Posted on 11/29/2005 9:28:01 AM PST by Millee
It's a hush-hush holiday tradition no one wants to discuss.
Everyone has been on both ends of the dirty little secret -- regifting.
When shopping for the perfect gifts, remember that your idea of perfect may not be the same idea as the person who receives it. The person getting the gift may not like the present, but may know someone who would.
The term regifting became famous after a "Seinfeld" episode tackled the topic, reported WCAU-TV in Philadelphia."I got a pillow once said, 'Carpe Diem' on it. I ended up giving it to someone for their birthday," said Brian Yates, of Manayunk, Pa.
Many articles online share regifting dos and don'ts:
* Remember who gave it to you.
* Update wrapping.
* Only use the original packaging.
* No hand-me-downs.
Also keep in mind some things should never be regifted:
* Outdated appliances.
* Obscure books, CDs and DVDs.
* Fruitcake.
Great idea!!!
Steal things from her - wrap them and give them back.
This way, you know she'll like it!
You want another one? I NEVER use mine. Hubby bought me a hand wax thing, too. That is sitting in the same closet.
My family does the pick a name and buy for that person only gifting, except for the kids, who all get a gift. This way you don't have to buy for everyone and can spend more on that one person you picked. And more than likely everyone ends up with what they want and not a crappy gift they don't want.
No wonder there are re-gifters.
We do that also except everyone always buys something for the parents
Your friend is an idiot.....and so is the person who bought it to save just $3....who does that?
To further my comment above, I don't necessarily like this idea of one-person gifting. To me, it takes away from what Christmas is about - giving. I like to make gifts and get crafty every year, coming up with ideas just for fun, and so everyone can get something to open. I hate it when opening gifts only lasts an hour and it's because you're watching the kids open all their gifts and you only have one. (call me selfish for wanting more than one gift) :)
Anyway, this year I am making some coffee/tea baskets. So for $30 I can make 4 gift baskets with coffee cups, cookies, different flavored teas and some of those different flavored coffees (one pot servings). I enjoy shopping at the $.99 store for more of these things and that store does have some cool stuff. Last year I made little lights. I got some jars, some potpouri, ribbons (all at $.99 store) and some small clear christmas light sets (Ebay) and made all the women in the family a neat little light with potpouri. It's decorative and probably not something they already had.
I also tend to make bead jewelry for the females too. I try to save money on gifts and go with "It's the thought that counts" idea. What would make them go "oh that's cool!"?
The thing I dislike about you most is your inability to say what you think. You really need to learn to be more direct.
;-)
I actually like (most) fruitcake. Am I the only one?
Yes. ;o)
I'm always up front about regifting. Every year, my mom sends me a lovely sweater. Every year, it is a size too small. Every year, my tiny baby sister gets my Christmas sweater.
My favorite re-gifting story, from my family.
My one sister asks for a kitchen appliance for Christmas. My other sister obliges, so on Christmas day she unwraps a well-taped box for the afformentioned kitchen appliance.
Excitedly, my sister takes off the tape, and opens the box. Inside she finds a picnic basket. Puzzled, she pulls out the basket, and opens it, to find various picnic-type food items still in original packaging, and a nice bottle of wine. Meanwhile, my other sister is getting an embarrased look on her face.
She has to confess that the gift was not just purchased, but instead was re-gifted from her wedding.
Then her look of embarrassment turned into a look of horror. Because she suddenly realised that, in addition to having just given my sister a gift that was recycled from her wedding --
She had sent a thank-you note for the wedding, which said "thanks for the lovely kitchen appliance".
Well, we picked the best of the bunch and the rest is, you know...:)
Does this mean no one wants my unopened Microsoft Publisher '97 software?
Thank you, thank you; Don't forget to nipple your waitress. Tip! Tip your waitress.
Look, Granny! There's at least one other person in America who does this! Now I don't feel so alone... ;-P
If you're looking for jewelry (especially women's rings) go to Stealitback.com. Excellent.
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