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Gift Cards You Loved in August – Guess Who’s #1?

September 8, 2011 | Written by:

Gift Cards You Loved in August – Guess Who’s #1? After three consecutive months at spot #4, Target took first place finish in revenue as Plastic Jungle’s best-selling discounted gift card in August 2011. Before we get to the usual suspects on the list, let’s talk about some honorary mentions. Pottery Barn had a strong … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in July

August 11, 2011 | Written by:

What were we buying in July? Plastic Jungle’s top 10 list is here! While there weren’t any big retail holidays last month (does National Ice Cream Month count?!), the warm summer weather likely drove shoppers outside, strolling stores and buying items for fun summer activities. Many of the usual favorite gift cards made their appearance … Read more

You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat – It’s SHARK WEEK!

July 28, 2011 | Written by:

Mark your calendars, set your DVR’s and whatever you do, stay out of the water – the 24th annual Shark Week airs on the Discovery Channel starting July 31 at 9pm e/p. The week-long series features television programs dedicated solely to the sea’s biggest predators, with shows like 10 Deadliest Sharks, Great White Invasion and … Read more

Are You Ready for the New iPhone 5?

July 22, 2011 | Written by:

Pssst! Have you heard? The Rumor Mill’s been a-churnin’ about a new iPhone 5 release in September! According to inside buzz, the new iPhone 5 might be lighter and slimmer than the iPhone 4, with an upgraded eight-megapixel camera and possibly a larger screen. Here are some other potential features to look forward to: A faster … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in June!

July 15, 2011 | Written by:

What gift cards topped your shopping list in June? Surprisingly, almost the exact same ones, in the same order as last month – but with a little twist. Home improvement giants continued to top the list, with Home Depot and Lowe’s ranked at #1 and #2. The secret is out – builders, subcontractors and professional … Read more

Top 10 Gift Cards You Loved in May 2011

June 15, 2011 | Written by:

What gift cards topped your shopping list last month? After being cooped up for a long winter, shoppers were ready to get some fresh air and visit their favorite big-box retail stores. Nearly all of the gift cards in the Top 10 were to superstore chains. And with Cinco de May, Mother’s Day and Memorial … Read more

You Said Who’s Having a Sale? Quality Finds from Around the Web

March 10, 2011 | Written by:

Find sales on apparel, books, music, home goods, pet supplies, fan gear, HDTVs, and much more. Plus, increase the deal with discounts on gift cards to sale merchants.

How to Check the Balance on Your Best Buy Gift Card

November 9, 2010 | Written by:

Did you know that Best Buy was named “The Sound of Music” from 1966 to 1983? Quite an interesting fact about the #56 company in the Fortune 1000 list. Today we’d like to supply you with the information you need to check the balance on your Best Buy gift card. Below are the options offered … Read more