Exactly! For most people it is not worth the credit hit or being blacklisted by koodo/ telus for such small net $$ gains to get a Gift card unless you need a new account. Just my 2 cents.
For example, I have been on the phone with koodo supervisors several times and they have given me various promo credits, data increase when there is a problem, as they see I am a good, customer, etc. It pays to play nice with Koodo
Also this is a solid Apple phone for end users who want something simple: https://www.tomsguide.com/us/iphone-7-i ... -3908.html