Holiday Tip #11: How to re-gift (and get away with it)
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December 26, 2009
The Right Way to Travel
Holiday Travel, Writing, or Photo Tip #11
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Dear Reader,
Maybe that rhinestone-studded sweater just isn’t you. But it was a gift... so can you really give it to someone else?
These days, re-gifting is an acceptable practice... especially if your unwanted gift can bring true joy to someone else (better than leaving it in the closet to collect dust, right?)
So today, I’m giving you permission to re-gift. Here are five things you’ll want to keep in mind (Holiday Tip #11 if you’re still counting):
** 1. Re-wrap before you re-gift. Nothing says “you’re receiving a re-gifted present” more than wrinkled, torn or worn-down wrapping paper.
** 2. Remember who gave you the original gift. And don’t re-gift it to that person or anyone who knows them. They might spill the beans.
** 3. It’s re-gifted, not re-used. There is a distinct difference between a hand-me-down and a re-gift. It is not acceptable to give someone the pair of shoes that you’ve already worn twice, or a gadget in packaging that has obviously been opened.
** 4. Don’t tell! If you do decide to go the re-gifting route, don’t tell the recipient that the gift was originally intended for you.
** 5. Forget the regret. There’s no need to feel guilty for re-gifting. Why keep a present you’ll never use if you could re-gift it to someone who would truly like it? After all, the purpose of giving a gift is to bring joy to someone else. If you know that rhinestone-studded sweater will bring joy to your aunt on her next birthday, why not jump on the bandwagon and re-gift it? You’ll save money... and reduce waste, too!
Speaking of gifts...
Another way to both save money and give an amazing gift this year is to invite a friend with you to Ecuador for our Photography and Spanish Expedition. Last August, one couple brought their grandson, and another woman brought along her son and daughter. Even our very own professional photographer, Rich Wagner, brought two of his daughters and his wife along.
The spouse/guest rate on this expedition is incredibly low so it’s the perfect trip to share with a friend or family member. It includes a complimentary spa treatment from a five-star Relais and Chateaux spa, too. If you come with your significant other, you can get a couples’ massage -- on us -- just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Check out all of the details (and save a full $300 before the Early Bird discount expires).
Or check out our other photography programs (tools and resources you can use to help you sell your photos to magazines, stock photo agencies, websites and more), here:
Turn Your Pictures into Cash
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Magazine Photography: How to Sell Photos to Magazines
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Stock Photography: How to Sell Your Photos Online for Quick and Easy Cash
The Lazy Man’s Guide to Stock Photography
The Business of Photography: A Practical Guide for Photographers Ready to Turn Pictures into Profits
You’ll find our full list of programs available on our Holiday Sale, here.
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