Whether you want to admit it or not - we've all done it at one time or another - Re-gifting! It is a great way to save money - as long as it is done with thought and tact. If you are considering "re-gifting" this holiday season - consider the following points first:
- Is the gift actually "re-giftable"? Never ever regift handmade items, free promotional items. Gifts such as good bottles of wine, new household items are fine to regift.
- Check the quality of the gift. Only new and unopened items should be considered. Use the general rule: if you have to dust it off - it is *not* regiftable.
- Don't be tacky and re-gift to just give a gift - ensure that the recipient will appreciate the item. People like to believe the gifts that they receive were chosen with thought and care.
- Do update the wrapping and put a new gift card on the item.
- Don't forget where the gift originally came from. Keep a list of regifts with the name of who gave you the gift.
- Have you considered that an unwanted gift could be a welcome donation to a charity?
- Another option is to sell your gifts on eBay. You can use the proceeds from the sale of the unwanted gift(s) to buy real gifts.
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