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Is regifting ok?

The term regifting was unofficially coined on an episode of Seinfeld, when Dr. Tim Whatley "regifts" a label-maker to Jerry, that was originally given to him by Elaine. Elaine was not too happy it, but what about in real life? Is it ok to regift? It's basically recycling, right?

According to Regiftable.com, regifting is ok, but there are certain conditions that apply:

  • Never regift one-of-a kind items.
  • Only new, unopened gifts in good condition should be regifted.
  • Make sure you are careful. Don't regift to the person who gave it to you, or to someone who knows them!
  • Your intentions should be good, and the regift should be just the right fit for the recipient.

I have to admit, I'm generally against regifting. I know it's good for the earth and I know that some people are organized enough to do it really well. I have never been able to regift, because that would require organizational skills that I don't possess. Also, whenever I think I could regift something, I just look at it and I feel like it's screaming, "I'm a regift!" most likely because it is just not the right fit for the recipient, therefore violating rule #4 above!

I do think it's a very good thing to try to find a new home for a gift that you don't need, by casually giving it to family or friends or even via Freecycle, as opposed to throwing it in the trash. What's your opinion on regifting?

Is regifting OK?





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