Just thought I would give an update:
Had a friend pick up a card for me in one of the fly-over states using his ID and my SS (he had to add $5 to it when he got it),
I registered online using a pic of the card (no problems with using a different name then the one it was bought under) ,
I received the real card today (took a week) and ran over to Target, I used the express line and told her I need to add $1000 to the card I then used my Sapphire. Transaction one complete. I then asked if was able to use GC and she told me as long as its not a Target GC. I handed her a Visa i received from Verizon (for sign up) and after swiping, it told me to contact the bank. Not sure if the Verizon GC they give out has special Stipulations but either it was the card or GC's in general.
The Charge showed up on Chase as reg. transaction as 'Target'
I then paid my con ed bill and withdrew the rest of the money (except $1) directly into my checking account I'll update when it posts.
so far so good...