How to get rid of unwanted Christmas gifts
It’s difficult knowing what to do with an
unwanted Christmas gift: do you ask the person who gave it to you for a receipt
and risk coming across as ungrateful, or guiltily throw it in in the trash?
Luckily, you don’t have to do either of those things – there are plenty of ways
to dispose of presents you don’t like in a way that benefits everyone involved.
One of the most popular options is selling
items through sites such as eBay. This gives
you the chance to unite your gift with someone who will appreciate it more,
while also allowing you to make money that can be spent on something you
love.
In order to ensure you get the best price
possible, avoid opening the packaging and explain in the description that your
item is an unwanted gift – buyers often like to know why things are being sold.
An informative title, thorough description and plenty of photos can also help
boost the price.
If you think that your item could be a collectable
– perhaps you received a signed poster or an antique – then it’s important that
you have it valued before putting it up for auction, as failing to do so could
leave you unwittingly underselling it. Value My Stuff offers quick and easy online valuations.
When it comes to inexpensive items, or if
you’re simply feeling in the giving mood, then you might prefer to donate your
gift. Charity shops will welcome your unwanted gifts with open arms, and
children’s hospitals often happily take toys and books.
Another option is to recycle, repurpose or
regift your items. You could send an unwanted mobile phone to a company like Envirofone, turn that ill-fitting T-shirt
into a bag or give those unwanted socks to an appreciative grandmother.
The final option is to swap. This could be
with a family member – siblings often find that exchanging gifts works a treat
– or with a stranger through an online portal such as Read It Swap It, Posh-swaps.com or FilmCircle.
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I love Cosplayers! That's mostly because my kids are such in awe when they see a Cosplayer. What I love about them is their passion for their art. It's great to see young ones get involve in something they love with so much passion.
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Nowadays anime are become popular to kids I've known anime because of their hair style and colorful dress.
ReplyDeleteIn a cosplay, a wig is not enough unless there's a character who dresses simply. But in an event like this, they look so colorful and it's a plus if the character and the cosplayer is identical. :)
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I was once a fan of anime back when I was still in elementary but my interests shifted into Korean dramas. Cosplay has been a trend these days and we have this party at school too that we have to dress up and cosplay. It's fun! :)
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