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Gift Card Giveaways for Friday, Sept. 24, 2010

September 24, 2010 | Written by:

Well here we are again, another Friday full of great giveaways. To add spice and hopefully luck to your weekend, below is a list of some truly awesome gift card giveaways from across the Internet. Just be sure to pay close attention to the deadlines of each entry. Addicted to Saving is giving away a … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in August 2010

September 8, 2010 | Written by:

How did you stretch your budget in August? Perhaps you saved with a gift card from Plastic Jungle to complete all your back-to-school shopping? See if the gift card brand you purchased fell on our list of most popular cards for August 2010: 1. Walmart Gift Card 2. Home Depot Gift Card 3. Target Gift … Read more

Using Gift Cards for Back-to-School Savings

August 23, 2010 | Written by:

If you have kids, you’ve probably been running around, helter-skelter, trying to get everything bought and organized for the start of a new school year. By now you are probably ready to pull your hair out. And even though school has already started in many places around the country, it’s entirely possible that you may … Read more

Do Open Loop Gift Cards Belong in the Jungle?

August 9, 2010 | Written by:

We are occasionally asked why we don’t buy and sell “use anywhere” Visa, Mastercard and American Express gift cards.  These cards – referred to in the industry jargon as “open loop” cards – may be redeemed at any merchant that accepts Visa, Mastercard or American Express, as the case may be, as a payment option.  … Read more

Gift Cards You Loved in July 2010

August 6, 2010 | Written by:

We love helping our customers stretch their budget. Which is why we make it a priority to ship all gift cards for FREE. We want to keep your costs as low as possible. Xtreme shoppers know free shipping can make or break a great deal. To further your savings combine gift cards with in-store promotions, … Read more

Living With Open-Loop Gift Cards by GiftCardAdvocate.org Part 2

August 4, 2010 | Written by:

The post below is a follow up post from our friend Peter Camenzind at giftcardadvocate.org. We hope you find his insights helpful. In case you missed it, read what Peter had to say about using open-loop gift cards online. Be sure to leave your comments and questions below. Thanks again Peter! Additionally, please note, Plastic … Read more

Living With Open-Loop Gift Cards by GiftCardAdvocate.Org

July 28, 2010 | Written by:

The following post is from our friend Peter Camenzind at giftcardadvocate.org. We really appreciate the time Peter has taken to share his expertise with our community, and we hope you find his insights helpful! Please note, Plastic Jungle does not buy or sell open-loop gift cards since they fall under a different set of rules … Read more

Get To Know a Jungler – Marcy B

July 2, 2010 | Written by:

We recently had a chance to catch up with Marcy B, a Plastic Jungle enthusiast. In the interview below, Marcy shares how she and her family stretch their budget even further. We love hearing how savvy shoppers choose to check PlasticJungle.com first and how they get more from gift cards.  And we’re honored to be … Read more

Hey Teachers, Trade In Those Gift Cards!

June 18, 2010 | Written by:

It’s that time of year, Teachers… Some parents want to show their appreciation for all you have done for their little ones.  After all, you have dedicated yourself to help their children succeed. Since gift cards are often one of the most practical end of the year gift for teachers, you may find yourself with … Read more

Save on great gifts for Dad – Find discounted gift cards on PlasticJungle.com

June 15, 2010 | Written by:

Father’s Day is almost here! He has been there to catch you when you fall, inevitably has tried to turn your frown upside down, and is always telling you to reach for the stars. Now it is your chance to show Dad how much you appreciate all he does. Shop with a gift card that … Read more