Gift Credits
From: The Gaiapedia, the community encyclopedia about Gaia Online
Gaia Gift Credits were credits which could be used as a replacement for gold in the NPC-run stores. The credits could not be traded to other users or be used to purchase things in the Marketplace. They could be purchased at the GStore in blocks of 2,000 Gift Credits per $1.00 (USD), in $1.00 (USD) increments. The Gift Credit system was discontinued upon the institution of Gaia Cash.
Gift Credits are a way for some users to contribute money to gaia and get something in return. They are similar to the Monthly Collectibles but they allow for standard items to be purchased instead of giving out a unique monthly item.
[edit] Comparison to Monthly Collectibles
One Gift Credit is equivalent to 
1g and $1.00 (USD) is equivilant to 2000 Gift Credits. While one Monthly Collectible costs $2.50 (USD). Comparing $2.50 (USD) in Gift Credits you get an equivilant to 5k. A Monthly Collectible usualy starts off worth an estimate of 6k making it worth more than the Credits even though you may not get the full worth if the monthly colletible you get drops in value, but you can sell the Collectibles for gold that can be used outside the shops. But while the gamble of the Monthly Collectibles may be worth more than the Gift Credits, the Credits are good for someone new to gaia or someone who just wants some basic items without needing to wait for the marketplace.
