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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 2:03 pm
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Originally Posted by carrera0000
...usually get merchant gift cards.
Dollars are fungible. Even though you cannot redeem points for a giftcard and use that same giftcard to buy the equipment that you need, you may be able to redeem for merchant giftcards that your family or friends would purchase from you for face value.
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