Giftah is an online gift card marketplace where buyers and sellers of gift cards connect. The site has hundreds of gift cards from major retailers available at massive discounts (in some cases up to 60% off!). Every card listed on the site is protected by Giftah’s gurantee service, this means all gift cards are 100% guranteed to receive the right card with its balance intact so you can bid on gift cards with confidence.

The discounts on gift cards are incredible there are literally thousands of dollars in savingns available on the site. If you know you are going to be shopping a lot in a specific store you can use the site to stock up on discounted gift cards before your shopping spree. People who do not want to shop at the store they have a gift card for will sell their gift card at a discount on Giftah. All the seller wants is a bit of cash for their gift card. Since sellers often have no use for the gift cards they own the gift cards will be sold at steep discounts. The gift card sellers are happy to receive any amount of money, while the buyers can end up receiving a huge discounted gift card. Its an excellent system that is win-win for all the parties. If you have tried purchasing discounted gift cards on Giftah you are missing out on massive savings.

*Update* You can now get cash for your unwanted iTunes gift cards. Just sell your iTunes gift cards to Giftah.com we will turn you gift card into cash.

When it comes to digital music iTunes gift cards are the top pick. Whether you are shopping for music lover, gamer, or anyone who loves movies the iTunes digital media store has a little something for everyone. The codes on the iTunes gift card are easy to buy and they can even be e-mailed to the recipient or given as a traditional gift card.

There are a number of places online selling iTunes gift cards, many of them are legitimate, but many more are not. If you are going to buy a iTunes gift card there are primarily two locations you can trust. The first is the iTunes online store, they sell physical iTunes gift cards or iTunes gift card codes. Although the iTunes store is a good place to buy iTunes gift cards there is another cheaper option that is still safe and legal to use. The second is a innovative  new site called Giftah.

Giftah is an online marketplace where people sell unwanted gift cards for cash. Many people receive gift cards they do not want to use and sell them on the site at a discount. This means you can buy iTunes gift cards and iTunes gift card codes on Giftah for a big discount. All the cards on the site are verified by Giftah, so you can bid on a gift card with confidence as all the transactions are 100% guaranteed.

Its that time of year again, where the latest class of college students are finishing up exams and attending their convocations. Most of us know at least one student graduating this year, and we are aware that they are launching into one of the toughest economies in North American since the depression. Thats why graduation gifts this year are more likely to be cold hard cash or a gift card. Although many people frown upon giving cash and gift cards in this economy it is usually exactly what a graduating student needs.

Cash or a nice check makes the best gift, but if a graduating student lives far away and you are planning on mailing the gift a gift card is a better option. The best gift cards to give are the prepaid Visa’s or American Express gift cards, these can be used at any location the credit cards are excepted. If you still want something more personal electronics store gift cards, itunes gift cards or clothing gift cards are always popular with the college crown. Try to figure out what the students plans are for after gradation. If they are traveling then buy a travel gift gift card, if the student is moving into a new apartment an Ikea gift card may be in order.

Cash or gift cards in the best gift for grads in the uncertain economy. The last of their concerns right now is another College sweater or a special fram for their diploma, the current trend for students is survival.

Legislation sponsored by New Jersey Assmblywoman Connie Wagner aims to protect consumers in the state who purchase prepaid gift cards and prepaid bank cards. The law aims to regulate expiry dates and dormancy fees for gift cards in the state. The bill passed through the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee 3 to 2 and will now be reviewed by the New Jersey Assembly Speaker who will decide if the bill makes it to the floor. If the bill is then passed it will;

- Prohibit the expiration of prepaid bank and gift cards within a 2 year period of their sale.

- Prohibit the charging of any dormancy fee within a 2 year period following the date of the sale by the original purchaser of the card. A 2 year period prohibiting any dormancy charges will also follow the most recent transaction on the card.

- Any dormancy fee will, where applicable will be limited to no more then $2 per month. The retailer will also need to provide appropriate disclosure of the cards expiration date and dormancy fees.

These proposed rules governing the sale of prepaid gift cards are an important step to protect consumer’s rights. Billions of dollars of gift cards expire or are lost every single year. Gift cards are very small and easy to lose, if you have a gift card you are not planning on using soon it is better to sell the gift card or trade it for a gift card you will use. The longer you hang onto gift cards the more likely it is you will lose it or the gift card will expire.

This Sunday is Mother’s Day, and if this is the first you have heard about it a gift card might be a good idea. By now most of the good gifts could already be off the shelf and many florists are already struggling to keep up with demand. Yes gift cards can be impersonal and mom would much rather have a home made card or breakfast in bed. However, for many children time is money and these days many people do not have much of either. Although a gift card is not the most personal gift a person can buy it is cost effective and as long as you know what store mom shops at she will love it to.

If your looking for inspiration think about hobbies your mother enjoys. If she likes gardening gift cards a Home Depot gift card may be a good idea. Don’t get a gift card to a small local garden center, as they are usually only open during the summer months and could go out of business at any time. Local spa gift cards can also be a great gift, but again try to purchase them from a spa your mom frequents or a spa chain that is on firm financial ground.

If you completely misread your mother’s likes and get her a gift card to a store she never shops at do the right thing. Be a good son or daughter and teach your mom how to sign up for Giftah and help her sell the unwanted gift cards for cash. Happy Mothers day from Giftah : )

Popular craft store Michaels conducted a survey in April asking over 1,000 teachers what their preferences for gift giving during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 3 – 9). While many children and parents wonder what gifts they should get for the teachers Michaels survey has revealed what teachers want this Teacher Appreciation Week.

The 73% of teachers prefer gifts made by their students; they said that the handmade gifts involving creative elements. Half the teachers said they have had enough of the typical coffee mugs, candles and bath products typically given as gifts.

The most desired gifts by teachers after home made pieces were gift cards. One third of teachers enjoyed receiving gift cards to retail stores. Although the company obviously recommends Michaels gift cards as the perfect gift for teachers, most teachers have probably had enough of arts and crafts during the school year.

Giftah is in favor of giving gift cards for teacher’s week. Students can save money by using Giftah to buy discounted gift cards to give their teachers. If the teachers do not like the gift card, they can always come back on Giftah and get cash for their gift cards.