You might as well see what else you could do with all those unwanted gift cards.
It depends on the retailer, but a few stores will actually let you do this.
There are usually caveats, though.
So unless your Uncle Joe paid for that card with cash, youre out of luck.
Starbuckslets you return gift cardsif you call 1-800-STARBUC (782-7282), but youll need the original receipt.
If you have it, theyll mail you a check.
Youll usually have more luck if the card came from a third party, like a grocery store.
Youenter your card details, Cardpool cashes them out, then sends the cash value toCompassion International.
AndGoodwillaccepts gift cards, too.
Sell Them for Extra Cash
you might always try tosell your unwanted gift cards.
You have to trade in the voucher that same day.
You cant just use a regular Coinstar kiosk, ithas to be a Coinstar Exchange kiosk.
With Card Cash, they verify the balance, theyll process your cashout.
The transaction is electronic, so theres no need to mail anything in, either.
So chances are, the above miles are exactly what youll actually get with your gift card.
Also, lets say youdiduse the gift card, you just didnt use it all.
Otherwise, theyll know its a regift.
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