Why can't I use my iTunes gift cards in the Apple Store or online to purchase Apple merchandise?

I have received iTunes gift cards from people who expected that I would use them to buy Apple merchandise.  I understand that there are two different types of gift cards but it just seems intuitive that they would be interchangeable Since it all funnels back to Apple.

Because this is how Apple has chosen to operate it's business.
No one here would know why they made that decision and discussing Apple policies and decisions is not permitted here.

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    I can't seem to figure out how to redeem it in the iTunes store?
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    Apply it in the online Apple Store to gift card purchases.
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