If you ended up with a shoe box full of gift cards to stores you have no use for, you're in luck—the internet is here to help.
A new web site called Giftah lets you buy, sell, or trade gift cards to various North American retailers. If you're a buyer, you can find incredible deals on gift cards discounted anywhere from a few bucks to 50% of their actual balance. If you're holding onto a gift card that you're sure never to use before it expires, you can create an auction on Giftah to sell that gift card at a discount so that you can still at least get some cash out of the deal.
Giftah isn't the first site of its kind, though—and to be honest, it's probably not the best tool for the job out there. From features and looks alone, you may prefer checking out sites like Cardavenue or Gift Cards Again, both of which boast a wider selection and more consumer assurance. (For example, Cardavenue has a Cardassure feature that guarantees that the card you purchase matches the description of what you're buying. )
If you've ever done the online gift card swap, let's hear more about your experience—like what you used and how it went—in the comments.