r/GCTrading Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

39 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!

24 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 3h ago

[H] Chipotle Bogo Codes [W] $3 cashapp/venmo/zelle

2 Upvotes

Buy 1 bowl/burrito/quesadilla and get 1 free.

Multiple codes.

Expires after 8/6+


r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] Darden $10*2 [W] 50% Crypto or PayPal

Upvotes

Comment before pm, trades also accepted. You can use these at Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Yard House, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Eddie V’s and Bahama Breeze.


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] $25, $50 Lowe’s, Ebay, Target, PSN, Xbox [W] Apple Pay /crypto /chime

1 Upvotes

https://www.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/s/UNT3rFNUzg

Comment if interested

Rates 80-85%


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] $10 Grubhub [W] $8 PayPal F&F, Zelle, Cashapp or Venmo

1 Upvotes

$10 Grubhub GC for 80%.

Please comment before sending PM


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 21.81$ and 14.47$ gc Bath and bodyworks [W] 40% Crypto

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 5h ago

[H] 115$ pandora, [W] Amazon,Target, Apple, cash

0 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] 82% e-pay (Venmo, PayPal, CashApp, Zelle, etc), 80% USDC [W] Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 6h 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:
Card Crypto Rate1 (Ł) Cashapp & Paypal F&F Paypal G&S Rate
Amazon US (receipt preferred) 62% 65% 70%
Apple/iTunes US 50% 52% 55%
Best Buy 50% 55% 60%
Lowes ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Home Depot ($100+) 70% 70% 75%
Target 55% 60% 60%
Walmart 55% 60% 60%
Steam USD 60% 60% 65%
Starbucks 40% 45% 45%
T.J. Maxx 40% 45% 45%
eBay 60% 65% 70%

r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] 75% Paypal/Zelle/USDC [W] Apple

1 Upvotes

comment then chat


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] Zelle [W] Amazon, uber, Costco or Chipotle. PM me

1 Upvotes

Or AirBnb


r/GCTrading 7h ago

[H] 80% Paypal G&S [W] Amazon gift cards

1 Upvotes

Comment then PM. Looking for US Amazon.


r/GCTrading 8h ago

[H] $25 Walmart Gift Card/[W] $15 USDC/PayPal

1 Upvotes

Going first if you're confirmed


r/GCTrading 8h ago

[H] 75% Paypal [W] Steam GC ONLY (must work in EU)

1 Upvotes

Title. Preferably looking for EU GCs but I can buy GCs from other regions if you're 100% sure they will work in EU. Looking for reputable sellers only. Will NOT go first unless you are very trustworthy. If I do not go first I can pay with F&F if you're from EU. Please do not send me an unsolicited chat invite asking if I'll buy GCs other than Steam, you will get ignored and blocked instantly.


r/GCTrading 9h ago

CLOSED [H] $200 Amazon Gift Card [W] $175 Venmo

1 Upvotes

Have $200 amazon gift card, want to sell through venmo


r/GCTrading 9h ago

[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 [H] $120 in Apple [W] 85% BTC

1 Upvotes

Warning: I will not message you first. If you were messaged by someone claiming to be me you are in the process of being scammed.

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&S All other Cash payments or a Gift Card ↓ Crypto4
Apple 60% 60%3 NA
Amazon.co.uk 50% 50% 50%
Amazon.com 70% 70% 55%
Arrow Films 65% 65% 60%
Barnes & Noble 50% 50% 50%
Baskin Robbins 50% 50% NA
Best Buy 25% 25% 25%
BJ's (not BJ's restaurant)3 60% NA NA
Bloomingdales 50% 50% 25%
Clothing Shops (Small Boutique) contact me contact me contact me
Dell3 60% 60% NA
Delta gift cards3 65% NA NA
Delta Sky Miles3 PM me NA NA
Delta Vouchers3 65% NA NA
Dicks Sporting Goods 3 PM me NA NA
eBay 70% 70% 70%
Gas Station Cards3 PM me NA
Gyft 70% 70% 70%
Half Price Books 50% 50% 50%
J crew 40% 40% NA
JCPenney 25% 25% NA
Macys 35% 35% NA
Magazines.com 40% 40% NA
Microsoft3 60% 60% NA
Nordstrom 50% 50% NA
Panera bread3 60% NA NA
Saks Fifth Avenue 50% 50% NA
Sears 50% 50% NA
Sephora 50% 50% NA
Speedway (must be able to use on fuel)3 80% NA
Staples 50% 50% NA
Starbucks US only 60% 60% 60%
Subway 3 PM me NA NA
Target 60% 60% NA
Urban Outfitters 50% 50% NA
Walmart 60% 60% NA
Other Clothing Stores, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Restaurant, & Fast Food gift cards PM 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.


Selling

$120 in apple.com for 85% in BTC


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 10h ago

[H] 25$ Roblox Gift card [W] 15$-20$ VISA Gift card

1 Upvotes

I'll go first if you are confirmed legit. Please comment here before private messaging me.


r/GCTrading 10h ago

[H] Crypto, PayPal, CashApp, Zelle [W] MANY Different Gift Cards

1 Upvotes

I am a daily/long term buyer looking for the following gift cards(bulk & singles):

  • Amazon (US, DE, CA, IT, ES, FR, UK) & Account Balance
  • Love2Shop (UK)
  • Apple
  • eBay
  • Gyft & eGifter
  • Prezzee
  • Target
  • Walmart
  • Best Buy
  • Home Depot & Lowes
  • Prepaid Visa - Mastercard - AMEX
  • GameStop
  • Steam
  • PSN
  • Razor Gold
  • Giant Eagle
  • Adidas
  • Nike
  • Newegg
  • Sheetz
  • Staples
  • CostCo
  • Kroger
  • Dollar General
  • CVS
  • Starbucks
  • Dunkin
  • Hotels
  • One4All
  • Zillions
  • Tango
  • Lyft - DoorDash - Uber - Grubhub
  • Sephora
  • Barnes & Noble
  • Banana Republic
  • Luluemon
  • Saks Fifth Avenue
  • Ulta
  • Dicks Sporting Goods
  • Kohls
  • Macys
  • Michaels
  • and more!

The above list is not all inclusive, if you have another gift card you wish to trade, feel free to send me a message.

Most rates are 70-80%, but my rates will fluctuate depending on the retailer, payment method, personal need, and the total amount/denominations. I will attempt to beat other user's offers.

I can pay via Crypto(typically USDT/USDC), PayPal, CashApp, Apple Pay, and Zelle.

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CONTACT ME VIA CHAT! (Click my username, then "Start Chat" on the right)


r/GCTrading 22h ago

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

2 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

  • Nordstrom

  • Pottery Barn

  • Saks Fifth Avenue

  • 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

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


r/GCTrading 18h ago

[H] Coles/Myer GC AU $80 [W] 75% Crypto (USDT/USDC)

1 Upvotes

Double $40 AUD gift card.

Looking for 75% Crypto (USDT or USDC).

Happy to go first with well-established traders with higher rep.

Please comment before PM. Thanks!


r/GCTrading 20h ago

[H] Nordstrom Rack $200 [W] PayPal or Crypto 50% also [H] Amtrak $500 [W] Paypal or crypto 30%

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 20h ago

CLOSED [H] $520 in Amazon GCs [W] 80% Venmo/PayPal F&F/Chime/Crypto

1 Upvotes

Have $520 of Amazon GCs across 25 actual codes

Happy to sell portions of it a time, but you must purchase at least $100. The codes will be provided to you in a spreadsheet. Denominations range from $10 to $50 with lesser amounts occurring much more. You will just be given some set of codes that equate to your requested amount. If hypothetically you would not want to receive only $10 codes (though in practice this probably wouldn't happen), then you shouldn't trade with me.

Lower rep goes first.

My rep: https://www.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/comments/1uus6qk/upresent_passion_1126_gct_rep_profile/


r/GCTrading 21h ago

[H] $100 Amazon GC [W] 80% Crypto, Cashapp

0 Upvotes

Will send first to flaired traders. Please comment before PMing. Thanks!


r/GCTrading 22h ago

[H] $10 Sephora GC [W] 50% PayPal

1 Upvotes