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The Motley Fool
January 23, 2009
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Get Cash for Your Cast-Offs Would you turn down $150 just to clean out your junk drawer? There is a market for everything and a place to hawk it to the highest bidder. Here's a brief rundown of services to use to turn your trash into cash.   |
Fast Company
November 2010
David Lidsky |
Gazelle.com Keeps Your Electronics Out of Landfills Gazelle, a hot web service, benefits its bottom line by keeping your old consumer electronics out of landfills. |
The Motley Fool
January 8, 2008
Dayana Yochim |
How to Dump Dud Gifts Avoid the return runaround and even get some green for those white elephants gift you received. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2005
Timothy M. Otte |
Gift Cards? No Thanks! Some retailers still charge for the privilege of holding your money. The most successful retailers for the future will likely be the ones who regard their customers as kings and queens, instead of inconveniences. |
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2005
Dayana Yochim |
Get Cash for Dud Gift Cards The fine holiday tradition of returns goes high tech. Here's how to unload unwanted plastic. Log onto CertificateSwap.com, Cardavenue.com, or SwapAGift.com and see whether they have something that's a better fit. |
The Motley Fool
November 20, 2006
Dayana Yochim |
Avoid the Runaround on Holiday Returns Don't get stuck with dud holiday gifts. Here are 11 tips on avoiding gift return traps. |
The Motley Fool
April 14, 2009
Dayana Yochim |
Make the Most of Frequent Flier Miles Tips from a seasoned traveler on making your miles take you further. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Merchants Await Redemption The success of gift cards has extended the holiday shopping season -- but there's a hitch for retailers. |
Entrepreneur
November 2009
Emili Vesilind |
The Gift-Card Economy As the holiday shopping season kicks off - and merchants brace for another lean year - a small group of online entrepreneurs is setting up shop around one of retail's only bright spots: The gift card. |
The Motley Fool
December 9, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
Gift Cards Exposed Ever read the fine print on gift cards? You should. Here's what you need to look for in the fine print: 1. Use it or lose it?... 2. Can it be used for an online purchase?... etc. |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2010
Dayana Yochim |
The Simple Cure for Overspending: Cash Leave those credit cards at home and watch your spending decrease by one-third. |
The Motley Fool
September 9, 2011
Robert Eberhard |
Best Buy Plays Copycat Best Buy takes ideas from competitors in an attempt to stay relevant. |
PC Magazine
July 4, 2008
Heather Eng |
Turning Old Gadgets Into Cash The buyback movement is gaining ground among tech consumers. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2003
Dayana Yochim |
Exchanging Gift Cards New sites let you unload unwanted gift cards or pick up a bargain. |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Careful With Those Gift Cards! If you're a buyer of gift cards, read the fine print, and learn how the card works before you buy it. |
The Motley Fool
December 27, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
There Are Profits in Those Gift Cards Check out a growing aftermarket for gift cards -- You can now sell your gift cards, and even swap them for others on eBay. |
The Motley Fool
January 6, 2010
Rich Duprey |
Retailers Ready for the Gift Card Redo Slack sales mean retailers are hoping gift cards bring holiday joy in January. |
The Motley Fool
December 3, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Gift-Card Gotchas If you've got a gift card or two on your shopping list, consider these tips for making them gifts without grief from a financial standpoint. |
The Motley Fool
February 8, 2011
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Ozzy and Bieber Can't Save Best Buy Best Buy finally launches its obsolescence protection with a celebrity-studded ad. |
The Motley Fool
January 14, 2011
Jacob Roche |
Best Buy Has a Solution for Buyer's Remorse Best Buy's new buyback program is likely to benefit the store more than customers. |
The Motley Fool
January 2, 2007
Tom Taulli |
Gift Cards: $24.81 Billion and Counting Gift cards could mean strength for retailers in the first quarter. |
The Motley Fool
January 4, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Gift Card Accounting Scuffle As long as companies are waiting to recognize revenue until a gift card is either redeemed or expired, the overall benefits of issuing gift cards outweigh the risks, for companies and investors alike. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
Beware of Disappearing Gift Cards Shrinking value. Total loss of value. It could be happening to your gift cards right now. |
The Motley Fool
December 29, 2003
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Gift Cards to the Rescue The holiday shopping season continues with prepaid plastic, which should provide a trickle of continuing income for reatialers. |
The Motley Fool
January 21, 2010
Dayana Yochim |
Save $157.86 Just by Asking Learn how to haggle and pay less for practically everything. |
Entrepreneur
September 2003
Elizabeth Goodgold |
Fantastic Plastic 3 ways gift cards can increase your sales |
The Motley Fool
February 1, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Your Loved Ones' Money Down the Toilet Much of the money spent on gift cards is going to end up down the toilet. Remember to use yours. |
The Motley Fool
November 15, 2007
Kristin Graham |
Gift Cards: A Holiday Grinch? The increasing popularity of holiday gift card giving may make consumers happy, but not necessarily retailers. |
The Motley Fool
January 6, 2009
Dayana Yochim |
Fiscal Fitness '09: Cash Is the Cure for Over-Spending Simply leaving the plastic at home can slash spending by up to one-third. |
Entrepreneur
July 2004
Melissa Campanelli |
Make 'Em an Offer Entrepreneurs can save big bucks by bidding for equipment on eBay. Learn which strategies work best. |
InternetNews
July 22, 2005
Chris Nerney |
Reasons to Still Love eBay eBay reversed a downward trend by posting strong Q2 earnings. The growth is largely due to strength in international markets and the growth of its online payment service. |
The Motley Fool
January 16, 2009
Dayana Yochim |
Fiscal Fitness '09: How to Save $252.80 Just by Asking A serious customer with cash to spend can really call the shots these days on everything from electronics to housing to a root canal. Learn how to haggle and pay less for practically everything. |
The Motley Fool
December 19, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Play Your Gift Cards Wisely Last-minute tips for buying and using gift cards. |
AskMen.com
Terence Channon |
Top 10: Best Credit Cards Sign up for one of these top 10 best credit cards for great rates and rewards. |
AskMen.com
Jim Bauer |
How To: Sell Stuff On eBay Whether you're unloading the junk in your attic or trying to expand your business, here are some tips on how to sell your stuff on eBay. |
Inc.
September 2004
Eric Dash |
The Gift That Keeps Giving Plastic gift cards were last season's retail hit. Now, smart marketers are mining them for precious customer data. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2010
Dayana Yochim |
Put Your Plan in Motion Stop being an observer. It's time to take a tangible action that'll improve your financial well-being. |
The Motley Fool
October 17, 2007
Mac Greer |
Fool Video: Apple, Best Buy, and Good Buys for the Holidays According to a report, holiday spending is expected to increase 3.7%. What does that mean for investors? |
The Motley Fool
December 17, 2003
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Cheers for Sears Sears does the right thing by lifting spoil dates from its gift cards. By announcing this move with just days left in the critical holiday shopping season, it is catching its fellow retailers off guard in terms of following suit. |
Entrepreneur
May 2005
Cliff Ennico |
eBay Made Easy Read to start an eBay business? These 5 simple steps will get you on your way. |
CRM
August 23, 2010
David Douglas Stone |
The Gift That Keeps On Giving Online gift cards are an untapped resource for email lead generation. |
BusinessWeek
November 5, 2007
Cliff Edwards |
Gift Cards with a Personal Touch Put your photo or special messages on gift cards - they're Visa's bid to regain share from stores and restaurants. |
U.S. Banker
December 2001
Paul Sweeney |
Banks Start Pushing Gift Cards Pre-paid MasterCards and Visas appear to be a big hit, and a lucrative business for the banks that issue them... |
PC World
September 2005
Anne Kandra |
Consumer Watch: Use Auctions to Save Money on Tech Gear EBay can be a great place to find a bargain, or a buyer, for gadgets. Here's how to play. |
The Motley Fool
November 26, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Cyber Monday Is a Joke Online holiday shopping is no longer a one-day affair. E-commerce has matured over the years, and the huge e-tail spurt begins on Thanksgiving Day, when many brick and mortar retailers are closed. |
InsideFlyer
April 2004 |
Delta Launches SkyMiles Gift Card Not sure what to get the SkyMiles member who has everything? Delta is now offering gift cards, in various mileage denominations, at all Atlanta-area city ticket offices. The gift cards will be sold in additional retail outlets later this year. |
Entrepreneur
April 2005
David Worrell |
It's in the Cards This Seattle day-spa owner uses pre-paid gift card sales to give her cash flow a total makeover. |
The Motley Fool
January 30, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
This Stock Will Hold Up Your Portfolio It's the end of Fiscal Fitness month here, and many of you should have at least $2,000 saved. How about socking that $2,000 into a stock? Here's one idea, Costco, an exemplary discount retailer with the potential to excel in good or bad times. |
The Motley Fool
September 30, 2006
Elizabeth Brokamp |
The Danger Season From now until New Year's, how much of your family's hard-earned money will go out the window? Here are some ideas to consider. |
The Motley Fool
December 19, 2003
Dayana Yochim |
Gift Card Caveats Avoid presenting a dud that loses its value a little at a time. |
