Shelf Life Of A Card

Birthday Card

General Birthday cards last up to a week, whereas important birthday cards (18th,21st,30th,40th,50th) may last a lifetime, depending upon the receiver of the card. 

Anniversary Card 

Depending upon the Anniversary, the general life for an anniversary card is around a week, unless a special occasion.

New Home Card

Depending upon whether the card is for your first or second house depends upon if it will be kept. General life, 2 weeks.

New Baby Card

New baby cards are often kept by the parents, and may even be kept by the child after.. in turn lasting 2 lifetimes.

With Sympathy card

This card will be kept a lifetime.

Thank you card

Often only a week or so. 

Valentines card

Often kept, but discarded once the relationship has terminated.