Jim from Wolf of Bricks though is using the cards either directly with a sales rep or in-store. I can attest it is not worth getting banned and dealing with grumpy fraud department people who treat you like a criminal just to shave off 10%. I was banned years ago, then let back in after discussing with fraud but couldn't use gift cards, then after the rewards got revamped I tried again with a legit card I got personally and it went through. I would say if you are using gift cards on there don't buy them from raise or any gift card center, only from legit sources like Kroger / Fred Meyers or from Barnes themselves when they run specials.