What a pain it's been for this Canadian.

My (American) cousin has a gift registry set up Macy's. Why the Web site doesn't make it easy if you want to buy them a gift card kills me! I think if I just ordered a gift from their list, I'd have no problems, but there are no gift cards linked to the registry.

If you want to buy them a gift card, you need to know their mailing address. I actually have that. First potential road block passed.

You go through the process of placing the order and then entering their address. Now when it comes to billing, you *have* to have an American billing address. (You do not need an American billing address if you are ordering something off the gift registry.)

So at this point, I called Macy's. I could barely understand the CSR, Jeff. He was sounding really muffled. Anyway, I told him what I was trying to do, and he asked me if I was using an International credit card. What does that mean? International is non-American? My credit card works everywhere! He said that they would order my process but then it would be canceled because of my credit card. (Then why do they take Canadian addresses if you are buying something off a registry that's not a gift card?!)

He was so unhelpful. It would have been nice if he sounded more pleasant or if he offered me some solutions or given me a direct answer.

I think it's more of a convenience thing for Macy's. Anyway, they actually have another wedding gift registry phone number, which I will call later. If all else fails, I guess I will take my business elsewhere.

GEEZ!

I'd rather get them a gift card because they would prefer cash (I'd feel weird giving cash, so a gift card would be the closest thing.) Even though they have stuff on their registry, I feel like they just picked a bunch of stuff because they're expected to. They pretty much have everything they need already. I don't know how long they've lived together...several years, I think.

But I was going to get them the gift card that came with luggage tags :) Too bad they don't come in the denomination I would prefer to give. I'm giving a gift that's from 2 people. My family would probably not like it if Mr. Nick didn't give a gift, but I don't feel that he should not have to give a big of a gift that I would since he's not bound to the family yet. (And believe me, my aunt keeps track of these things. She has some backup wedding guests in case they need table filler. They weren't invited in the first place because she thinks they're cheap, won't bring a nice gift, or drink a lot of booze.)

Update:

So I called their Wedding registry line, and my experience was extremely pleasant. The CSR was pleasant, and I was able to place my order with success! DONE!