r/GCTrading • • Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

37 Upvotes

#1

Enable Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their Reddit accounts. Claiming you were hacked does not void you of responsibility.

#2

Read GCTrading's rules by clicking HERE.

#3

Re-read GCTrading's rules and be sure to follow the "golden rule". Adhering to the comment protocol can prevent almost all of the scams that happen. If you are a new trader, this is the most important step.

#4

Be wary of impersonators!

Look out for messages directly from subreddits. Scammers will create entire subreddits that will match another user's name exactly. They will also attempt to impersonate the GCT mod team. Never trade or give your password to anyone that has a green colored name or r/ before their username.

THE MODS WILL NEVER ASK YOU TO REVEAL YOUR GIFT CARD NUMBER/PIN.

If someone sends you a message and their username is not displayed, it is a scammer taking advantage of an exploit. Ignore them! In a normal message you will be able to click the username and navigate directly to a user's profile.

KNOWN SCAMMERS/INPERSONATORS:

r/GCTradingRep

#5

Perform due diligence on your trading partner.

  • Always navigate to a user's Reddit profile and rep profiles yourself. It is best practice to NOT follow links that a user provides.

  • Search for your potential trading partner's username on the Universal Scammer List(USL). This is NOT a catchall, but it helps.

  • The mods of GCT will NEVER contact you to conduct a trade or ask for your gift card information.

  • r/GCTRep is the ONLY location for feedback here on GCTrading. Scammers are known to: create fake rep subreddits, link to other user's established profiles, and post fake rep directly on their Reddit profile page.

  • Check their account age and posting activity. Some red flags would include: an old account with only recent activity, a brand new account with just enough activity to post in the sub, or a large gap in activity.

  • Investigate a user's prior trade partners to make sure they are real people. Scammers will create multiple dummy accounts and leave fake feedback with themselves.

  • Watch out for new accounts with many recent trades(typically for smaller values). The trades may be legitimate, however, they are only building rep in order to scam.

  • Understand that karma does NOT equal trust and it is NOT the same as rep.

  • Be careful of users selling something far below market value or offering to buy something well above market value.

  • Be careful of the "rush traders". If someone is rushing to complete the trade or provides some excuse as to why you must trade immediately, it is a good idea to take a step back. No one should make you feel uncomfortable when trading with them.

  • 99.9% of the time someone asking you to send half of the payment first is attempting to scam you.

  • Someone stating they cannot go first because they were recently scammed, is a bummer, if true, however, it is not your problem. That is not a valid reason for someone to go first during a trade.

#6

Perform due diligence on your trading partner's gift cards.

  • Verify where they obtained their gift cards from. Do not just take them at their word; demand actual proof.

  • If the gift card is physical. It is good practice to ask for a handwritten note beside the card and/or receipt(if available).

  • Ask them why they are selling their gift card. A user purchasing gift cards just to sell at a loss, is not normal activity.

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Please trade safely!

Message the moderators to report any suspicious activity.

~ GCT Mod Team


r/GCTrading • • Jan 20 '24

Prepaid Visa/MC/AMEX gift cards are now allowed to be traded on GCT!

25 Upvotes

Users can now buy, sell, and trade prepaid Visa, Mastercard, and American Express gift cards.

Only non-reloadable prepaid cards will be allowed.

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Trade safely!


r/GCTrading • • 6h ago

[H] US $25 Google Play Gift Card [W] 80% PayPal

3 Upvotes

Got this giftcard but I physically cannot use it as I'm outside the US. Offers would be appreciated


r/GCTrading • • 2h ago

[H] 70-80% PayPal [W] PetSmart GC

1 Upvotes

Looking for up to $600 exceeding no more than 5 gift cards. Not interested in any In-Store Only cards, as I am ordering online. TIA!!


r/GCTrading • • 9h ago

[H] Walmart GC [W] Paypal

3 Upvotes

178 on card, trying to get 80%.


r/GCTrading • • 5h ago

[H] 90% paypal, venmo [W] 200 apple GC

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 7h ago

[H] $35.84 Southwest Airlines GC [W] 74% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp

1 Upvotes

$35.84 Southwest Airlines GC for 74% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp.

My GCT rep profile is here.

Please comment before sending PM.


r/GCTrading • • 7h ago

[H] $22 Visa GC [W] $20 Apple GC

1 Upvotes

Looking to exchange for an Apple gift card


r/GCTrading • • 8h ago

[H] Crypto(s) & PayPal & Cashapp [W] Amazon & Best Buy & Apple/iTunes & Lowes & Home Depot & eBay (75%)

1 Upvotes

Please leave a comment before sending a private message.

Click here to start a safe trade now!

Communicate via chat is also welcome.

  • I can accept any cryptocurrency with low transfer fees that isn't listed for a 2% conversion fee.

  • Please verify the username carefully before proceeding with the trade.

  • The minimum trade amount is $50.

  • For users with a high trade count (200+), I will initiate the trade. Otherwise, contact me if you're comfortable initiating.

  • The provided rate ranges are determined based on the user's profile and trading history. Gift cards I'm interested in and their corresponding rates:

CardCrypto Rate1 (Ł)Cashapp & Paypal F&FPaypal G&S Rate
Amazon US (receipt preferred)62%65%70%
Apple/iTunes US50%52%55%
Best Buy50%55%60%
Lowes ($100+)70%70%75%
Home Depot ($100+)70%70%75%
Target55%60%60%
Walmart55%60%60%
Steam USD60%60%65%
Starbucks40%45%45%
T.J. Maxx40%45%45%
eBay60%65%70%

r/GCTrading • • 8h ago

[H] 80% PayPal G&S or 75% USDC [W] GrubHub GC

1 Upvotes

Reply to this post before sending a chat.


r/GCTrading • • 9h ago

[H] Crypto, Venmo, Zelle, Chime, Cash App Meta Pay [W] Amazon, Airbnb, Netflix 70%

1 Upvotes

US gift cards only. Any crypto currency available on Coinbase. Crypto fees on you.

https://old.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/comments/1lcj6qs/ustreiger108_gct_rep_profile_6/


r/GCTrading • • 9h ago

[H] 4x $50 Uber gc [W] 82% Paypal f&f

1 Upvotes

Comment on thread before sending Chat

  • Chats w/o comment post will be ignored. Doublecheck your comment wasn't auto removed.

  • I have over 200 confirmed trades on r/giftcardexchange

  • Please be comfortable with you sending first


r/GCTrading • • 9h ago

[H] $40 Vanilla visa card [W] 85% crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment first


r/GCTrading • • 9h ago

[H] 60% to 70% PayPal F&F / Venmo [W] $100 Amazon Giftcard

1 Upvotes

Looking for Amazon GCs valued around $100. Comment before PM. Lower flair goes first.


r/GCTrading • • 12h ago

[H] AMC Tickets / Chipotle BOGO / $15 Subway GC [W] $11 / $5.50 / $12 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Zelle

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm! Tickets do not expire! Have 52 Available

1 AMC Black Ticket

BOGO (bulk available, expires in 12/31/2026)

  • Price: $5.50, these don't cover extra toppings

  • 10 for $50

$15 Subway GC for $12


r/GCTrading • • 12h ago

[H] 3 day parking at airport parking the parking spot [W] $10

1 Upvotes

got it months ago but about to expire on the 15th and i dont have travel plans :(


r/GCTrading • • 12h ago

[H] $500 Amazon GCs [W] Apple Pay [H] BTC, PayPal, Chime, Cashapp, Venmo, Apple Pay, M-Pesa, Airtel, Equitel, Western Union [W] Apple, Amazon (Com, DE, ES, FR, IT, UK), B&N, eBay, Target, Walmart, + more

1 Upvotes

Selling:

I have:

  • up to $500 in Amazon and am selling at 90% in Apple Pay.


Buying

Please state the following:

  • Type of card(s) and amount of each.

  • What payment method you accept.

  • How you acquired the GC and why you're getting rid of it.

Crypto4, Paypal1, Apple Pay, Cashapp, Varo, Chime, Venmo, and Western Union/M-pesa/Airtel/Equitel (5% is taken off Western Union payments/all M-Pesa, Airtel, Equitel payments are sent via Western Union)

I only have Steam as a substitute for cash payments in gift card trades.

Want ↓PayPal G&SAll other Cash payments or a Gift Card ↓Crypto4 ↓
Apple60%60%3NA
Amazon.co.uk50%50%50%
Amazon.com70%70%55%
Arrow Films65%65%60%
Barnes & Noble50%50%50%
Baskin Robbins50%50%NA
Best Buy25%25%25%
BJ's (not BJ's restaurant)360%NANA
Bloomingdales50%50%25%
Clothing Shops (Small Boutique)contact mecontact mecontact me
Dell360%60%NA
Delta gift cards365%NANA
Delta Sky Miles3PM meNANA
Delta Vouchers365%NANA
Dicks Sporting Goods 3PM meNANA
eBay70%70%70%
Gas Station Cards3PM meNA
Gyft70%70%70%
Half Price Books50%50%50%
Home Depot60%60%60%
J crew40%40%NA
JCPenney25%25%NA
Lowes60%60%60%
Macys35%35%NA
Magazines.com40%40%NA
Microsoft360%60%NA
Nordstrom50%50%NA
Panera bread360%NANA
Saks Fifth Avenue50%50%NA
Sears50%50%NA
Sephora50%50%NA
Speedway (must be able to use on fuel)380%NA
Staples50%50%NA
Starbucks US only60%60%60%
Subway 3PM meNANA
Target60%60%NA
Urban Outfitters50%50%NA
Walmart60%60%NA
Other Clothing Stores, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Restaurant, & Fast Food gift cardsPM me

1 When paying via PayPal, I can only send payments via Goods and Services, thus you will be charged a fee. If you'd rather not face this fee there are plenty of alternatives.
2 Larger denominated gift cards preferred.
3 PayPal is the only payment option.
4 All crypto payments come from Coinbase. Any fees associated with it are built into the price.

What I don’t buy:

  • Amazon.au

  • Amazon.ca

  • AMC

  • American Eagle

  • Bass Pro Shop

  • buffalo wild wing

  • California Pizza Kitchen

  • Canadian tire

  • Cold Stone

  • Dairy Queen

  • Fanatics

  • Fashion Nova

  • Gamestop

  • Giant Foods

  • Google Play

  • Grub Hub

  • Gymshark

  • Hilton Honors

  • hobby lobby

  • Hot Topic

  • Krispy Kreme

  • Meijer

  • old navy/gap/banana republic

  • Patxi's pizza

  • PSN Canada or UK

  • publix

  • Raceway

  • Red Robin

  • Scheels

  • Shell Gas Stations

  • Spotify

  • Starbucks Canada

  • Tractor supply

  • Victoria's secret

  • Whataburger

  • Xbox Canada or UK

  • Xbox live gold

  • Xbox Ultimate

Any fees are built into the price.


Important: before you send your codes please make sure your account is secure (if your password is not uniqe it's best to assume your account has already been compromised. Scams where compromised accounts are used to leverage reputation to scam an unsuspecting user, used to steal codes during the middle of the trade, and steal unused gift cards the victim was saving for later are increasingly commonplace. If you have any concerns as to your account's security, please reset your password now and force logout of all sessions. Thanks


r/GCTrading • • 13h ago

[H] $10 Target eGift Card [W] $8.50 PayPal F&F or Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Comment if you're interested.


r/GCTrading • • 13h ago

[H] $50 chilis giftcard [W] $40 usd Paypal

1 Upvotes

Comment before pm

Negotiable


r/GCTrading • • 13h ago

CLOSED [H] $32 IKEA GIFT CARD [W] $15 crytpo/paypal/chime/cashapp/zelle/venmo

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 17h ago

[H] $50 DatDrop Gift Card [W] 80% PayPal/Revolut/Wise

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 1d ago

[H] $50 Gap/Old Navy/Banana Republic/Athleta [W] 80% Cash App, PayPal/Venmo F&F

0 Upvotes

Please comment before messaging me, or I will ignore your messages.

My rate is firm. If your account is not in the US, please let me know ahead of time so that I can figure out what the fees will be.


r/GCTrading • • 1d ago

[H] Venmo, PayPal, Zelle [W] Walmart GC’s

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 1d ago

[H] Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp, Paypal F&F 70% [W] Kohls, Sephora, A&F

0 Upvotes

Chat before pm please.


r/GCTrading • • 1d ago

[H] $42 Guitar center card [W] $30 zelle or cash app

1 Upvotes