I guard mine like cash to but cards are so much easier to loose.
You are talking about a store card. I am talking about a gift card for a large amount from a bank. I had the recovery no. but it took for ever . I stay away from cards now.I only buy gifts.If they don't like it, it can be returned for something they like. It doesn't hurt my feelings as long as they get what they like or need.
I would like to add that the bank during this time did every thing they could to help and was great.