The Way to Regift In Idaho

It is the thought that counts when giving gifts. But sometimes don’t you wonder what they were thinking when they gave this gift to you? Were they thinking they hated you? Were they thinking you were someone else entirely?

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No matter the reason, some gifts just don’t get used. Maybe it is a white elephant gift that is as impersonal as it gets. Maybe it is a duplicate of something you already have. Whatever the reason, if you know you’ll never use whatever it is, what are the parameters for regifting?

Regifting Can Be a Great White Elephant Opportunity

There are times when regifting is an awesome opportunity to dump off the most inane items ever given. White elephant gift exchanges can often become an awesome recycling game. A yearly tradition can be created as people bring back the same triangle-shaped aquarium year after year with special disguises so nobody knows it is the ‘dreaded’ white elephant gift.

Best Practices for Regifting

If you are not going to regift something as a joke, remember to put a note on the item to remind yourself where and when the gift came into your possession. This can keep you from accidentally returning an item to the original gifter or it being noticed by a friend or family member at the next gathering.

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Don’t regift a used present. At times, a gift may have been opened, decided it isn’t going to be used, and repackaged. That isn’t a red flag. Just make sure it hasn’t been used. Once it has, it can be a great addition to take to the thrift store.

Only regift to somebody who will want it. If you are trying to get rid of something you don’t think the recipient will like, why are you giving it to them? Stop perpetuating the beleaguered regift legacy. Unless it is funny. In irony, there is value.

Watch out for personalized items. You may not remember that the polo you were given has the family crest embroidered on it, but it certainly wouldn’t do for someone else to get it. That set of towels that were the absolute wrong color is fine to regift, but not with your initials on it.

Make sure if you are giving food, it’s not past the ‘sell by’ date as well. That basket of jellies from around the world is only nifty to the habitual toast eater if the gift is still edible.

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Make sure you own it if you are trying to pass off the regift and you get caught. Accept a regift with grace if someone gives you one. Don’t ruin the regift magic. Stay classy.