Best way to convert store vouchers to cash?

DaveTOB

Hi
I have accumulated lots of John Lewis store vouchers by using their Partnership credit card. Probably about £1500 and there doesn't seem to be an expiry. 
Problem is that JL seem to be having lots of problems with management and covid, so I need to cash these in before they're worthless. I was saving them all up to buy an American fridge for our kitchen - but I've not even started the building work yet so that's ages away
Unfortunately I don't currently know anyone looking to buy a high ticket item from JL, so could anyone recommend the most efficient way of converting these into cash?? I was thinking of maybe buying a high end laptop and selling it on ebay (on £1 listing days of course!), or possibly buying something in gold? I'm not sure and wondered if anyone has a good idea please???

Thanks very much!
Dave

jon81uk

I'd just keep saving for your fridge (assuming the vouchers really do have no expiry). John Lewis are closing many physical stores but I don't see them closing down completely.
Just check carefully the credit card terms to make sure the vouchers themselves never expire.
Or use a different credit card that offers a form of cashback you are more likely to use.

I'd be warey of selling a high priced item on eBay like that.

DaveTOB

Thanks Jon, it's a long way off for when I can buy the fridge and a lot can change in that time - several major names have already gone. I'm also not too sure how JL will fare against cut price rivals online like AO etc.... I did see on ebay a lot of these vouchers have been sold (at quite high returns too), but you're very right about being warey! - I've sold many physical items but can easily see issues with vouchers and wrongful complaints from bad buyers saying they've been used before!  

sarah1972

Personally I would put them on local FB buy & sell groups. No commission, no PayPal fees 

DaveTOB

Thanks Sarah that's also a good plan! I might even consider gumtree too (if they're still about!)