You want the deepest discounts on gift cards.

That’s why Plastic Jungle started in 2006. We strive to offer you the best deals at your favorite retailers.

We know your time is important.

So you can get discount gift cards fast, we sell discount electronic gift cards to various retailers which are emailed to you within 1-business day of purchase.  (Check out our inventory of discount Bed Bath & Beyond electronic gift cards, discount 1-800-FLOWERS electronic gift cards, discount Bass Pro Shops electronic gift cards, and discount Fandango electronic gift cards)

We know you like free things.

By providing free postage-paid shipping labels when you sell gift cards, we can help you get rid of unused gift cards in a matter of minutes as long as you have access to a printer and an envelope!  You get rid of the gift card(s) you no longer need or want, and in turn you receive a check, Amazon.com gift card, or PayPal credit,  in just a few weeks after we receive your gift card(s).

We’re listening.

When you have a question, run into an issue, or want to share the deals you’re getting when you use your Plastic Jungle gift cards, tell us about it. Drop us an email (customerservice@plasticjungle.com).  You should hear back from us within 1-2 business days.

Mothers Day is this Sunday, May 8^th. Do you have plans?  Here are some quick reminders to help you coordinate the celebration of Mom.

Mothers Day Cards
Mail them today to get them there in time for Mothers Day. Writing an extra note, even just “Thank You Mom”, when you sign it goes a long way to let mom know you’re thinking about her.

Mothers Day Brunch
Start Googling restaurants or calling to make your reservations now.

Mothers Day Flower Delivery

When do you want those flowers delivered? Friday at her work? Saturday at home (trump your fellow siblings by being the first to wish mom a happy Mothers Day)? Sunday? If you’re bringing flowers, one good idea is to bring an arrangement, so that mom doesn’t have to spend time putting them into a vase. 1-800-Flowers.com has an online tool that will help you get your Mothers Day flowers delivered where and when you want them AND has free shipping right now when you select certain dates for delivery, an approximately $15 savings!

Mothers Day Gifts
Do you have to ship them? Don’t forget the wrap and the card. And don’t forget that if mom is dieting, skip the chocolate, or go for something small and exquisite.

Check the Balance on Your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card

You can get discount 1-800-Flowers Gift Cards right here on Plastic Jungle. 1-800-Flowers doesn’t issue eGift Cards at this time.

The 1-800-Flowers Gift Card is five Gift Cards in one because they can be redeemed at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM (www.1800flowers.com), 1-800-BASKETS.COM (www.1800baskets.com), Cheryl’s (www.cheryls.com), Fannie May (www.fanniemay.com) and The Popcorn Factory (www.thepopcornfactory.com).

Online: There is no way to check your 1-800-Flowers Gift Card balance online.

Phone: Call 1-800-242-5353.

Want to Find a 1-800-Flowers Florist? Find a 1-800-Flowers store or florist near you using the 1-800-Flowers Store Locator.

Sell Your Gift Card

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your gift card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can trade any unused gift card for cash, or 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 Sears, Land’s End, Macy’s, Best Buy, Lowe’s, and more.

Just a few more days and we’re into February, month of the NFL’s Super Bowl LXV (February 6^th), Valentine’s Day (February 14^th), and the glam event of the year, The Oscars (February 27). Are you armed with the discounted gift cards that will keep it all affordable for you?

Discounted Gift Cards Available Now* on Plastic Jungle:

Victoria’s Secret Gift Cards – on sale up to 10% off face value

1-800-Flowers.com Gift Cards – on sale up to 30 % off face value

AMC Theatres Gift Cards – on sale up to 16% off face value

Bath & Body Works Gift Cards – on sale up to 13% off face value

bebe Gift Cards – on sale up to 10 % off face value

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Gift Cards – on sale up to 14% off face value

Sports Authority Gift Cards – on sale up to 14% off face value

iTunes Gift Cards – on sale up to 9% off face value

That’s a pretty good list, plus check out the huge list of discounted gift cards available now on Plastic Jungle. Act fast and buy right away: supplies are limited and don’t forget allow time for shipping a standard gift card. Plastic Jungle never charges for shipping. As well, eCODEs (eGift Cards) are emailed immediately (although can take up to 24 hours), without service or handling fees.

Let us know what your Valentine’s Day will include… a romantic dinner? a girls’ night out? the exchange of sporting goods? (A woman once told me that she and her fiancé exchanged skiis for Valentine’s Day; she was giddy with excitement with the news!) If you’ve got a great idea, we’ll post it here, and we’ll discuss ways you can save on the Valentine’s Day idea.

When none of that works out and you need an Oscar party date, think about Mattel’s Sweet Talking Ken. He’ll say what you want to hear, and if you trade in an old unused gift card, you could buy him with the Amazon.com Gift Card you could get. The perfect date!

*Discounts and gift card availability may vary.

Plastic Jungle is all about saving you money at your favorite stores on your favorite products, every day: no gimmicks, safe, secure transactions, and on Fridays, we even give you a lively set of money-saving tips and gift card giveaways.

Based on this week’s collection of Internet sweepstakes and giveaways, retail is gearing up for romance and Valentine’s Day already. Already?! Just in case, it might make sense (while you’re thinking about it) to take a look at Plastic Jungle’s stock of discounted 1-800-FLOWERS Gift Cards and buy yourself a secret Valentine’s Day bargain in advance.

NFL Weekend Giveaway

But wait! What about football? This weekend’s NFL matchups, featuring the fearsome, ages-old rivalry between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers, and the haughty New York Jets vs. the hearty Pittsburgh Steelers, are a reason for a party on Sunday. For broadcast times and channels in your area, go to nfl.com/schedules, where you’ll also have the option of watching or listening to the games online. It all leads up to Super Bowl XLV, which takes place

on the Fox network, on Sunday, February 6.

Mission Foods has an Ultimate Win Football Sweepstakes that ends Saturday, 1/22/11, so hurry to enter! Grand Prize is a trip to football’s “Big Game” in Texas in Feb, three First Prizes are Sony HD LCD TVs, 10 Second Prizes are $100 ESPNShop.com Gift Cards (each). Check the rules and find the entry form on the link above. (So far, Super Bowl sweepstakes seem hard to come by, but I hope to have more for you next week. Meantime, stock up on Super Bowl party supplies with discounted gift cards from Costco, Target, Walmart, or your local grocery store that you can buy here on Plastic Jungle.)

iTunes Giveaways & Savings

How about a BIG win? Apple’s iTunes Apps Store is looking forward to their 10 billionth (10B!!) download soon. To celebrate, they are giving away a $10,000 iTunes Gift Card to whoever downloads the 10 billionth App, or to the person who submits the non-purchase entry after the download of the 9,999,999,999th App, whichever comes first. That’s right, you don’t have to buy an App to enter. Check the iTunes App Store’s Countdown to 10 billion Apps giveaway rules for more details.

If you’re looking for a little freebie to load up your digital media, with the Power Your Playlist Giveaway, get a free $10 iTunes Gift Card when you redeem three codes from the packs of specially marked Energizer batteries (here’s a list and rules). The Power Your Playlist Giveaway codes are only found on the promotional Energizer packs available now. Just register on the Energizer site by 1/31/11 and enter your codes to get your free $10 iTunes Gift Card.

The fastest way to get a discount on iTunes is to purchase a discounted iTunes Gift Card at Plastic Jungle. If none are in stock, set an alert to be the first to be notified when the come up for grabs.

Prom Dress Giveaway

Valentine’s Day is for exchanging class rings or pins, and its follow-up parties, including Spring Semi-Formal or Prom, can be torturous for girls who want to go, but perhaps can’t afford a dress. The Windsor Store is sponsoring the Cinderella Project: Prom Dress Gift Card Giveaway, a gift card giveaway for teens (anyone under 18 must have their parent or guardian’s permission to enter). The Cinderella Project: Prom Dress Gift Card Giveaway hands a $100 Windsor Store Gift Card to 10 winners (each) so they can buy a prom dress on the site. Details are described by Windsor’s party-dress guru, Missglamorazzi on YouTube’s Windsor channel. To enter, you choose you subscribe to their YouTube channel, and go to the Windsor Store site to pick out your fave prom dress and leave a comment about it. Fun, right? Frugal junior fashionistas should also know that Windsor is a hot destination for affordable dresses under $100, sale dresses, as well as dresses at all price points for all occasions. The contest is open to residents of the US and Canada, and the contest ends on 1/31/2011; winners are announced on Valentine’s Day via text video.

Barbie’s Sweet Talkin’ Ken Giveaway

Barbie’s best date Ken is now kissing and telling. Well… he’s wearing a T-shirt that says “the perfect boyfriend” in 10 different languages, and he is able to record up to five seconds of sound so that he can play back a personal message just for you. Leave it to ElleGirl magazine to give away five of the mini-guys to lucky winners. Just enter ElleGirl’s Sweet Talkin’ Ken Giveaway by 2/11/11; use the same link to enter and read giveaway rules. For more on the Sweet Talkin’ Ken doll and to vote on whether or not Barbie should take Ken back (it’s all in good fun) go to BarbieandKen.com. Be the first to share that site amongst your friends for a good laugh.

Just FYI, uber-date Sweet Talkin’ Ken doll gets a 5-star review on Amazon.com, where he is currently in stock and ships for free. You can get Ken by exchanging an unused gift card for an Amazon.com Gift Card here on Plastic Jungle. Just go to “Sell Gift Cards” on our main page, and follow the instructions.

Enjoy the weekend!