The Holiday Gifts Most Likely To Be Re-Gifted
Haven’t we all done it at least once? Re-gifting. It just happens. You receive a present that you don’t really need or want. But, not being a wasteful person, you don’t throw it away. That leaves you with two options: donate it to charity or re-gift it to someone else.
In a new survey, online printing company Vistaprint asked people what they really want for Christmas this year. The majority of respondents (72%) said their favorite gifts are heartfelt and unique. Personalized items, including clothing, photo books, and even kitchenware were among the most popular choices.
The survey also identified the least desired Christmas gifts. Basically, it’s items that are generic or anonymous-feeling, and those are the ones most likely to be passed along to someone else. According to the survey, 60% of the respondents said they had re-gifted generic gifts in the past. Here are the five most re-giftable items:
- Box of chocolates
- Respondents who said they’d likely re-gift it: 29%
- Beauty gift sets
- Respondents who said they’d likely re-gift it: 30%
- Scented candles
- Respondents who said they’d likely re-gift it: 32%
- Gift sets of body care products
- Respondents who said they’d likely re-gift it: 33%
- Picture frames
- Respondents who said they’d likely re-gift it: 34%
A picture frame is probably less likely to be re-gifted if it contains a photo of someone the recipient knows. Again, it comes down to making a gift more heartfelt, personalized, and unique. Happy shopping!
