Unwanted Gifts Finding Homes

The act of regifting is becoming more accepted these days – in fact, 69% find it socially acceptable to pass along unwanted gifts, according to an eBay/Survey.com study that came out just before Christmas. That figure represents a 20 percent jump over the previous year’s “acceptance” rating. Some of the most popular items to regift include: knick-knacks (32 percent), bottles of wine or spirits (26 percent), DVDs, CDs or books (23 percent), bath products (22 percent) and finally, the ever-elusive fruitcake (17 percent).

Apparently, most regifters are playing their cards right: a whopping 85 percent say they have not been caught regifting, which may explain why its becoming so popular. Interestingly, grandma and grandpa are the least likely recipients of regifted items, while friends and co-workers were the most likely targets.