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That leaves you with two options. You could return
gift to mega store or maul-er, mall. You would join thousands of your neighbors with same idea, all of whom are cramming into your local stores and cash register lines to return their unwanted gifts. Then you would also have to face thousands of bargain shoppers out there looking for those post-Christmas specials, a rush that lasts well through January.
What's worse, some stores won't let you return goods if you don't have original credit card or receipt. That means you could at best be left with gift cards with expiration dates at stores that you may not like. At worst, you could be stuck with your gift, not knowing what to do with it.
Now you're seeing light. No, it's not light from inflatable 12-foot Santa Claus and reindeer on your neighbor's front lawn. It's light from your computer monitor: Internet. Today's Web can link you with someone who will think Uncle Mortie's gift is a precious treasure. This person, whether they're in Peoria or Pawtucket, North Carolina or North Pole, is willing to pay good money for it.
Classified Internet sites can link you to this person faster than it would take you to stow sushi set up in your attic. The best classified sites out there will also be free of transaction and membership fees. What's more, they allow you to negotiate price directly with your buyer and plan shipping arrangements, all with privacy and precision in mind.
You'll end up with cash to buy that special something you really wanted. Your buyer will be pleased with Uncle Mortie's gift. Uncle Mortie, well, he'll be glad gift he gave you, doesn't just sit in attic.
Donald Lee is the public relationship manager for Buysellcommunity.com. Buysellcommunity provides free classified listing services for individuals and businesses to market their products and services online. For global and localized classifieds, please visit http://www.buysellcommunity.com - Free Buy & Sell Classifieds
