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Where do people buy birthday cards these days?

37 replies

HazelMember · 21/05/2026 18:53

Does anyone know where is good for cheap birthday cards now? I used to get them from Card Factory when they did 10 cards for £1, but that offer seems to have disappeared. I begrudge paying £2-£4 for a card that usually ends up in the recycling a few days later.

Where do people buy affordable cards these days?

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Sleepygee · 21/05/2026 19:22

I can't help with adults as I spend a fortune on panic bought cards from the internet. But for childrens parties I get a pack of 30 for just under £10 from amazon. They are decent quality and very cute, animals with party hats on.

Rainbow1612 · 21/05/2026 19:23

Another fan of whistlefish here. Every November I do a big order of Christmas cards and all cards for the following year.

I've put my referral link on the promo board if you would like £5 off your first order!

NotTheOrdinary · 21/05/2026 19:32

I buy them in Card factory when they have the cheapo ones on offer. Or we have another card shop called Cards Direct that sells 10 for a quid sometimes.

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Chocolatebunny61 · 21/05/2026 19:34

Whistlefish cards are beautiful and amazing value for money. I use them all the time now.

DobbyTheHouseElk · 21/05/2026 19:35

village post office. Beautiful cards, inexpensive and I’m supporting a local business.

Blundl · 21/05/2026 19:39

Asda, because I generally forget until the last minute and it's down the road

sueelleker · 21/05/2026 19:40

Still get mine at Card Factory. You can get them from about 99p each.

DirtyGertiefromno30 · 21/05/2026 19:41

Home Bargains

HazelMember · 21/05/2026 19:45

Thank you for the recommendations. I used to buy the Whistlefish ones but I find them quite expensive now.

I have a low budget!

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GalaDinner · 21/05/2026 19:50

Charity shops around here have some very nice cards between 99p and £1.25 each. A nice purchase and a bit out of the charity budget spent.

Miranda65 · 21/05/2026 19:53

I buy from museums and art galleries - I tend to stock up when I see good ones.
Otherwise, I buy online.... I do quite like Rosie Made A Thing.
In an emergency, M&S, even though they're a bit bland - it's just convenient.
Sorry - I really dislike cheap cards, so it's a false economy, as I would never send them!

Bumbers · 21/05/2026 20:07

Whistlefish!

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