Three ways to make the most of your unwanted Christmas presents
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THE great Christmas re-gift is underway. Seventy per cent of us have given away or sold a prezzie we would never use, eBay reports. But flogging your unwanted goodies is just one option. You could try out these alternatives instead . . . TAKE IT BACK: Endeavour to get hold of the receipt, to minimise any hassle.
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But remember you don’t automatically have the right to return an item to the shop. Stores are under no obligation to give a refund unless the product is faulty, not as described or unfit for purpose. You’ll have the best chance of getting a refund with a receipt — so ask your gift giver if they have one, explaining you don’t want to waste their money.
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Some shops will let you exchange for an alternative item, even if you don’t have proof of purchase, or they’ll allow you a gift card instead. PASS IT ON: It might not be the right gift for you, but it could be perfect for a friend. TopCashback’s Molly Mileham-Chappell says: “There’s no shame in passing it along.
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“Just don’t leave it so long that you forget who gave it to you and accidentally re-gift it to them!”. If you’re going to hang on to the present for a while, label it to avoid slipping up. You could also find a good home via a sharing network such as Freecycle, Olio or Nextdoor.
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