Cant do zero stars cause they don’t deserve one I have been waiting for a solution since 28 of October and nothing they have gone quiet. I finally raised a dispute with my bank so they can keep the g... See more
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GCX is a member-to-member marketplace where shoppers can buy gift cards at a discount to save on over 3,000 brands, and sellers can earn cash for their unwanted gift cards. For every seller cashing in on old cards or credit, a happy buyer saves at a favorite store or restaurant. With the GCX app for iPhone and Android, members can take the marketplace on the go. It's free to join, plus every order comes with our 90 Day Money-Back Guarantee. Whether you're buying or selling, we're here to make your money worth more. Reach out to us at support@raise.com for any questions.
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Caution: Fraudulent, Unethical, Shady Practices
Raise stole $200 from me. Unfortunately, this company has unethical and fraudulent practices. They have no customer support phone number and they claim Live Chat but I have never successfully used it.
Recently, I listed a ~$200 Best Buy gift card to be sold by Raise after it was 'approved' by their screening process. Two days later, it was sold and I was sent a congratulations email. Great!
Not so fast, a day after it sold they said there were no funds on the card and that they checked (after they approved it through the initial process).
I called Best Buy, and they informed me that the balance was cleared 10 minutes after it was sold on Raise and was used to purchase an Apple Watch in a state I don't live in. I presented this evidence to Raise in the 4th support ticket and this time they didn't even respond.
I filed a police report for the theft and will be pursuing all legal action possible. I do not recommend transacting with this company.

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Raise has been a horrible experience
Raise has been a horrible experience. I filed a complaint with the BBB after Raise suspended my account, coincidentally, right after the gift cards I had posted sold. I tried to withdraw the funds and my account was suspended without any explanation or communication. They don't have a real customer service phone number (it's an answering machine) and their live support is a bot. I have emailed them and posted on Facebook only to receive no response.

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My Great Experience
My experience with Raise has been great and I exciting because I saved money. I purchased great gifts from outstanding vendors. I have made several mistakes and your customer service has helped me correct. Although I believe a service program (update) can be made more efficient to make corrections immediately. Thank You

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Prompt delivery of gift card
Prompt delivery of gift card. I really like the copy function.

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The savings really stack up once you…
The savings really stack up once you get the hang of using gift cards

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Making things more affordable
An easy way to help save for vacations! We use it to pay for cruises and airfare. I like the flexibility of cash back or discounted cards to help save money. It’s also great for saving money on big purchases!

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Great app and happy with it.
Great app and always have awesome savings and discounts. Very happy so far.
Love Raise!
I have been using Raise for the past several years and the experience has always been pretty seamless. I’ve had maybe one issue with a gift card and Raise took care of it right away. I often recommend this service people.
Raise makes it easy to save money at so…
Raise makes it easy to save money at so many locations. You can choose if you want an instant gift card or a physical. If it’s electronic it becomes available in a few minutes.
Raise is mostly a pretty good company
I really enjoy being able to shop at Raise. With a couple exceptions that happened a really long time ago, I've always had a good and trustworthy experience. About the most annoying thing is that every now and then, I'm forced to sign in to do a simple search (such as to find out whether any gift cards exist for a particular company). This is inconsistent, though, and I'm not sure why it happens. I shouldn't have to sign in (with verification, no less) just to do a search! Apart from that, Raise is pretty good. Oh - I should also say that the few times I've had to get in touch with their customer service, it was really hit and miss. So buy carefully, in order to avoid having to try to get in touch to resolve anything!
The Best for Savings
I have always received great customer service with Raise, as well as a total of $1K in savings over the years. Raise is my go to for nights out, back to school shopping, gifts for any occasion, and for days that I just want to treat myself!
Fast delivery
Purchasing and saving money are super…
Purchasing and saving money are super easy with Raise
simple fast easy affordable
very easy checkout process and the gift…
very easy checkout process and the gift cards almost always come immediately. with no issues!
Bang for your buck!
I buy raise gift cards whenever I can. It’s easy and convenient while saving money. If there’s not a gift card available, buying one and receiving raise cash is still money saving.
Lots of options, but not always the best prices
Lots of options, but other sites seldom have consistently better prices.
Web site is great - easy to navigate and purchase. I appreciate being able to see all the places the gift card can be used, aside from the specific store I'm buying for (e.g., Gap works at Banana Republic).

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I've saved hundreds over the years
I love Raise and have been a customer for many years. Before I make any purchase from online retailers, I check and see if Raise has a deal and they usually do! I've saved hundreds of dollars at Gap, Old Navy and Lands End, but I've also saved on Fandango movie tickets and oodles of restaurants. Raise is also perfect for traveling and I try to stock up on restaurant gift cards in the area we're traveling to. I love that they not only have discounted gift cards but they also offer Raise cash incentives so you can get the exact amount you need. Raise is a money saving no-brainer for me!
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