Don’t Let The Christmas Gift You Give End Up On Ebay
When we give a gift, we like to think that the person who receives the gift will treasure the gift like no other. We imagine the person thinking fondly of us each time they either glance at the gift or pick it up to use.
But if we’re honest, many of us secretly fear that we’ll wake up on December 26th to find that the gift we so excitedly gave on December 25th is listed on eBay. And the seller is none other than the person to whom we gave the gift.
How can we choose a gift that will become a cherished present by our loved one rather than a featured item on the auctioneer’s web site? To help improve your gift’s chance of being a treasure, consider these helpful tips:
1. Go for Unusual, But Not Out-in-Left-Field. You obviously want to give a give that the recipient doesn’t already have. And you’d like it to be a surprise. However, if your gift is too far afield from the interests of the receiver, she or he probably won’t consider it a “keeper.” Stay well within the range of the receiver’s interests.
2. Avoid the Overly...