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These French people who give gifts they don't like instead of reselling them

2021-12-28T05:15:22.237Z


Those who have already done so cite ecological and economic reasons. "I love it, thank you very much". These few words, the French often hear them at the foot of the tree. And yet, many gifts offered by relatives are found the same day on leboncoin or on eBay ... Duplicate or simply disappointment, exchange impossible ... Our compatriots would be 6.5 million to have considered resale in 2021, according to Geev donation app. Altruistic alternative, the giving of Chr


"I love it, thank you very much".

These few words, the French often hear them at the foot of the tree.

And yet, many gifts offered by relatives are found the same day on leboncoin or on eBay ... Duplicate or simply disappointment, exchange impossible ... Our compatriots would be 6.5 million to have considered resale in 2021, according to Geev donation app.

Altruistic alternative, the giving of Christmas gifts is gaining ground among some.

Like Samira, who posted an ad on the app on December 25 for a packed basket “

left the same evening

”.

"

A young man offered it in his turn to his guests on the evening of the 25th

".

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This brings to two the number of gifts received that Samira has given this year: “

my 12 year old daughter got a soft toy, with no more interest

.

There too, she was very happy,

”welcomes the mother, a follower of donation on all occasions.

When I see people leaving things on the sidewalk, it seems absurd to me.

We have to completely review our consumption system,

”she said.

Why does she think it is better to give away than sell these items?

I like the principle of giving and people give it back;

this mutual aid is wonderful,

”she adds.

Savings

On the other side, Sherazad, 36, looks at the donation app to benefit. So she was the first to report to receive a handbag and a pair of shoes posted on Geev, a week before Christmas. She says she is "

very satisfied

" with the pieces, which match her style. It is above all for financial matters that the young woman turns to the donation. “

And then getting to know these generous people is very appreciable

”.

In my case, the savings are huge.

Between the purchases of second-hand toys and donations, we won 200 euros at Christmas,

”said Wilfried, 39, at the head of a communication agency and father of four children.

Most of the time, the products are of good quality or even new.

This is why I encourage my loved ones to give and to receive, even if it means doing the process for them

”.

He also indicates going through different groups on Facebook, regretting "

that there are not that many tools

".

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Whether the reasons of donors and beneficiaries are ecological or economic, reciprocity seems essential: “

Last year, a neighbor gave me a Playstation at Christmas time.

He told me that I could sell it, but since he had given it to me himself, I had no idea of ​​making any money with it.

So I published an ad, to which many people responded,

”abounds Samira.

She confides that the hardest part was choosing the lucky one.

It was time consuming.

I was verified that they had even given on Geev to avoid the picnic.

Everyone has something to give!

".

Source: lefigaro

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