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Giving a used gift is like eating food that just fell on the floor \u2013 if you\u2019re crafty about it, no one will notice. And it tastes the same, right?<\/p>\n

There is a five-second rule for gifts, and we rely on these Reindeer Rules for used holiday gift giving.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Give the Most Famous Gift of All<\/strong><\/p>\n

That barely-worn Banana Republic sweater just isn\u2019t going to cut it. Go for the big brands. Opt for a consignment shop where you can pick up a Kate Spade purse for Mom and some Ferragamo loafers for Dad. In electronics, Apple products from Gazelle are the cream of the crop for used gifts. And they\u2019re sure to please both parties \u2013 74% of people feel happy about receiving used devices as gifts, knowing it saved the gift giver up to 40%.<\/p>\n

Nothing says expensive like something that was once expensive.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Join in the Reindeer Games<\/strong><\/p>\n

With video games more accessible than ever to casual players, a high-end device like an iPad Pro might be a surprisingly good choice for the budding gamer on your list. Infinity Blade, Game of Thrones<\/em> and other top-sellers require some decent graphics to deliver the full experience, and an iPad Mini might not be powerful enough to run these top apps.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Laugh and Call Names<\/strong><\/p>\n

Personalization distinguishes your used gift and makes it seem custom-made just for them. A little etching never hurt anyone, and unlike an eggnog-inspired tattoo, it can be a subtle way to deter theft and embarrassment. Naming a device or picking out a customized cover can instantly give sentimental value to a sleek gadget.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Pick the Brightest Nose<\/strong><\/p>\n

Santa picked the only reindeer who didn\u2019t need to hold a battery-operated flashlight in his teeth. So to gently fool your loved ones, check used electronics for any scratches, dents or dimming screens. The artfully given gift is one that looks brand new.<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0Make Sure it Glows<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than receiving a perfectly wrapped present and having to immediately search for the power cord. Ensure that everything is full charged and raring to go, straight from the box. Gifted used means taking care of those little details that stores might forget, but fortunately your other four-legged friend, Gazelle, takes care of the accessories for you.<\/p>\n

So think used this holiday season, and save Santa\u2019s elves some time and yourself some money.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Image courtesy of Flickr<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Giving used gifts is like eating food that just fell on the floor \u2013 if you\u2019re crafty about it, no one will notice.","protected":false},"author":16781,"featured_media":6512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6508","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-testing","category-how-to","cs-entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGazelle\u2019s Guide to Artfully Giving Used Gifts - Gazelle The Horn<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Giving used gifts is like eating food that just fell on the floor \u2013 if you\u2019re crafty about it, no one will notice.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2015\/12\/04\/gazelles-guide-artfully-giving-used-gifts\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gazelle\u2019s Guide to Artfully Giving Used Gifts - 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