Sending birthday cards can be a uniquely personal experience, as you can pick birthday cards that fluctuate in size, type, humor, and seriousness. When in the market for a cheap card, you should try a discount store; the most famous of these brands of stores is Walmart. An option for specialty shops, of which Hallmark is an example, also exists if you are in the market for something more expensive or flashier.

Another place to buy your printed birthday cards is the internet, as online stores allow you several options to buy, including bulk or single cards. E-cards are another alternative, as they allow you to send cards electronically through your recipient's email and many of these allow you to add a personalized message. Many of these services allow you to send musical and animated cards as well; while most sites are free, they typically require registration.

Another favorite birthday cards are hand made cards which can be found at flea markets and craft shops. Another place to buy them is wholesale clubs like Sam's Club or Costco. Some stay away from handmade cards because they think they will be too expensive, but cards can be purchased at a decent rate in many places. Usually coming boxed these cards retail for a low of ten to a high of thirty dollars.

Birthday cards come in all shapes and sizes which mean you can find examples related to every child's age, from one to 18. You can also find cards related to every landmark age, such as age twenty-one, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, and eighty. I imagine they also have them for ages ninety and one-hundred, but I haven't seen them; it may be you need to special order these, as few people reach that old age in today's society.

Many people give messages with the theme of 'over the hill,' and many more enjoy the idea of themed cards. My father was given a card which said, "you're a national treasure. Older men have an especially difficult time dealing with aging, and their entire day can be made better by the right humorous 'over the hill card.

Birthday cards are also marketed towards two groups of younger individuals; those include those old enough to receive material of a sexual, alcohol, or crude nature, and those who are too young to receive such cards. If the child in your life enjoys Disney, a Disney themed card - which include Aladdin, Disney Princesses, Cars, and assorted other movie favorites - may be the answer. Often, Disney cards are not only fun to read, but to play with as well, as they are feature pop-up features and musical cards. The best way to learn about birthday cards is to visit the card isle at any department store, discount store, or Hallmark store.