This post was published more than a few years ago (on 2003-12-12) and may contain inaccurate technical information, outmoded thoughts, or cringe takes. Proceed at your own risk.
So, my friend AAl gave me an iTunes Music Store (iTMS) gift certificate for [insert winter holiday here]. Only, I got it the week before Thanksgiving, because apparently there was no mechanism for him to delay the sending of my gift certificate email. Strike one for Apple.