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 showing at #11 and was THIS CLOSE to making the Top Ten. And if the list were based on quantity instead of revenue, BP & Arco and Shell would have made the cut. (Everyone needs gas, right!?)

Get a Pottery Barn discounted gift card today at 10% off. As of press time, less than 20 cards are available, so stock up now while supplies last.

Gift cards to our gas merchants get snatched up as quickly as the changing fuel prices. While we don’t have any BP & Arco or Shell cards currently in stock, you can always sign up for email notifications and we’ll let you know when more become available.

Here’s the complete list of the top sellers in August 2011:

#1 Target – 3% off!

#2 Home Depot – 7% off!

#3 Lowe’s – 7% off!

#4 Walmart – 2% off!

#5 Best  Buy – 5% off!

#6 Kohl’s – 16% off!

#7 Macy’s – 7% off!

#8 JCPenney – 14% off!

#9 Abercrombie  & Fitch – no cards currently available, but click here to get notified when we more come in stock.

#10 Sears – 8% off!

With the holiday season approaching, it will be interesting to see who stays on the list and who makes their debut. Any predictions for September?

Gift cards are a great tool to help college students manage their money and take financial responsibility for their spending. Buying discounted gift cards for your student will help stretch your hard earned dollars as well as set monthly allowances for your son or daughter’s monthly budget.

Gift cards eliminate the stress of paying off credit and/or interest rates over time. We all know parent’s lie awake at night worried about what their kids are charging on the credit card. Buy discounted gift cards to places your student will inevitably need to shop.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started:

Bed Bath & Beyond gift cards gives your college student the flexibility to decorate his/her dorm room.

When in doubt, Starbucks gift cards are the perfect treat for late night study sessions.

Here is a little secret, when you want your college student to make a weekend trip home, send a Shell gift card or American Airlines gift card to send a subtle message – It’s time to visit!