Gift Cards

Want to give something from the PDR shop but unsure what your recipient would like best? Let them choose with a gift card. You pre-pay an amount which the recipient can spend on whatever they desire, from prints to books to T-shirts.

You can pick from a few set amounts, or you can tell us the kind of thing you have in mind (a print, say, or a couple of books) and we’ll suggest a total that covers it, shipping included.

We’ll email you a printable card with the gift card code and your message on it. Print it and hand it over in person, or pass it on however you like, when the time is right. See FAQ below for more info.

What does the Gift Card look like?

See an example here.

Does it expire?

There is no expiry date, but it’s worth noting that prices of shop items may naturally change over the years.

What currency is it in?

Gift cards are available to buy in USD, GBP, EUR, CAD and AUD, and can only be used on orders in that same currency.

What if the recipient chooses items that are less than the gift card amount?

The remaining balance stays on the card, like store credit, and can be used on future orders. For example, if they spend $40 of a $50 card on a print (shipping included), they’ll have $10 left to use toward future order.

What if the recipient wants to get an item which is more than the amount on the gift card?

They pay the difference. If a card with $50 on it is used on a $140 order, they’d pay the remaining $90.

Who covers import duties or taxes?

Partnerships with a selection of print studios around the world mean the need to pay customs or duties is rare, though when occurring it would fall on the recipient to pay. Prints, T-shirts, and mugs are shipped locally from the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia. Books are shipped from US, UK, and EU and otherwise generally free of customs duty (but import VAT or GST can still apply in some countries).

Where do they enter the code?

The code is entered in the checkout flow, in the “Discounts” section by clicking on “Add coupons or gift card”.

Can it be used for Friends membership?

No. To give a Friends membership please sign up your recipient's behalf using their email address instead of yours. Note that memberships renew automatically, so your card will be charged again after a year unless the membership is cancelled.

Can I send it straight to the recipient?

The gift card is emailed to whichever address is entered at checkout. You can enter theirs, but it will arrive straight away upon purchase, along with the payment receipt. Using your own address lets you receive the receipt and pass on the gift card when the time is right.

I’ve lost the email or PDF. Can you resend it?

Yes. Just email shop@publicdomainreview.org and let us know the original email you used.

Can they use more than one gift card, or combine one with a discount code?

We don’t support the use of multiple gift cards at once.