January 31, 2011 by
Kathryn on
January 31, 2011
While most people focus on selling their unwanted gift cards, buying discounted gift cards can be a great way to save money on your personal and household shopping. Depending on the store, you can find gift cards discounted by 3-15%, with some cards discounted as much as 30%.
Now you can purchase these cards as presents, however these cards can also be used to save money on your day to day shopping needs. For example, you purchase a Target gift card for 10% off its face value and use the card to go shopping. By using the discounted gift card, you just gave yourself a 10% discount on your purchases.
What to know more? Here’s some additional tips on using discount gift cards in your everyday life.
The 411 on Discount Gift Cards
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January 26, 2011 by
TBF on
January 26, 2011
Guest Contributor: Heather Solos is the founder of Home-Ec101.com where she tries to make life skills accessible and entertaining. She’s eagerly anticipating the launch of her book Home Ec 101 in the spring.
We’ve all heard about the lady that knits her own lingerie from her pet’s hair. Sure it’s cheap, but who really wants to go there? Here are 25 manageable ways to begin reining in your spending (without terrorizing your cat)
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January 26, 2011 by
Kathryn on
January 26, 2011
Gift Cards have become the go-to-gift for many gift givers, however 6-10% of gift cards go unredeemed. Rather than letting that gift card sit in your wallet (thus giving an interest free loan to the retailer), you can sell those gift cards for cash. This guide gives you the scoop on how to sell to your unwanted or under-used gift cards.
Tips For Selling Your Gift Cards
There’s a number of sites that allow you sell your gift cards, but we suggest using one of the following sites: Plastic Jungle, Gift Card Rescue, or Cardpool. These sites have been used by TBF Editors (I’m a HUGE fan of Plastic Jungle), so we know they’re reputable. You can also use eBay to sell your gift card, but the process is not as easy (or reliable) as using one of these sites.
Most sites only accept gift cards with at least $25 balance but no more than $10,000 balance. and yes, you can sell a partially used gift card (as long as it has at least a $25 balance), which is great if you have a large gift card that you just can’t seem to use up.
Most gift card exchanges have you follow the same process when it comes it selling your gift cards:
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January 30, 2008 by
LyzL on
January 30, 2008
Founded in 2003, TBF is a fashion blog dedicated to helping you live your best for less. We give you the 411 on the latest fashion trends & tips and sample sales. 
