4 Ways to Find Cheap Gift Cards

KB Toys filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last December 2008 and have been liquidating its roughly 460 retail stores since then. Here are some facts taken from Wikipedia.

• KB Toys filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and closed 365 stores due to increasing competition from national discount chains
• KB closed 156 stores on November 8, 2007
• KB closed the remaining stores following the second bankruptcy filing in four years.
• KB Toys’ website was closed down.
• The KB Toys brand and related intangible assets are currently being sold by Streambank LLC based in Needham, MA.

Also according to the article in Wikipedia, KB Toys is hoping to reopen in the future according to their website http://kbtoys.com. This perhaps was an earlier message because if you visit their website at kbtoys.com, you will be greeted by a page stating “Access Forbidden. Access denied. Please click on the back button to return to the former page.”

Earlier this year, rival toys company Toys R Us Inc. rolled out a gift card exchange program that allowed customers with KB Toys Gift cards to exchange them for coupons valid for 15% off any toy item at Toys R Us for the month of January. No further news was released.

Official Message from KB Toys Website:

Welcome to KB Toys. We are one of America’s oldest toy retailers. KB Toys is undergoing some changes. Enter your email address below to be notified of our new launch. We have appreciated your business over the past century and look forward to welcoming you back.

• Four Season Hotel Gift Cards can only be purchased online or from Four Seasons hotels and resorts
• Denomination ranges from US$100 to US$5,000
• Delivery period is 1-7 business days depending on the service selected
• Online purchase is up to 10 gift cards. For more orders, visit a Four Seasons hotel and resort
• Seasons Hotels and Resorts Gift Card can be used for accommodations and others such as spa, dining, golf, tennis and other facilities managed by Four Seasons
• Can be personalized and customized
• No expiration
• Balance can be monitored online

More details here.

• Denomination between $25 and $1000
• Can be personalized with personal message and name of recipient
• Will be delivered via postal mail together with the JoS. A. Bank’s latest catalog
• Can be redeemed at any JoS. A. Bank retail store, catalog or online on josbank.com

To purchase, click here.

Outdoor apparel retailer Eddie Bauer announced plans to reorganize under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy code. As stated in Eddie Bauer’s official website, the company will still honor gift cards.

We are pleased to inform customers that gift cards will be honored at least through the date of an auction of the Company’s assets or September 1, 2009, whichever comes first. The date of auction has not yet been set. If CCMP, the proposed purchaser, is the successful purchaser of the Company’s assets, CCMP has agreed to honor all of the Company’s gift card obligations following a sale.

Eddie Bauer offers both gift cards and e-gift cards. Some features include:

Gift Card
Will be sent to recipient via US mail, packaged attractively with personal message and latest catalog
You can purchase online, through phone using the catalog or physically on retail stores
Delivery via U.S. mail within 7-10 days
No shipping or handling charges
Denomination ranges between $10 and $500

E-Gift Card
The perfect last-minute gift for anyone with an email address
Delivery via email within 2 to 24 hours
Can only be purchased online with a valid credit card
Denomination ranges between $10 and $500

More details here.

A VISA ® gift card that can be used at thousands of locations around the world
A prepaid gift card that’s loaded initially with
Can be loaded for any amount between $10.00 and $500.00 including odd amounts (i.e. $37.50)
Card needs to be registered online
Balance can be checked online or by phone
Gift card expires at the date shown on the card

More details at the Johnson Bank’s FAQ page for Gift Cards.

• Denominations of $25-$500
• Customizable with personal greeting that will appear on the card (online orders only)
• Visa gift card that can be used at millions of locations worldwide
• Can be ordered online or by phone
• Needs to be activated by calling their hotline
• Depending on mail delivery to your area, expected delivery is within 10 business days
• Balance can be checked online

More details on the FAQ page.

• A VISA gift card, meaning that it can be used anywhere VISA debit cards are accepted
• Five different designs to choose from
• Card value ranges from $10 to $1000
• Balance and account activity can be viewed online
• The card is disposable and cannot be reloaded or renewed

More details here.

TCF® Bank gift card is a Visa® gift card. This can be used like a Visa® debit card on thousands of merchants around the world. You can use this to purchase goods or services online, by phone or online.

Features:

• Dollar denomination between $25 and $500
• You can buy gift cards online or at any TCF bank branch
• Balanced can be enrolled online for balance checking and management
• Large order gift cards are available for corporate use – ideal for employee and customer rewards

For more questions, visit their FAQ page. You can purchase gift cards here.

Father’s day is celebrated to honor and commemorate fathers. Even though this event is celebrated on different dates around the world, this is still them main reason. Father’s day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in most countries, including Canada and the United States of America.

Ways of celebration varies among countries. Some declare it as an official public holiday. Others celebrate in together with the commemoration of a saint or a special personality in their country. In most nations though, the tradition of dinner and gift giving is still practiced.

Here are some gift cards for Father’s Day:

Lowe’s Gift Cards & e-Gift cards
Kroger Gift Cards
Wachovia Bank Gift Cards
Wachovia Bank Gift Cards
Macy’s e-Gift Gift Cards
Walmart Gift Cards
Barnes & Noble Gift Cards
Books-A-Million Gift Cards
Applebee’s Gift Cards

Features:

• Available for purchase online or through business center or Nurture, the Spa at Luxor
• Luxor Gift Cards may be purchased online in any amount but not exceeding $500. Maximum value for the gift card is $2500
• Accepted at participating merchants at Luxor Las Vegas
• Ideal for Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Honeymoons, and any Special Occasion
• Giftcards are available for purchase online only
• Gift Cards are not valid for gaming, advance hotel reservations, advance ticket sales or bar tabs and may not be redeemed for cash.
• Additional fees may apply to Gift Cards requiring shipping.

Visit their site for more details.

• A Visa® Gift Card
• Can be used at millions of locations where Visa® debit cards are accepted
• Gift cards can be registered online for tracking purposes
• Dollar denomination ranges between $25 and $600
• Can be purchased online or at any Wachovia financial centers

Click for more details.

Features

• A Visa® Gift Card, and can be used anywhere Visa debit is accepted
• Gift card is activated upon purchase
• You can buy Western Suburban Bank gift card from any of its location or online through their site
• Balanced can be checked online

Visit here for more details.

• Gift cards are available in denominations from $50 to $1000
• Meal balance will be deducted from the gift card balance upon usage
• Gift Certificate amount starts from $10
• Gift Certificates can be personalized with a message
• Gift Certificates can be sent via email or through postal mail

Visit their sites: Gift Cards, Gift Certificates

Features:

• Ideal for events such as holidays, birthdays, graduations, weddings and anniversaries
• Good reward to employees for a job well done
• Can be ordered through phone
• Two to three weeks delivery, though a 3-day priority processing is available for $8 charge
• Days Inn Gift Certificates are good for lodging purchases only at Days Inn hotels within the U.S. and Puerto Rico

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Features:

• Paper gift certificate and e-Gift Certificates are available
• Sent first class with a special message and cultureforkids catalog
• Denomination are increments of $5 starting from $20
• Can be personalized with a message
• Can be ordered online.

Visit Cultureforkids.com for more details.

- Printable Gift Certificates, so it can be sent with other kinds of gifts
- Available in $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250, $300 and $500
- Delivered free through e-mail
- Can be redeemed at Genius Babies.com for baby toys, musical toys, educational toys and interactive toys for all ages and for boys and girls.

Visit their site for more details.
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This gift card is a good gift for those food and cooking enthusiasts who also like to shop and purchase online.

- Can be redeemed online only
- Gift cards are redeemable for merchandise only
- Limited designs available
- Dollar Denomination in $25, $50, $75 and $100
- Can be personalized with a name and message to recipient
- Non-refundable and cannot be used to purchase another gift card
- Gift card delivered for free

For more details, visit their website.

If your recipient is addicted to Mexican type of food, or a health savvy person, consider the Baja Fresh Carta Baja Gift Cards.

Features:

• Denomination between 10 and 100 USD
• Purchase gift cards online
• Can be redeemed at any Baja Fresh restaurant
• Reloadable gift card
• Can be shipped anywhere within the US, or can be picked up at any participating location.
• Balance can be checked online

If you want to order now, go to the Baja Fresh website.

• Gift Cards and e-Gift Cards available
• Available in denomination up to $500
• Can be used online, or through catalogue and outlet store purchases
• No expiration date
• Balance can be checked online

Visit CompanyKids for more details