Guidelines for businesses who accept Solano Avenue Gift Cards:

– Treat gift cards as cash and provide change to redeemer (change amount can vary).

– Accept all three versions: older paper certificates; thick, and now (from 2010) thin plastic cards.

– Do not harm or deface the gift card when submitting for payment – we intend to reuse them.

– SAA gift cards are heavier; to avoid postage we would be happy to pick them up.

– We encourage merchants to reuse the cards at neighboring businesses; what a great way to buy your co-workers lunch on the Avenue – while saving the five percent fee!

– Be aware of first generation paper-style counterfeit certificates. The certificates (were) printed on a specialized premium quality paper and the printing itself is an off-magenta, not red.

– We sell the cards to schools and non-profits at ten percent off. We ask that you split that with the SAA / we take five percent from the face value at redemption; the non profits who purchase these cards appreciate your five percent donation.

– When in doubt, be polite and avoid accepting anything questionable and have [them] contact the Solano Avenue Association at 510-527-5358 info[at]solanoavenue.org

 

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