[wastedyears]

I would think it’s the store’s right to place a time limit on their gift cards.

[from occupied ga]

I would think it’s the store’s right to place a time limit on their gift cards.

Which is why it's a bad idea to buy them unless you get something extra in the deal. One of the local restaurants was selling $100 gift cards for $90. (Kind of like what post 108 describes) In that case it might be a good idea to get one.