If you're willing to give up a bit of value, there are some simple ways to turn your unwanted gift cards into cash. There are many third-party websites that allow you to exchange gift cards for cash.

Target is buying unwanted gift cards, and giving customers store credit in return. Customers must visit a Target store with their unwanted cards to make the exchange. There's a slight catch ...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is hosting an event to trade unwanted guns for gift cards from local businesses in Palmdale next month. The gun buyback is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m ...