Getting Rid of Unwanted Holiday Gifts!
Of course, you thanked your great-aunt profusely for the horrible sweater that doesn’t fit you, but now that Christmas is over, what are you going to do with it? If the price tags are still on it, you can exchange it for a different size, for something else, or possibly even return it for cash!
1. Act quickly! Depending on what the item is, you may have anywhere from two weeks to three months to return or exchange it. If you’re looking for a different size in a clothing item, you should also act quickly, since many stores are phasing out their winter clothing after Christmas and sizes will be extremely limited.
2. Exchange gift cards! As gift cards grow in popularity, more people are receiving gift cards that they aren’t very excited about. Luckily, there are many options for unwanted gift cards. They can be sold - often for close to face value - on eBay, or use sites like Swapagift.com to exchange or sell gift cards.
3. Be careful with your gifts. Damaged items, missing price tags, or opened shrink wrap are all factors that could make your gifts difficult to return. Electronics should not be out of the package at all, if possible.
4. Return the gifts to the right place. If the gift was bought online or through a catalog, make sure you send it back to the correct address for returns. This information can probably be found on the receipt, as well as the company’s address.
5. Sell them! If all else fails, you can always try selling your gifts on eBay. Just make sure that the original giver doesn’t find out!
