Is Re-gifting Tacky

Is Re-gifting Tacky

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Posted 2013-08-22 by Lynne Cargillfollow
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Two questions actually:
1. Do you re-gift?
2. Would you be offended if you received a recycled gift?

WHAT IS IT?
According to wikipedia, re-gifting "is the act of taking a gift that has been received and giving it to somebody else, sometimes in the guise of a new gift."

I admit to doing it regularly. As a teacher I receive a lot of gifts that are lovely but I won't use them. One year I seemed to get lots of bath products. I didn't have a bath and my sensitive skin is very fussy about soap products. My family is always happy to take any excess, especially the chocolates ... whether I plan to pass them or or not !.



Often I've re-gifted unopened items without admitting their origin - a pack of coffee cups, candle holders, wine, chocolates, hankies.



One very financially difficult year when I was moving house, I unashamedly gave a lot of second hand gifts. I did however choose very carefully. One person got a beautiful hat she'd borrowed previously and loved. A daughter was delighted with her late grandma's old penknife. A friend with a recent verandah addition got a very cute (and originally quite expensive) pottery possum.



What is your opinion?

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  • Unless it is antique or a family treasure it MUST not be damaged. It may have been fine when you shoved it in the back of the cupboard but check it carefully.

  • Be sure you know who gave you the gift and don't give it in the same circles - or worse still, to the person who gave it to you. Mind you, my grandmother used to think this was a good idea - her reasoning being If you liked enough to buy it, you should enjoy receiving it! Label anything you think you may re-gift with the name of the giver and the occasion. (Who else was there?)

  • Make sure there are no price tags, gift cards, personal messages to you attached or included.

  • Do not give something unless it is something you would consider buying new for the recipient.

  • Use new wrapping.

  • Presents you just can't re-gift can go to an Op Shop or be sold on eBay. It's even worth trying to return it. Some stores while not giving a refund without a receipt, will offer a store credit. Or be creative. A vase or ornament you don't want in your house, might be okay on a balcony or in a garden. A weird container might make a bird bath, a peg bag or a plant pot.

    Be creative.



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    #gifts
    #questions
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