Are You A ReGifter?

I have to admit that I'm not much of a re-gifter myself.  I tend to try and purchase items that make me think of that individual.  I like to make it personal.

I like re-gifting.  "One man's junk is another man's treasure"...I have always heard.  LOL

I love to watch Seinfeld reruns. Thanks for the reminder and the video. 

Michael, great blog! I have re-gifted but, not often. I feel guilty letting a perfectly good item stay stuffed in a drawer or cabinet when someone else can use it. 

I have regifted but usually only from one white elephant party to the next.

Re gifting is not to be just a way to get rid of something you do not want.

But if a gift is not useful to you it may be very useful and appreciated by others.

Re gifting should be done with great care.

I re-gift at times; like John, #74, says,  do so with care. If I happen to receive 3 or 4 boxes of candy, spreading the joy (and the calories!) seems like a wise thing to do.

Dear Michael,

Candy is something, I might regift. Kinda picky about what I like, so before it sits there for a year or two, better have someone else enjoy it. Now, the pickled herring, I keep mostly to myself. Too good to share, unless the other person really enjoys it too.

Love this post. Yes, I have regifted before, usually something I know the recipient wants.

I wouldn't never re-gift candy!  Share it, yes.  But, it's mine   Other gifts, absolutely.  I re-gift to the Goodwill all the time . . . 

I overheard a grand debate on whether taking to a holiday dinner the candy that one had received as a gift should be considered re-gifting. The sharer thought she was being generous to offer others the goodies she had received. Her friend thought not.  I am on the side of the sharer. Who needs an entire box of candy to themselves? Share it with friends!

Great tips! At 59, I don't need more 'stuff' and being 30 lbs overweight, I re-gift expensive food items and other misc things that others (usually younger people) need and want. And my family and close friends have found we'd rather make memories together rather exchange gifts. Cuts down on stress, we get together and have fun! Happy New Year!

Hardly ever but I will re-gift this humongous scarf I got this year. Have to wait and think who would actually love it though...

If you're a New Englander and blessed with Yankee frugality not only have you regifted but you have received regifted items and praised the gifter for the thoughtful sharing.  It seems even more special when a beloved friend offers to share their bounty with you because they know "you'll just love it/ use it/ enjoy it/ never buy it for yourself."  ***Proud regifter since 1975***

Only very rarely when I knew the person receiving it would truly appreciate the gift.