wine, chocolate and sweets, followed by candles, ornaments and perfume. Moisturisers and vases also received frequent mentions,” says Choice spokesperson Tom Godfrey. “After the buying blitz before Christmas, followed by the often frenzied exchange of gifts, many people are left with presents they’re less than thrilled with,” Godfrey said. Quirky items were also mentioned in Choice’s regifting poll, such as a garden gnome that had been regifted back and forth between friends around 20 times and Royal Doulton musical Christmas tree decorations, described as “soooo ugly”. “It can be hard to find the perfect gift for a loved one, and often we end up receiving things we don’t want. Regifting can be a good option, as long as you do it right.” “You can donate your gifts to a charity, repackage your presents and give them to someone else, or try to sell them online.” “Selling items on sites such as eBay or Gumtree can be a good option, however being seen to profit from a present can be perceived by some as worse than regifting and can land you in all sorts of trouble.” “‘Unwanted gift’ is a popular search term so be sure to add it to your description.” “If your gift has a receipt or exchange card, you can always take the gift back to the store. If you don’t have either and can break the news gently to the gift-giver, a bank statement with a purchase record is enough to warrant an exchange.” Choice’s regifting guide Only regift non-perishable items Look for notes in the present and be sure to rewrap the gift Avoid regifting anything that is one of a kind or handmade Be sure you know who gifted you the item, so you don’t return something to the original giver To learn more about your rights for returns and refunds check out Choice’s guide