hissingsid Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 So, decided to have a go and buy a voucher for a family members Xmas present wanted to spend £70 as they are a couple and thought perhaps a meal out. They only do vouchers up to £40 . If you go to choose your value which you get 25% extra they will not accept it tells you to £40 is the most you can get, admittededly you get an extra £10 added making £50 less £1.80 for postage. I gave up. There are not many participants 28 in all. Another brave initiative from the Department of Enterprise, I wonder how much time and effort this cost to set up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxanne Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Just now, hissingsid said: I gave up. I gave up too. Thats one of the most complicated posts I’ve ever read on here. 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 15 minutes ago, hissingsid said: So, decided to have a go and buy a voucher for a family members Xmas present wanted to spend £70 as they are a couple and thought perhaps a meal out. They only do vouchers up to £40 . If you go to choose your value which you get 25% extra they will not accept it tells you to £40 is the most you can get, admittededly you get an extra £10 added making £50 less £1.80 for postage. I gave up. There are not many participants 28 in all. Another brave initiative from the Department of Enterprise, I wonder how much time and effort this cost to set up. Well done for trying ………….. to support local. Unfortunately it seems this scheme like the others are badly thought out or there are obstacles so people do give up. I can only assume this idea was dreamt up by a civil servant in the Starship Enterprise, obviously with Captain Skelly at the helm before they voted him El Presidente. These ideas whilst brave, admirable and set out with good intentions, will cost the taxpayers money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Echoes of e-habitant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 You can only spend after 4 January 2022, and it’s limited to a few restaurants or cafes, and to me it’s debatable whether some are good. I would like to see more well known restaurants taking part which adds weight and gravitas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 32 minutes ago, hissingsid said: So, decided to have a go and buy a voucher for a family members Xmas present wanted to spend £70 as they are a couple and thought perhaps a meal out. They only do vouchers up to £40 . If you go to choose your value which you get 25% extra they will not accept it tells you to £40 is the most you can get, admittededly you get an extra £10 added making £50 less £1.80 for postage. I gave up. There are not many participants 28 in all. Another brave initiative from the Department of Enterprise, I wonder how much time and effort this cost to set up. They could have amended the website easily to £10, £20, £30, £40 and other to allow the purchaser to give more or personalise the gift. Not thought out sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banker Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) According to press release, hospitality requested it but that’s not what they are saying which is borne out by very few participants!! Probably one of Skelly initiatives https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/government-gift-card-designed-to-boost-hospitality-spend/ Edited November 26, 2021 by Banker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 That's numberwang! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) There's actually a previous topic on this, with some useful information. It was originally promoted in August and supposed to be launched in September according to this media release on the Covid site: All local businesses with a physical premises in the Isle of Man will be able to sign up to become a partner of the scheme. Certain expenditure, such as gambling, betting, tobacco and alcohol will be excluded from the gift card. Merchant on-boarding will launch later in August 2021, and businesses can sign up to find out more by visiting www.loveiom.com. The official launch of the LoveIOM Gift Card will take place in September 2021. But clearly it's taken them until now to round up even a miserly "up to 25+" retailers to participate - and they presumably would only join if it was delayed till after Christmas/New Year. A classic case of the 'experts' at DfE deciding what was needed without bothering to consult with those actually working in the real economy. Edited November 26, 2021 by Roger Mexico Add italics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: A classic case of the 'experts' at DfE deciding what was needed without bothering to consult with those actually working in the real economy. Worth quoting for further effect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx17 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Half a million of tax payers money spent on this. What a waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 2 hours ago, 2112 said: You can only spend after 4 January 2022, and it’s limited to a few restaurants or cafes, and to me it’s debatable whether some are good. I would like to see more well known restaurants taking part which adds weight and gravitas. Wondering if you can buy one for yourself. £50 worth for £40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2112 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 53 minutes ago, The Old Git said: Wondering if you can buy one for yourself. £50 worth for £40 Not particularly, nothing that appeals to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Onchan Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Manx17 said: Half a million of tax payers money spent on this. What a waste. What???? Where have you seen that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manx17 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 http://www.iomtoday.co.im/article.cfm?id=64659&headline=New gift card to boost economy§ionIs=news&searchyear=2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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