Apple gift card issues

Anyone else how to solve an issue with the Apple gif card?

Got an Apple gift card. Redemption code stuck to the peel. 

Apple wants the activation receipt. Sure. 

Apple wants a copy of its damaged card. Sure. 

Apple wants a copy of the purchase receipt. Sure. 

Apple wants to see all 4 corners of the receipt.

It’s my birthday and I still can’t redeem this card.

advise?