Is it a sign of the times that we are forced to look high and low – and in unexpected places mostly in non-traditional forms – to find something as easy as a baseball card? Because baseball cards are usually available at Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid.
We won’t get into that more in-depth question right now, but it’s something to consider.
Today, we’re focusing on cards offered at Walgreens and how, when other options aren’t accessible, the W could give some much-needed card-ripping therapy.
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History of Walgreens
Walgreens, America’s largest pharmacy company, dates back to 1901 when Charles R Walgreen purchased his employer’s business and opened his own in Chicago’s South Side.
He earned his license as a pharmacist and began mixing and packing his own medications.
In the summer, he capitalized on the soda craze by creating drinks and ice cream, and in the winter, he teamed up with his wife to manufacture soups and sandwiches.
By 1925, Walgreens had grown to over 65 locations in Milwaukee, St. Louis, and Minneapolis.
He went public two years later, and Walgreens had more than 500 locations throughout the Great Depression.
It combated the economic crisis by selling own-brand products, airing radio commercials — and more.
It battled the recession by selling own-brand products, airing radio commercials, and selling illegal whisky.
Walgreen’s firm was passed down to his son after his death in 1939. Sales had topped $1 billion (£639 million) by 1975, and the 1,000th Walgreens location opened in 1984.
Gift Cards at Walgreens in 2024
As of 2022, Walgreens sells 93 different types of gift card brands that are solely accessible in-store.
Walgreens sells GameStop, Xbox Live, Subway, Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Kohl’s, Home Depot, and American Express gift cards. Per card, there are denominations of $10, $25, $45, $50, and $100.
Continue reading to learn about the complete list of gift cards sold by Walgreens, their denominations, and whether you can buy them in bulk or online.
Does Walgreens Sell Baseball Cards?
Baseball cards and football, basketball, and non-sport cards like Pokémon are available at Walgreens.
In addition, baseball cards may frequently be found in the toy section at Walgreens, just below the cased game cards.
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What Kind of Cards Does Walgreens Sell?
Walgreens typically stocks two types of packaged cards. The traditional hanger (not to be confused with a blaster) is a block of cards usually containing between 50 and 75 cards, depending on the card brand and offering.
You can also expect to see “repack” boxes, which are usually a mystery about what they contain.
Typically, there will be several different packs of cards inside, one of which will be desired instead and the others of poorer quality.
A single or a bundle of loose cards is included in some repacks. Those packaged in a mixed bundle will contain a wide variety of items, and your guess is as good as mine as what you’ll get.
Those with one single card are occasionally packaged with one card visible in a clear window on the top of the packaging as a “teaser,” so you know you’ll get one “value” card.
Window cards have varied from essential commons to more expensive rookies. I’ve seen everything from a rookie Nomar Garciaparra to an elderly Walter Payton, a rookie Troy Aikman, and others.
Do You Have to Pay Any Extra Fees to Buy Gift Cards at Walgreens?
No, there are no additional fees associated with purchasing a Walgreens or third-party gift card. You only have to pay the amount loaded onto the gift card.
The only exceptions are gift cards from services like American Express, Vanilla Visa, and Vanilla MasterCard. However, before you can use these, you must first pay a $6 activation fee.
Can You Buy Gift Cards Online at Walgreens?
Yes, you can use the Walgreens website to view and purchase all available gift cards at a nearby Walgreens store. However, Walgreens does not ship gift cards; thus, you won’t be able to get these delivered to your home.
Instead, after picking and paying for the gift cards online, you may pick them up at the retail location you specified.
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Conclusion
At its 9000+ shops across the country, Walgreens sells a variety of Walgreens-brand and third-party gift cards. Walgreens Gift Cards are available in values ranging from $5 to $500 and can be purchased at any store.
Additionally, Walgreens locations sell a variety of third-party gift cards in amounts of $10, $15, $20, $25, $50, and $100, including those from Amazon, Google, McDonald’s, GameStop, Xbox, Kohl’s, AT&T, Steam, Starbucks, Subway, and many others.
You will not be charged any additional costs when purchasing gift cards, with the exception of a $6 activation fee for Vanilla and American Express prepaid gift cards.