Whether the choice of payment is by debit or credit card, gift card, check or mobile phone, online or at the checkout counter, First Data takes every opportunity to go beyond the transaction.

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If it does, they can give the account information to gift givers to send in a check.

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For those of you on the hunt for Cyber Monday deals, don't forget to check out our Green Gadget Gift Guide with our picks for the hottest eco-friendly tech out there.

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Also be sure to check out previous GRS resources on the pros and cons of gift cards and tips and tricks from readers.

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We also have some great suggestions for non-consumerist gifts of time and if you're crafty, don't forget to check out our DIY guide for cool make-it-yourself gift ideas like these useful texting gloves and this curiously strong solar charger upcycled from an old Altoids tin.

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Check out this 1940s ad for Camel cigarettes which features Santa singing about how Camel cigarettes make a great gift.

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