coffee can make all the difference in the world!
Donald M. Oct 4, 2007, 8:43am EDT
I am already connected to you. Hope you are feeling better after your hospital stint.
tammy b. Oct 4, 2007, 2:30pm EDT
Hi, good advice, but remember friendship is a two way street, and that is alot of friends to reach out to.
Sophie S. Oct 4, 2007, 8:45pm EDT
Thanks for the tip. I havent been trying too hard but my last two articles got me twice as many as I had from the previous months, so I know it doesnt take an extreme amount of effort.
JoAnne D. Oct 5, 2007, 12:06am EDT
I was doing pretty good lately, but today my mailbox broke. I changed my e-mail to one that can be solely for gather tonight and I hope that helps, maybe no one is sending to me I don't know but I will have to do it the hard way and go from my page. oh well. It will be a learning experience.
Sammie B. Oct 5, 2007, 9:52am EDT
This is great advice. ^_^ Thanks for sharing it, mark.
queen.susan . Oct 6, 2007, 10:02pm EDT
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gladly we are already connected.
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Alena Chauntee AKA Kitten Oct 7, 2007, 11:53pm EDT
you are a great gather friend mark;)
Mary K. Nov 11, 2007, 7:51pm EST
So by making lots of connections, you get lots of points?
regina guthrey Oct 6, 2009, 11:38pm EDT
wow that is kool. I will invite you to be my friend. Thanks for the thought.

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