# Is Gift Card Rescue A Legit Site? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [June 1, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803 "2012-06-01T18:31:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![AndyLee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/898d66/32.png) [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/1 "2012-06-01T18:31:51Z")
There is a site called [Gift Card Rescue](http://www.giftcardrescue.com/) That allows you to buy and sell cards. I was looking at the buyer section. Is there some kind of catch or scam I’m missing? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [June 1, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/2 "2012-06-01T18:33:52Z")
Looks legit to me, but what do I do, I’m covered in bees. I hope it’s legit because that’s a pretty clever business model, if I do say so myself. ---
**Author:** ![lorene](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/65b543/32.png) [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/3 "2012-06-02T17:03:18Z")
I’ve never used Gift Card Rescue, but I’ve used a similar site (Plastic Jungle). I’ve sold gift cards for either a percentage of the worth or a slightly higher percentage in Amazon credit. I think the last one I sold was a $50 Barnes and Noble, and my choice was either $42.50 cash or $45 at Amazon. The amount you can earn is based on the demand for the card you are selling. ---
**Author:** ![drastic\_quench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e36b37/32.png) [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2012, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/4 "2012-06-02T23:11:45Z")
The guy was on ABC’s Shark Tank. The business model is straightforward. ---
**Author:** ![PeacePlease](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71c47a/32.png) [@PeacePlease](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeacePlease)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/5 "2012-06-03T21:20:13Z")
This would be great if they only had Facebook as one of their options. I received a Facebook gift card for Christmas that I will never, ever use and have had no luck selling it on Craigslist. I checked both Gift Card Rescue and Plastic Jungle and neither are giving me the option to sell this frickin’ card. Anyone interested? PM me!!! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Covered\_In\_Bees](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7ab992/32.png) [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/6 "2012-06-03T22:40:16Z")
I freaking Facebook gift card? I hope the person that gave you that is not only off your Christmas mailing list but also stricken from any and all wills you have drawn up. ---
**Author:** ![congodwarf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e36b37/32.png) [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2012, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/7 "2012-06-03T22:54:29Z")
How much is the facebook card for? I do know a couple people who use facebook credits. ---
**Author:** ![PeacePlease](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/71c47a/32.png) [@PeacePlease](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeacePlease)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/8 "2012-06-04T00:05:23Z")
It’s a $25 card and, reluctantly I must admit that it was my only sibling that gave it to me for Christmas. Have no idea what she was thinking. It’s not like I don’t read a book a day or anything (ever heard of Amazon)? Email me if you are interested. I’d certainly take $20 for it! ---
**Author:** ![Musicat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/musicat/32/20189_2.png) [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gift-card-rescue-a-legit-site/623803/9 "2012-06-04T01:04:52Z")
Are all gift cards transferable? This isn’t going to work if they aren’t.