What Happens if you Gift an App to Someone Who Already Has It?

**jkeitz** · 01-19-2013, 12:28 PM

Yesterday, I gifted an App to my son, only to find out that he already has it. What happens now? Does he get .99 added to his iTunes account? Do I get a refund? Does the money go to Cupertino to die? (Ok, I know iTunes purchases actually go to Reno, but same idea)

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**Karenkcoulter** · 01-19-2013, 01:48 PM

A. iTunes gift basically just generates a gift card that can only be used for a specific app. So you should be able to give the code from the gift email to someone else to use.

You might be able to call Apple for a refund but I don't know if they'll do that or not.

**Arsh Deol1** · 03-01-2013, 09:55 AM

happen to me and they refunded

**kilcher** · 03-01-2013, 11:07 AM

What a pain. I would never gift someone an app. They should just send a virtual gift card for the amount and say that you suggested the app. Then you could spend it on whatever you want.

**jollyxier** · 04-18-2013, 01:23 AM

There are 3 solutions to choose:
1. Call Apple for a refund
2. Send the app and code to others
3. buy a new one like a funny game (iSwing, Dragon Runaway)