The warehouse club's gift cards offer a back door for non-members and are a good gift for members, but there are problems.

Baker's Square: Buy a $25 gift card and get a $5 bonus card to redeem Jan. 1-Feb. 8. bd's Mongolian Grill: Buy $25 in gift cards, get a $5 bonus card or buy $50 in gift cards and get a $15 bonus card.