If you didn’t provide a precise wish list for Christmas and the individuals you told about it didn’t comply with your list, there’s a good chance you received a few unwanted gifts. If this is the case, don’t worry – there are ways to manage that unneeded present.
First, take into account who gave you the present. If they’re someone you often see and may ask about the gift or expect it on display or in use, it might just be best to keep it. However, if that’s not an issue, here are some techniques to offload that unrequested present:
1. Return — if feasible. Some gift-givers include gift receipts. If you received such a gift, use this opportunity to exchange it for an item you actually prefer. Alternatively, without a receipt, some places might still offer a store credit exchange.
2. Sell it. After Christmas, platforms like eBay often become a marketplace for unwanted gifts. You can auction your items on such platforms, including eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook groups. If you’ve gotten a gift card from a store you rarely visit, you can sell that too. Websites like Gift Card Granny can help you get the most out of your gift card, usually between 60 and 90% of its value.
3. Regift it. Many find no fault in the practice of regifting. Just be sure to wrap the gift afresh and maintain a list of who gave you what item to prevent the faux pas of re-gifting the item back to the original giver!
4. Give it away. If returning, selling, or regifting the item isn’t possible or appealing, consider donation. Charities often appreciate new items, and it might even serve as a tax break for you.
In conclusion, don’t feel obliged to keep gifts you don’t appreciate. If the giver won’t catch up, there’s nothing wrong with employing any of these tactics to dispose an unwanted gift.
Got an unwelcome gift before? What did you do about it? Any instances of the original giver finding out? Let us know in the comment section below.
