Once the winner is pronounced they will let me know from where they would like the gift card for. That is when I buy it and send it off whether it be physically or through email. I will not active the card, that is the winner's task. If you are under the impression that I already have cards for these places you are wrong. I will purchase the gift card of choice once the auction ends.
Actually, a gift card is activated when purchased. The purchaser receives a printed receipt (if purchased from a retailer) which will indicate that the card has been activated, and will state the amount on the card. Right??