If working on your taxes has worn the springs out your home-office chair, or you’ve run out of paper printing receipts, it’s time to pull out that Staples Gift Card and make some quick purchases to keep the momentum going. April 15^th is within shouting distance!

Staples’ online “Hot Deals Center” is a great place to find favorite products the store makes special purchases on. Today in Hot Deals, find a quality “managers” office chair for $89.99 or a case of 20 lb copy paper for $29.99 – a savings of $17.00 off the regular price. Or check the Staples Weekly Ad for local deals.

Save even more when you purchase a discounted Staples Gift Card or eCODE (eGift Card) on Plastic Jungle >>>

None in stock? Make sure to set a Staples email alert to be notified when they become available at Plastic Jungle. Remember, when purchased or traded at Plastic Jungle, you’ll never pay shipping fees on any gift card.

Check the Balance on Your Staples Gift Card or Staples eGift Card (eCODE)

In Store: You can check the balance at the register of any Staples store.

Online: Go to Staples online card-balance check tool.

Via Phone: Call Staples Customer Service at 1-888-609-6963. When you call, be sure to have your Staples Gift Card number and PIN in front of you.

Sell Your Gift Card or eGift Certificate

Once you know your balance, you can sell or trade your Staples Gift Card or Staples eGift Card securely on Plastic Jungle. At Plastic Jungle, you can also trade your Staples Gift Card for an Amazon.com Gift Card, 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.

Let us know what your favorite Staples products are – is there something you get a great deal on at Staples, time after time? We’d love to hear your feedback!