[McGavin999]

You want to explain to me why a gift card should expire? After all, it's paid for in cash. If it's going to expire, it should go back to the purchaser.

[armydoc]

You want to explain to me why a gift card should expire? After all, it's paid for in cash.

Um, because that is the "contract" freely made between the purchaser and seller? Shouldn't that be enough? If you have a problem with gift cards having expiration dates, then give cash instead, and express your preference for cash to your friends and relatives.