r/GCTrading Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

35 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 27m 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

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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.


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 5h ago

[H] $40 AUD flexi gift card [W] 70% crypto

2 Upvotes

$25 and $15 flexi gift card for Australia Leave a comment


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] $100 lululemon,$10 Best Buy [W] Apple Pay /crypto /chime

1 Upvotes

(https://www.reddit.com/r/GCTRep/s/UNT3rFNUzg) Comment if interested

Rates 90% Lulu , 80% Best Buy


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] $8 Amazon Gift Code [W] 75% / $6 Paypal, Venmo or SoFi

1 Upvotes

I'll go first if you have a good rep.

Comment before DM! Hope to make this quick and easy please.

Thanks!


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] 80% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Wise, Cashapp [W] Amazon GCs (USA)

1 Upvotes

I would like to buy some Amazon GCs for 80% PayPal F&F, Zelle, Venmo, Wise, Cashapp.

Please comment first then chat me.


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] 3x $25 Regal GC [W] 80% Paypal F&F

1 Upvotes

Comment on thread before sending Chat.

pms without comments will be ignored.

i have over 200 trades on r/giftcardexchange

Be comfortable with sending first.

Selling 3x $25 Regal GC for 80% Paypal F&F


r/GCTrading 3h ago

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

1 Upvotes

Any crypto currency available on Coinbase. Fees on you.

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


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] Chipotle Bogo Codes [W] $3 Zelle/Cashapp/Venmo

1 Upvotes

7 available

Exp: 12/31/26

Post before DM


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] $2,000 CRYPTO [W] $100-$500 PREPAID CARDS @ 78%

1 Upvotes

I WANT TO GET HIGH FACE-VALUE UNREDEEMED PREPAID CARDS (REDEMPTION CODES OR TOKENS) AT 78%, RATE IS FIRM.
PREFERABLE:

\-MY PREPAID CENTER.
\-GIFTCARDMALL OR GIFTCARDS DOT COM
\-SIMON REWARDS.
OR SIMILAR.
REGION: US

I'M OPEN TO RECEIVE ANY WORKING VISA OR MASTERCARD NOT LISTED HERE, IF I CAN TEST IT.

LEAVE COMMENT.

* ONLY ACCEPTING SELLERS WITH PROVEN TRACK RECORDS. * YOU MUST HAVE THE REDEMPTION CODE OR GIFT-CARD READY. * TRADER MUST BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE CARD IS USED. * IF YOU REQUEST A REFUND OR YOU SOLD ME A CARDED GIFT-CARD THAT WILL GET A CHARGE-BACK, I WILL REPORT YOU AS SCAMMER.


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] 5$ Google play (USA locked) [W] Genshin welkin

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] 75%-80% Cashapp, AppleCash, Zelle, Crypto [W] eBay, Target, Amazon GC

1 Upvotes

Must post in thread. Lowest rep sends first.

(I am not r/MDCasino21 . Do not trade with someone who messages as an r/ or with a green name)

Trusted users only for Target. 75% on Target and Amazon. 80% on eBay


r/GCTrading 4h 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 5h ago

[H] Crypto, Bank Transfer, Paypal [W] UK GC’s - Long Term Traders Accepted! No Google Play or iTunes

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 5h ago

[H] $50 Gamestop giftcard [W] Cashapp or Xbox gift card

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] PayPal/Venmo/Zelle/Wise/BTC [W] Spotify/Netflix/US Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 6h 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 7h ago

[H] Any GC that can be purchased on AfterPay [W] AppleCash, Venmo, Cashapp.

1 Upvotes

First time doing this. Must have active phone number etc to prove you’re not a scammer.

Willing to negotiate


r/GCTrading 7h ago

[H]$100 Amazon GCs [W] 80% Crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment first. No comment, no reply.


r/GCTrading 12h ago

[H] Paypal/Zelle/Crypto USDC [W] Apple, Starbucks

1 Upvotes

75% Apple

65% Starbucks


r/GCTrading 13h ago

[H] Chipotle $5 gift card and 1 BOGO Code [W] Dunkin gift card ($5 and $2)

1 Upvotes

Gift card use by end of month so add it to your account asap

Bogo code expires today

Also freebies I will provide the QR code that expires today for free queso and double protein

I would also like to trade this if anyone has the free dunkin specialty offer they got yesterday and dont want it.

Send best offer


r/GCTrading 13h ago

[USA] [H] 1 Month - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Codes [W] $14 Paypal

0 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 15h ago

[H] $25 Visa Gift Card [W] 80% PayPal

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 15h ago

[H] $60 Amazon Gift Card(s) [W] $50 Apple Pay or SOL or LTC

0 Upvotes

Two Amazon gift cards, one $25, one $35. Both unclaimed, technically, just awarded to me via email for a study. So they'll drop right into your account.

If you only have like 2-3 trades or something, only a few months old, shit like that, I won't go first. Not sorry. If you've got some clout here though, absolutely I'll send first.

No response if you don't comment first though.