Top 12 ReGifting Facts

ReGifting — What you Should Know! Get the Gift you really Want!

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Top 12 ReGifting Facts (Bookoo.com Survey 2012)

92 % of Americans think it is absolutely acceptable to regift an item
65% of respondents have regifted items on more than 2 occasions
Why do people ReGift?

- 63% of people say that someone else will appreciate the item more than they do
- 53.7 % feel they couldn’t use the gift personally
87% of people feel that they have received a ReGifted item
Women tend to regift more often than men (3:1)
When do people regift?
- Holiday season (62%)
- Birthdays (58%)
- Housewarming gifts (50%)
Most people wouldn’t regift for Valentine’s Day (8%) or an anniversary (8.5%).
62% of people are planning to regift during the 2012 holiday season
Who do people Regift to?
- friends (63.7%)
- neighbors (45.5%)
- colleagues (34.6%)
What do people most often ReGift?
- home décor products (63%)
- antiques (63%)
- books (59%)
How do frequent regifters make sure no one knows?
- re-wrapping the item to look new (53%)
- inspecting the item & removing any gift cards or receipts from the previous giver (50%)
- planning ahead and making sure they do not give the gift to anyone associated with the original gifter (66%)
Regifting saves Money:
- 55% have saved up to $50
- 28% have saved between $50-$150
- 17% have saved more than $150

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