I have a question...

I set up a Gift Cert and all is working fine. The question is, when I use check/money order as payment on the test I did, it still sent the GV to me even though I didn't mark it processed or anything. I have removed the queue option. I didn't try, but would I not have been able to redeem the code until I marked the sale processed? Or should I just leave it on admin release queue? I just wanted customers to get instant gratification if they purchase a Gift Cert...

Please advise...