A Clever Way To Get What You Like From Gift Cards You Hate

We love gift cards–there’s nothing better than logging on to your favorite site right after the holidays and getting exactly what you want. (Even better when it’s on sale.) But we hate when we get a gift card that we’ll never use, so we couldn’t resist sharing a tip: Plastic Jungle, a site that lets you trade in your gift cards for cash or credit.

You can also buy others’ cast-off cards at a significant discount and with free shipping. The availability changes daily and includes cards for clothing retailers, restaurants, and catch-all stores like Target.

Happy shopping–let us know what you get.

Check out our guide to ultra  chic rain boots, and treat yourself to a new pair of skinny jeans to tuck into them plus see more of our tips for returning gifts in U.S. News & World Report.