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Papyrus greeting cards!!!

Baylie — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:31:04 GMT

I went to Target a few days ago to buy some birthday cards along with some other things. The total seemed higher than I expected but I had some aspirins and vitamins and just thought they were more expensive than I thought. When I got home I looked at my receipt and the three greeting cards were $12.95 each!!!! I knew they were more expensive than most cards but that is ridiculous. I returned them to Target the next day and the woman behind the counter was shocked when she rang up the total. Just wanted to warn people to check the prices on those cards!

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Puzzle Piece — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 15:52:51 GMT

I purchase the Papyrus Greeting Cards. Yes, they are more costly than others. Everything has gone up in price. I view those cards as 'real' greeting cards as they are so lovely and nicely made.

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brii — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:00:58 GMT

Papyrus cards are always expensive. I always check the price first.

They're beautiful cards.

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shoptilyadropagain — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 16:59:13 GMT

I always check the price on cards before I purchase them. I refuse to pay over $3.00 - 4.00 for a card and have found nice (enough) ones for well under that limit.

I've never heard of Papyrus but then I'm not a fan of Target either so I'm rarely in there.

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Krimpette — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:18:24 GMT

Aren't the prices shown on the back of the cards like all the other cards? I make most of my greeting cards, but when I do have occasion to buy one, I always check the back of the card.

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Baylie — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:42:32 GMT

It was definitely my fault. I knew they were expensive (used to be $6.95) but I wanted really nice cards so I didn't check the back for the price. I just think $12.95 is a ridiculous amount to charge for a greeting card!

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qvcaddition — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:47:10 GMT

My local high end grocery store, like a WHOLE FOODS sells them. I'm surprise Target sells them. They are very nice, and for special people to get. Like someone you would not necessarily give a gift too, but a special card.

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brii — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 17:49:32 GMT

$12.95 is a lot for a card, even a Papyrus card.

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qvcaddition — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:26:10 GMT

Your're right, these are about 6.95

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AnikaBrodie — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:42:52 GMT

Hallmark cards have really gone up in price too. $6 to $8 for one card. And the wording is not as nice as it used to be.

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Hooty — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 19:45:22 GMT

Were they made in Egypt?

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NoelSeven — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 20:54:36 GMT

Papyrus At Target...

Scanned the Target cards the other day and saw some that were really pretty. Surprised to find they were Papyrus, but 10 only cost $12.00

I snapped them up, very pretty and they work for Christmas and Chanukah. They have a tree of life on the front, blue background, white doves, small silver snowflakes.

You have to look, there are real finds at Target.

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gidgetgh — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:18:44 GMT

Love the Papyrus cards, but $12.95 EACH? Yikes!

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misspammie — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 22:27:09 GMT

son studied in Egypt many years ago, saw this and thought 'YEA' not at this price. (he now has a book on Amazon,,anyone interested???)

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Baylie — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:08:14 GMT

On 11/7/2014 misspammie said:
son studied in Egypt many years ago, saw this and thought 'YEA' not at this price. (he now has a book on Amazon,,anyone interested???)

Your son has a book on Amazon? How exciting! What is the title?

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ahoymate — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:11:17 GMT

I guess you've never been to a Papyrus store? They R beautiful cards but the average price/card is $5-6.

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BlondeBrooke — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:11:56 GMT

Yep. Papyrus greeting cards are expensive but I still purchase them. They are the most beautiful cards around IMO.

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millieshops — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:43:18 GMT

The only reason to buy those cards is that you have a fairly good idea that the recipient might frame it.

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NoelSeven — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:16:57 GMT

On 11/9/2014 millieshops said:
The only reason to buy those cards is that you have a fairly good idea that the recipient might frame it.

My husband buys them for me for birthday, Mother's Day and Christmas.

I've kept them all over the years, saved in a pretty box. I look at them each time I put one away. They are beautiful and he always writes something nice.

I buy them for others because they're pretty. I like to give nice things, it doesn't matter to me if anyone frames them or just puts them on display for the event or holiday.

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ahoymate — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 20:18:42 GMT

On 11/9/2014 NoelSeven said:
On 11/9/2014 millieshops said:
The only reason to buy those cards is that you have a fairly good idea that the recipient might frame it.

My husband buys them for me for birthday, Mother's Day and Christmas.

I've kept them all over the years, saved in a pretty box. I look at them each time I put one away. They are beautiful and he always writes something nice.

I buy them for others because they're pretty. I like to give nice things, it doesn't matter to me if anyone frames them or just puts them on display for the event or holiday.

How about the ones who open it and then after a few days toss it?