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Received An Absurd Gift? Here's What To Do!

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May 2018

Everybody loves a good present; more so on their big day. Although, the bride and groom will probably be exhausted by the end of the wedding and would’ve completely forgotten about the gifts. In my case, the goal was to get out of my saree as fast as possible and go to bed. No, nothing kinky. I just needed sleep.

- Shihaam Hassanali

Received An Absurd Gift? Here's What To Do!

Whether you have a registry or mentioned “no boxed gifts” on the invitation, chances are you will get items not listed or non-cash related. *Heavy sigh* Now, this doesn’t always mean the gifts are bad – they could actually prove to be quite useful. On the other hand, you might be left with duplicates or utterly purposeless nonsense. So, what’s a girl to do? Think re-sell. Here are a few options:

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Facebook is a goldmine of groups and pages that buy and sell a variety of products. Head to either EPFS Community Sri Lanka

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