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DailyFeats Announces New Partnership with Plastic Jungle to Save Consumers Money, Encourage Positive Action

December 7, 2010 | Written by:

Our friends at DailyFeats put out this announcement last week… we wanted to make sure you saw it too Please let us know what you think.  And start checking in your positive actions – saving money with discounted gift cards as well as selling / exchanging / donating your gift cards can bring you even … Read more

Meet Our Newest Jungler: Plastic Jungle Names Loren Scott Vice President of Business Development

December 7, 2010 | Written by:

SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – December 7, 2010) – Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, today announced that Loren Scott became the company’s new Vice President of Business Development. Loren has held executive responsibility for some of the most successful gift card programs, including Gap, and brings more than 15 years of experience … Read more

Gift Card Giveaways for Friday, December 3, 2010

December 3, 2010 | Written by:

Happy Friday! There is a feeling in the wind that someone–or maybe more than one someone–who reads this post is going to win one of the great gift cards listed in the giveaways below. Call it intuition, Holiday spirit, or just plain ESP, but the feeling is extremely strong! However, you can’t win if you … Read more

How to Make the Gift of a Gift Card Something Special

December 1, 2010 | Written by:

Although we are in the business of buying and selling gift cards, Plastic Jungle is not immune to the bad press gift cards as gifts are sometimes given in the media. The gist of this negative press is that gift cards are too impersonal, and that they have taken away the ‘specialness’ of giving. Obviously, … Read more

Cyber Monday, eCODEs, and Holiday Giveaways, Oh My!

November 29, 2010 | Written by:

Wow, things are really heating up for the holidays! The excitement is palpable, what with Cyber Monday deals all over the internet… And the Plastic Jungle wants to help kick it up a couple extra notches! We’re now offering eCODEs (or electronic gift cards), so you can take advantage of all those Cyber Monday deals right … Read more

SHEfinds On Rachael Ray: Where To Score “Free Money” On Black Friday… Plastic Jungle

November 26, 2010 | Written by:

Michelle Madhok told Rachel Ray and her audience all about how to buy gift cards at a discount and sell gift cards you have on her favorite site  And she has more Black Friday savings tips.  Check it out: http://www.shefinds.com/2010/shefinds-on-rachael-ray-where-to-score-free-money-on-black-friday/ And happy shopping!

Last Minute Black Friday Tips

November 25, 2010 | Written by:

So tomorrow’s the big day! By now many of you have your turkey in the oven and are baking pies in preparation for your Thanksgiving Day feast. But in the back of your mind you are counting down the minutes until Black Friday. We totally get you, and to help you out on this gigantic … Read more

Things to Do Over the Thanksgiving Holiday

November 24, 2010 | Written by:

Excitement is building as Thanksgiving Day approaches, but many of us are just as excited about the fact that we have a four-day weekend! If you are one of those lucky enough to enjoy four days of holiday enjoyment, you may be wondering how to best spend your time after the Thanksgiving festivities are over. … Read more

Have a Positive Black Friday Experience

November 22, 2010 | Written by:

Although Black Friday is a THE day to save tons of money on your Christmas shopping, whether you are braving the crowds the day after Thanksgiving or shopping online, it can also be a day that makes your head spin! Even if you choose to do your Black Friday shopping online and avoid the chaos … Read more

Smart Holiday Shopping Survival Guide on The Early Show – Plastic Jungle Mentioned by Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen

November 22, 2010 | Written by:

Great tips from Susan Koeppen on  The Early Show this weekend – including a Plastic Jungle shout out! Check it out:  Smart Holiday Shopping Survival Guide, The Early Show What are your tricks for getting the best deals during (or after) the holidays?