Turn Gift Cards into Cash

Buy, Sell or Trade Merchant Cards Online

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Over 50% of American adults will purchase gift cards this year. Turn gift cards into cash by selling, buying or trading those unused merchant cards online.

According to the National Retail Federation, over 56% of adults will purchase gift cards or gift certificates in 2007, making the cards one of the most popular gifts this season. $26.3 billion will be spent on gift cards in 2007, an increase of 6% from 2006.

For those hard-to-buy-for family members or loved ones, gift cards offer a convenient alternative for gift giving. Although gift cards may not be particularly personal, some merchants are allowing buyers to include personalized messages, special photographs or personalized designs. Gone are the days of bad ties and re-gifted label-makers; gift cards provide another option for gift giving. Redeem gift cards at specific merchant’s store for face value of cards.

While gift cards offer an alternative for traditional gift giving, buyers need to be aware of several potential drawbacks. When buying gift cards, read the fine print prior to purchase and save all receipts. Some cards include activation, transaction and dormancy fees. Some cards may also include expiration dates. Unfortunately, many people do not use their gift cards, due to loss or other factors.

Recipients can also exchange gift cards online for fast cash, swap or trade for other cards or use cards to pay a variety of bills. The websites listed below allow users to buy, trade, exchange or sell gift cards online.

Swap A Gift

Ebay

PlasticJungle

CardAvenue

GiftCardBuyBack

GiftCardWish

The websites listed above provide various online options for selling, trading or buying gift cards.

Source

National Retail Federation


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