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Gift Cards: The New Coupon?

March 17, 2011 | Written by:

Consumer news reporter Gregory Karp mentions Plastic Jungle in his article on how to reap savings using discounted gift cards.

Wake Up to Savings on Groundhog Day

February 2, 2011 | Written by:

The National Weather Service map highlights Blizzard conditions throughout much of the Midwest. Plastic Jungle offers Snow Day ideas for shopping, sales, and fun, along with the most fun of all: finding passive income! Sell Gift Cards, buy discounted Gift Cards and eGift Cards.

Plastic Jungle Featured on CBS Early Show: Philanthropy Plus

January 21, 2011 | Written by:

The CBS Early Show features Plastic Jungle as a unique way to donate the balance of an unused gift card to charity.

Plastic Jungle Reports Exponential Surge in Holiday Business and Consumer Trends Toward Electronic Payouts

January 20, 2011 | Written by:

Secondary Gift Card Economy Sees Significant Growth in 2010 Plastic Jungle Reports Exponential Surge in Holiday Business and Consumer Trends Toward Electronic Payouts SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwire – January 20, 2011) – New data released today reveals that as the gift card economy continues to grow, consumers are increasingly looking to buy and sell previously-issued gift … Read more

Plastic Jungle CEO Bruce Bower Shines on Fox Business News

December 16, 2010 | Written by:

Plastic Jungle CEO Bruce Bower Shines on Fox Business News Discussing Unwanted and Unused Gift Cards, and Buying Gift Cards and Selling Gift Cards This Holiday Season.

Did You See Plastic Jungle on The Today Show This Morning?

December 10, 2010 | Written by:

For those in the know, Plastic Jungle is a prime deal machine for holiday savings. On this morning’s Today show, Yahoo!’s Web Life Editor, Heather Cabot, spoke with Today show personality Natalie Morales for Today’s Tech on Digital Deal Hunting, and of course, Plastic Jungle made news.

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

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!

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?