I love when my husband finds a new, friendly-priced gadget that will save our family money!

. . . Meet “The Nest” . . .

Okay, it doesn’t look like a bird’s nest, which was the initial visual in my head.  Named after the place we humans call “home” a.k.a. “our nest” this gadget works with our existing cooling and heating system thermostat to cut costs and keep our “nest” comfortable.

Recently featured in CNN Money, the Nest Learning Thermostat is saving homeowners around the country up to $60 per season.  Multiplied by four seasons… that’s up to $240 per year! If you’re like me, the first question out of your mouth is “Just how much does one of these things cost?”  The general public has a price tag of $250 for the newest (2nd generation) model, but as a frugal shopper you know how to get the best price: pay with discount gift cards from Plastic Jungle.

Where can you buy “The Nest”?

Nest Learning Thermostats are sold at several Plastic Jungle retailers including Lowe’s Home Improvement, Apple Store, Best Buy (currently out of stock), and Amazon.com.  (Amazon.com gift cards are available when you sell gift cards to Plastic Jungle).

How do you get the lowest price?

Use the discount gift card to the store with the deepest discount, of course.

Of the retailers available at Plastic Jungle that sell “The Nest”, the highest discount (8%!) can be found using Lowe’s Home Improvement discount gift cards. Lowe’s gift cards knock $14.32-$19.92 off the price of a Nest Thermostat!

. . . Choose from Your Choice of Two Money-Saving Nest Thermostat Models . . .

The Original Nest Learning Thermostat

Priced at just $179 (normally $198) $165 with Lowe’s discount gift cards, the original Nest Learning Thermostat adjusts the temperature of your home when you’re away with Auto Away to save energy.  It’s compatible with your iPhone, smartphone, or laptop via wifi, works in 75% of homes, and takes 30 minutes to install.  So for only $165 out of your pocket, you can save up to $240 per year.  This device pays for itself and then some!

The 2nd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat

This energy and money-saving device would normally cost you $249.  But, with discount Lowe’s gift cards from Plastic Jungle, you can add a 2nd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat to your home for only $229!  Like the original Nest, the 2nd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat comes with Auto Away, is compatible with your smartphone or laptop via wifi, and takes 30 minutes to install.  What’s special about the newest model is that it works in 95% of homes and is 20% thinner!

Check to see if your local utility company offers a Nest Thermostat Rebate to save even more!

To make saving energy even easier, many U.S. utility companies are offering a mail-in-rebate when you purchase a Nest Learning Thermostat.  Nest rebates range from $25-$100 depending on the company, so your Nest price can reduce to as low as $65-$129!!  For a list of Nest Thermostat rebate programs around the United States check this list.

Will Nest Work in Your Home?

Figure out if your home is compatible with the Nest Learning Thermostat in a couple minutes using this quick Nest assessment tool found at Lowes.com/nestworks.

Other Discount Gift Cards to Use to Save on The Nest Learning Thermostat

Save 4% off the Nest Learning Thermostat with Apple Store discount gift cards!  Buy your discount 2nd Generation Nest Learning Thermostat at Apple.com and get free shipping, too!

Maybe you’ve had the iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S for over a year now or you’re a devout Android user but you’re ready to take the plunge.  Just a few weeks back you’d be looking at a $199 price tag on the new Apple iPhone 5 (sorry if you already did this!).  With Walmart discount gift cards and Walmart’s deeply discounted iPhone 5 sale, you can score the new iPhone 5 for $124 with a 2-year contract.

Getting an Apple iPhone 5 for everyone in your family for the holidays makes a lot of sense.

If you’re eligible for a phone upgrade, now it the time to redeem your phone upgrade for the best value.

Walmart is offering the lowest price on the iPhone 5 we have seen!  In the last week they’ve dropped the cost from $199 to $127 – a near 50% price cut.  Walmart’s iPhone 5 discount pricing is only good through Jan. 13, 2013. (30 days from the iPhone 5 price cut which began on Friday, December 14, 2012)

You can change cell phone carriers and still save bucko bucks.

Not eligible to upgrade to the iPhone 5?  Grab a sheet of paper and try to wrap your wallet around this approach.  According to this article on cnet.com it just might be cheaper to pay the termination fee with your current carrier and find a new cell phone carrier.  Conveniently, when you buy a discounted iPhone 5 from Walmart you have access to your choice of cell phone carriers including AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.

The Apple iPhone 5 has the incredible ability to awesome photos!

Okay… I need to be honest.  I was at an event the other night with a friend that has the new iPhone 5.  We were both taking photos and she asked me to take a photo for her family using her phone (the iPhone 5).  After framing the background, I took the photo and had to blink my eyes at what I saw on the screen.  My photos (taken on my dear iPhone 4S) did not appear THAT bright.  Her hubby pulled me aside and tried to fix the settings on my phone, but low and behold after a failed attempt… my friend said “It’s the Retina display.”  Drat.  If I want the same brightness and pizazz I will need to join the iPhone 5 bandwagon.

There’s peace of mind when buying an Apple iPhone 5 from an Apple Authorized Dealer.

Sure, you could try to get a discounted iPhone 5 from a site like eBay or Craigslist for an unbelievable price, but why put yourself in a situation where your money might not bring about a brand-new, working iPhone 5?  Don’t settle for less than the real iPhone 5.

What are you waiting for?  Get your frugal shopping cart on Walmart discount gift cards immediately so you can get a tremendous bargain on the new Apple iPhone 5!

We’ve partnered with InComm the pioneer in the distribution of prepaid product in the retail channel to drive more consumer and retailer value from gift cards. Read below for more details.

Integration of the Web’s Largest Gift Card Exchange and a Leader in Prepaid Products Underscores Strength of the Secondary Gift Card Market.

SAN MATEO, CA–(Marketwire – Feb 9, 2012) - Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, and InComm, an industry leading marketer, distributor and technology innovator of stored-value gift and prepaid products, today announced an integrated partnership to drive more consumer and merchant value from gift cards.

Plastic Jungle and InComm plan to integrate their respective processing platforms, which will allow gift card issuers the ability to access Plastic Jungle’s rapidly growing consumer base through the web as well as through other electronic and mobile channels the parties are developing. The partnership will also extend Plastic Jungle’s patent-pending platform capability to InComm’s vast gift card partner base, including gaming, restaurants and traditional merchants. It will allow gift card merchants the ability to ensure their gift cards are used in full, and will also allow them to accept a broad range of prepaid and digital currencies.

“We pioneered our industry in partnership with the merchant community and are delighted to team up with a like-minded pioneer in the distribution business like InComm,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “We believe this partnership signals the potential of the secondary gift card market and will propel the industry forward. We are looking forward to the positive impact this integration will have on both consumers’ and merchants’ experiences.”

“InComm recognizes that the secondary market in gift cards is growing quickly and represents a new way for merchants to increase the profitability of their gift card programs,” said Brooks Smith, President and CEO of InComm. “Our relationship with Plastic Jungle will help merchants get gift cards into the hands of the people who value them most — thereby driving real traffic and loyal customers to our partners’ businesses. We’re excited to partner with the innovative team at Plastic Jungle and combine our strengths to take the gift card industry to the next level.”

About InComm:
InComm is an industry leading marketer, distributor and technology innovator of stored-value gift and prepaid products using its state-of-the-art point-of-sale transaction technology and payment solutions to revolutionize retail product sales and customer experiences. With more than $13 billion in retail sales transactions processed in 2010, InComm is the nation’s largest provider of gift cards, prepaid wireless products, reloadable debit cards, digital music downloads, content, games, software and bill payment solutions. InComm partners with consumer brand leaders around the world to provide more than 225,000 retail locations the products and services their customers demand. Since 1992, InComm’s patented technologies have made the buying process easier for consumers, while streamlining the selling process for product and retail partners. InComm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia with offices in Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. To learn more about InComm, visit www.incomm.com or call (800) 352-3084.

Plastic Jungle hopes to participate in an exciting panel at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Festival, and we need your help!

Each March, Austin, TX draws in thousands of people for SXSW, where the brightest minds in emerging technologies come together for one of the most energetic, inspiring and creative events of the year.

As an “Interactive” event, it’s literally an open dialogue – they want the community’s vote on preferred panels, presentations and discussions. But with more than 4,500 entries, the selection process is very competitive; only 500 sessions will be chosen.

Help Plastic Jungle get to Austin!

Voting is easy – just follow these quick instructions:

1. Create a Panel Picker account. Click here to get started. You will then receive a verification email – from there, click on the link inside this email and you will be ready to vote! (You need to create an account because you can only vote once – SXSW assures that they will NOT use your account data for mailing lists or third party vendors.)
2. Vote for Plastic Jungle’s panel. Once your account is validated, you can cast your vote for our panel here by clicking on the “Thumbs Up” icon. Make sure you are logged in so your vote will count.

Our proposed panel is called Retail Therapy…Quick, Convenient and Cheap led by executive speakers from Google, PayPal and Plastic Jungle’s own CEO Bruce Bower.  They’ll discuss and debate how new technologies are shifting the commerce landscape, creating easier, more secure ways for consumers to purchase products and save money. They’ll also answer these questions:

• How have these technologies changed consumer spending?
• What are the most exciting developments you’re seeing in ecommerce?
• Do these technologies benefit retailers too?
• How does this shift in consumer behavior affect your relationships with merchants?
• When do you think consumers will be able to ditch their physical wallets for good?

Community voting counts for 30% of the selection process, so it’s a great way for the community to lend a significant voice in programming for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival.

Polls are open now through September 2, 2011 – cast your vote today!

About SXSW Conferences & Festivals

The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (March 9-18, 2012) offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW® is the premier destination for discovery. Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the Trade Shows and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events’ conclusion. Highlights from the 2011 Interactive festival included the following presentations from Blake Mycoskie (TOMS Shoes), Felicia Day (“The Guild”), Craig J. Venter (Founder of J. Craig Venter Institute), Al Franken (US Senator, Minnesota) and Marissa Mayer (Google). The Film Festival and Conference presented the world premiere films including, Duncan Jones’ “Source Code,” Jodie Foster’s “The Beaver” and Joe Cornish’s “Attack the Block” as well as speakers, Paul Reubens aka Pee Wee Herman and director Todd Phillips. Highlights from the Music Festival and Conference included showcases from Raphael Saadiq, TV on the Radio and Fitz and the Tantrums, and speakers Yoko Ono, Duran Duran and Bob Geldof. SXSW® 2012 is sponsored by Chevrolet, IFC, PepsiCo, Sonicbids and The Austin Chronicle. For more information, visit www.sxsw.com.

We’re working with Givex to make our marketplace more convenient for our consumers. Read below for more details.

Buca di Beppo joins new platform to provide an easy and secure way for consumers to buy gift cards and sell balances to receive instant funding

SAN JOSE, CA, July 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, a global technology company which powers loyalty and gift card programs across 50 countries worldwide, today announced an integrated partnership with Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, to enable Plastic Jungle users to easily buy and sell select merchants’ gift cards processed by Givex and enjoy instant funding, an immediate electronic transaction on the Plastic Jungle website.

Plastic Jungle helps unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards by allowing consumers to sell gift cards for up to 92% of the gift card value, buy new gift cards at their favorite brands for up to 35% off, or donate the value of their unused cards to their favorite cause. Users can also opt for instant funding via PayPal or Amazon.com gift cards for select retailers – all in a safe and trusted environment. This partnership will help drive unused gift cards back to the merchants, turning unredeemed gift card value into productive, high margin spend.

“We’re very pleased that our marketplace will become even more convenient for consumers through our integration with Givex,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “This partnership not only helps both businesses and consumers capture the value from unused gift cards, but also enables brands to better connect with their best customers while at the same time giving gift card merchants ways to participate in a fully integrated manner in the secondary gift card marketplace.”

The first brand to sign onto the platform is Buca di Beppo, the nation’s leading family style Italian restaurant chain.  Plastic Jungle users will now be able to enjoy instant funding for Buca di Beppo gift cards they sell to the site, while the value on these cards will be seamlessly transferred to new Buca di Beppo gift cards available to motivated buyers on the Plastic Jungle marketplace. In addition to Buca di Beppo, the integration features will also be offered to the entire roster of Givex merchants and further adds to Plastic Jungle’s existing relationships with leading payment processors, which now cover the vast majority of retailer gift card programs.

“It’s important for us to connect directly to our customers and ensure their experience with Buca di Beppo is as positive as possible,” said Trish Giordano, Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Buca di Beppo. “Plastic Jungle and Givex are making it easier for our customers to get the best value they can and we’re pleased to be a part of this new integration.”

“Businesses are constantly looking for new ways to excite and engage their best customers,” said Bryan Wang, Director Marketing at Givex. “That’s why we look forward to working with Plastic Jungle. This new channel gets gift cards into the hands of active users, driving revenue and visits.”

About Givex

Givex’s technology has now significantly evolved from the first gift card and loyalty programs that began in 1999. We now provide customizable tools that empower businesses of all kinds to acquire new customers, build, maintain and expand their customer database, effectively communicate with customers, and finally understand and reward their most loyal customers. Find out more at www.givex.com.

Read the full press release here: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/givex-and-plastic-jungle-announce-partnership-to-integrate-gift-card-services-126161088.html

We are so excited to be selected as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners for the second year in a row!!  Read below for more details.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) July 13, 2011

Plastic Jungle, the Web’s largest secured gift card exchange, today announced that it has been chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners for the second year on a row. Inclusion in the AlwaysOn Global 250 signifies leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players in the Global Silicon Valley. Plastic Jungle was specially selected by the AlwaysOn editorial team and industry experts spanning the globe based on a set of five criteria: innovation, market potential, commercialization, stakeholder value, and media buzz.

Plastic Jungle and the AlwaysOn Global 250 companies will be honored at AlwaysOn’s ninth annual Innovation Summit at Santa Clara University on July 28th, 2011, at the Louis B. Mayer Theatre at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA.

This two-day executive gathering that highlights the significant economic, political, and commercial trends affecting the global technology industries. Innovation Summit’s goal is to identify the most promising entrepreneurial opportunities and investments in the global tech industry.

“This year’s AlwaysOn Global 250 are companies driven by the biggest mega-trends, including the accelerating growth of mobile users, cloud computing, and SaaS offerings, globalization, and the socialization of commerce and basically everything online,” says Tony Perkins, founder and editor of AlwaysOn. “This year’s winners clearly represent some of the highest-growth opportunities we’ve seen in the private company marketplace in the history of the global Silicon Valley.”

The AlwaysOn Global 250 winners were selected from among thousands of domestic and international technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists, and industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2011 list.

Merchant-issued – or closed loop – gift cards now represent $90 billion of the U.S. economy, and an estimated $30 billion in gift cards are unredeemed at any given time. Plastic Jungle brings liquidity to the secondary gift card market by allowing consumers to buy gift cards at their favorite stores for savings at up to 35%, sell unredeemed gift cards for up to 92% of the gift card value, or donate the value of unused cards to their favorite cause. Users can also opt for instant funding via PayPal or Amazon.com gift cards for select retailers – all in a safe and trusted environment.

A full list of all the AlwaysOn Global 250 winners can be found on the AlwaysOn website at:
http://www.aonetwork.com/AOStory/Announcing-2011-AlwaysOn-Global-250
“It’s an honor to be recognized by AlwaysOn as one of the top tech innovators in our field,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “In the last 5 years we have grown from a small startup to the largest and most trusted brand in the secondary gift card marketplace, and we’re proud of our efforts to develop unparalleled payment applications that protect the interests of consumers and retailers alike.”

About AlwaysOn
AlwaysOn is the leading business media brand networking the Global Silicon Valley. AlwaysOn helped ignite the social media revolution in early 2003 when it launched the AlwaysOn network. In 2004, it became the first media brand to socially network its online readers and event attendees. AlwaysOn’s preeminent executive event series includes the Innovation Summit, OnMedia, OnHollywood, Venture Summit Mid-Atlantic / IMPACT 2011, OnDemand, Venture Summit Silicon Valley, Venture Summit East, GoingGreen Silicon Valley, and GoingGreen East. The AlwaysOn network and live event series continue to lead the industry by empowering its readers, event participants, sponsors, and advertisers like no other media brand.

Read the full press release here: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8640077.htm

Plastic Jungle is King of the Jungle when it comes to the best online gift card exchange!

We are so excited that we have been named the best online gift card exchange by Tech Media Network’s 2011 Top Ten Reviews:

“We’ve researched several online sites that provide similar gift card exchange services and Plastic Jungle is by far the best.”

Ranked #1 out of 9 gift card exchange sites, Plastic Jungle earned the top spot based on the following four criteria:

• Inventory Selection
• Website Features
• Ease of Use
• Help and Support

Rank
Excellent Very Good Good Fair Poor

Per Top Ten Reviews rating system, Plastic Jungle received the highest score (4 out of 4) in all categories.

Plastic Jungle Overall Rating

Other gift card companies up for consideration (ranked in order #2 through #9) included: GiftCardRescue, Cardpool, Monster Gift Card, Swapagift.com, ABC Gift Cards, GiftCardSwapping, GiftCardBin and TheGiftCardTrader.

You can read the whole article and see side-by-side comparisons here.

Thank you Top Ten Reviews – we appreciate the recognition and will strive to be your top banana!

And thank you to our fabulous customers! We are thrilled to provide a gift card exchange service that’s palm fronds and vines above the rest!

If you recall, an In The News post on April 21, 2011, announced Plastic Jungle’s selection as a finalist in the
TiE50 Awards Program.

Sure enough, Plastic Jungle was selected as one of the web’s most enterprising technology startups, which will be announced at TiE Silicon Valley’s annual flagship event, the TiEcon 2011 conference.

Of the 1,619 companies considered, only 289 were selected by an expert panel to compete as finalists, then the field narrowed to 50 Award Winners. The program’s sponsor, TiE Silicon Valley is the world’s largest not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship.

See the complete list of TiE50 Award Winners and an overview of the program online  >>>

“Plastic Jungle was clearly ranked amongst the best of the breed by a team of 60 highly accomplished and experienced judges. These experts included globally recognized venture capitalists, CEOs, academia, and serial entrepreneurs,” said Mr. Vish Mishra, Chairman of TiEcon 2011 and President of TiE Silicon Valley. “Being recognized as a TiE50 winner is a true testament to their entrepreneurial spirit and world class caliber,” Mr. Mishra added.

Plastic Jungle is the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, giving consumers the choice and flexibility to convert their gift cards into other forms of spending power — including cash, online balances to use for purchases at the millions of merchants that accept PayPal, Facebook Credits, and more — and to stretch their shopping dollars at their favorite merchants.  Plastic Jungle’s patent-pending marketplace and payment applications aim to safely unlock the estimated $30 billion in unredeemed gift cards trapped in the economy for the benefit of consumers and merchants alike. Based in San Jose, California, the company is privately held, with venture backing from Shasta Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Jafco Ventures, First Round Capital, Bay Partners, Harrison Metal and Western Technology Investment.

“We are thrilled to be honored with a TiE50 Award at this year’s TiEcon,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “We’ve certainly seen a significant increase in consumer awareness for our secondary gift card market, and we’re very pleased to know that the TiE50 Award judges have also taken note of the value, choice and flexibility we bring to Plastic Jungle users.”

The TiEcon 2011 conference was held May 13-14th, 2011, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California.

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with ChargeSmart, an online consumer bill paying portal, to help deliver an even better way for you to redeem your unused gift cards.  This joint venture will allow customers to apply unused gift cards towards the payment of car, mortgage and utility bills.

This new gift card exchange feature, which was debuted yesterday, will be available for public use in a few months.  Don’t worry; we’ll be sure to update you when it’s live.

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ChargeSmart, an online consumer bill payment portal, and Plastic Jungle, the web’s largest secured gift card exchange, today announced a partnership to enable customers to use unredeemed gift cards to make payments on utility, car and mortgage bills. This new gift card exchange solution was officially debuted this afternoon at FinovateSpring 2011, the high-profile banking technology conference held in San Francisco, and will be available to the public within the next couple months. Customers can learn more about this offering and sign up to be notified about the launch by visiting http://chargesmart.com/giftcards.

Merchant-issued – or closed loop – gift cards now represent $90 billion of the U.S. economy, and an estimated $30 billion in gift cards are unredeemed at any given time. Plastic Jungle brings liquidity to the secondary gift card market by allowing consumers to buy gift cards at their favorite stores for savings up to 35 percent, sell unredeemed gift cards for up to 92 percent of the gift card value, or donate the value of unused cards to their favorite cause. Through ChargeSmart and Plastic Jungle, consumers will be able to apply up to 92 percent of the value of a gift card toward an outstanding bill.

“As the statistics suggest, people love to buy and receive gift cards, yet many cards are never used,” said Tim Brinkman, CEO of ChargeSmart. “ChargeSmart and Plastic Jungle ensure that customers capture value from those gift cards, even if it means redirecting their intended use toward making more practical purchases like paying their bills.”

“Utility, car and mortgage bills have to be paid, so every dollar applied from these gift cards puts real money in the pockets of our customers,” said Bruce Bower, CEO of Plastic Jungle. “Our joint solution with ChargeSmart will get gift cards out of American sock drawers and provide a valuable, seamless and instant way to reduce these non-discretionary expenses.”

About ChargeSmart

Founded in 2008, San Francisco-based ChargeSmart is an online consumer bill payment portal, providing consumers a secure, convenient way to fund their bill payments using Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Once a consumer submits a payment, the funds are typically deposited into the company’s bank account within one to two business days. More than 300,000 consumers nationwide currently use ChargeSmart to facilitate card payments to their utilities, auto finance, student loan and mortgage companies, among others. For more information, visit the company’s website at http://www.chargesmart.com/.

Read the full press release on ChargeSmart and Plastic Jungle Announce Partnership Enabling Customers to Pay Bills with Gift Cards

In the News:
Out of 1,619 tech startups in the running, Plastic Jungle is chosen as a
2011 TiE50 Finalist.

The TiE50 Awards Program acknowledges the web’s most enterprising technology startups, and is TiE Silicon Valley’s premier annual awards program acknowledging startups worldwide.

Of the 1,619 companies, only 289 were selected by an expert panel to compete as finalists. The final judging to pick winners will commence on April 20, 2011 and winners will be announced on April 30, 2011.

But first, if Plastic Jungle has impressed you with our ease in gift card selling or discount gift card purchasing power, TiE Silicon Valley invites you to VOTE for Plastic Jungle to gain additional recognition by its panel of experts in the Internet category.  Voting is easy: just enter your email address in the box provided and then scroll down to Plastic Jungle and click on the green  ’Like’ button.

As the web’s largest secured gift card exchange site, Plastic Jungle is the best way to sell, buy, exchange or donate gift cards on the Internet. We offer the most innovative, most convenient, and safest way to get the most out of gift cards. All transactions are guaranteed, and along with the best prices, Plastic Jungle offers industry-leading features such as donating the proceeds of the sale of your gift cards to charity, offering a number of payout options, and helping you to replace your gift cards in case they are lost or damaged. We also provide free shipping for all gift card sellers and buyers.

TiE Silicon Valley is the world’s largest not-for-profit network of entrepreneurs and professionals dedicated to the advancement of entrepreneurship. TiE provides a platform for mentoring, networking and education to over 14,000 members in 56 chapters across 13 countries.

TiE Silicon Valley’s annual flagship event, the TiEcon 2011 conference on May 13^th and May 14^th, will be held in Santa Clara, California.