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syeira pink · 09-16-2014, 09:53 AM

Just curious if any one has actually tried this and if it worked.

https://www.coinstar.com/coinstarexchange

FunInDFW · 09-16-2014, 10:04 AM

On a similar note, there are websites that allow you to sell your gift cards and even trade them. For instance, someone might be willing to buy your $50 best buy gift card for $45 cash.

RideFreeInTexas · 09-16-2014, 11:00 AM

It's Coinstar which means they probably take a hefty cut. They charge 9% just to convert your change to bills!

Kmac · 09-16-2014, 11:20 AM

Usually it only pays about 40% of the value of the card. I think it may give more for certain higher end stores.

dmcleod · 09-16-2014, 02:55 PM

They offered $56 for a Victoria's Secret gift card with $84 on it. Just fyi.

BluesMan · 09-18-2014, 01:09 AM

I take my change to these kiosks all the time and have the cash applied to an Amazon Gift Card so there's no fee.

LinaSkye214 · 09-18-2014, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BluesMan

I take my change to these kiosks all the time and have the cash applied to an Amazon Gift Card so there's no fee.

They do have the option of selecting a gift card instead of a receipt to take to the cashier. The gift card has no processing fee but you do pay a percentage to get the cash.

I have used it once. I thought it was a lot easier than rolling up all the change to take it to the bank and I didn't notice how much they took for processing.