Cards Galore Online

Cards Galore Online: greeting cards and gifts with free UK delivery

Cards Galore Online is a British shop specialising in the distance selling of greeting cards and complementary items. Its proposition is to bring the usual range of a high street card shop to the digital environment, with the convenience of shopping from home. The company takes orders through its website and offers free delivery throughout the UK.

Card catalogue for all occasions

The card catalogue is organised by recipient and by occasion. Recipients include friends, children, family members and personal relationships, with specific sections for children's and adults' ages. Occasions covered include anniversaries, baby showers, births, christenings, communions and confirmations, congratulations, engagements, get well, good luck, retirement, leaving, sympathy, weddings, thank you, blank cards, new home, thinking of you and memorial cards. There are also seasonal categories for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, St Patrick's Day, Eid and Christmas.

The shop sells brands such as Jonny Javelin and Xpress Yourself, with cards featuring gold or silver foil finishes, glitter and themed designs. The prices shown in the catalogue at the time of analysis range from £1.99 to £4.99 for individual cards, with examples such as a grandson birthday card with balloons and presents at £3.99 or a nephew birthday card with beer and ice bucket at £3.99.

Gifts, wrapping and party supplies

In addition to cards, the shop offers gifts organised by occasion and by recipient. Notable items include 11oz ceramic mugs with typographic designs, available in standard and personalised versions, with prices ranging from £7.49 to £7.99. It also sells candles, balloons, money boxes, memo boards and stationery items such as diaries, journals and wall, desk and academic calendars.

The wrapping section includes gift wrap in rolls of various sizes, gift bags and boxes, money wallets, bows, ribbons and tissue paper. Gift wrap prices range from £6.99 to £11.99 depending on the format and design. The party section brings together invitations and thank you cards, bunting, balloons, table confetti, candles, badges, party packs, children's themed tableware and hen party items.

Seasonal products and new arrivals

The shop maintains specific sections for Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and Christmas, with cards, gifts, wrapping, balloons and accessories. The Christmas section includes medium and extra-large gift bags, sold in packs. The company states that it adds new products every week and that its aim is to offer a wide selection of quality products at affordable prices.

Customer service and operation

Cards Galore Online has telephone customer service on 0161 797 3508 and a newsletter that customers can subscribe to. The site allows users to register and sign in to manage orders. At the time of analysis, the website announced the temporary closure of the warehouse from Friday 2 October to Monday 12 October, with the consequent delay in dispatching orders received during that period.