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6 months later, all three cards have expired, so all three companies get $25 of free revenue, and no one really got anything for Christmas.
Gift cards are a fucking scam
Another story of Americans (or from countries following American model) getting screwed? Where am I gift cards can be used for multiple purchases.
They can here as well, but they can expire if not used for 5 years.
And in places where the money doesn't 'expire' because it's illegal.
They charge a 'Maintenance free' of like $1/month every month until it is worth $0.
Tbf I am shocked they have not started charging overdraft fees on them because "Fuck consumers" is the American way.