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Being Safe in the Jungle

January 9, 2013 | Written by:

We want everyone in the Plastic Jungle community to believe that when they sell a card to us, or buy a card from us, their account information is safe, and their transaction is completed as promised.  We work hard to keep bad guys from taking advantage of you when you transact with us. Imagine you … Read more

Gift Cards on the Rise

May 10, 2011 | Written by:

Ernst & Young recently reported that gift card sales in 2010 grew 4% over 2009.  That’s good news as recent trends have been flat, even down.  Choice, and an increased acceptance of gift cards as a meaningful gift gesture, continues to fuel the gift card market.  Online sales and the use of gift cards to offset … 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.

Thirty Years Ago This Week – Just Getting Started

September 9, 2010 | Written by:

Bruce Bower and I met thirty years ago as incoming freshmen at college.  Just writing that sentence is pretty staggering to me, not just given the length of time.  We became fast friends and shared many common interests.  It is still incredible to me that we reconnected again years later over a business idea. Nearly … Read more

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Plastic Jungle Names Bruce Bower CEO, Gary Briggs Chairman

September 9, 2010 | Written by:

SAN JOSE, Calif. – September 9, 2010 – Plastic Jungle, the Web’s leading gift card exchange, announced today that Bruce Bower will become the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, following the tenure of Gary Briggs who will transition to Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective October 1. “Bruce, who has served as president since … Read more

Fox Business News-Turn Your Unused Gift Cards Into Cash

March 12, 2010 | Written by:

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.

Plastic Jungle Sees Traffic to Sell Gift Cards in January More than Double

February 9, 2010 | Written by:

At Plastic Jungle, we are laser focused on helping shoppers get the most from their gift cards through our innovative, convenient, and safe gift card exchange.  We want to provide the biggest savings with discounted gift cards and pay top dollar for your unwanted gift cards.  In short, we hope to help you save money … Read more

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Why We’re Here

October 29, 2009 | Written by:

One of the things you think about when working at or running a company is what is it that your company does that no one else can do.  This is important for two reasons, I think. First, it provides a reason for a consumer to do business with you.  Second, it also provides a reason … Read more