Extreme Gift Carding: A New Way to Save
Before Easter, I bought a $100 JC Penney gift card from Plastic Jungle for $84. Today I am reporting back on my shopping trip.
The Purchase
I used the gift card to buy the following Easter clothes for my two boys:
- Two pair of khaki pants
- Two Izod pastel shirts
- Two coordinating ties
The Savings
The grand total came to $100.05. I handed over the $100 e-gift card I’d printed on the computer and owed just a nickle more. Remember, however, that I REALLY only paid $84.05 for my purchase. And yes, I felt just a little smug as I strutted out of the mall with my double-digit savings. I’m no extreme couponer, but am pretty proud of myself when I create a deal using a little smarts.
Worth the Effort
Because I already planned to shop JC Penney for Easter clothes, taking a few minutes to order a discount gift card before making the trek is like flipping through the ads before walking out the door. The process is simple. And if you order e-gift cards, the gift cards arrive the same day. These are the sites I regularly use.
Think Ahead
The holidays aren’t the only time you’ll likely have some pre-planned shopping to do. There’s “back to school” time, spring break, and summer vacation that will likely spur shopping as well. Think ahead and consider purchasing discount gift cards to ease the financial burden during these times of the year.
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