It would not be Christmas with out at the very least one present so misguided we query whether or not our family members know us in any respect.
Now a survey by Which? has revealed essentially the most disappointing Christmas presents acquired within the UK, with used pyjamas and rotten fruit among the many underwhelming presents reported.
The patron group surveyed greater than 2,000 members of the general public in January 2025 about their presents final Christmas, and in addition requested them in regards to the worst presents they’d ever acquired.
The latter query led to solutions just like the used PJs, a rotten coconut and pineapple, marmite-scented deodorant and a Tottenham Hotspur e-book for a Chelsea fan.
One respondent stated their daughter had gifted them a helicopter trip, regardless of them having vertigo and a concern of flying.
Typically, Which? discovered that roughly one in 5 folks had acquired an undesirable or unsuitable present for Christmas 2024.
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Requested what they did with the undesirable present, 33% stated they stored it and would use it and 15% stated they’d maintain it however would not use it.
34% admitted they removed the present – 12% gave it to a good friend or member of the family, 11% gave it to a charity store and eight% bought it on a web-based market.
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Which? stated practically half of those that tried to return their present stated they skilled a difficulty.
Lisa Webb, client legislation knowledgeable, stated: “It is exhausting to think about a extra disappointing current than used pyjamas or rotten fruit however our analysis reveals {that a} fifth of us have been left questioning what to do with an undesirable present.
“It is at all times price getting a present receipt so the one you love has the choice to return their present if wanted.
“Generally, for on-line orders, solely the customer can request a refund or change. But when the merchandise was marked as a present when ordered, the retailer’s returns coverage could allow a recipient to return or change it.”
