Love may be in the air this
month, but with the country
only just officially exiting
the recession many people will
be looking to buy budget presents
for their loved ones this Valentines
day, which could leave scores
of unwanted gifts from the local
bargain basement shop lying
around in the bottom of a drawer.
So what can you do to get rid
of unwanted Valentines gifts?
www.musicmagpie.co.uk,
the UK’s only cash for
old CDs, DVDs and games website,
gives its five top tips to clear
out the clutter.
1. Sell online:
Some gifts just can’t
be returned and if the wrapper
has been removed, you may struggle
to get a refund. Online trade
in websites such as www.musicmagpie.co.uk
offer cash for your unwanted
CDs, DVDs and computer games,
giving you a quick way to turn
your clutter into cash.
2. Re-gift:
Generic presents such as candles
or fancy toiletries can easily
be re-gifted and used all year
round. Re-packaging these for
family and friends will not
only get rid of items you didn’t
really want, but will save you
money as well!
3. Return:
If the gift is still in its
original box and there is a
receipt, the chances of an easy
return are high. Ask your partner
to return the gift and either
get a credit note or find the
item that you really wanted.
4. Donate:
If you get duplicate clothes,
shoes, bags or a voucher for
something that’s not quite
up your street, do the right
thing and donate to your favourite
charity. There are plenty of
organisations out there who
would welcome your donation.
5. Share: If
you don’t want to ruin
your New Years resolution diet
why not share the love and take
your Valentines chocolates and
biscuits into work? Your colleagues
will appreciate the treat!
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