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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Entrepreneurship => Topic started by: threepacballer on August 15, 2017, 08:11:44 PM

Title: Gift Card Selling ???
Post by: threepacballer on August 15, 2017, 08:11:44 PM
Can someone explain to me why someone would buy a gift card for more than its worth? Several listings like this

http://www.ebay.com/itm/500-VISA-Card-Sent-Activated-No-Fees-FREE-PRIORITY-SHIPPING-READY-TO-USE-/182718633769?hash=item2a8ae11729:g:S6QAAOSwjkVZfd91

Only thing I can think of is money laundering. What a way to make money?
Title: Re: Gift Card Selling ???
Post by: lexde on August 16, 2017, 03:57:54 AM
Yeah that doesn't add up. There's no reason someone would want to purchase funds that have a limited use for more than the limited funds are. That makes no sense.
Title: Re: Gift Card Selling ???
Post by: MNBen on August 16, 2017, 11:32:46 AM
I was curious as well, so found a couple theories online...