Alex on November 14th, 2011

Do you have access to bulk gift cards? Do you currently sell gift cards on craigslist, eBay or other auction sites? Why put up with the hassle of unloading your inventory? At GiftCardRescue we purchase over 400 different national retailers so you’ll never have to worry about where your going to sell your goods. We buy them all.

Not happy with your current gift card purchaser? Don’t get the personal service you need on  your account? When you call them do you get somebody in a different country? Forget all that nonsense. At GiftCardRescue you will have a dedicated sales rep that will update you at every step of the process.

  • When your gift cards come in, you’ll get an email update.
  • When the payment has been totaled, you’ll get an email update.
  • When the payment was sent, you’ll get an update.

Simple. Fast. Reliable. That’s the type of service we believe in. That’s the type of service we provide. Everyone of our suppliers deals with one representative throughout the entire relationship. If at anytime you have any questions or problems you can call or email your representative and feel safe knowing your talking to the person who is actually handling your gift cards.

We offer higher payout’s to our suppliers selling over $3,000 a month. As well as offer the industries fastest payments through ACH wire transfers.

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Alex on November 10th, 2011

Open and Closed loop gift cards.


Overlap in the type of gift card purchased or received.
More respondents purchased open loop gift cards in 2010 as seen in significant increases in the open loop only and both categories. The number of respondents only purchasing closed loop cards decreased significantly.
More consumers are receiving both closed and open loop gift cards, while the number of respondents receiving only closed loop cards has dropped significantly.
How the Cards are being purchased.

As with the previous years, open loop purchasers tend to purchase only one card while closed loop cards have a much more varied distribution.
The total number of cards purchased has increased in 2010, as the average number of both open and closed loop gift cards have increased.
Occasion for Purchase of Closed loop cards


The proportion of customers purchasing closed loop cards for a birthday has increased significantly while purchases for Christmas remain unchanged from last year.
Significantly more people purchase closed loop gift cards for other family members in 2010 than in 2009. Other, less dramatic changes can be found with purchases for friends and siblings.
40% of purchasers believe recipients will redeem their gift cards at the particular merchant location the card was purchased from, while almost just as many many say it’s possible.
The main influence on Gift Card Purchase:


Following the trend in privious years, most gift card purchasers choose a gift card so the receivers can buy what they want, showing a significant increase in 2010. Another significant increase is found in the number of respondents citing flexibility in redeeming a gift card as a reason for purchasing one.
Gift Card Purchase Location as a factor:
Gift card sales continue to shift away from merchants’ own stores and toward gift card malls.

If your looking for gift cards for any occasion, be sure to check out GiftCardRescue.com for discounts up to 30% off the face value!

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Alex on October 4th, 2011

Do you have an large amount of gift cards you need to liquidate? Does your company ever get paid in gift cards? We purchase bulk and wholesale gift cards everyday. If you need a way to turn those gift cards into cash, look no further. GiftCardRescue will have cash in your pocket in 3 days!

Many companies are looking for alternative ways to gain customers in this tough economy. Some, have learned that by accepting gift cards as payment, they can get more customers. Many advertising companies have been doing this for years. If you take a closer look at it, it’s a win-win for everybody.
Here’s an example:


Advertising Company A does internet marketing, TV commercials, and video productions for their clients. Their client, for this example is Foot Locker who wants a TV commercial made for their new line of shoes. Instead of being paid with normal currency, Foot Locker agrees to pay Advertising Company A in Foot Locker  gift cards. Advertising Company A knows exactly how to turn those gift cards into cash, by using GiftCardRescue they can receive payment in full within 3 days. Foot Locker gives Company A the gift cards at a discount, basically turning the gift cards into coupons from an accounting standpoint. Advertising company A agrees to the gift card payment for several reasons.

  • To get more clients. To Foot Locker, a gift card is equivalent to a coupon. This means it doesn’t directly affect their advertising budget! When they pay for services with a discounted gift card, they basically paid with a form of currency that will directly send customers back to their stores.
  • Advertising Company A knows the gift cards are as good as cash. Company A know’s they can turn around and get cash quickly for the gift cards from GiftCardRescue.
  • No risk involved. Since the gift cards are issued directly from the merchant, their is no risk of fraud.

The benefits to Foot Locker are even more obvious. They get the service they wanted paid for with what is basically a marketing piece, or coupon. In Foot Locker’s eyes, a gift card with $100 on it, “sold” or “paid” to Company A at 50% of the value, becomes a coupon to them. Think about it. It’s the same thing as issuing a 50% off coupon to Foot Locker. In this example, Foot Locker ends up with a commercial they didn’t spend any money on, and paid for with a form of currency that eventually gets resold to an end user, who goes to their store and actually BUYS something from them!

It’s a win-win for everyone involved. For more information give GiftCardRescue a call at 1-877-800-4413.

GIFT CARDS = CASH!!!!!!

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Home Depot and Lowe’s gift cards are some of the most popular gift cards that we sell at GiftCardRescue. Whenever someone is remodeling a house, or any type of home project they can save tons of money by purchasing a discounted gift card before they buy materials and supplies. If your a contractor or own a construction company that purchases materials from Home Depot or Lowe’s, there are several ways GiftCardRescue can help your bottom line. Let’s take a look at some examples:

Saving Money on Materials- When your buying materials for a job, that cost is covered completely by the customer. For example, lets say your remodeling a bathroom and the cost of the materials will be $1,500. That $1,500 is the face value of the materials if the customer themselves were to walk into the store and buy the goods. As a contractor you can take that $1,500 and purchase discounted gift cards anywhere from 7-9% off. Saving yourself approximately $120. On larger projects you can see how the savings becomes significant.

Returning Unused Materials for Store Credit Gift Cards- At GiftCardRescue we treat store credit gift cards just like a regular gift card. Since Home Depot and Lowe’s have a return policy that allows you to return anything at anytime for store credit, this is another great opportunity to create additional profits. Simply return the excess materials to the store for store credit, and then sell the gift card to us for CASH! Its really that simply.

There are many ways to create additional profits for you and your company with GiftCardRescue. Next time your buying or returning materials keep us in mind! Questions? Give us a call at 1-877-800-4413

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In a tough economy, with unemployment rates rising, consumer spending dropping and profit margins shrinking more and more businesses are turning to new ways to create additional revenue. Where can a business turn to create additional profit? One answer is in a new industry, one that has developed and grown tremendously over the past few years even with the current economic conditions.

The industry I’m talking about is what’s called the secondary gift card industry. The secondary gift card industry was created by the tremendous growth of gift cards over the past couple years. Gift card sales in 2010 were reported to hit the 92 billion dollar mark. Also reported is that around 10% of all gift cards sold go unused. This leaves a market place of about 9-10 billion dollars that business’s can capitalize on.

How does your business tap into this 10 billion dollar market?  The business model is simple, quick, effective and profitable.

On the most basic level the business model involves purchasing a product that every customer has, and reselling that product to a guaranteed re-buyer for a profit. The secondary gift card industry is a market place where people can recapture value in unwanted gift cards instead of just letting them go to waste. Consumers are now able to get cash for their gift cards or trade them for Amazon credit at places like GiftCardRescue.com. They also sell gift cards for a discount online. What this has created is an exciting opportunity for you to increase the profits of your store or business.

Where does your store come in? The answer is as a bulk supplier.  The model works in the following way. You purchase unwanted gift cards from your customers at 50% of the value remaining on them, then re-sell them to GiftCardRescue.com for up to 90% of the value remaining. Earning yourself a nice profit for a simple and easy transaction.

How do you know how much money is remaining on the card? Easy. On the back of every gift card is a 1-800 number you can call to get the balance. You can also go online to check the balance for most gift cards. Determine the balance, offer 50% of it in cash, resell to GiftCardRescue for a profit.

We have a list of over 400 merchants that we currently are buying so you’ll never have to worry about where you can resell your inventory. We’ve been doing this for over 3 years and have suppliers earning huge amounts of profit each month. The Holidays are just around the corner, so this is the time to get started and let your market know that you are providing this service. If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to contact out Bulk Seller department at 1877-800-4413.

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Admin on September 23rd, 2011

The popularity of gift card has grown exponentially over the past several years as they have become extremely popular gifts and a great way to say “thanks.” It is estimated that of all the gift cards sold in 2010, about 10% went unused. Leaving about 10 billion dollars in gift cards just sitting around in people’s wallets and sock drawers being wasted.  A new industry has emerged from this allowing consumers to be able to capitalize on the value of these unwanted gift cards.

The secondary gift card industry, composed of several gift card exchange companies mostly functioning online, has given birth to new profitable business models for any retail store front. Many pawn shops, check cashing locations, and cash for gold businesses are ahead of the game and already capitalizing on this new opportunity. If you’re an owner of any type of retail location and looking for new ways to create additional profits, then this article is for you.

The idea works like this: You purchase unwanted gift cards from your customers at 50% of the value remaining on them, then resell them to a bulk purchaser like GiftCardRescue.com for up to 90% of their value. Netting you a very nice profit. Since every gift card you buy is technically already sold to GiftCardRescue, you never have to worry about where you’re going to unload your inventory.

Selling gift cards in bulk is a great way to earn extra income for your location. GiftCardRescue even provides in store marketing materials such as signs and stickers to let your customers know that they can turn their unwanted gift cards into cash. And you can turn that gift card into profit.

Let’s take a look at some of the profits and margins that you could be earning with a business model like this.

Pawn 123 buys a $100 Best Buy gift card for $60 [60%] and re-sells it to Gift Card Rescue for $85 [85%]. Pawn 123 makes a $25 profit which is over a 40% gain!

This example uses purchasing the card at 60% of the value, not 50%. Keeping your purchasing at 50% would give you an even higher profit margin. With every gift card already resold, the business model is quick, easy, and profitable.

If you would like any additional information about how to get started feel free to contact our bulk sales department at 877-800-4413.

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Admin on February 14th, 2011

Do you currently have home improvement projects you’ve been putting off for a while? Winter may be a challenging time to take on those projects. With spring almost here, now is a good time to begin planning for those home improvement projects.

GiftCardRescue.com sells discount home depot gift cards and if you buy them in bulk, you can even save more through their bulk discount. So, before you spend any money on your project, visit giftcardrescue.com and get your Home Depot gift cards at a discount. When you buy $2,500 or more, you qualify for additional bulk discount if you pay via ACH or wire transfer. Call customer service at 1-877-800-4413 for details.

For Home Depot Gift Cards currently in stock, click here.

For Corporate Gift Cards or Business Gift Cards for Employee Rewards, click here.

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Admin on September 3rd, 2010

BJ’s Wholesale Club Gift Cards

BJ’s Wholesale Club is a membership-only discount shopping warehouse located on the East Coast of the United States and Ohio. Currently, it is ranked #269 on the Fortune #500 list of top ranked businesses. BJ’s Wholesale Club is comparable to Sam’s Club or Costco.

At BJ’s, you can purchase electronics, clothing, apparel, jewelry, food and other items at wholesale prices.  Aside from consumer goods some BJ’s Wholesale Club locations also have gas stations, car rentals, vacation packages, and automotive shops. BJ’s Wholesale Gift Cards are an extremely popular item due to the discounted nature of the store.

Every week at BJ’s there are new items on special that are not advertised. Sometimes you will be able to find electronics or other expensive merchandise at an extremely low and affordable price. This is part of the wholesale shopping club experience and the reason why they are able to charge a membership fee.

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Admin on September 2nd, 2010

Buying wholesale gift cards at a discount has never been easier then now. Why would ever pay the sticker price, when you can buy discount gift cards and pay less than face value? There are three places online that you can buy wholesale gift cards from.

1.) Gift Card Exchange Websites

There are many gift card exchange websites online that you can buy wholesale gift cards from. It’s important to do your research before using any of these companies, because there have been online scams involving gift cards.

We recommend and endorse Gift Card Rescue, the premier site for gift card exchange online. Not only can you buy discount gift cards from the site, but you can also sell your unwanted gift cards for cash. They’ve been featured in a lot of different major publications like Forbes, the WSJ, and The New York Times. Kwame Kuadey, the CEO & Founder, was even featured on ABC’s hit show The Shark Tank.

2.) Ebay

Ebay is a great resource for buying wholesale gift cards. They have hundreds of different gift cards listed. The key here is to get in touch with the supplier that you are buying the gift cards from.

This is because on Ebay you can only list one gift card for auction at a time. However, If you find a legitimate supplier of gift cards, we recommend that you contact the seller directly. This way you can set up a wholesale gift card purchase without having to use Ebay. Typically in the gift card industry, the higher volume you purchase results in a higher discount.

3.) Craiglist

If you’re skeptical of purchasing gift cards online, you can turn to Craigslist for wholesale gift cards. This is great because you will be able to meet the seller and establish a business relationship. You will be surprised by the amount of opportunities that exist in local markets. A lot of people use craigslist to sell wholesale gift cards, because it’s a free service that reaches a very wide audience.

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Wholesale gift card programs are an extremely popular and efficient way to earn additional income in your store, gas station, or other retail location. You have probably seen a wholesale gift card program in your local gas station or grocery store; with multiple gift cards from different merchants on the same display. These gift cards are authorized by the original merchant and resold through the gift card program.

If you own a local based business a wholesale gift card program can take your sales and marketing strategy to the next level. Here is why your local business needs a wholesale gift card program.

1.) Local distribution

You can choose to have your gift cards distributed in local markets. This is perfect if you are distributing restaurant gift cards. Instead of distributing to a large network and paying too much for distribution fees, you can select where you want your gift cards displayed. This means you are directly targeting people that you want to bring into your business.

2.) Free marketing

When Jon Doe gets his coffee in the morning, he’ll see your gift cards on display. Even if he just see’s your company logo the impression counts. Why do you think people pay so much money for billboard advertisements on the side of the highway? You’ll have a countless number of impressions from your target customers, which will lead to higher sales.

3.) Huge opportunity

The annual gift card market is somewhere around 80 – 90 billion dollars each year. If you’re only selling gift cards in your store then you’re missing out on the bigger opportunity. You can directly reach your target market through a wholesale gift card program.

4.) Increased sales

On average whenever someone redeems a gift card, they spend 150% of the face value. If you own a clothing store that means if someone has a $50 gift card then they’re going to drop $125 in new apparel.

5.) Why not?

What do you really have to lose by joining a wholesale gift card program? The fees are limited and your profit margins will increase through gift card sales. You’ll bring in new customers and market in the areas that you want to target.

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