You're Broke But Bezos Needs a New Yacht: How to Hustle Up Some Amazon Gift Card Money (Without Selling Your Dignity...Maybe)
Let's face it, browsing Amazon is a national pastime. But that "Add to Cart" button can feel more like a medieval torture device when your bank account resembles a deflated whoopie cushion. Fear not, bargain hunters and champions of procrastination! There's a glimmer of hope in the Amazonian rainforest (we mean marketplace, keep it PG). Here's how to snag that sweet, sweet gift card money and finally snag that singing cactus lamp you never knew you needed.
How To Get Amazon Gift Card Money |
Be a Survey Samurai
QuickTip: Let each idea sink in before moving on.![]()
The internet is crawling with surveys that promise cold, hard cash (or, more realistically, Amazon gift cards) for your opinions. Now, these surveys won't exactly pay your rent, but they can definitely add up over time. Think of it as mental fast food - mindlessly answer questions about your breakfast cereal preferences for a few bucks. Just beware of surveys that seem too good to be true. You wouldn't download a suspicious file, would you? Unless it's a free game soundtrack. Download all the game soundtracks.
Channel Your Inner Gamer (Without the Gamer Rage)
QuickTip: Look for lists — they simplify complex points.![]()
There are apps and websites that reward you for playing games...wait, hold on, are we back in high school? Believe it or not, some games actually award you gift cards for reaching certain milestones. Just be careful not to turn into a frothing rage monster because Candy Crush Level 999 just won't cooperate. Remember, it's about the gift cards, not the therapy bills.
Become a Domestic Detective (But Not That Kind)
Tip: Don’t skim — absorb.![]()
We've all seen those "We Buy Your [Literally Anything]" signs. Well, guess what? Some stores and websites will actually buy back your unwanted gift cards – at a discounted price, of course. Gather your army of mismatched gift cards from birthdays past (thanks, Aunt Gertrude, for that fruitcake-scented candle) and see if you can turn them into glorious Amazon gold. Just be sure you're not accidentally selling your grandma's dentures for a discount on a spatula shaped like a cat.
The Freelancer Hustle (But Without the Soul-Crushing Deadlines)
QuickTip: Repeat difficult lines until they’re clear.![]()
Microtasks! These are little online jobs that take mere minutes to complete, often involving things like data entry or categorization. They won't make you a millionaire, but they can definitely earn you some Amazon bucks for a rainy day (or, you know, another singing cactus lamp). Just be wary of anything that seems too promising – if it sounds like you'll be making Elon Musk money typing keywords, it's probably a scam.
Remember: There's no magic bullet here. Earning significant amounts of gift card money takes time and effort. But hey, if it means finally getting that remote-controlled poop emoji drone you've been eyeing, then who are we to judge?
So, there you have it! With a little creativity and elbow grease (and maybe a side hustle of judging people's taste in reality TV at $1 a pop), you too can become an Amazon gift card acquiring champion. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a singing cactus and a whole lot of online surveys about my preferred brand of toothpaste.