r/GCTrading Dec 18 '22

GCT Safe Trading Guide

34 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!

23 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 45m ago

[H] Chipotle Free Entree exp 7/28 & Chipotle BOGO [W] $7 / $5.50 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Zelle

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Comment before pm! 7/24 out of stock now

Entree expiring 7/28

  • 1 for $7, 2 for $13 5 for $30, 10 for $50

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

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

  • 1 for $5, 10 for 50

r/GCTrading 52m ago

[H] AMC Tickets / Free Chipotle Entree / Chipotle BOGO [W] $11 / $8.25 / $5.50 ApplePay / CashApp / PayPal / Zelle

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

1 AMC Black Ticket (Bulk 10+)

* Price: $11

1 Chipotle Free Entree (bulk available, expires in 7/28/2026)

* Price: $8.25, these don't cover extra toppings

* 2 for $15, 5 for $33, 10 for $63, 25 for 138

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

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

* 10 for 50


r/GCTrading 57m ago

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

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r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] Two 10$ Target gift card [W] 75% Paypal

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r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] Lowe’s IKEA up to $350 [W] PayPal Venmo 82%

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Comment before pm please


r/GCTrading 1h ago

[H] 7x $25 Buffalo Wild Wings gc [W] 85% Paypal f&f

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Comment on thread before sending Chat.

pms without comments will be ignored.

i have over 200 trades on /r/giftcardexchange

buyer sends first.

Selling 7x $25 Buffalo WW gc for 85% pp ff


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] $25 HEB Gift Card | $100 Giant Food Gift Card [W] 75% Crypto | 85% Paypal

1 Upvotes

Comment Before Sending me a Chat.


r/GCTrading 2h ago

[H] Amazon Gift Cards [W] 80% Crypto

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 2h 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.

Will only deal with reputed sellers. Please comment before sending me a PM!


r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] Argos gc 200 pounds [W] 60% Crypto

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 3h 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 3h ago

[H] 70% PayPal F&F Crypto [W] VividSeat,Ticketmaster etc [H] $100 Uber Eats [W] 80%

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 3h ago

[H] epipoli 35€ mastercard [W] roblox/italian apple 30€ giftcard

1 Upvotes

the reason im trading is because i cant activate it myself
not going first unless you are trustworthy and have reputation


r/GCTrading 4h 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 4h ago

[H] 75% Crypto/Paypal [W] Amazon GCs

0 Upvotes

Comment before chat, lower reputation should go first. Open til flaired closed


r/GCTrading 4h ago

[H] Any card on capital one shopping [w] paypal fnf, zelle 80%

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 5h ago

[H] $10 Shopify gc [W] 60% crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] PayPalFF, Venmo, Zelle, CashApp [W] Amazon GCs

1 Upvotes

I would like to purchase some Amazon GCs at 72% rate PayPalFF, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp.

My GCT profile is here and I am a "Confirmed Trader" here.

Please comment first.

Lower rep goes first.


r/GCTrading 6h ago

[H] $27.38 foot locker US gift card [W] $10 PayPal G&S

1 Upvotes

r/GCTrading 7h ago

[H] 75% PayPal G&S [W] Adidas & DSW

0 Upvotes

Buying Adidas and DSW gift cards for online purchases at 75% of its value via PayPal Goods & Services.

Remember to comment before DMing. I look forward to chatting with you!


r/GCTrading 7h ago

[H]$150 Amazon GCs [W] 80% Crypto

1 Upvotes

Comment first. No comment, no reply.


r/GCTrading 11h ago

[H] $20 Target gift cards [W] PaypalFF, Zelle, Venmo, Cashapp at 89%

0 Upvotes

I have some $20 Target e-gift card that I would like to sell for 89% PaypalFF, Zelle, Venmo or Cashapp.

My GCT profile is here and I am a "Confirmed Trader" here.

Lower rep goes first.

Please comment in this post and then chat me.


r/GCTrading 12h ago

[H] 75% Paypal/Venmo/Zelle [W] Nintendo Eshop

0 Upvotes

Looking for large amount.

Can pay paypal/venmo/zelle.

Comment first before pm. Thanks!