I wondered if anyone has found a way to trade/sell e-gift cards without having to loose a high percentage. I have looked at Cardhub, but was turned off by this review: "Bait and switch - after going through process to list, received email informing me that unless I offered a 30% or more discount it would not be listed." I don't want to mess with Gumtree due to scammers.
Trading/Selling eGift Cards?
FeRGan on 01/09/2017 - 22:10
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Thanks, I had a look and wondered if someone could rip me off if they paid with paypal?
Possibly. Could you also rip them off if you offer an alternate payment method?
You could look at their past posts, comments and transactions on OzBargain to get a general feel of their reputation. Not a guarantee but should give you a general idea.
I will do that. I also might make the egift denominations fairly low, like $20 or something. Not much to loose that way.
I'll chip in a bit to this.
Yes not a guarantee but it's a great rule of thumb. Have dealt with over 30 members here (mixed some have been around for long, some new) and have been all smooth except 1.
I have however come across to 1 particular member, name not to be mentioned. He's been around for quite some time, mostly making comments in posts and never contributed in posting deals. PM-med me wanting to buy $500+ of Gift Cards, once I have them on hand, the person just stopped responding.
That's however only 1 in 30+ chance so far.
Check their history/ previous posts, how old their account is.
sold about five to six e-vouchers under $50 on here, no issues.
If you are so worried about it, maybe meet in person and offers cash as the only payment option?
I made countless transactions on gumtree and I always deliver. Gumtree is more risky though so better only offers cash on delivery or bank transfer.
I made few transactions (accumulated ~$500) on Ozbargain (both on Classified and via PM) and never had any issues. Better check the person's reputation before making a big amount transaction.
If you have gift cards worth a lot (e.g. $1000), better split into smaller amount (e.g. 10x$100) to avoid scam.
There was a user on here who wanted to sell a $100 wish card for $99. Total dreamer/wannabe schemer.
What type of gift cards are you wanting to sell, and at what discount?
You may not be aware but OZB will only allow you to sell a couple here or there. If it resembles some sort of business then they will shut it down.I just wanted to sell the odd Coles or woolworths egiftcard. I sometimes have a few spare from doing surveys and online communities. I will probably do $20 for $17.25. There is no way I would have enough for it to become business-like.
Why don't you just use them yourself?
I do. I just don't spend much on fuel or food, so I have a build up of them.
PM sent
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