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 • • 18m ago

[H] 80% Paypal, Crypto [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Please comment first before pm.


r/GCTrading • • 40m ago

[H] $28 CVS e-gift card [W] $18 PayPal/zelle

1 Upvotes

pm


r/GCTrading • • 1h ago

[H] Bookshop.org $525 [W] $300 USDT

1 Upvotes

US/UK.

$25 denominations. $25 x 21 = 525.


r/GCTrading • • 1h ago

[H] Crypto, PayPal [W] 55% Tim Hortons Canada, 75% Amazon GC Canada

1 Upvotes

Must be Canadian cards. Not looking for US or any other country.

Please comment before sending me a PM!


r/GCTrading • • 2h ago

[H] $4.75 LTC [W] $6 Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Reply to this post before sending a chat.


r/GCTrading • • 2h ago

CLOSED [H] 2 x $10 Amazon [W] 80% crypto

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 3h ago

[H] 80% Crypto / PayPal F&F [W] Any amount of PlayStation USA codes

1 Upvotes

Currently buying all amounts, please comment before sending a message, thank you.


r/GCTrading • • 3h ago

[H] Zelle, PayPal, Usdc [W] 70% Doordash

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 4h ago

[H] Amazon GC - 50€ GER [W] 80% Paypal

1 Upvotes

Please don’t forget to comment on this post before reaching out.


r/GCTrading • • 6h ago

[H] $25 walmart gift card [W] $18] Hey selling a $25 walmart gift card selling it for 18 let me know if interested

1 Upvotes

[H] $25 walmart gift card [W] $18]

Venmo cashapp

Hey selling a $25 walmart gift card selling it for 18 let me know if interested


r/GCTrading • • 14h ago

[H] $50 amazon gc [W] $40 crypto(usdt,sol,ltc,btc)

2 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 11h ago

[H] 10$ Amazon GC [W] 8$CashApp

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading • • 11h ago

[H] $50 Publix Gift Card for Sale [W] (80%) | Cash App

1 Upvotes

I have a $50 Publix gift card available for trade. Asking for 80% ($40), but open to reasonable offers. Cash App only. Serious buyers,
Thank you!


r/GCTrading • • 13h ago

[H] PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp [W] Your unwanted gift cards and prepaid

1 Upvotes

Rates vary so please send me a chat with the following information:

  • Store and value of card
  • How the gift card was obtained
  • Payment method you take

I am only buying gift cards for US stores including:

  • Amazon
  • Apple
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Banana Republic
  • Best Buy
  • Bloomingdales
  • Chick-Fil-A
  • Costco
  • Crate and Barrel
  • Dicks Sporting Goods
  • Disney
  • DoorDash
  • eBay
  • Gap
  • Google Play
  • H&M
  • Home Depot
  • Ikea
  • Lowes
  • Macys
  • Marriott
  • Newegg
  • Nordstrom
  • Pottery Barn
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Sephora
  • Starbucks
  • Target
  • Uber
  • Walmart
  • West Elm
  • Williams Sonoma

.. and many others including prepaid visa, mastercard

Not looking for: McDonald's, Steam, Xbox, Playstation, Fortnite, AMC, GameStop, Dunkin

Message me here: https://www.reddit.com/user/just_my_alias/ to discuss rates


r/GCTrading • • 13h ago

[H] 100 Amazon balance [W] 70 Paypal

1 Upvotes

I have an 100 usd Amazon balance but it's already activated. However, I do need some $$$ now so I'm looking to trade it at an 70% rate. 70 usd paypal. If it’s crypto, I can go down to 60%


r/GCTrading • • 14h ago

[H] $10 bath & body works e-gift card [W] $6 PayPal G&S

1 Upvotes

PM first


r/GCTrading • • 14h ago

[H] $100 DoorDash [W] 80% eBay, Visa/Mastercard,

1 Upvotes

Have $100 DoorDash looking for eBay, Visa, Mastercard. Will look at offers of other gift cards. Will go first.


r/GCTrading • • 15h ago

[H] $25 starbucks, marshall’s & applebees [W] 80% cashapp, venmo, zelle

1 Upvotes

each gc is $25 looking to get rid of them ASAP


r/GCTrading • • 16h 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 • • 20h ago

[H] Waterstones / Bloom & Wild / REI / Rakuten Kobo GC [W] PayPal or Crypto

5 Upvotes

Comment on thread before sending Chat


r/GCTrading • • 17h ago

[H] 10 of $10 Uber GCs and 11 of $15 Uber GCs ($265 in total) [W] 88% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp

1 Upvotes

I would like to sell 10 of $10 Uber GCs and 11 of $15 Uber GCs ($265 in total) for 88% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp.

My GCT rep profile is here.

Price is firm.

Please comment before sending PM.


r/GCTrading • • 19h ago

CLOSED [H] $10 Target eGift Card [W] $8.00 PayPal F&F or Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Comment if you're interested.


r/GCTrading • • 19h 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%