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Fed Issues New Gift Card Rules

March 23, 2010 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

Today, the Federal Reserve issued new gift card rules to protect Americans from unexpected fees or restrictions on gift cards.
Quick highlights from the Market Watch:

Under the new rules, consumers must have at least five years to use the gift cards before they expire. The Fed also says service or inactivity fees can be imposed only … Read more

Fox Business News-Turn Your Unused Gift Cards Into Cash

March 12, 2010 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

Plastic Jungle’s CEO, Gary Briggs, shares how to exchange gift cards on Plastic Jungle.

Check it out… Gary’s segment was #8 on FOX Business’ top 10 most-viewed videos from March 12-March19.

We Want Your Gift Cards! 70+ New Merchants on PlasticJungle.com

February 24, 2010 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

We are accepting over 70 NEW merchants – check out the full list of brands below and sell your unwanted gift cards. Exchange gift cards for Amazon.com Gift Cards and receive an ever better offer…
Sell gift cards to Plastic Jungle, and we will provide you with a FREE shipping label.
We are constantly updating the list … Read more

Now Paying More for 50+ Gift Cards

February 19, 2010 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

Need some extra cash?  Now is the time to dig those gift cards out of your sock drawer!
Plastic Jungle is paying more for many top gift card brands – check out the full list of recent updates below.  Swap a gift card for an Amazon.com Gift Card, and we can make you an even better … Read more

We apologize for the site issues (Update)

January 6, 2010 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

January 8, 2010 7:18PM
Good news! We fixed the issue we had when trying to process credit card payments on January 6-7.  The problem has been resolved, but unfortunately we are unable to move forward with the original gift card transaction.  If you experienced difficulty processing your credit card and did not receive an email from … Read more

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Checking the balance on your Gift Card (Updated 3.25.10)

December 16, 2009 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

We are constantly updating our directory on how to verify the balance on your gift card. Drop us a note if there is a specific card you would like to learn more about.
There are two ways you may check the balance of your Home Depot Gift Card:
1. Visit any Home Depot store and ask the … Read more

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Receive Extra Cash Back to Complete Your Holiday Shopping

December 15, 2009 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

For a limited time we are offering even more for your unwanted gift cards with our pre-holiday price specials! Cash in all of those cards lying around the house, and use your gains to buys gifts for everyone on your list.
Apple Store – Now paying 85%
Best Buy – Now paying 85%
Crate & Barrel – Now … Read more

Beware of Fake Gift Card Balance Websites

November 11, 2009 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

If you are browsing the web trying to discover the balance of your gift card, be cautious where you enter your gift card information! Beware of websites that directly ask you to input in your gift card information in order to receive the balance. The sites mentioned in the article printed by “The Consumerist” have … Read more

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Add Plastic Jungle to your Email Address Book

November 11, 2009 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

With increased mail box protection, it has becoming more difficult for us to deliver important email confirmations. To help you receive incoming messages from us, please take a look at the steps below as a guide to add Plastic Jungle to your address book!
Each email client may vary but will have a similar process:
1. Copy … Read more

Navigate the New Plastic Jungle

November 9, 2009 | Written by: Plastic Jungle

I am new to the Jungle, how do I create an account?
Create a Plastic Jungle account by selecting Sign up for free in the upper right hand corner, which can be found on all of the Plastic Jungle pages. If you don’t feel like creating an account now, you can create an account later during … Read more

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