How to Sell Your Unwanted Gifts and Gift Cards

Families of the recipients "would not have had resources to provide gifts, making the season stressful for kids and parents," said Anne Starr, Orchard Place CEO. "These donations take some stress off the kids and their families.""While the kids were limited to three gifts on their wish list, I was surprised to see so many of the children asked for a particular item for an additional family member," said Megan Ronnenberg, director of volunteers.She said gift requests included traditional toys such as Barbie,It's tough to be able to stand for a 12- or 14-hour day in the kitchen China shoes manufacturer, but also they put up with a lot at West Point. Hot Wheels, basketballs and footballs, but many kids requested clothes."There were many requests for new coats, shoes,The punctures are too small to recognize with german uniforms the naked eye. stocking caps and mittens," she said.Ronnenberg said a number of corporate and private individuals worked hard on the campaign, some shopping for 10 children. 

"Our individual donors also really came through for the children. It was not unusual for them to add something extra to the child's gift list," she said. "They have no idea the happiness and joy their efforts brought to Orchard Place. The kids and everyone at Orchard Place could not be more grateful.Volunteers are an essential part of Targa, he says, "and without them there is Zipper Corsets no way that an event like this can run smoothly."Corporate donors included EMC, Goals In Motion, John Deere Works, Nationwide Insurance, Principal Financial Group, Ruan, Submittal Exchange, FedEx, Marsh and Wells Fargo.In addition, the Motorcycle Group Ruff Ryders provided more than 200 new toy and craft kits and a cash donation . This is the third year the Ruff Ryder group has supported Orchard Place. 

Now that the dust is finally settling from the holiday hype, and the new you is ready to take on the new year, it's time to look at your holiday haul and rid yourself of gifts you know you'll never use. You did your part and graciously thanked the givers, but when push comes to shove, you know which gifts you'll use, and which are likely to sit in the back of your closet for the next year. Let go of the excess baggage as you begin 2014, and sell your unwanted or unneeded gifts online.Even without gift receipts, your options for reselling items online go way beyond Craigslist. An entire re-commerce industry has been created online for repurposing unwanted items and selling slightly used goods ranging from electronics to outerwear. Many online companies that participate in re-commerce provide both the buy-back and reseller services, often featuring online store-fronts stocked with bought back goods.