No where on the piece can you make the recipient think it is a check or refer to it as a check and you must state that it is not redeemable.

I've had responses from recipients that wondered if it was a scam.Your Thoughts:So, what experience have you all have regarding long vs short copy?

The house was worth $100,000.A recipient called and wanted to know what I would pay for their house but wouldn't give me their name, address, or phone number.

You can "test" the yellow letter, but personally a nicely laid out business letter is better.It is important what you say and how you say it: also something that draws the recipient attention on the envelope is important.You have to strike a chord with them - if you are sending letters to people in preforeclosure, be understnading of their situation, without patronizing.

If that particular voter is well known and voted on a post topic that is in their expertise, or a thread starter who may be a rookie and voted for a post who gave a great answer to their question, wouldn't both the voter want everyone else to know they appreciated the response and wouldn't the recipient of the vote want to know when his/her post was voted for/appreciated?

Several on BP have suggested worthy recipients, and I've gladly complied.

I also believe the "recipient refused to provide tax ID no." suffices, but have never had to do this.

BTW, the annual tax free gift amount this year is $14000 per year/per individual recipient.

If they gift the property, the recipient takes a "carry over" basis meaning they also get the parents' basis.

Its always a little harrowing sending big dollars, especially for the first time to a new recipient.