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Survey reveals unwanted Xmas presents dumped in the bin
[Wed 30/11/2011 11:56:32]
 An independent survey commissioned by consumer watchdog Choice shows unwanted gifts are either tossed out with the rubbish or never used.
More than 1,500 people participated in the questionnaire with one third admitting they would never return an unwanted present to the shop while one in five said in the last 12 months they had received a gift which didn’t meet quality or performance expectations.
The survey revealed 18-24 year olds are most likely to return the gift for a refund and keep the cash. This group is also most likely to throw out or not use a present. Sixty-five year olds and up were most likely to return a gift for something they want.
Re-gifting is a growing trend according to the study which shows 20 per cent of Australians give away their unwanted presents. New South Wales came out on top as the state most likely to re-gift.
Choice campaign and communications director Christopher Zinn has urged consumers to think before shopping.
“We’re urging people to stop and think this Christmas before buying any old gift for family or friends – do some real research first,” he says. “In the hectic month leading up to Christmas we’re urging Australians to ‘buy smart’ this silly season.”
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