The holiday season is one of the most expensive times of the year. While you’re compiling your shopping list this season, you may be brainstorming ways to cut costs on gifts and supplies. Here’s a novel idea for saving money: Buy a gift card for less than its face value, and use it to do your shopping with! Plastic Jungle is site which offers just such a service, providing consumers with a way to sell gift cards that they don’t need and purchase gift cards that they do want at a discount.
So how does it work? Users who have a gift card they don’t want – perhaps the gift card is to a retailer that doesn’t have a location near them, or possibly it’s not a store they often shop at – can log onto Plastic Jungle and sell their gift card for cash. Plastic Jungle then offers these gift cards at a discount on their website, selling them for up to 35% less than face value. Buying is easy: All you do is click the “Buy a Gift Card” link at the top of any page on their site. You can then choose a discounted gift card from more than 400 retailers, including Target, Home Depot, Walmart, and Shell. Plastic Jungle will then mail you the gift card (Shipping is always free) or email you the eCODE – pretty easy!
Featured Holiday Gift Cards at Plastic Jungle:
– Lowe’s up to 7% off
– American Eagle Outfitters up to 12% off
– Express up to 21% off
– JC Penny up to 15% off
– Gap up to 9% off
– Lucky Brand Jeans up to 20% off
– Victoria’s Secret up to 10% off
– Home Depot up to 7% off
– Ann Taylor up to 15% off
Buying a gift card at a reduced price before visiting retailers for your holiday shopping can help you shave some money off your final total. I can see how this could be a useful service, especially if you have a large purchase to make. And of course, if you’re giving someone a gift card as a present this year, this is a great way to get it below cost!
Readers: Have you ever purchased a gift card from Plastic Jungle before?
I love this site. I’ve actually both bought and sold gift cards. I got a TON of gift cards once for this Stuff a Friend place, more than I could ever use. I sold them and bought Best Buy. LOL
Lee
I had not heard of this site, but definitely going to check it out!
I’ve heard of it and think it’s great. I received two gift cards last year that I sold because I didn’t like the restaurant or retailer. I’ll definitely check into them.
that sounds interesting
I’ve been trying to figure out what to get my 16 year old sister for Christmas. This is perfect! I’m going to check it out right now.
I love Plastic Jungle! Gift cards make great gifts and always go over great with teenagers! 🙂
I’ve never purchased from their site, but I certainly want to! I bet they’ll hav ea big bump in inventory after the holidays are over. 🙂 I plan on checking it out more thoroughly then!
they do have some really awesome deals!
I’ve been holding on to a gift card for over a year that I can’t use. I’ll have to check them out.
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