6 Things To Do With Your Unwanted Gifts

Undated -- Are you too nice to tell Aunt Matilda the sweater with little snowmen on it is just not your style? What about telling cousin Jason that why you really liked the DVD boxset of Family Guy, you already own it?

We've almost all been there. So what do you do?

Here are a few ways to get the most out of those non-returnable gifts:

1) Ebay

The online auction website is arguably the most popular site for people to sell their unwanted things to others around the world. If you take this route, just be warned...you won't be the only one trying to make a few bucks this time of season. It might be a good idea to hold off for a month or two and get a better selling price. (Ebay.com)

2) Craigslist

Yet another popular site for people around the world to post classified ads. The bonus is the ability to sell locally, while the downside is the increasing amount of scams and a the "hands off" approach of doing business from the host website. (craigslist.org)

3) Freecycle

According to the website, the Freecycle network is made up of 4,658 groups with 6,270,000 members across the globe. Their main goal is to keep stuff from hitting the landfills. The best part, IT'S FREE! Everything posted here must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. (freecycle.org)

4) Re-gift

One of the more obvious options, you can normally re-gift any unopened item. For the sake of the next recipient, please stay away from re-gifting anything personalized, specifically sized or giving it to someone within the same family/circle of friends.

5) Gift Party

This was a great idea by WFMY News 2 reporter Julia Bagg. She suggested having a party with your friends and exchanging gifts from family members that you don't want. One man's unwanted snow globe could be another's coffee table center piece!

6) Donate

How life changing will it be if you give up the snowman sweater without receiving something in return? If you couldn't donate to charity prior to Christmas for financial reasons, use the unwanted gift as your opportunity to help someone else.

YOUR TAKE: Share your creative ways to handle unwanted gifts

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