What To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want

We’ve all been in the situation where we are opening gifts in front our aunt or grandmother and open up a checkered sweater that looks like something wore in the show, Charles In Charge. I am sure everyone got a gift this year that they just didn’t want or don’t know what to do with. It’s inevitable, because our society is more concerned with giving gifts rather than putting thought into what type of gift to give. But, instead of letting those sweaters or coffee mugs collect dust somewhere in your house, why not try these options first: Re-Gift It This only works if it’s a good gift, but you just didn’t want it or don’t need it. It won’t work for the hand-made, hideous looking blanket your grandmother gave you. Yes, you’ll be called the “re-gifter” by your friends just like Elaine from Seinfeld, but at least you’re being eco-friendly by recycling the gift! Sell It eBay and Craigslist should be your first option for re-selling gifts you don’t want or need. If you have a guilty conscience like me, take the money you made from selling the item and buy yourself another gift. Don’t just use the money to pay bills. Return It This only works if you have the gift receipt and/or if you know where it came from. If it came from Wal-Mart, they have a lax return policy, but Target has cracked down quite a bit on their return policy. Again, if you feel guilty about returning the item, at least return it and get something else you like, rather than just pocketing the money or using the

store credit on everyday essentials. Donate It This is the best thing to do with the unwanted gift if you don’t want a guilty conscience, and you won’t hurt the giver’s feelings if they found out you got rid of the gift. You can simply tell them that you donated the gift because you wanted someone less fortunate to have it. How could someone get mad at that? Disclaimer: Beware, if you get rid of the unwanted gift, you run the risk of the giver finding out that you don’t have it anymore. Believe me, if they visit your house any time after they gave you that gift, they’ll ask about it. If you are backed in a corner, don’t lie. It only makes the situation worse. Simply tell the giver that you really appreciated the thought, but you are really picky about the type of gift they got you. Blame yourself, then they won’t be offended so much. If you are a picky receiver or you get a reputation of re-gifting or returning gifts, be prepared to start receiving gift cards for the rest of your life. But that’s not so bad, I love gift cards. Anyone else have any good ideas? Related Posts: More Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season Seven Gift Cards To Buy For College Students and Teenagers Out of Control Spending On Gifts and Holidays Three Tips For Better Gift Giving 52 Days Until Christmas: Are You Ready? What To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want is a post from: Money Crashers

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What To Do With Gifts You Don’t Want