Spring Cleaning is SO two seasons ago.

As seasons transition from summer to fall, it’s the perfect time to take an inventory on your gift card stash. Just like you go through your clothes closet, ditching things that don’t fit, ask yourself: “Will I ever really use this?”

Just how clothes don’t fit, sometimes gift cards don’t either.

Here’s a personal story:

Three years back, my brother gave our family generous Cheesecake Factory and AMC Theatres gift cards, so that we could enjoy a big night out. Such a nice gift with incredible intentions, but guess what? We don’t have either of those establishments where we live here in Reno, NV. (Even though we are the Biggest Little City in the World!) Those gift cards took up permanent residence in my wallet and every time I looked at them I thought, “well, maybe I’ll use them next time we’re in California,” or “maybe I’ll re-gift them to somebody else someday.” It wasn’t until I discovered Plastic Jungle that I finally sold those two suckers for cash. (Apologies to my brother if he happens to read this blog post!)

Do you have a similar dilemma? Selling gift cards to Plastic Jungle is easy!

$25 Minimum Balance. If you have an unused or even partially redeemed gift card with at least a $25 minimum balance, Plastic Jungle will buy it for up to 92% of the verified balance.

Plastic Jungle Guarantee. All transactions are safe, secure and guaranteed.  See their Terms of Use here.

Free Shipping. You’ll get a pre-paid USPS shipping label.

Fast Turnaround. Once your card is received and the balance is verified, payment will be sent within 2 business days. If you selected to receive an Amazon.com Gift Card, your claim code will be emailed.

Large Merchant Pool. With over 400+ merchants, you’re bound to find your card on the list. If not, you can sign up for a notification and be alerted when your merchant is accepted.

Multiple Payment Options. Choose from an Amazon.com Gift Card, PayPal or even donate to your favorite charity.

Click here to get started and set your gift cards free!

The Cheesecake Factory’s full restaurant menu aims to please, so with a gift card you or your recipient can enjoy dining at over 149 Cheesecake Factory restaurants around the country (including Honolulu, Hawaii! See The Cheescake Factory’s Restaurant Locator), or order cheesecakes and more via phone (1-800-330-CAKE (2253)), or use the gift card to order cheesecakes online at CheesecakeFactory.com.

If yours is a “Complimentary Gift Card”, it has certain restrictions: check The Cheesecake Factory FAQ page for details and terms on their gift cards.

Check the Balance on a Cheesecake Factory Gift Card or Cheesecake Factory eGift Card

Not sure how much is left on your Cheesecake Factory Gift Card or Cheesecake Factory eGift Card? You can go to any Cheesecake Factory restaurant, check The Cheesecake Factory’s online Gift Card balance checker, or call 1-800-330-CAKE (2253). When you call, be sure to have your Cheesecake Factory Gift Card number and PIN in front of you. Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your Cheesecake Factory Gift Card or eGift Card securely on Plastic Jungle.

The Cheesecake Factory Gift Cards and eGift Cards (eCODEs) may be redeemed at Cheesecake Factory restaurants, via phone orders and online as well.

The Cheesecake Factory Gift Cards and The Cheesecake Factory eGift Cards have no expiration date and no transaction fees. Plastic Jungle does not charge shipping fees.

Check The Cheesecake Factory FAQ page for details and possible restrictions on gift cards.

Trade or Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can safely sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can exchange any unused gift card for cash, or trade it for an Amazon.com Gift Card, or use it to donate the funds to charity (Gift Cards for Good—look for the green ribbon at checkout), or even fund a PayPal account.

To know how much your gift card is worth in exchange on Plastic Jungle, on the main page, click “Sell Gift Cards” at the top of the page. Look up the store and enter the gift card balance you’ve just acquired. You’ll see instantly what your gift card balance is worth in cash or trade.

Check other Plastic Jungle blog posts for the same “Check Your Gift Card Balance” information for other stores, including Williams Sonoma, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.