Card Factory

Cheap and cheerful, Card Factory is my default option when I have birthday cards to buy.
There is a wide selection of cards and the quality is ok, although I will admit, if I have a really special card to buy, I’d be more likely to go somewhere else. But for the other 95% of the time, I’m likely to find what I need in here. They have fantastic promotions on too — there’s usually a selection of cards where you can choose any 7 for £1 — absolutely perfect for all of Mini MacDoo #1’s classmates when their birthdays come up!
As well as the cards, you’ll also find a wide selection of trinkety gifts (mostly fairly tacky) plus wrapping paper, balloons and all the other paraphernalia that tends to go along with greetings cards.
Stars are lost on two fronts — firstly as mentioned the bulk of the cards stocked are of simply ‘ok’ quality, secondly, it can get totally packed at peak times eg Xmas, Mother’s Day, Valentines day etc. which can be a bit hellish.
But with prices of the cards so low, you can’t really grumble to be fair. I’ll certainly be back in there again before my Nan’s birthday next week!

The card factory is always so busy! It can be quite stressful to just get around and view the cards (especially if it’s the day before father’s day!) But they do sell a really good range of good quality and cheap cards. The prices just can’t be beaten and that’s obviously why it is so busy. They sell nice gifts too.