I have returned gifts that don't work out for whatever reason. Have had a couple of items just not work so they needed to go back, other things that don't fit, etc. I know the gift giver would want the item to be used and not just stored away.
I normally do not return items. However, when I do get something that is not useful or wanted I will sell it on eBay. Somebody else can normally use it.
As the recipient of approximately 500 baby blankets and a million newborn sized onesies, yes I return gifts. I also return anything that I can't use. We have a small townhouse and can't fit too much decorative stuff--nor do I want to dust said stuff. I'm trying to get less sentimental and be willing to part with things I do not need, hopefully finding them good homes with people who would appreciate them.
I will return if I'm provided with a gift receipt. If the giver has taken that step they mean for you to do what you need to do. Otherwise it usually gets re-gifted.
Only in the past couple years have I felt the freedom to exchange gifts - but let me tell you, that freedom is amazing! One of the best presents we got last year was an electric kettle that I bought with store credit earned from returning a pile of clothes.
I've returned many gifts. You have to be sensitive so as not to hurt the person's feelings, but as someone wanting a streamlined life, I don't feel obligated to keep something indefinitely just because it was a gift.
i actually do not get gifts from too many people. Those that I do (family), know that i would rather be with them than receive a gift. For my family I do throw out a list, albeit modest.
When they do get me something that I will never use, I politely say that, and exchange it. Better to get something I need than something that will just sit. I hate clutter, and feel this is more honest.
If a gift receipt is provided, I'd return a gift if it didn't fit properly of if I'd already owned the item. If there's no receipt, and I couldn't use it, I'd donate it.
Smtimes I hv returned things to my sister-in-law on the spot, as they did not fit & I don't go into those stores. I have also re-gifted & donated to thrift shps.
That depends on who it was from and what it is. One relative of mine want to see their gift item on (if it is clothes) or proudly displayed and will ask YEARS later if I am still getting use out of it. But, for the most part I will return gifts that are a poor match.
Just an FYI, many funds charge a roll out fee, e.g. Ameritrade will charge $90 if you move your IRA elsewhere. The good news, sometimes the receiving fund will reimburse it
Like Amber @ 13:05, I have a small apartment. I can't afford the space for things that are not useful or wanted. But that said, I don't think anyone needs to justify returning or regifting a gift. Whether the person was being truly thoughtful, or they just needed to get you something, anything, I think most people would like the gift to be liked and used. If I can't regift thoughtfully or return something I don't need or like, I give it away to a charity shop.
I get few enough presents that I'll just keep them. Usually.
I have returned gifts that don't work out for whatever reason. Have had a couple of items just not work so they needed to go back, other things that don't fit, etc. I know the gift giver would want the item to be used and not just stored away.
...to return presents or even re-gift them.
I have returned if I think they won't know or care. Otherwise, I suck it up and keep it for a while.
I tend to keep all my gifts unless it is something that I absolutely don't want or can't use then I will return the gift.
I always try to exchange a gift if it doesn't fit or if I know it comes in another color... Food I'll regift to someone else... i'm sorry!!!
I'll return gifts unless it comes from someone very special to me who I don't get to see often.
I normally do not return items. However, when I do get something that is not useful or wanted I will sell it on eBay. Somebody else can normally use it.
As the recipient of approximately 500 baby blankets and a million newborn sized onesies, yes I return gifts. I also return anything that I can't use. We have a small townhouse and can't fit too much decorative stuff--nor do I want to dust said stuff. I'm trying to get less sentimental and be willing to part with things I do not need, hopefully finding them good homes with people who would appreciate them.
I will return if I'm provided with a gift receipt. If the giver has taken that step they mean for you to do what you need to do. Otherwise it usually gets re-gifted.
It's not worth the effort to stand in the return lines usually. Also most of the gifts I receive don't have gift receipts.
Only in the past couple years have I felt the freedom to exchange gifts - but let me tell you, that freedom is amazing! One of the best presents we got last year was an electric kettle that I bought with store credit earned from returning a pile of clothes.
I certainly have wanted to. Only I was never given gift receipts or had any way to return gifts.
I usually donate unwanted / unsuitable gifts to local charities.
Re-gift....yes :)
I've returned many gifts. You have to be sensitive so as not to hurt the person's feelings, but as someone wanting a streamlined life, I don't feel obligated to keep something indefinitely just because it was a gift.
i actually do not get gifts from too many people. Those that I do (family), know that i would rather be with them than receive a gift. For my family I do throw out a list, albeit modest.
When they do get me something that I will never use, I politely say that, and exchange it. Better to get something I need than something that will just sit. I hate clutter, and feel this is more honest.
If a gift receipt is provided, I'd return a gift if it didn't fit properly of if I'd already owned the item. If there's no receipt, and I couldn't use it, I'd donate it.
Smtimes I hv returned things to my sister-in-law on the spot, as they did not fit & I don't go into those stores. I have also re-gifted & donated to thrift shps.
That depends on who it was from and what it is. One relative of mine want to see their gift item on (if it is clothes) or proudly displayed and will ask YEARS later if I am still getting use out of it. But, for the most part I will return gifts that are a poor match.
I will exchange for a like item if it doesn't fit, or I already have it (like a book), but I don't return gifts. At least not often.
Just an FYI, many funds charge a roll out fee, e.g. Ameritrade will charge $90 if you move your IRA elsewhere. The good news, sometimes the receiving fund will reimburse it
Like Amber @ 13:05, I have a small apartment. I can't afford the space for things that are not useful or wanted. But that said, I don't think anyone needs to justify returning or regifting a gift. Whether the person was being truly thoughtful, or they just needed to get you something, anything, I think most people would like the gift to be liked and used. If I can't regift thoughtfully or return something I don't need or like, I give it away to a charity shop.
I'd much rather return or regift something than let it sit around unused!
I will return a gift if I cannot use it. There is no sense in keeping something that just takes up space.